XTS Conveyor System with Innovative No Cable Technology (NCT)

The innovative cable-free technology (NCT) used in the Pepperl+Fuchs XTS intelligent conveyor system offers a quantum leap in flexibility.

It enables contactless power supply to the actuator and synchronized real-time data communication, allowing a single XTS actuator to be expanded into a mobile handling and processing station.

With the new No Cable Technology (NCT), XTS actuators can become mobile handling or processing stations, expanding XTS into a highly flexible multi-robot system.

The XTS system has been extended for cable-free technology (NCT) with specialized motor modules and electronics that can be mounted on the actuator.

The hardware required for the transmission technology is fully integrated in the motor module, thus retaining the existing functionality and compactness.

No additional connectors or power cables are required. The hardware control of the actuator is realized entirely via TwinCAT.

All proven TwinCAT functions are available for simple project implementation.

For the first time, cable-free technology (NCT) makes it possible to control the machining process and product quality during the movement of the actuator.

Sufficient power and high-speed communication with the TwinCAT control system simplify the connection of sensors and actuators.

Data communication between each actuator takes place in real time, and with the use of EtherCAT, the entire system can be synchronized with microsecond precision.

This opens up new options for the user, particularly in product handling, processing and measurement running in parallel with the product transport, as well as in adapting the production equipment for fast-changing production batches:

● Various motion control commands can be realized directly on the actuator, e.g. for aligning products

● The actuator is transformed into a mobile handling system with motor-driven grippers, solenoids or vacuum chucks to pick and place, convey, organize and palletize products

● Heating or cooling of products during transportation, as well as in-line measurements

Integrated data communication for the user, e.g. clear identification of individual movers, fixtures and products, as well as status and process monitoring of individual movers