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As experienced experts, we support our customers and partners around the world Intelligent machine networking with u-mation
with products, solutions and services in the industrial environment of power,
signals and data. We are at home in their industries and markets and know the Scalable automation and digitalisation solutions
technological challenges of tomorrow. We are therefore continuously developing
innovative, sustainable and value-creating solutions for their individual needs.
Let‘s connect.
Together, we set standards in Industrial Connectivity.
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32758 Detmold, Germany
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u-mation.
More than Automation. Digital Solutions.
DIGITALISATION
We offer new ways of optimising production and service
performance by using intelligent networking of automation
and digitalisation technologies from the sensor to the cloud.
The factory of the future will be able to control itself For example, our web-based software enables you to access
through intelligent networking and have the flexibility to your machines from any location and device, helping you
adapt to new requirements. Thanks to u-mation, this vision manage your goals at any time.
is a reality, as u-mation paves your way towards the IoT
(Internet of Things) and beyond. The perfectly coordinated
portfolio combines modular automation hardware as well
as innovative engineering and visualisation tools with well
thought-out digitalisation solutions. Thus, it enables the
intelligent connection of all process levels – from sensor
to cloud. From control applications to data-based, predictive
maintenance through Industrial Analytics, with u-mation
you create a future-proof basis for more efficient production
concepts. Individually scalable depending on the complexity
of your system.
AUTOMATION
Powerful and easy-to-use hardware is the basis of
each automation solution. Our flexible controller
u-control, modular I/O system u-remote and intuitive
multi-touch panels u-view form the core of the u-mation
hardware portfolio. These components offer you maximum
flexibility to create individual solutions for your needs.
MACHINE LEARNING
Knowing about possible issues before an error occurs
is important to keep processes running smoothly. Our
analytics modules learn from your machine and production
data and can indicate when abnormal activity is observed
by the system. With this information, you can plan your
ENGINEERING LANDSCAPE maintenance activities in a targeted manner and effectively
Our engineering tools breathe life into your applications. minimise the need for any downtime.
With web-based software you gain location-independent
access to your machines, while IoT technology enables your
communication to the cloud. Implement complex control
tasks using software based on your familiar engineering
environment. Whatever the task, Weidmüller offers the ideal
software for your needs, with the flexibility to expand in line
with your application requirements.
Examples of the perfect interaction between the u-mation automation hardware and the engineering An example of how u-mation can smooth the journey towards IoT and how you can
landscape can be found on pages 14 – 15 (stand-alone machines) and 16 – 17 (decentralised production). derive added value from your machine data is available on pages 22 – 23.
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In order to meet the requirements of the Internet Future-proof automation solutions should adapt Digitalisation is about the intelligent networking of The key to increased efficiency and cost control
of Things (IoT), automation technology needs flexibly to new requirements. In order for this to machines and processes. In the industrial Internet in the life cycle of your systems is the profitable use
to improve on its performance and reactivity all happen, the production-related software needs of Things, all the components in a production of machine and process data. Thanks to state-of-the-
the time. u-mation offers you a tailored hardware to guarantee this adaptability. u-mation offers environment are connected to one another via a art sensor systems and digital networking, u-mation
portfolio with which you can perfectly prepare extensive engineering tools which have an open digital infrastructure, making them stakeholders in enables you to extract the data which are relevant
your machines and systems for future functions. software architecture to give you maximum flexibility the process. With u-mation, Weidmüller combines to you and use them in intelligent analytics pro-
The central element of our automation hardware for individual applications. For example, you can use innovative automation technologies with smart cesses. Our machine learning service is all about
is u-control 2000, one of the most state-of-the-art u-create studio with its open Linux architecture and digitalisation solutions, thus achieving a future- innovative analytics solutions which allow you to
and compact controllers on the market. u-control established CODESYS development environment for proof connection of all process levels, from the initiate targeted maintenance measures and thus
2000 is compatible with our u-remote system and the implementation of complex control functions. sensor to the cloud. Communication-capable minimise unnecessary downtimes. Make the most
forms the hardware platform for our engineering Or you could opt for u-create web, which is a components, such as the ACT20C signal converter of predictive maintenance in order to plan future
solutions u-create web, u-create studio and web-based engineering software for platform- and the PROtop power supply with CANopen service intervals based on your requirements.
