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Overview
The iSCALE Control System by Hirschmann MCS is a versatile platform for mobile plant automation, offering both centralized and distributed configurations. It provides modular hardware and software solutions tailored to specific applications, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Key Features
  • Safety: Utilizes SIL2-capable programmable controllers with integrated safety systems, compliant with EN 954-SK2, EN IEC 13849-1, and ISO 61508 standards.
  • Modularity and Scalability: The cSCALE control and vSCALE console systems offer flexibility for OEMs and end-users, providing economic and space-efficient solutions.
  • Performance: Offers high-performance solutions with a range of CPUs designed for harsh environments.
  • Open Standards: Programmable application software according to IEC61131-3 with CoDeSys or in C, supporting multi-tasking and user-defined interrupt handling.
  • Diagnostics: Includes auto-diagnostics, monitoring functions, and protection against overload and short circuits.
System Components
  • qSCALE: Provides SLI solutions for mobile cranes, ensuring safety and accuracy.
  • vSCALE Consoles: Available in various sizes and configurations, featuring ergonomic design and optional touch screens.
  • cSCALE Control: Offers a range of CPUs with integrated safety controllers for extreme conditions.
Technical Specifications
  • Operating Temperature: -30°C to +70°C, with extended range available on request.
  • Protection Class: IP66/67 for rugged design and high resistance to shock and vibration.
  • Communication Interfaces: Ethernet, CAN protocols, and USB interfaces.
Power Supply and I/O Modules
  • Designed for mobile applications with features like reverse voltage protection and active over-voltage protection.
  • Includes diagnostic LEDs and safety cut-off relays.
Conclusion
The iSCALE Control System is a powerful solution for mobile applications, offering safety, performance, and flexibility to meet modern machinery demands.
iSCALE Control System Overview
The system is designed for mobile applications of varying sizes and complexities, offering a scalable architecture for specific control solutions, from compact controllers to systems with over 200 I/Os.
Specifications and Features
  • Scalability: Configurable to meet any application size, offering tailored control solutions.
  • Complexity: Includes embedded Ethernet connectivity for networked control and HMI systems.
  • Safety: The cSCALE control system is PLd/SIL2-compliant, supporting redundant system architectures.
  • Communication: Supports various protocols, including Embedded Ethernet, CANopen, and J1939.
Configuration Matrix
Allows customization of the iSCALE Control System to meet specific requirements, including options for CPUs, power supplies, communication, and I/O modules.
Protection Classes and Power Supplies
  • Protection classes include IP20, IP66/67, and IP69K.
  • Power supply options vary based on protection class.
Global Presence and Certification
Hirschmann MCS is a global leader in mobile machine control solutions, certified under DIN EN ISO 14001 and DIN EN ISO 9001, recognized for innovative mobile automation platforms.
Contact Information
Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH is headquartered in Ettlingen, Germany, with offices in China and the USA.
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Mobile Machine Control Solutions iSCALE Control System Versatile

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Out of sight, but always in control. iSCALE Control System from Hirschmann MCS In a world that is increasingly more complex and networked, powerful solutions for a mobile equipment applications are a necessity. Greater demands upon hoisting and material handling equipment, combined with today’s safety awareness, have increased the functional requirements of mobile control systems. Increased processing speed, extended functionality, and operating reliability are essential even under the most adverse working conditions. IRSCHMANN‘s new Mobile Control Technology H does a perfect job. HIRSCHMANN’s...

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High-performance solutions that grow along with all challenges. Modularity and Scalability These are the defining attributes of the cSCALE control and vSCALE console systems. This flexibility gives OEMs and end-users an economic and space-efficient solution when building their automation system for mobile plant applications. Performance The cSCALE systems provide a variety of per- formance levels. From low-end I/O controllers to high-performance controls for sophisticated mobile automation solutions in harsh environments. applications. This compact controller is designed for use in harsh environments....

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iSCALE Control System lexible System F Architecture for perfect customization. The iSCALE Control System was designed to control and monitor machine function, while offering the option of Safe Load Indicator (SLI). The system’s versatility enables it to be installed on virtually any machine. This scalable approach allows it to be used in any application from monitoring standard control solutions to the most complex custom-control solutions. The iSCALE Control System gives OEMs the flexibility to cost-effectively tailor the input and output components as needed, rather than engineering their own...

