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Your benefits

High flexibility
thanks to the connection to common control systems and distributed display options within the machine.

Security options
As of MOVISUITE® V2.40, the MOVI-C® CONTROLLER supports security options

Time saving
thanks to quick and easy commissioning, even without an engineering PC. You only need one software for creating applications and visualizations.

Scalability
thanks to a flexible machine and system topology

Control technology Control cabinet technology Decentralized drive technology Drive technology

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The fitting type of MOVI-C® CONTROLLER for your application depends on the configured number of synchronous axes and auxiliary axes that are required for your application. Five types of MOVI-C® CONTROLLER - UHX25A, UHX45A, UHX65A, UHX85A and NEW in the portfolio: UHX86A - are available. All versions have a compact design, so that they can fit into even small machine control cabinets.

The latest member of the MOVI-C® CONTROLLER family, the type UHX86A, is a smart, state-of-the-art controller with functional safety and a multi-purpose operating system for customer applications. It matches perfectly to the components of the MOVI-C® modular automation system and completes the controller portfolio in the high-end motion control area. With a wide range of fieldbus and network interfaces for communication with higher, lower and parallel levels, it fulfills the demands of Industry 4.0 and IoT applications.

All controllers types can work in parallel as an EtherCAT®/SBusPLUS master and also as a PROFINET IO Device or EtherNet/IPTM adapter. Modern safety concepts, such as safety via fieldbus, are realized either via PROFIsafe routing or by using Safety over EtherCAT® controllers (such as the SCU Safety control unit tested by SEW-EURODRIVE).

In addition, PROFINET I/O controller or EtherNet/IPTM scanner functionality are optionally available parallel to the EtherCAT® system bus for the UHX65A and UHX86A types. Customers of SEW-EURODRIVE can implement mixed topologies with the new variant: the high-performance EtherCAT® fieldbus for the most demanding motion control tasks and at the same time the PROFINET IO / EtherNet/IPTM fieldbus for reading sensors and controlling other peripheral devices. In this way, every customer gains flexibility in choosing the suitable hardware that matches the application requirements.
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Parameterizing instead of programming

The MOVI‑C® modular automation system offers a consistent, unified platform for control cabinet controllers and decentralized controllers with similar functions and the same variety of interfaces.

The controllers from the MOVI‑C® modular automation system can be used for a wide range of motion control and automation tasks. They are connected to the higher-level controller of a machine cell or system using classic fieldbus slave interfaces for the PROFINET, EtherNet/IPTM or Modbus TCP fieldbus systems. As an EtherCAT®/SBusPLUS master, the controller is responsible for the seamless communication with the subordinate devices, e.g. MOVIDRIVE® or MOVIGEAR® performance, and their synchronous connection to the movement/application.

The added value in terms of reducing complexity comes from the integrated software of the centralized and decentralized controllers – parameterizing rather than programming. This software gives users more freedom to customize parameters while minimizing the programming effort.

Other advantages offered by our control technology include simple, central data storage and an auto-reload function for hardware replacement. Thus it is ensured that the automation technology in your production systems maintains a consistently high standard of reliability and availability.

Features

All types of the MOVI-C® CONTROLLER have the following features in common:

  • Integrated in the MOVISUITE® engineering software and taken into account during automatic code generation; configuration of the controllers via the IEC editor of MOVISUITE®.
  • Perfectly matched to the components of the MOVI-C® modular automation system
  • Simple and central data management
  • Simple exchange function
  • Routing from PROFIsafe to the axis modules
  • Support of Safety over EtherCAT®

NEW: Type UHX86A

  • Performant processor technology: choice between Intel® Core™ Celeron, i3 and i7 processors
  • Variants with passive and active cooling
  • Availability (optional) of a General Purpose Operating System GPOS (Windows 10 IoT) and a Real-Time Operating System RTOS on one processor
  • Possibility of Windows-based applications such as visualization with MOVIKIT® Visualization software module or apps programmed by the customer in high-level languages
  • Hypervisor RTS-based architecture that automatically ensures that the GPOS operating system does not affect the actual function of the controller
  • Web visualization
  • Recommended number of axes*
    • Interpolated: 32 and more
    • Non interpolated: 32 and more

