MX-System

Automation solutions in the realm of industrial manufacturing are becoming ever smarter and are moving ever closer to the respective production machine. They eliminate the conventional control cabinet and thus also the complex and error-prone wiring of components. That saves on space but also greatly reduces the effort required on the part of the engineer. With the MX-System, Beckhoff Automation – a company with over 40 years’ experience in this area – has created just such a cabinet-free automation solution. The system comprises a uniform, modular automation construction kit. Even at a cursory glance, the clear layout of the different components is immediately apparent. The individual functional modules are integrated into the system simply by attaching them to a backplane. Thanks to the high-quality metal surfaces, this compact system is not only dustproof and waterproof, but also robust and durable. That is why it can be safely mounted onto the machine without any additional protective cabinet. The jury praised the system not only for being highly innovative and user-friendly, but also for its successful design. “The modularity of the MX-System is enhanced by its grid spacing even the individual components have architectural-like qualities and are precision-manufactured in a way that is almost reminiscent of precision mechanics.” The clear and simple configuration of the MX-System – the abbreviation stands for modular (M) and variable (X) – also makes it easy for users who are not electrical engineers to replaces modules. The very clear structure minimises the likelihood of errors. And throughout their service life, all components can repeatedly be recombined in the production hall. Modules can even be replaced without specialist staff – a big advantage for plants that operate 24/7.