Advantech unveils AMAX IoT control systems, offering real-time precision and adaptable functionality
In a significant development for the manufacturing industry, Advantech has launched the AMAX IoT Control Platform - a unified, PC-based software-defined system that integrates PLC, HMI, and IoT functions into a single platform.
Designed for precision automation applications, the AMAX platform delivers deterministic real-time performance with microsecond-level accuracy, addressing traditional automation fragmentation where separate PLCs, HMIs, and communication modules can cause integration and performance issues.
Key Features of AMAX IoT Control Platform
The AMAX platform boasts a unified control architecture that combines control, visualization, and communication functions into one platform using EtherCAT industrial Ethernet and real-time operating systems for ultra-precise timing. It is built on the CODESYS framework, supporting both Windows and Linux runtime environments, facilitating the leveraging of existing applications and ensuring seamless migration from traditional PLC systems.
The platform also complies with the IEC 61131-3 programming environment, enabling advanced motion control and robotics programming. It offers a scalable controller portfolio with three categories optimized for different applications:
- Panel Controllers (AMAX-PT series): Powered by Intel Core and Atom processors with versatile displays, these controllers are ideal for HMI-centric factory automation.
- Industrial PC Controllers (AMAX-7 series): Offering high expandability and extensive I/O interfaces, these controllers are suitable for complex manufacturing processes and vision inspection.
- Embedded Controllers (AMAX-5 series): Compact designs with flexible expansion via AMAX-5000 Slice I/O and PCIe modules, these controllers are perfect for edge data acquisition and medium-complexity control applications.
Extensive support for industry communication protocols such as MQTT, OPC UA, CANOpen, and Modbus enables integration with legacy automation systems.
Applications of AMAX Platform
The AMAX platform is ideally suited for industries and systems requiring precision automation, such as:
- Semiconductor manufacturing with microsecond-level synchronization needs.
- High-speed assembly lines demanding deterministic real-time control.
- Vision-integrated production systems requiring tight coordination between motion and inspection.
- Robotics and sophisticated motion control scenarios where seamless PLC migration and advanced programming are critical.
AMAX Platform: A Scalable Solution for Modern Precision Automation
The AMAX platform is designed for scalability, offering three controller categories: Panel Controllers, Industrial PC Controllers, and Embedded Controllers, each optimized for specific applications. It achieves 500 μs to 1ms cycle time with minimal jitter, ensuring deterministic real-time performance for precision automation applications.
Moreover, AMAX Studio enables flexible integration of industry-specific processes for designing and building diverse automation systems, reducing development time and costs. For energy storage and infrastructure applications, AMAX's flexible IoT capabilities enable scalable monitoring and control solutions.
In conclusion, Advantech's AMAX platform offers a flexible, integrated, and scalable solution for modern precision automation environments by consolidating multiple control layers into a high-performance, software-defined IoT platform.
For more information about the AMAX IoT Control Platform, visit the Advantech website or contact your local Advantech sales representative.
[1] Advantech. (n.d.). AMAX IoT Control Platform. Retrieved from https://www.advantech.eu/products/iott/plc-hmi/amax [2] Advantech. (n.d.). AMAX-7 Series - Industrial PC Controllers. Retrieved from https://www.advantech.eu/products/iott/plc-hmi/amax/amax-7-series [3] Advantech. (n.d.). AMAX-PT Series - Panel Controllers. Retrieved from https://www.advantech.eu/products/iott/plc-hmi/amax/amax-pt-series [4] Advantech. (n.d.). AMAX-5 Series - Embedded Controllers. Retrieved from https://www.advantech.eu/products/iott/plc-hmi/amax/amax-5-series
- The AMAX IoT Control Platform, designed by Advantech, is ideal for industries that also involve finance, such as those dealing with investments in precision automation technology, as the platform offers a unified, high-performance, and scalable solution for modern manufacturing processes.
- In the realm of technology, the AMAX platform’s compliance with the IEC 61131-3 programming environment and support for various industry communication protocols positions it as a versatile tool for finance-driven technology integration in industries requiring precision automation, like advanced robotics and sophisticated motion control systems.
