XTS | Linear product transport

With the XTS linear transport system, Beckhoff offers a proven drive solution in which magnetically driven movers move along a travel path of fully integrated motor modules. An Industrial PC with the TwinCAT automation software enables the independent control of the movers with individual motion profiles. This results in many system-related benefits: The transport system is ready for operation immediately after assembly, as power electronics and displacement measurement are included in the XTS motor modules and the movers are completely passive. Due to different geometries of the motor modules, both an open and a closed travel path can be created and the machine footprint can be reduced by individual track layouts. The XTS not only replaces conventional conveyor belts, but also enables an innovative design of the entire machine. With the flexible motion profiles, simple to highly complex processes can be realized and the entire manufacturing process can thus be optimized.

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AT2xxx, ATH2xxx \| XTS motor modules In the XTS motor modules, all active components are combined in a compact mounting space.	AT8x00, AT9xxx, ATH9xxx \| XTS guide rails and movers The guide rails and movers form the passive components of the XTS for a linear motion along a track.	XTS software The TwinCAT 3 XTS extension enables simple configuration, simulation and operation.	XTS starter kits The all-round package from system assembly to commissioning enables a quick and simple entry.

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The No Cable Technology (NCT) extension of the XTS system is the basis for a new leap in terms of machine flexibility. For the first time, a power supply and synchronous real-time data communication are available on the moving XTS movers, with which the individual XTS movers can be expanded into mobile handling and processing stations. In addition to the previous pure product transport, NCT enables additional process sequences directly on the mover itself.
XTS with NCT enables new solutions
NCT makes it possible to process and check the quality of products on the mover while the process is running. Sufficient power and fast communication with the TwinCAT control system enable easy connection of sensors and actuators. The data communication is real-time capable and can synchronize system-wide events with µs accuracy in connection with EtherCAT. This opens up new solution options for the user, especially in the areas of product handling, machining and measuring in parallel to product transport, as well as adapting production machines for rapidly changing production batches.

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