Type UHX85A

  • Availability (optional) of a General Purpose Operating System GPOS (Windows 7) and a Real-Time Operating System RTOS on one processor
  • Possibility of Windows-based applications such as visualizations
  • Hypervisor RTS-based architecture automatically ensures the GPOS operating system does not influence the controller's actual operation
  • Recommended number of axes*
    • Interpolated: up to 32
    • Non interpolated: up to 32

Type UHX65A

  • General-purpose operating system (GPOS, Windows 10 IoT) and real-time operating system (RTOS) available on a single device (optional)
  • Possibility of Windows-based applications such as visualization with MOVIKIT® Visualization software module or apps programmed by the customer in higher-level languages
  • Hypervisor RTS-based architecture automatically ensures the GPOS operating system does not influence the controller's actual operation
  • Web visualization
  • Recommended number of axes*
    • Interpolated: up to 16
    • Non interpolated: up to 16

Type UHX45A:

  • CAN Bus for sensors
  • Web visualization
  • Recommended number of axes*
    • Interpolated: up to 8
    • Not interpolated: up to 8

Type UHX25A:

  • Web visualization
  • Recommended number of axes*
    • Interpolated: up to 82
    • Not interpolated: up to 8

* Number of axes subject to the size of the user program in MOVIRUN® flexible and without specification of the minimum cycle time (not hard limited)

Areas of application

All MOVI-C® CONTROLLERS can be used for both motion control tasks and automation control tasks. However, they are more suitable for certain tasks based on their performance. To simplify selection(*), the following table shows recommended areas of application according to controller type:


(*) Please also refer to the information on the features and technical data of the individual types.

MOVI-C®
CONTROLLER
for 		High End Motion Control

Use for implementing data-driven high-end applications that require integrated functional safety and high-level, application-specific networking 		Automation Control

Use as header controller, e.g. for
  • Industrial, automated machines
  • Industrial, automated work processes (in real time)
 Motion Control

Use as a powerful motion controller in accordance with "parameterization instead of programming", e.g. for
  • Specific mechanical movement of one or more axes
  • Isochronous control with electronic gear unit
  • Control with cam disk (control of non-uniform motion sequences on a purely mechanical basis)
  • Control of several axes
 Application
NEW:
UHX86A type 		○
Typ UHX86A-x-30

●
Typ UHX86A-x-50/60 		● ● Most demanding high-end applications that require multi-bus and ERP interfaces as well as Windows/Linux apps and/or a large number of axes
UHX85A type ○ ● ● High-end motion tasks with a large number of axes and robotics, as well as automation tasks and visualization in real time
UHX65A type ○
Typ UHX65A-x-04 		● ● Complex motion tasks, such as multi-axis control and robotics, as well as automation tasks and visualization in real time
UHX45A type   ● ● Demanding motion tasks such as isochronous axes with electronic gearing or cam
UHX25A type   ○ ● Simple motion tasks such as positioning or speed operation

○ suitable

● especially suitable
MOVI-C® CONTROLLER NEW: Type UHX86A Type UHX85A Type UHX65A Type UHX45A Type UHX25A
CPU technology
  • Intel CoreTM Celeron, i3, 25 W, passively cooled
  • Intel CoreTM i3, i7, 45 W, actively cooled
 Intel Core2Duo 2.2 GHz Intel Atom® E3815 1.46 GHz,
Intel Atom® E3825, 2 x 1.366 GHz,
Intel Atom® E3845, 4 x 1.91 GHz 		DualCore ARM
Cortex-A7, 1 GHz
Ethernet interfaces 2 for RTOS
2 for GPOS 		3 2 for RTOS
1 for GPOS 		2 1
Systembus EtherCAT® master, SBusPLUS master
Further interfaces
  • PROFINET I/O controller
 X   X    
  • EtherNet/IPTM scanner
 X   X    
  • PROFINET Device
 X X X X X
  • EtherNet/IPTM adapter
 X X X X X
  • Modbus TCP
 X X X X X
  • Profibus Device connection
   X      
OPC UA Server/Client   Server/Client Server/Client Server/Client
USB interfaces 4 (GPOS) 7 3 (GPOS)    
Monitor interface 1 x Display-Port 1 x DVI 1 x Display-Port    
Memory
  • RTOS: 2 GB CFast memory card
  • GPOS: 128 / 256 / 480 GB SSD
 2 GB CFast memory card
  • RTOS: 2 GB CFast memory card
  • GPOS: 32 / 64 / 128 / 256 CFast memory card
 512 MB SD card 512 MB SD card
Others
  • Optional GPOS (General Purpose Operating System): second Windows 10 IoT operating system – connected using hypervisor technology
  • RAM (GPOS relevant): 8 GB (Celeron), 16 GB (i3), 32 GB (i7)
 Optional Windows operating system: second operating system – Windows 7 Embedded – connected using state-of-the-art hypervisor technology Optional GPOS (General Purpose Operating System): second Windows 10 IoT operating system – connected using hypervisor technology    
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Security options for MOVI-C® CONTROLLER of type UHX and for MOVI-C® FIELD CONTROLLER of type FHX

