ctrlX CORE
THE MOST OPEN
CONTROL PLATFORM
Der Deutsche
Innovationspreis
1 2021
ctrlX AUTOMATION
Product advantages
ctrlX OS ctrlX OS ctrlX OS ctrlX OS ctrlX OS ctrlX OS
FUTURE-PROOF
strong multi-core CPU performance, scalable in memory and RAM, MOST OPEN
modular expandable with performance and interface modules, latest
security standards CONTROL PLATFORM
OPEN PLATFORM INDUSTRIAL HARDWARE DESIGN
based on ctrlX OS access to the ctrlX AUTOMATION eco system – fanless, robust electro mechanics, temperature, shock, EMC,
App offer on ctrlX Store or support various programming languages long-term availability and maintenance, Supported by the
for own app integration, open for integration into the EtherCAT community
ecosystem
ALWAYS UP-TO-DATE
JUST THE RIGHT FIT remote access, control and installation, updates and patches via
scalable functionality based on apps, hardware independent applied ctrlX Device Portal
and distributed on drive based and embedded controls, open access
to all information with ctrlX Data Layer
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ctrlX DRIVEplus
with ctrlX CORE
ctrlX CORE
ctrlX COREplus
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Edge device and open platform
ctrlX CORE
Edge device and open platform
3rd Party
App
ctrlX WORKS
ctrlX CORE
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PLC and general automation
ctrlX CORE
PLC and general automation
ctrlX HMI
C2C
ctrlX WORKS
ctrlX CORE ctrlX CORE
ctrlX I/O ctrlX I/O
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Motion and Robotics
ctrlX CORE
Motion and Robotics
ctrlX HMI
ctrlX I/O
ctrlX WORKS
ctrlX COREplus ctrlX SAFETY
ctrlX DRIVE
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Assembly line – topology
ctrlX AUTOMATION
Assembly line – topology
SOLUTIONS Line Control
PLC
Motion
IoT Database Cloud Dashboard
VPN Device Portal
MES ERP
Firewall
OPC UA
Data Layer
COMMUNICATION: Fieldbus EtherCAT / PROFINET / EtherNet/IP | OPC UA | TCP/ IP | Data Layer
Station 1 “Handling” Station 2 “Transport” Station 3 “Joining” Station 4 “Testing” …
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ctrlX CORE
Features Industrial Hardware design Continuously implemented
Long term available and robust hardware independent for seamless
Realtime capable application transfer
Strong multicore CPU
Fully connected Secure platform
Participate on the EtherCAT eco system Certified according to IEC 62443
further fieldbus protocols, User & Permission Management
open Interfaces (REST, OPC UA, Cloud Secure Authentication
connectors)
linux based operating ctrlX Device Portal ctrlX Data Layer
system For remote access and control Central access to all real-time and
Open, stable, secure Remote installation, updates and non-real-time data for OT/IT
patches connection
Consistent Engineering Access to the ctrlX Eco System Open control Platform
Web based engineering with the support community integrate customer specific Apps
ctrlX WORKS toolchain App offer in ctrlX Store supporting various programming
App offer of ctrlX World languages IEC61131, PLCopen, G-code, C/C#,
Python, Java, Node-RED, Blockly, …
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EtherCAT – Be part of the fastest growing Industrial Ethernet Community
ctrlX CORE
EtherCAT – Be part of the fastest growing Industrial Ethernet Community
EtherCAT PROFILE
ctrlX DRIVE: supports EtherCAT SoE
I/Os: EtherCAT SoE and CoE
Slave control via EoE via master>
HIGH PERFORMANCE
Distributed clocks for synchronization of the slaves
Rapid reaction times for reduced wait times
FLEXIBLE TOPOLOGIES SoE / CoE SoE
Line or star topologies
No hubs, switches needed
ROBUST AND SIMPLE
ESI files for easy installation of 3rd party EtherCAT slaves
Automatic bus scan
Configuration based on CoDeSys
Web-based diagnosis and engineering
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ctrlX OS – The operating system for industrial automation
ctrlX CORE
ctrlX OS – The operating system for industrial automation
HARDWARE AGNOSTIC INDUSTRIAL GRADE
ctrlX OS
SECURE OPEN
APP
CONNECTIVE ADMINISTRABLE
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Unique features on board for the real smartphone feeling
ctrlX CORE
Unique features on board for the real smartphone feeling
Any / User
App
Our operating …
system for the ctrlX OS
world of
automation User Interface User Interface User Interface User Interface
and beyond Solution Runtime Runtime OPC UA Stack Runtime
Reserve Proxy REST Adapter Provider Provider Provider Provider
• Landing Page
• Certificates
Ubuntu Core • Package
Real-time Linux kernel Manager
Install, configure, refresh and remove apps • Connectivity ctrlX Data Layer
• Users &
Permissions
Automation Core • Security
App access on ctrlX Data Layer • Logbook
Realtime behavior – task scheduling CONTAINER HOST
System diagnosis
Solutions
Manage app configurations
LINUX – REAL TIME (Ubuntu Core)
Device Admin
Network user management
Access control
Web based engineering
ctrlX Setup MULTICORE CPU – HIGH PERFORMANCE 3rd Party
Customized setup
Backup / restore a device
Setup a new device …
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Release cycle of apps and ctrlX OS
ctrlX CORE
Release cycle of apps and ctrlX OS
LTS
Early
Adopter Long Term
LTS
Early Maintenance
Adopter
Always up to date!
