how it works
The user can use any appropriate PLC controller to enable control over the interconnectivity of the Acumen AI and industrial devices.
Industrial Communications Module
The Industrials Communication Module (ICM) is a modular add-on to the Acumen AI system that enables communication between industrial devices such as PLCs, cobots or robots.
This module can be configured to PROFINET / EtherNET/IP in the Acumen AI software.
Important Considerations
- The industrial communications module should be strongly considered at the point of purchase, otherwise the Acumen AI system is required to be shipped back to the factory for the PLC card installation, if industrial communications is required at a later date.
- Any Acumen AI that has a PLC card installed outside the ASH factory voids all service, warranty, and support.
- When the PLC card is installed, the Wi-Fi antenna ports on the Acumen Controller Unit (ACU) will no longer be available - therefore an ethernet cable must be used for networking.
- Selection of PROFINET and EtherNet/IP is usually determined by the existing industrial device systems in use within the manufacturing process.
- Setup and configure the PLC as per the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Add the Acumen AI as a PROFINET / EtherNET/IP I/O device on the PLC Controller.
- Acumen API commands will become visible once added to the PLC Controller (Reference Acumen API Commands List).
Brochure
All you need to know about the Acumen AI
A comprehensive Acumen AI product brochure in pdf format, for downloading, sharing and printing.