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Power Panel 200 devices from B+R Automation integrate both control and motion technology, and come with up to two slots for interface modules to communicate with I/O, drives, or third-party devices. The units support CANbus, Profibus DP, X2X Link, and ETHERNET Powerlink connections.

ACOPOS servo drives include functions for point-to-point, electronic gearing, electronic compensation gears, cross cutters, electronic cam profiles, and flying saws. Automation Studio provides programming tools using IEC 61131-3 functions defined and standardized by PLCopen for motion control for single-axis applications.

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