B&R ACOPOSmulti is a modular multi-axis motion controller designed as a universal solution for automation tasks in machine manufacturing. It represents a milestone on the path to "Perfection in Automation", offering maximum efficiency for multi-axis machines commonly used in plastics, packaging, print, and textile industries.

Technical Specifications

• Control Cycle Time: 50 µs for current, speed, and position control
• Communication Protocol: POWERLINK real-time Ethernet
• Function Switching: Basic functions switchable within 400 µs
• Cooling Options: Conventional cabinet cooling, IP65 feed-through cooler, cold plate (water/oil)
• Mounting Types: Wall mounting, pass-through mounting, cold plate mounting

Core Motion Functions

The ACOPOSmulti drive system includes multiple technology-specific functions that users can switch between as needed within 400 µs:

• Point-to-point positioning
• Electronic gearbox
• Electronic compensation gears
• Cross cutter
• Electronic cams
• Flying saws
• Line shafts
• CNC

Additional manipulations such as product length changes, print mark control, overlying torque control, process adaptations, and quality checks can be performed at any time.

Modular Cooling Design

The use of fans and climate control units in a control cabinet means considerably higher costs and additional maintenance. ACOPOSmulti offers three cooling alternatives: conventional heat dissipation inside the cabinet, a feed-through cooler with IP65 protection for exhausting heat outside, and a cold plate variant for connection to water or oil cooling circulation systems.

Communication and Network

High-performance machine architectures require flexible networks. POWERLINK fully meets the high demands of dynamic motion systems. The rigid coupling of many axes with controllers, industrial PCs, I/O systems, and operator panels allows machines to be created with the highest level of precision. Compatibility with standard Ethernet reduces the number of networks and fieldbuses on the machine level.

Applications

The ACOPOSmulti is widely used in packaging industry, materials handling, plastics processing, paper and print processing, textile industry, wood industry, metalworking industry, and semiconductor industry.