The advantages of the MX-System in detail

A system that withstands any environment

The MX-System offers a tailor-made solution for every application. The materials and workmanship of all components are designed for maximum durability. This allows the MX-System to be used directly on the machine or system, even in demanding environments. The MX-System is characterized by the following properties:

• robust, chrome-plated, and varnished metal housing
• resistant to oil and cleaning agents
• IP67 protection thanks to the double sealing principle
• EMC interference immunity due to metal housing
• temperature-resistant between 0...50 °C

Big savings with standard connectors and EtherCAT in every module

The standardized connectors completely replace the wiring that was required for the individual components. With the MX-System, there are no more wiring errors and no more hours of wiring work. Handling is unbelievably easy and all the connectors have been designed to provide IP20 contact protection, even when no modules and no covers have been mounted on the slots. The backplanes are literally and physically at the core of every baseplate in the MX-System.

They provide electrical power as well as communication and diagnostic functions via standardized connectors. This means that each function module is automatically connected to EtherCAT when it is connected to the baseplate. EtherCAT is implemented in every module, and this enables hot swapping and real-time capability for the MX-System, as well as parameterization and diagnostics for each individual function module.

Fast assembly and even faster wiring

The compact MX-System sets new standards in handling and drastically reduces assembly times. The function modules are plugged onto the standardized connectors on the baseplate and then screwed in place using the captive screws located in the modules. Wading through a time-consuming circuit diagram is a thing of the past; the connector system wires modules together.

Wiring errors are prevented by the modular principle – this automatically leads to an increase in quality. The low number of components also reduces the number of assembly steps and the required assembly area. Storage and production areas, along with logistics processes, can be streamlined significantly. Overall, the MX-System provides a host of advantages compared to the usual machine life cycle.

As a stand-alone solution or for optimizing existing applications

The MX-System distributes EtherCAT and voltages for all systems. Various system modules are used to create flexible topologies that are precisely adapted to the application requirements. Combined, the modules provide voltages for different requirements and communication via EtherCAT. Standardized connectors and hybrid cables are used for connection.

The MX-System can be used as a stand-alone solution or seamlessly integrated into existing applications. The architecture is irrelevant: centralized with a control cabinet or in combination with decentralized devices, anything goes. If production requirements change, operators and machine builders have flexible options with the MX-System, from expanding with individual modules or entire stations to replacing the existing technology.

While the traditional control cabinet is characterized by complex wiring, a lot of individual components, and a central installation, the MX-System relies on consistent modularity with pluggable modules. Through this, the MX-System significantly simplifies design, installation, and commissioning. Complexity is reduced, processes become more transparent, and implementation becomes easier to plan. The MX-System is not just an alternative to the control cabinet – it's the next logical step towards more efficient automation architecture.