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which includes safety. This means that it is much tasks. The suite features a handling application
easier for the system designer to achieve an integrated package and a control program that connects the
safety system for the total machine by using MELSEC iQ-R PLC series of high-performance and
compliant components. scalable controllers with robots, HMIs and other
If the choice between dedicated or PLC-based compatible automation components.
robot control is still in the balance, then of course In addition, when the best of both systems is
manufacturers that provide both such as Mitsubishi needed, Mitsubishi Electric offers the unique option of
Electric can support machine builders and robot integrating a dedicated robot controller directly into
integrators alike in selecting the most suitable the PLC rack. The controller is compatible with the
alternative. Customers can choose between state-of- company’s iQ modular PLC platform, which can
the-art PLCs and dedicated robot controllers to match seamlessly integrate a range of different functional
the requirements of their systems. controllers along with I/O and networking options.
The company offers advanced MELFA robot In the end, the control requirements and the
controllers, which allow users to programme the physical attributes of the application often dictate
robots by using the powerful Mitsubishi Electric RT- which option is best but for machine builders and
Toolbox engineering environment. When PLC-based integrators alike, it would be sensible to adopt a
control is preferred, Mitsubishi Electric’s iQ flexible, integrated automation solution that offered
Monozukuri Handling Suite empowers users to take choice and scalability.
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