Thinking further, always keeping one step ahead, staying open for everything that the future will bring – this is our mission at Bachmann and what makes our automation solutions so special.

A holistic system, perfectly tailored to the individual requirements of our customers – today and in the future.

The core of every Bachmann system solution is the M1 automation system: a modular hardware and software concept that guarantees maximum availability, future investment security and engineering efficiency.

The hardware concept of many possibilitiesIndividual requirements can be met easily with a wide range of powerful CPUs based on industrial (Pentium) processors and with an extensive range of I/O modules. Real-time capable bus systems enable the auto-mation to be decentralized without any losses in performance. The M1 controller perfectly combines here the openness of a PC-based controller with the reliability of industrial hardware platforms. And all this with a robustness that enables use even in the most challenging environmental conditions. Thanks to a system architecture with all-round networking capability it can be integrated easily in the area of the controller and plant peripherals.

The all-in-one engineering software:
The SolutionCenter is a comprehensive, practically-oriented software environment for automation and a clear answer to the increasing cost pressure in the automation industry. The all-in-one package stands out on account of the efficient integration of all tasks during the entire life cycle of the automation solution. Perfectly matched to devices and systems, and always to the latest state-of-the-art technology and user requirements. The SolutionCenter provides the perfect view of the overall project at any time and comes with a number of seamlessly integrated subcomponents.

MODULARITY

• Wide range of modules right up to special modules
• Safety modules, central or decentralized solutions
• Function modules with flexible I/O features
• Large number of communication protocols, fieldbuses, also with fiber optic technology

CPU

• Scalable CPUs with 1 to 50 fold performance
• I/O accesses in μseconds
• Interfaces integrated: COM, CAN, Ethernet, USB, ...
• Integrated equipment (nvRAM, large working memory, removable memory)
• Asynchronous program starts in response to (signal) events possible within <10μs

ROBUSTNESS / RELIABILITY / AVAILABILITY

• Stable, field proven metal housing
• Vibration-proof screw fastening of connectors and modules
• Climatic range from -30 to +60 (70) °C, fan-free
• Integrated diagnostics in continuous operation
• Long-term continuity, downwardly and upwardly compatible
• Quality – traceability (barcode sticker, DB recording)
• 48h Run-IN temperature cycle test for each module

PROGRAMMING

• Multitasking unlimited tasks, 256 priorities,256 different software modules
• C/C++, IEC61131, MATLAB®/Simulink®, 20-sim, UML capable
• Libraries for software controllers, protocols, sectors
• Universal function and variable interfaces

I/Os

• Condition monitoring, grid measuring/synchronization
• Dedicated I/Os with high signal density
• Multi-purpose I/Os, each channel can be any signal type
• Special I/Os, e.g. precision measuring

NETWORKING

• Redundancy (hot/warm standby)
• Communication via standard fieldbuses
• Configuration-free fiber optic system bus (FAST Bus) up to 2 km
• Control center protocols (IEC, DNP, ...)
• OPC UA

SAFETY AND SERVICE

• Integrated safety – up to SIL3/PLe
• IT security, including encryption, access control
• Teleservice, web server
• Removable memory – easy replacement for servicing.

VISUALIZATION

• Pure web-based HTML visualization with webMI pro, SCADA
• Vector-based display (SVG)
• Open standard interfaces such as OPC UA
• Ready-to-use sector libraries, templates

The AIC206 module offers a vibration monitoring solution that can be fully integrated with the control system.

The AIC206 can provide up to 4 channels of ICP®/IEPE enabled vibration inputs for high resolution, simultaneous monitoring. Two counter channels are provided for speed inputs, or alternatively as a single differential encoder, giving speed, position, direction of rotation and phase within a single measurement. Independent signal sampling and processing of each channel ensures that sampling at up to 51.2 kHz is maintained.
The upgrade from the AIC212 gives a greater dynamic range and introduces variable gains to accommodate the low signal levels from slow- moving parts.

Each channel contains a ring buffer so that continuous values for bandpass filtered overall vibration (as acceleration or velocity) are avail able, each configurable with up to three alarm levels. Rotational speed is also stored directly in this buffer, which is timestamped. Routine monitoring data is obtained by copying this buffer under defined operating conditions, and/or on an alarm firing.

Integration with the M1 system means that values are available from any signal in the control system, or via field bus (eg Profibus; Modbus). Similarly, vibration values are available as variables within the cycles of the controller programs. The system is expandable simply by adding modules, either for further vibration channels or other input types.

The module is also fully compatible with the 12 channel AIC214.
As an M1 standard module, the AIC206 can be implemented either as a “stand-alone” condition monitoring system or incorporated into the various remote or distributed configurations possible with the Bachmann automation system.

