SCANLAB Presents Compact RTC6 EtherBox for Scan System Control

Puchheim, Germany – SCANLAB GmbH, a leading manufacturer of laser scan systems, makes it easier to install the RTC6 control electronics in laser machines. The company offers the control board in an industrial-grade casing with the new RTC6 EtherBox, which means it can be installed in a control cabinet in a few simple steps. All connections, including Ethernet connections, are conveniently located on the front of the box. The RTC6 EtherBox can also be used in ‘stand-alone operation,’ for example, to run pre-defined laser jobs without the need for an additional PC.

Standards, standardized components, and uniform fastening systems make day-to-day operations and complex machine setup easier. The company has transformed the control electronics of laser machining systems into an easy-to-integrate ‘click-in system’ with its practical RTC6 EtherBox. The handy box, which has a high-quality powder-coated aluminum housing, can be quickly attached to a standard DIN rail in a switch cabinet. When used as a freestanding item, it also has rubber feet for stability.

The RTC6 EtherBox includes active air cooling to ensure faultless operation around the clock. All electrical connections are easily accessible from the outside of the portable housing, including the scanning head connection (SL2-100), laser control, PC connection via Ethernet, power supply, and analog and digital inputs & outputs.

This compact box has a wide range of applications and use cases. As standard, the RTC6 Ethernet card inside the housing provides ‘stand-alone’ functionality. This means that a pre-programmed laser job can be started at any time, for example, via a light barrier or an alternative external signal. The box can be used as a stand-alone control mechanism for laser processes with high throughput, low complexity, and negligible changes; for example, when cutting displays, for identical laser markings, or laser cleaning. The RTC6 Ethernet card operates independently and is not connected to a PC, resulting in cost savings for system configuration.

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