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The new Control System consists of CPUs ranging from low- end to high-end controls that are available in different IP classes. The controls combine 32-bit microprocessor technol- ogy with an integrated system for safety-related applications in a compact housing designed for harsh environments. & High-End Control qSCALE offers a range of SLI solutions for various mobile crane applications including latest safety requirements, higher accuracy and reduced calibration time. The qSCALE SLI product solutions are designed to be used for any OEM and Retrofit mobile crane, doesn't matter of which size....

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vSCALE Consoles The vSCALE console family features a variety of display sizes and resolutions, with optional touch screen, function keys and rotary encoder. Each console is designed for use in extreme environmental conditions with temperatures ranging from -30 °C to +70 °C (-22 °F to +158 °F). Versatile • In-dash or On-dash mounting • Ergonomically designed • Touch Screen • Landscape or Portrait Orientation • unction keys (soft keys and hard keys), F Rotary encoder and LED Indicators • Video Inputs with Video Overlay • rue Outdoor Housing with IP66/67 T protection • luetooth, GPS/GSM, WLAN B...

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v SCALE with SLI application G eneral Technical Data Description vSCALE with SLI application Supply Voltage Operating Temperature in-dash or on-dash (requires only different mounting accessories) Protection Class internal buzzer 65 dBA, output for external buzzer Ethernet Interface 10/100 Mbit/s Base T, TCP/IP, M12 connector CANopen, J1939, others on request Function Keys Rotary Encoder Status LEDs Ethernet Interface cSCALE Control integrated vSCALE Versions Order Code Video Interfaces (FBAS) S elect the vSCALE Console to specific requirements

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CPU Modules A full range of powerful 32-bit CPUs with fully integrated Safety Controller for supervision and diagnostics of the main controllers and integrated technological functions are available for the iSCALE Control System. One common software platform for the complete controller range offers full software compatibility, so that the same application software may run on all CPUs. Program or firmware updates are implemented easily with an USB Memory Stick. All cSCALE CPUs are designed for use under extreme external environmental conditions, i. e. with an extended temperature range from – 40°...

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The Power Supply Module, Highperformance, safe and durable. The power supplies of the iSCALE Control System are designed for use on Mobile Plant Applications. The DC/DC power supply is fully protected as a system point of load power supply, featured with an Active Over Voltage Limitation (OVL) according to ISO 7637-2, Puls 1 up to 4 and 5 B (> 80 V at 2 Ω ). The power supplies are equipped already with some I/Os as well as with 2 serially connected safety cut-off relays to meet EN 13000 requirements, for example. • Ub 8 Vmin. up to 48 Vmax. (AMN: Ub 6 V up to 33 Vmax. ) •  Reverse Voltage Protection...

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I/O Modules of iSCALE Control Systems The iSCALE Control System features a wide range of specialized input and output options including PWM outputs with current control or DIAG inputs with additional diagnostics. Integrated self-testability of all safety declared I/Os. The DI DIAG inputs provide the following diagnostics with external: • Short to Battery • Short to Ground • Open Load All digital outputs use the new generation of high voltage PROFET technology with integrated short-circuit, TVS and overheating protection. The PWM outputs offer a high crest factor of 4 A for 2 A and 2.25 A for...

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cSCALE (IP66/67) PS and I/O Modules Besides a basic set of integrated I/Os (see IP66/67 I/O module matrix for details), the IP66/67 version also has additional modular I/O and communication options. The basic housing supports 2 additional options where the extended housing supports up to 6 optional modules. 2 (Pos.Logic 2 (Pos.Logic 2 (Pos.Logic only) only) only) DO PWM w / CC (4 Aav) Cut-Off relay 8.2V Power Supply (500 mA) DO-relay Order Code * Selection of voltage input reduces number of current input ** Sum of current 8 A av *** I/O 06 cell /DO PWM w/CC: Sum of current 12 A av **** 8 w/ HSC...

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