The new drive concept from Baumüller: b maXX 4000
modular - scalable - open

b maXX has up to 11 drawers for plug-in modules and can therefore be individually adapted for special automation tasks. Special plug-in modules interface
b maXX, including interface adaptors for most standard bus systems. The plug-in b maXX-drivePLC module provides integrated intelligent control.
b maXX serves as a basis for both simple and complex automation solutions.
The requirements placed on machines and systems center on the ability to cope with future needs, flexible expansion capacity and simple adaptation with modified production processes.

Modular
b maXX can be adapted in line with the specific requirements of a given
application. The modular design guarantees that the drive system can be
expanded adequately. Plug-in modules equip the controller, for example, with control functions or additional field bus interfaces. This ensures that the user can benefit from cost-effective configuration since only the capabilities and computing power required for a specific job need to be purchased.

Scalable
The drive capabilities are expandable to meet the demands and requirements that are placed on a machine or system. The performance capability of b maXX extends from the simple to the highly sophisticated automation application. Functionality and computing power are selected relative to the application on the basis of a consistent hardware and software platform.

Open
b maXX offers access to automation bus systems. The field busses EtherCAT, CANopen, CANsync, PROFIBUS-DP and Sercos are fully supported. An OPC server is provided for the interfacing of visualization systems. Remote access to process variables within the drive PLC is also possible without additional programming.