en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Industrial Automation Division of Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. has released the MELSEC MX Controller, a new control platform that unifies sequential, motion, and network control functions into a single system, designed to simplify high-speed machine control and support smart manufacturing.
The MX Controller is specifically designed for applications requiring high performance, precision, and flexibility. By integrating multiple control functions into a single device, it reduces system complexity while enhancing the responsiveness of high-speed multi-axis systems. With integrated networking and real-time communication, users can coordinate motion, I/O, and data exchange within a unified environment, making it suitable for applications in packaging, material handling, and electronics manufacturing. Aga Zupancic, Product Manager at Mitsubishi Electric US Industrial Automation, stated that the MX Controller is designed to meet the demand for highly integrated motion, logic, and network control within a single platform. Its multi-core architecture combined with CC-Link IE TSN enables deterministic communication and synchronized control in complex multi-axis applications, while simplifying machine design and reducing system complexity.
Based on a high-performance multi-core architecture and native CC-Link IE TSN, the controller can simultaneously execute sequential control, motion control, and network processing. This design supports cross-device synchronization while allowing real-time control information and data to be transmitted on the same network, facilitating expansion from standalone machines to more complex interconnected systems. In terms of engineering design, using Mitsubishi Electric's GX Works3 software, engineers can develop sequential and motion programs in a single environment, reducing the need for separate tools. The platform supports the IEC 61131-3 programming standard and PLCopen motion function blocks, enhancing code reusability. Built-in diagnostic, data logging, and analysis tools help accelerate troubleshooting and system optimization. To meet the demands of connected manufacturing, the MX Controller integrates OPC UA communication capabilities and supports MES connectivity, enabling efficient data exchange between the control system and higher-level platforms. This helps users enhance machine performance visibility, implement predictive maintenance, and optimize operational decisions. Built-in cybersecurity features include encryption, authentication, and access control, complying with IEC 62443-4-2 requirements. The MX Controller can integrate with existing Mitsubishi Electric automation systems and is compatible with MELSEC iQ-R and iQ-F series PLCs, allowing users to transition to the new platform while retaining existing hardware, thereby reducing migration costs, protecting prior investments, and minimizing the environmental impact of disposal and reconstruction.
With its unified architecture and high-performance design, the platform provides a scalable foundation for modern connected machine control.
