WARREN, Ohio – Cattron, a global control solutions leader in radio remote control, engine and generator control panels and cloud-based monitoring, announced that it will present its new XBMCU Multi-Interface Machine Control Unit at the upcoming Automate Show 2025 in Detroit, Mich., on May 12-16.
The XBMCU represents a significant advancement in industrial automation technology, offering seamless integration into PLC systems through multiple serial protocols, a news release from the company states.
The XBMCU is a compact, multi-interface receiver and machine control unit designed for mobile machines, industrial automation, robotics and machine-to-machine control. The unit works compatibly with Cattron’s Safe-D-Stop wireless emergency stop, most CattronControl radio remote transmitters and the latest generation of Remtron wireless devices.
“The XBMCU broadens our capability to support applications in the industrial automation market with industry-leading, intelligent control solutions,” said Brian Fette, vice president of product management and engineering at Cattron. “This compact multi-interface MCU and safety controller brings unprecedented ease, reliability and integration flexibility to machine control applications.”
The company said what sets the XBMCU apart is its capability to support machine-to-machine functionality in both directions with high data volume. The unit features dual CANbus interfaces supporting J1939, CAN FD, CANopen and CANopen Safety protocols, along with lab-certified PROFINET communications for reliable, real-time data handling with Class C Conformance.
According to the release, the XBMCU is ideal for multiple industrial applications, including:
- Industrial automation systems and robotics.
- Autonomous guided vehicles.
- Logistics control and monitoring.
- Industrial manufacturing equipment.
- Palletizing and packaging equipment.
- Decentralized control systems.
“The XBMCU transforms the traditional HMI-based control paradigm into wireless freedom, substantially improving efficiency and overall equipment effectiveness,” said Rebecca Weber, product manager for Cattron’s industrial automation segment. “Machine builders and controls engineers can now avoid the common headaches of IT network integration while achieving faster maintenance response and enhanced operational flexibility.”
Pictured at top: Cattron’s facility in Warren. (Photo via Cattron.com)