JJ X-Ray provides comprehensive PLC solutions designed to enhance the integration and functionality beamline equipment. Our expertise in motion control and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) enables us to develop tailored automation systems that meet the specific demands in terms of precision and safety of scientific instrumentation in research environments.

We acknowledge that reliable control systems are essential for the optimal operation of beamline components. Our programming approach emphasizes robustness, flexibility, and ease of use, which collectively simplify the day-to-day management of complex equipment. By meticulously designing PLC-based solutions, we help streamline system operation, reduce downtime, and improve overall reliability, allowing researchers and technicians to focus more on their scientific objectives.

Our experience in the field of motion control is central to delivering high-accuracy, synchronized movements critical for beamline applications. Through sophisticated PLC programming, we can coordinate multiple axes, manage feedback loops, and implement safety interlocks. This precise control ensures that delicate components are moved smoothly and accurately, minimizing potential disturbances to experimental results. The result is a system that not only performs efficiently but also maintains the integrity of sensitive experiments.

Turnkey solutions

Using programmable logic controllers as the core of our automation solutions offers numerous benefits. A key aspect is the ability to develop a turnkey system by combining hardware and software components seamlessly. Our PLC programming expertise enables us to design integrated control architectures that incorporate sensors, actuators, and safety systems cohesively. This integration simplifies installation, commissioning, and future upgrades, reducing the time and effort required from the customer.

EPICS integration

We recognize the importance of interoperability within existing research setups. To this end, we provide integration options with EPICS (Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System) and Python, facilitating communication between our PLC systems and pre-existing control frameworks. In addtion we offer Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) that can be operated from the PC or a touch screen on the instrument. These options allow for greater flexibility in data acquisition, system monitoring, and automation workflows, making the control environment more adaptable and user-friendly.

Our team’s understanding of industrial control standards and scientific requirements ensures that each programming solution is tailored to the specific needs of the beamline application. Whether it involves the precise positioning of crystal optics, motorized stages, automated vacuum routines or complex feedback control, our PLC programming results in systems that operate reliably over extended periods under demanding conditions.

In conclusion, JJ X-Ray’s PLC solutions serve to complete and enhance mechatronic systems for synchrotron beamlines by providing robust motion control, integrated control architectures, and compatibility with popular scientific software frameworks. Our expertise ensures that we deliver control systems that are straightforward to operate, easy to maintain, and capable of supporting the advanced research carried out at modern synchrotrons. This comprehensive approach enables scientists and engineers to focus on their core work, confident that their equipment’s automation is both precise and dependable.