The use of M1 CPUs allows this CMS to benefit from pre-existing communication and service interfaces, which reduces the start-up and maintenance costs.

The AIC206 system concept allows a free design of the condition monitoring software to the requirements of a specific application.

4 Analog inputs individually configurable for sensitivity

• 24 bit A-D Resolution with a dynamic range ≥ 96 dB
• Adjustable sampling rate up to 51.2 kHz
• Adjustable analog and digital filtering
• High-speed ring buffer directly on the module
• Full evaluation of frequency band RMS amplitudes as acceleration and velocity values available, e.g. as per ISO 10816-21
• Configurable threshold levels can be used to generate alarm signals
• Events due to alarm triggering send interrupts to the processor with a 1 μs response

2 counter channels:

• Position detection (incremental encoder input)
• Rotary encoder signal sampled synchronously

Suitable for embedding in M1 plant management system or as an autonomous CMS

• Up to four AIC206 or AIC214 modules can operate in one system simultaneously
• Any signals from other modules or calculated variables can be used to trigger data storage via the M1
• Analyses can be designed to individual requirements
• Broad range of implementation tools (C, C++,) on the real-time operating system VxWorks®
• Synergy by using fieldbus and service communication
• Local storage in CPU Module Memory Card

Bachmann's next generation CPUs.
Strong performers for heavy industry and machine automation.

Processor modules from Bachmann combine high processing performance with outstanding environmental robustness and compact dimensions. Scalable processors with 1 to 4 physical cores and up to 2.3 GHz clock frequency enable a wide range of applications and offer generous reserves for future expansion.

Thanks to MultiCore technology and symmetrical multi-processing for real-time systems, the CPUs are also suitable for demanding applications with large quantity structures and short cycle times.

Machine control, complex motion control or demanding communication tasks including IT security benefit from parallel processing.

Enabled by the large main memory, data-centered applications such as process diagnostics, machine learning or predictive maintenance can also be comfortably implemented.

The generous thermal design and special coating processes permit unusual application environments from -30° to +60°C without fans for the performance classes.

Although trend-setting CPU's with high performance are used here, the engineerting process remains identical for the user across all CPU types.

The programs are binary compatible, can be configured the same way and are consistent across all versions.

Why more performance?

Competitive Edge & Productivity

• Faster machines
• Higher accuracy & quality
• Less pieces of hardware
• Faster innovation cycles
• Able to fulfill customer demands
• Cost saving trough integration
• Space for more features
• Add-on sales without HW-update
• More built-in monitoring & diagnostics
• less downtime
• Future Proof & Sustainable
• Prepared for IoT & BigData
• Long term monitoring & statistics directly onboard
• Predictive maintenance
• Process diagnostic
• Built-in store & forward buffer
• Integration of Edge / Fog layers
• Extended bandwidth
• Capable to process strong security algorithms & key length
• Room for updates (e.g. security, authority regulations)
• Starting with more power means less (disruptive) changes during life cycle

Time-2-Market

• Faster development
• Simpler topology
• Able to apply modern
• methods / algorithms
• No compromises due
• to lack of performance
• No periodic optimization
• task (no added value)
• Much less ongoing maintenance work due to permanent changes
• No frustrated developers

• Industrial processors up to 2.3 GHz
• Single- / Dual- / QuadCore
• Symmetrical multiprocessing for real-time applications
• Up to 2GB of DDR4 memory
• Up to 1 MB non-volatile memory (retain)
• Up to 4 GB internal storage medium
• CFast card slot for removable media
• Up to 3x Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbit/s with IEEE 1588
• 1x RS232, 1x RS232/RS422/RS485, 1x USB 3.0
• Trusted Platform Modules

Controller Integrated, enabled by High Performance & MultiCore

• Motion Control
• Advanced Process Control
• Optimization
• Functional Safety
• Machine Vision
• User / AccessControl
• IP-Protection
• Communication
• Network Security
• Statistics & QA
• Reporting / Data Mgmt.
• Transient & Fault Recording
• Historian & Archiving
• Alarm & Event Management
• Condition Monitoring
• Predictive Maintenance
• Grid Measurement / PQ
• Power Management
• Protection
• … and many more!

The new customer-specific, turnkey alarm solution based on OPC UA AC ,provided by Bachmann offers cross-manufacturer interoperability across several hierarchical levels.

This simply extends the Big Data and Analytics approach of Industry 4.0 to the world of operating modes, conditions and alarms.

The OPC UA service is a pure software solution and can be operated directly on the controller CPUs without additional hardware. It offers full and transparent access to the process data of the control application software. With OPC UA, applications such as SCADA, data logging or management execution systems find a manufacturer-independent interface. An additional Windows PC for the operation of the server is no longer required.

