Factory Automation
Plant-wide control architecture connecting shop floor to MES — from cell controllers to line orchestration and data collection.
Factory Automation provides a scalable control backbone: modular PLCs, distributed I/O, industrial PCs for edge analytics, and standardized programming across cells. Reduces spare parts inventory and training burden across multi-line plants.
Benefits
- ✓One programming toolchain across product families
- ✓Hot-swap I/O for minimized downtime
- ✓Edge analytics without separate hardware
- ✓Cybersecurity features aligned with IEC 62443
Applications
Assembly cell controlBatch recipe managementUtility monitoring (air, water, steam)Andon and production counting
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — safety I/O modules operate on the same EtherCAT network with FSoE protocol isolation.