As of MOVISUITE® version V2.40, IEC Editor version 3.5.18.20 and Controller FW version 8.01:
Several cyber security functions are available for MOVI-C® CONTROLLER with corresponding documentation.

The following cyber security functions are supported:

  • Secure channel for certificate-based, tap-proof communication between IEC Editor and controller.
  • Device user management to define and manage access to the controller, the files and their functions
  • Secure Web visualization for implementing encrypted, web-based HMIs (HTTPS)
  • Encrypted communication via OPC UA
  • Creation and management of certificates (self-signed certificates and digital certificates issued by a certification authority)
  • Project encryption with password or with certificates

To ensure compatibility of the delivered software with previous versions, these functions are not activated when the controllers are delivered. Depending on the required protection of the system, the corresponding security options can be activated. The functions can also be activated and used at a later time after the first startup of the controller.

For a detailed description of these options, refer to the following documentation:
Title Dokument number Language
Security Options for MOVI-C® CONTROLLER
Firmware V08.01 or later (MOVISUITE® V2.40) 		31558119 English
Security-Optionen für MOVI-C® CONTROLLER
ab Firmware V08.01 (MOVISUITE® V2.40) 		31558100 German
Options de sécurité pour MOVI-C® CONTROLLER
à partir du firmware V08.01 (MOVISUITE® V2.40) 		31965431 French

For more detailed information on encrypted communication via OPC UA, refer to the dedicated OPC UA manual:

Title Dokument number Language
Software modules
MOVIKIT® OPC-UA,
MOVIKIT® OPC-UA add-on SensorInterface 		27775720 English
Softwaremodule
MOVIKIT® OPC-UA,
MOVIKIT® OPC-UA add-on SensorInterface 		27775712 German

Comments:

  • The above-mentioned documentation is limited exclusively to the functions described. They do not claim to guarantee complete protection of the controllers. The described functions are only part of the necessary measures to protect (harden) the controllers.
  • The necessary technical and organizational measures for securing the MOVI-C® CONTROLLER depend on the respective application case. As a customer/system operator, you must define them as part of a TRA (Threat Risk Analysis).
  • The IT security of the product is only guaranteed when used in an environment that is secured by a multi-layer IT security system (defense-in-depth strategies).
  • Please also observe the information and measures in the sections of the manuals of the controllers marked with the security sign symbol.


Overview of possible encrypted communication connections (highlighted in color), shown as an example:

Ready for use in your application

Our controllers are perfect for sophisticated machinery. You can see a small sample selection here. In conjunction with our software modules MOVIKIT® the implementation of these machines will be swift.

Cup-filling machine

The freely selectable software modules from our MOVI‑C® modular automation system are ideal for modular filling and sealing machine concepts.

The ideal choice: MOVI-C® CONTROLLER, type UHX65A

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Vertical FFS machine

Ideal for filling bulk materials. Bag size, pack weight and product properties are decisive factors for the automation of machine functions and movements.

The ideal choice: MOVI-C® CONTROLLER, typeUHX45A

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Toploader

In a toploader multipacker, the time and effort required to process a wide variety of product formats needs to be minimized.

The ideal choice: MOVI-C® CONTROLLER, types UHX45A or UHX65A

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Palletizer/depalletizer

Nowadays, the palletizing systems required for this equipment need to be increasingly versatile and highly automated. New robot technologies are enhancing or replacing traditional systems.

The ideal choice: MOVI-C® CONTROLLER, type UHX65A

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Certifications/Conformity

  • CE (European Economic Area)
  • EAC (Customs Union of Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus)
  • RCM (Australia, New Zealand)
  • RoHS (China)
  • cULus (USA, Canada)
  • KC (South Korea)
  • UKCA (United Kingdom)
  • CMIM (Morocco)
  • WEEE (European Economic Area)

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