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Pick a machine, then hover over the numbered pins to see which Ti2 products and brands suit each part of it: from air supply and grippers to controllers, I/O and remote access.
Pick and place packaging line
A conveyor-fed pick-and-place cell, from the compressed air supply and valves to the gripper, the sensors, the controller and the cloud link.
Linear axis
Carries the gripper between the pick and place positions with programmable, repeatable positioning.
Gripper
Lifts and releases each carton without damage. Parallel, angular and vacuum grippers cover most packaging shapes.
Valve terminal
Switches the air to the gripper and cylinders from one compact block, connected to the controller over a single fieldbus cable.
Air preparation
Filters, regulates and monitors the compressed air so the valves and cylinders downstream run reliably.
Sensors
Detect cartons on the conveyor and confirm cylinder and gripper positions so the cycle never runs blind.
Pneumatic cylinder
Pushes cartons onto the conveyor and diverts rejects: fast, strong and simple to maintain.
Operator panel (HMI)
Shows machine status, alarms and recipes to the operator, and runs on the same CODESYS platform as the controller.
Industrial PC with soft PLC
Runs the machine sequence as a CODESYS soft PLC on a fanless industrial PC, with room alongside it for vision or data tasks. The CODESYS runtime is licensed separately.
- Neousys Nuvo-11501 compact fanless industrial computer
Remote I/O
Brings sensors, valves and drives into the controller over fieldbus, with fewer wires and quicker commissioning.
IoT gateway
Sends machine data to a dashboard or the cloud and gives your engineers secure remote access.
Industrial Ethernet switch
Links the controller, remote I/O and gateway on one robust DIN-rail network. A managed PROFINET switch is configured by the PLC like any other device.
- Linear axis: Carries the gripper between the pick and place positions with programmable, repeatable positioning. Brands: Festo. Festo range
- Gripper: Lifts and releases each carton without damage. Parallel, angular and vacuum grippers cover most packaging shapes. Brands: Festo. Festo range
- Valve terminal: Switches the air to the gripper and cylinders from one compact block, connected to the controller over a single fieldbus cable. Examples: Festo VUVS solenoid valve, 5/2-way, double solenoid. Brands: Festo. Valves and valve terminals
- Air preparation: Filters, regulates and monitors the compressed air so the valves and cylinders downstream run reliably. Examples: Festo MS4 filter regulator. Brands: Festo. Air preparation
- Sensors: Detect cartons on the conveyor and confirm cylinder and gripper positions so the cycle never runs blind. Brands: Festo. Festo range
- Pneumatic cylinder: Pushes cartons onto the conveyor and diverts rejects: fast, strong and simple to maintain. Brands: Festo. Festo range
- Operator panel (HMI): Shows machine status, alarms and recipes to the operator, and runs on the same CODESYS platform as the controller. Examples: Berghof B-Primis ET Pi Prime 10″ operator panel. Brands: Berghof. Control and HMI
- Industrial PC with soft PLC: Runs the machine sequence as a CODESYS soft PLC on a fanless industrial PC, with room alongside it for vision or data tasks. The CODESYS runtime is licensed separately. Examples: Neousys Nuvo-11501 compact fanless industrial computer. Control and automation
- Remote I/O: Brings sensors, valves and drives into the controller over fieldbus, with fewer wires and quicker commissioning. Examples: Helmholz TB20-C PROFINET bus coupler, Helmholz TB20 digital input module, 8 × 24 V DC. Brands: Helmholz, Odot, Berghof. Remote I/O
- IoT gateway: Sends machine data to a dashboard or the cloud and gives your engineers secure remote access. Examples: Helmholz REX 100 LTE industrial router, Elastel ER200 compact cellular router, 4G/LTE. Brands: Elastel, Helmholz. Networking and IoT
- Industrial Ethernet switch: Links the controller, remote I/O and gateway on one robust DIN-rail network. A managed PROFINET switch is configured by the PLC like any other device. Examples: Helmholz FLEXtra SLIM PROFINET switch, managed, 8 × RJ45, Helmholz FLEXtra FLAT Ethernet switch, unmanaged, 8 ports, 1 Gbit. Brands: Helmholz. Networking and IoT
Automated stacking cell
A guarded cell that stacks thin sheets at speed, with vacuum handling on electric axes, safe monitoring of the work area and remote support.
Electric linear axes
Move the gripper over the feed and the stack with the speed and repeatability sheet handling needs.
Vacuum gripper
Holds thin sheets flat and releases them cleanly, with no marks and no damage.
Sheet presence sensing
Confirms a sheet is there before the pick and that it has gone after the place.
Industrial router
Gives the cell a secure link to the plant network and to your support engineers.
