Redundancy minimizes downtime

Even if a part of the EtherCAT network is disconnected, Cable Redundancy provides continuous connectivity.

This function allows you to fix disconnection without stopping the machines and production line where one controller provides both machine control and safety control.

What is stored procedure?

Stored procedure is one of the database functions. A group of SQL statements is stored in a database, enabling complex processing to be executed with one call. The Stored Procedure Call function to call stored procedure in a database from the controller has been added to version 2.0.

Secure connection between FA and IT

Authentication based on server certificates and encrypted communications ensure safe connection between a database server and the CPU unit.^*1

5 times faster data collection than the previous method

Batch Insert can store various types of data for a long time, just like an event data recorder. This allows you to identify the causes of line stoppages by analyzing data collected every scan.^*1*2

Automatic generation of tables from structures and vice versa

A database table can be automatically generated from a structure, and a structure can be automatically generated from a database table. Mapping time can be reduced.^*1

Quick and secure data collection

Collect real-time data with minimal cost, without the need for any gateway device. The use of the MQTT Communications Library enables direct connection between a controller and cloud. This eliminates the need for a gateway PC or relay device, reducing system building time and design and operating costs. Data relay processing is also not required, which allows you to create a real-time data collection system.

Secure production data with encrypted MQTT communications

An encrypted MQTT protocol (MQTTS) protects production data from access and manipulation by unauthorized persons.

Significantly cut the time required to develop communication programs with MQTT Function Blocks

The Function Blocks (FBs) perform the required processing for MQTT communications*1. You don’t need to program complex MQTT communication protocols from scratch, greatly reducing programming and debugging time.