New MOBA controllers for the flexible automation of mobile machines

High-performing and flexible, and yet still very secure components are in demand for the automation of mobile machines. At booth 120 at the APEX trade fair in Amsterdam (June 24-26), for the first time, MOBA will be unveiling their new MPC-113 and MSC-113 redundant controllers which precisely meet these requirements. As a multifunctional master controller, the MPC-113 offers a reliable, high-performance option for inexpensively automating mobile machinery whilst still maintaining flexibility. The controller is programmable both in C and CoDeSys and as such can be exactly adapted to meet the customer’s desired requirements. Additionally, both the inputs and outputs are also individually configurable. Thanks to its redundant design and two channels which are completely independent of one another, the MPC-113 meets the security requirements for PL d Category 3 and complies with EN 13849. The controller has two CAN buses which can consequently be integrated in the machine architecture without any issues. Whether for smaller or larger quantities, the compact ECU is the optimum solution for safety-related applications, such as, for example, controlling telescopic-boom cranes. As an I/O module, the MSC-113 serves the purpose of increasing the inputs and outputs. The slave controller can also be integrated in the machine architecture via the CAN bus.

With the master-slave combination of MPC-113 (master) and MSC-113 (slave), the amount of cabling can also be significantly reduced. The controllers are extremely flexible; from a low-cost solution to a high-availability application, the ECU can be utilised in all areas of mobile automation as well as for a diverse range of tasks. Both controllers comply with protection class IP 67. All electronic components are encapsulated, and thus protected against environmental influences such as heat, moisture, vibration or dust. The compact design enables simple installation.