LTS
LTS - Long-Term Support releases Early Adopter releases
LTS release 1x per year – for serial applications Published every 4 months with newest features for field validation
6 years maintenance service packs with bug fixes, Supported for 4 months, no further bugfixes or updates
security updates Available for download until next LTS release.
Available via the ctrlX Store (myRexroth user account) Available with restricted access (see Access level 3)
Upgrade and downgrade possible at any time
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ctrlX Data Layer – Easy Data Access and Flexible Data Management
ctrlX CORE
ctrlX Data Layer – Easy Data Access and Flexible Data Management
ctrlX Data Layer Any / User
Share data between all Apps in the network in App …
REAL-TIME and NON-REAL-TIME
EASY ACCESS to all App data WITHOUT User Interface User Interface User Interface User Interface
Solution Runtime Runtime OPC UA Stack Runtime
PROGRAMMING Reverse Proxy REST Adapter Provider Provider Provider Provider
‒ in one central place
‒ in a clear overview ctrlX Data Layer
‒ in plain text
DIRECT or REMOTE ACCESS via standardized CONTAINER HOST
Interfaces (e.g. REST HTTPS, OPC UA)
LINUX – REAL TIME (Ubuntu Core)
Authorization concept based on HIGHEST SECURITY
STANDARDS
EDITING SYSTEM DATA during machine operation
(e.g. add, delete, adjust parameters)
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ctrlX CORE
Security
78% OF COMPANIES
AFFECTED BY
CYBER ATTACKS
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ctrlX CORE
Security
SECURITY BY DESIGN SECURITY BY DEFAULT CERTIFIED DATA SECURITY
APPS
Verification of app signatures upon installation
Devices boot trusted Apps only
Apps run in a confined environment with strictly limited access to other resources
INTERFACES
Encrypted communication (e.g. https, ssh)
Authentication & authorization required to access system and app resources
STORAGE
Secure storage area for private keys & a secure unique identifier
Certified ENHANCED
according IEC 62443 VPN Client: Secure communication across locations
Firewall: Network segmentation & secure gateway
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Access to the ctrlX Community
ctrlX CORE
Access to the ctrlX Community
>70 Apps
Continuously growing
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One User Interface for all services
ctrlX Device Portal
One User Interface for all services
FREE services
Overview of ctrlX COREs, Apps & Licenses
Connect Apps & Licenses with ctrlX COREs
ctrlX Device Portal ctrlX CORE
Apps & Licenses Download to PC
UPDATE- & EXTENDED services
Automatic app installation
Mass rollout
Remote access
…
BASIC FLEET MANAGEMENT CENTRAL SOFTWARE MANAGEMENT BACKUP & RESTORE
Area for safe remote access to own controls Information about available updates and Backup and recovery
Secure communication extensions
Only internet connection required Install and update apps via cloud
Assign licenses to devices
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ctrlX World – Access the fastest growing automation ecosystem
ctrlX CORE
ctrlX World – Access the fastest growing automation ecosystem
COMMUNICATION SECURITY MECHATRONICS MOTION HMI
ENGINEERING IOT SERVICES
SENSE & VISION PLC FACTORY IT DEVICE TECHNOLOGY
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The most open and flexible control platform
ctrlX CORE
The most open and flexible control platform
Drive Integrated Compact Modular Operating System
Q2/24
ctrlX CORE ctrlX CORE ctrlX COREplus ctrlX COREplus ctrlX COREplus ctrlX OS
@ ctrlX DRIVE
Communication Functional Extensions Accessories
Ethernet Storage Vision / AI License Dongle
CP-*ET1 CP-*ET2
SDD
HDD License Dongle
Q2/24 Q2/24 Q1/25
Multi Ethernet Multi Ethernet (high perform.)
PROFINET device PROFINET device (Q2.24)
(entry performance) Ethernet/IP adapter (Q4.24) SDD module HAILO Module
PROFINET controller HDD module
EtherCAT slave
Ethernet/IP Scanner
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ctrlX OS: New LTS Version 2.6
ctrlX AUTOMATION Portfolio-Update
ctrlX OS: New LTS Version 2.6
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Outlook ctrlX COREplus – flexible Interfaces
ctrlX CORE
Outlook ctrlX COREplus – flexible Interfaces
PROFINET Device EtherNet/IP Adapter Digital/Analog I/O Relais Output Temperature
Fieldbus RS232/422/485 Encoder ctrlX SAFETY
SSD AI PROFINET Controller
EtherCAT Slave EtherNet/IP Scanner Fast probe inputs Cam switch Servo clamps …
OPTIONAL PERFORMANCE EXTENSIONS LOCAL or REMOTE I/O
USB-C + SD
Display
Engineering
+ HMI
ctrlX DRIVE I/O
Factory Level
over TSN Automation bus
already designed-in
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