u-create IoT. Our range is rounded off by the high- independent configuration, system parametrisation communication module, form the basis for con- Seamless monitoring of your sensor, status and
performance u-view multitouch panels, which meet and programming from anywhere. The u-create IoT sistent digital networking and provide continuous process data also provides you with reliable infor-
all the requirements of state-of-the-art visualisation, software, which is also web-based, smooths the information on device status, signals and data. In mation about the quality of your products (predictive
control and IoT applications. In combination with journey towards the IoT by allowing you to prepare combination with web-based software u-create IoT, quality). The analytics modules learn from your
the platform-independent visualisation software sensor information and send it to the cloud. The our u-control 2000 controller provides the option of machine data and thus become more accurate
u-create visu, the u-view multitouch panels allow optimum interface between human and machine is preparing sensor information from u-remote over time. The machine learning models provide
you to create a dynamic, scalable visualisation of provided by u-create visu. The dynamic visualisation I/O modules and forwarding it directly to the cloud. a future-proof foundation for more efficient
your automation functions. software implements tailored solutions for a wide Thanks to the Node-RED implementation, various production strategies.
range of automation functions. IoT applications can be implemented within a
short space of time based on a modular principle.
You can find out more about the automation portfolio and the engineering landscape on pages 8 – 13. You can read more about our digitalisation and machine learning solutions on pages 18 – 21.
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Extract from u-mation hardware portfolio *The u-create IoT solution is certified for the Microsoft Azure cloud.
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In order to keep pace with the rapid developments in In u-create studio, web and IoT, we can offer you three
machinery and plant engineering, you need automation high-performance software solutions which will allow
solutions which are not only extremely efficient but also you to realise a range of different automation appli-
incredibly flexible. The u-control 2000 modular controller cations. The u-create range is a safe bet because every
fulfils these requirements. In combination with our u-create one of our engineering tools is based on the ”Security by
software range, you are fully prepared for a wide range of Design” concept. As a result of continuous tests and the
potential applications and the implementation of small, consideration of exacting standards, you can benefit from
large and networked control solutions. top-notch security in the application. The u-control 2000
with u-create IoT solution is certified for the Microsoft
Azure cloud.
u-create studio is a full-fledged The web-based engineering The u-create IoT software, which is
engineering tool, developed using software u-create web enables also web-based, provides the option
the proven CODESYS system. It platform and device-neutral pro- of pre-processing sensor information
offers a C/C++ environment for the gramming, configuration and system from I/O modules if used in conjunction
flexible, object-oriented programming parametrisation in accordance with with u-control 2000 and u-remote.
of applications. Its open Linux IEC 61131-3. The application is simply These can then simply be forwarded to
structure enables the installation accessed from your web browser. the cloud via MQTT or AMQP. The data
of individual software modules and u-create web can be extended with are transferred directly based on Node-
simple configuration, diagnostics additional software apps and used RED. Cloud providers Microsoft Azure
and simulation. A high-performance on all standard operating systems (certified), IBM Cloud and Amazon
debugging and tracing tool makes which support HTML5, CSS and aws are supported. You can access
fault analysis easier. An OPS UA JavaScript. In combination with u-create IoT via your web browser and
server for M2M communication, u-control and u-remote, the appli- the application can thus be used on any
EtherCAT and CANopen fieldbus cation offers the optimum platform or device. The intuitive, flexible
master and a Modbus TCP slave programming environment for user interface of u-create IoT makes it
round off the system, which is flexible engineering. possible to abstract a wide range of
compatible with the u-control 2000 different technologies.
and u-remote hardware solutions.
Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things are revolutionising on JavaScript and HTML5, so they can easily be displayed
how we work with machines. Not only are process work- on the browser of your terminal device. You can adjust the
flows changing, but so are the demands in terms of analysis, client-side visualisation to your requirements based on style
maintenance and operation options. With the u-view multi- guides and predefined project libraries.
touch panels and the web-based, scalable software u-create
visu, you have the whole process chain at your fingertips. u-view multitouch panels combine high-performance hard-
ware with a high-resolution display. Modern touch tech-
u-create visu simplifies the implementation of flexible, nology makes them just as intuitive to use as mobile devices.
scalable visualisation concepts. The client/server architecture In combination with u-create visu, you can plan and monitor
enables rapid integration or replacement of terminal devices your processes, control machines and implement flexible,
without having to configure local software. As it is platform- versatile IoT applications.
independent and web-based, u-create visu guarantees
access to all the relevant information from wherever you
are. This reduces response times and efficiently optimises
your production processes. The user interfaces are based
Top-notch image quality and high-performance processors make working with u-view multitouch panels a real pleasure.
The panels are very flat and have a robust IP66 aluminium casing.
The u-control 2000 controller is based on the The combination of the complete u-create studio
compact design of the fieldbus coupler in our engineering tool and the u-control 2000 controller
u-remote range, and can replace it on a one-for- provides a high-performance automation solution
one basis. This saves space and gives you the for user-friendly parametrisation and control
maximum flexibility for your individual automation of stand-alone machines. The CODESYS V3.5
applications. u-control 2000 is compatible with a environment in line with the IEC 61131-3 standard
wide range of components in the u-mation range and the C++ programming enable flexible, object-
and thus allows u-remote I/O modules to oriented application in a familiar, standardised
be connected directly. development environment.
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The design of the u-control 2000 controller The web-based software u-create web turns The visualisation software u-create visu enables
is based on our established remote I/O system, u-control 2000 into a primary controller and user-friendly implementation of multitouch-
u-remote. The modular construction means enables machine components to be com- compatible HMI solutions. The associated web
that u-control 2000 is compatible with a missioned via a web browser from anywhere. server provides the user interface as Web Runtime
range of different automation components This simplifies and accelerates the sub- by means of JavaScript and HTML5. This enables
in the u-mation range and can be extended sequent assembly of machines produced HMI panels to be calibrated from any terminal
as required. on a decentralised basis. device. Our high resolution u-view multitouch
panels allow optimum visualisation and operation.
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Digitalisation is in full flow across all sectors of u-create IoT – access to the Internet of Things
industry. As a complete automation and digitalisation
service provider, Weidmüller can support your digital Programming, control and data transfer: the u-create IoT software enables
transformation process with an integrated range of sensor information from u-remote I/O modules to be pre-processed and
hardware, software, services and comprehensive appli- forwarded to the cloud via MQTT or AMQP – for the simple implementation
cation know-how. Based on the latest technologies, we of IoT applications. Cloud providers Microsoft Azure (certified), IBM Cloud
are developing innovative automation and digitalisation and Amazon aws are supported. The platform-independent software is
solutions for your applications. A one-stop shop for a accessed via a web browser.
perfectly tailored service.
Analytics
Predictive maintenance
Preventive Predictive Reactive
Device-neutral Our analysis models learn from your machine data and thus allow you,
maintenance maintenance maintenance
to a certain extent, to look into the future. With Industrial Analytics, you
will always be able to schedule the maintenance of your systems as
required. Maintenance based on unit numbers or running time becomes Mai Total costs
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a thing of the past, as do reactive repairs, thus minimising maintenance ance
cost
and operating costs. s
Operating costs
Predictive quality
System
IoT Controller IoT Gateway IPC Rejects are an important cost factor in all production companies.
Improving quality using Industrial Analytics
Seamless monitoring of sensor, status and process data allows pre- With Industrial Analytics
dictions of the anticipated quality of products, even beyond the current
production phase. Adapting the production parameters accordingly
Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Remote I/O system Communication-capable components significantly reduces reject numbers and gives you maximum yield
and devices Normal
from your processes.
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Flexible controller