Further advantages of direct operation on the controller are the immediate automatic recognition of the process data without the need to create a configuration and the exact time stamping of values directly at the source.
The optional encrypted communication and the mutual unique recognition of client and server are further features that go beyond the previous standardized solutions for data exchange. Unencrypted communication without login data or certificate verification is still possible.

New and additionally the UA Server now contains a standard compliant A+C interface and the engineering tool "SolutionCenter" got a powerful configurator for the definition of alarms:

• monitoring of variables with indication of the good/bad limits
• severity
• acknowledgement model
• message text

Variable values can now be monitored fully automatically

• OffNormalAlarm (e.g. when a DI changes to FALSE)
• LimitAlarm: Limits for High, Low, HighHigh, LowLow

The user can thus implement a complete alarm solution purely via configuration.

Take your time and convince yourself of the OPC UA AC implementation at the Bachmann booth. Two separate controller with local atvise@ Visu will be shown, whereby a central SCADA will display all alarms of the subordinate systems.

Error states can be triggered by switches and acknowledgement is possible at all levels. Error states are also represented by signal towers, horns and rotating lights. Access to the SCADA system is also demonstrated by handheld devices.

Server

• Displays the variable set of the controller without further configuration steps in the address space.
• Reduction of the variable pool possible via optional configuration
• Design of the address space completely independent of the control software via optional configuration possible
• Considers access permissions on variables for read and write access
• Write accesses can be logged
• API for access from customer software (PLC, C/C++)
• The application logic can itself detect an error and trigger an alarm.
• No variable must be used for this and monitored cyclically.
• solution for "complicated" conditions (several values linked, time monitoring, ...)
• Severity, acknowledgement model and message text are taken from the configuration.
• The status changes come from the application via a function interface (AlarmActive, AlarmInactive, ...).
• PLC library for 1131, header file for C/C++

Client

• Connection to multiple external UA servers
• Subscription of values even without programming
• Write values without programming
• Current values from subscriptions are automatically available in process image and HMI
• API for OPC UA Method Call
• Operation from application program by function blocks according to PLCopen
• Functional interface for the application from C/C++

The web panels of the OT1200 product family are tailored to web visualizations and offer a complete package of atvise®, an independent visualization solution with a very good price/performance ratio.

The web panels of the OT1200 product family combine everything needed for industrial web visualization: an industrial web browser, easy configuration and commissioning and brilliant displays.

The web browser is designed for 24/7 continuous operation and supports current standard web technologies. The integrated on-screen keyboard allows user input without additional development effort, as is also the case with smartphones. Automatic updates are disabled to prevent untested versions from causing unpredictable behavior in the field. For R&D engineers, the browser offers modern analysis tools directly on the target hardware.

All relevant configurations (e.g. browser, network, atvise) can be adapted locally or remotely via browser. System updates and security patches can also be easily imported via this interface.

Brilliant displays with high brightness, strong colours, very good viewing angles and a long service life leave a lasting impression. The modern widescreen diagonals from 7″ to 15.6″ with Full-HD resolution are available in a neutral design with analog resistive touch and PCAP multi-touch. The use of exclusively industrial components guarantees a long service life and long availability. Soldered RAM and eMMC memory as well as the absence of moving parts also offer maximum robustness against shock and vibration.

Complete package with atvise®

In the complete package with atvise® the OT1200 is transformed from a web client into a visualization server. The full functionality of atvise® is available. Data sources are integrated via OPC UA or native control protocols.
Via OPC UA, the collected data can also be cascaded into higher-level atvise® visualizations. The object-oriented approach means that visualization objects can not only be reused. Since atvise® also supports OPC UA Alarms & Conditions (A&C) in addition to Historical Access (HA) and Data Access (DA), alarms and acknowledgements can be processed transparently and consistently over the entire cascade.


Complete solution for machine and system visualization

• Web-based complete solution consisting of hardware and software for all visualization tasks
• Machine visualization can be cascaded into higher-level atvise SCADA systems (e.g. control station incl. AC and HA)
• Full atvise®SCADA functional scope, e.g. alarming, historization and aggregates
• Operating device functions as client/server, additional clients access the visualization with standard browsers

Tailor-made for automation solutions

• Integrated on-screen keyboard as usual on smartphones
• No automatic updates- only stable, endurance-tested versions in the field
• Functionality reduced to kiosk mode
• Development support through online debugging on the target hardware
• Web API for secure hardware access, e.g.
• Authentication via RFID
• Respond to function keys and control LEDs
• Adjust display brightness

atvise HMI Bundles - complete solution from a single source

• One contact person during development incl. development services
• Coordinated hardware and software products mean less development and integration effort.
• One engineering tool for all visualization tasks from small applications to cascading multi-server instances
• Preconfigured, executable software images available ex works simplify logistics processes (on request incl. customer project)
• Attractive pricing