Operator panel (HMI)
Recipes, alarms and cell status in one place for the operator.
Controller (PLC)
Coordinates the axes, the vacuum, the clamp and the safety functions.
Safety I/O
Safe inputs and outputs for the e-stop and other safety devices, on the same bus as the standard I/O.
Air preparation
Filters, regulates and monitors the compressed air for the vacuum gripper and the clamp.
Valves
Switch the air to the vacuum gripper and the clamp on command from the controller.
Industrial Ethernet switch
Carries the PLC, safety I/O, panel and router traffic on one network. A managed PROFINET switch gives ring redundancy and is set up from the PLC project.
- Electric linear axes: Move the gripper over the feed and the stack with the speed and repeatability sheet handling needs. Brands: Festo. Festo range
- Vacuum gripper: Holds thin sheets flat and releases them cleanly, with no marks and no damage. Brands: Festo. Festo range
- Sheet presence sensing: Confirms a sheet is there before the pick and that it has gone after the place. Brands: Festo. Festo range
- Pneumatic clamp: Holds the finished stack steady while the next sheet is placed. Brands: Festo. Festo range
- Industrial router: Gives the cell a secure link to the plant network and to your support engineers. Examples: Helmholz REX 100 LTE industrial router, Elastel ER200 compact cellular router, 4G/LTE. Brands: Elastel, Helmholz. Networking and IoT
- Operator panel (HMI): Recipes, alarms and cell status in one place for the operator. Examples: Berghof B-Primis ET Pi Prime 10″ operator panel. Brands: Berghof. Control and HMI
- Controller (PLC): Coordinates the axes, the vacuum, the clamp and the safety functions. Brands: Berghof. Control and automation
- Safety I/O: Safe inputs and outputs for the e-stop and other safety devices, on the same bus as the standard I/O. Brands: Berghof, Helmholz. Remote and safety I/O
- Air preparation: Filters, regulates and monitors the compressed air for the vacuum gripper and the clamp. Examples: Festo MS4 filter regulator. Brands: Festo. Air preparation
- Valves: Switch the air to the vacuum gripper and the clamp on command from the controller. Examples: Festo VUVS solenoid valve, 5/2-way, double solenoid. Brands: Festo. Valves and valve terminals
- Industrial Ethernet switch: Carries the PLC, safety I/O, panel and router traffic on one network. A managed PROFINET switch gives ring redundancy and is set up from the PLC project. Examples: Helmholz FLEXtra SLIM PROFINET switch, managed, 8 × RJ45, Helmholz FLEXtra FLAT Ethernet switch, unmanaged, 8 ports, 1 Gbit. Brands: Helmholz. Networking and IoT
Remote water pump station
An unattended pump station: pressure and level sensing, valve control, an outstation controller with remote I/O and a cellular link back to the control room.
Level sensing
Measures the tank level so the controller starts and stops the pump at the right points.
Actuated valve
Opens and closes the line on command. Pneumatic actuators and valve terminals give fast, fail-safe action.
Pressure transmitter
Watches line pressure for pump protection, leak detection and alarms.
Outstation controller
Runs the station on its own and keeps running if the link to the control room drops.
Remote I/O
Gathers the field signals from the pump, valve and sensors, in a compact, easy-to-wire block.
Cellular gateway
Reports alarms and readings to the control room over 4G and gives secure remote access for engineers.
PROFIBUS PA gateway
Where the pressure, flow and level instruments are PROFIBUS PA devices, this brings their PA segments into a PROFINET controller and leaves the existing instruments in place. One pnGate PA handles up to four PA segments.
- Level sensing: Measures the tank level so the controller starts and stops the pump at the right points. Brands: Festo. Festo range
- Actuated valve: Opens and closes the line on command. Pneumatic actuators and valve terminals give fast, fail-safe action. Brands: Festo. Valves and valve terminals
- Pressure transmitter: Watches line pressure for pump protection, leak detection and alarms. Brands: Festo. Festo range
- Outstation controller: Runs the station on its own and keeps running if the link to the control room drops. Brands: Berghof. Control and automation
- Remote I/O: Gathers the field signals from the pump, valve and sensors, in a compact, easy-to-wire block. Examples: Helmholz TB20-C PROFINET bus coupler, Helmholz TB20 analog input module, 4 × 0/4–20 mA. Brands: Helmholz, Odot. Remote I/O
- Cellular gateway: Reports alarms and readings to the control room over 4G and gives secure remote access for engineers. Examples: Helmholz REX 100 LTE industrial router, Elastel ER200 compact cellular router, 4G/LTE. Brands: Elastel, Helmholz. Networking and IoT
- PROFIBUS PA gateway: Where the pressure, flow and level instruments are PROFIBUS PA devices, this brings their PA segments into a PROFINET controller and leaves the existing instruments in place. One pnGate PA handles up to four PA segments. Examples: Softing pnGate PA: PROFINET to PROFIBUS PA gateway.
Control cabinet with remote monitoring
The brain of any machine: controller, I/O and operator panel in the cabinet, with an IoT gateway sending the data to a remote dashboard.
Industrial Ethernet switch
Links the controller, I/O, panel and gateways on a robust DIN-rail network. A managed PROFINET switch takes its settings from the PLC; unmanaged switches are plug and play. An IP67 version mounts out on the machine.
LTE industrial router
Gives engineers secure remote access over a cellular link, using an encrypted VPN tunnel, and carries the machine data up to the cloud.
IoT gateway
Collects machine data and sends it to a dashboard or the cloud. A PROFINET to MQTT coupler can publish PLC values straight to an MQTT broker.
Remote I/O
Adds inputs and outputs next to the machine instead of long cable runs back to the cabinet: a PROFINET bus coupler with digital and analog modules clipped on.
Controller (PLC)
Runs the machine, drives the operator panel directly and publishes its data to the gateways. Compact CODESYS controllers fit a small cabinet.
SDEX Suite Gateway
Connects PLC and CNC controllers to ERP, MES and SCADA systems over OPC UA and MQTT, with TLS security and separate ports for the machine (OT) and IT networks.
PROFIBUS PA gateway
For process plants: brings PROFIBUS PA field instruments into a PROFINET controller without replacing them.
Operator panel (HMI)
Local status, alarms and recipes at the machine, connected directly to the controller on the same platform.
Remote monitoring
Machine health and production figures on any screen, reached through the cloud from the LTE router, so problems are seen and fixed before they stop the line. PROFINET devices can be diagnosed from the office.
- Industrial Ethernet switch: Links the controller, I/O, panel and gateways on a robust DIN-rail network. A managed PROFINET switch takes its settings from the PLC; unmanaged switches are plug and play. An IP67 version mounts out on the machine. Examples: Helmholz FLEXtra SLIM PROFINET switch, managed, 8 × RJ45, Helmholz FLEXtra FLAT Ethernet switch, unmanaged, 8 ports, 1 Gbit, Helmholz FLEXtra IP67 PROFINET switch, managed, 8 × M12. Brands: Helmholz. Networking and IoT
- LTE industrial router: Gives engineers secure remote access over a cellular link, using an encrypted VPN tunnel, and carries the machine data up to the cloud. Examples: Helmholz REX 100 LTE industrial router, Elastel ER500-FNL68 dual-SIM cellular router, 4G/LTE. Brands: Helmholz, Elastel. Networking and IoT
- IoT gateway: Collects machine data and sends it to a dashboard or the cloud. A PROFINET to MQTT coupler can publish PLC values straight to an MQTT broker. Examples: Elastel EG324-N IoT gateway, Helmholz PROFINET coupler PN / MQTT. Brands: Elastel, Helmholz. Networking and IoT
- Remote I/O: Adds inputs and outputs next to the machine instead of long cable runs back to the cabinet: a PROFINET bus coupler with digital and analog modules clipped on. Examples: Helmholz TB20-C PROFINET bus coupler, Helmholz TB20 digital input module, 8 × 24 V DC, Helmholz TB20 analog input module, 4 × 0/4–20 mA. Brands: Helmholz, Odot, Berghof. Remote I/O
- Controller (PLC): Runs the machine, drives the operator panel directly and publishes its data to the gateways. Compact CODESYS controllers fit a small cabinet. Brands: Berghof. Control and automation
- SDEX Suite Gateway: Connects PLC and CNC controllers to ERP, MES and SCADA systems over OPC UA and MQTT, with TLS security and separate ports for the machine (OT) and IT networks. Examples: Softing SDEX Suite Gateway: OPC UA and MQTT access to PLC and CNC controller data.
- PROFIBUS PA gateway: For process plants: brings PROFIBUS PA field instruments into a PROFINET controller without replacing them. Examples: Softing pnGate PA: PROFINET to PROFIBUS PA gateway.
- Operator panel (HMI): Local status, alarms and recipes at the machine, connected directly to the controller on the same platform. Examples: Berghof B-Primis ET Pi Prime 10″ operator panel. Brands: Berghof. Control and automation
- Remote monitoring: Machine health and production figures on any screen, reached through the cloud from the LTE router, so problems are seen and fixed before they stop the line. PROFINET devices can be diagnosed from the office. Examples: Softing dataFEED OPC Suite Extended, Softing smartLink HW-PN: asset-management access to PROFINET devices. Brands: Elastel, Helmholz. Networking and IoT
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