Intended Use - Omron SYSMAC NY Series Hardware User Manual

1 Introduction to the Panel PC
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Intended Use

The IPC Machine Controller is an industrial-grade PC intended for use within factory automation envi-
ronments. This Panel PC simultaneously uses the standard Windows operating system and programs
alongside OMRON's Sysmac Machine Controller Software to serve as a powerful PC based machine
control platform.
The Panel PC can be easily integrated in manufacturing innovations like big data, NUI and IIoT with-
out compromising on the proven reliability and robustness of a PLC.
The IPC Machine Controller has a compact design that offers flexibility, expandability and easy main-
tenance for applications in factory automation environments.
A user can access the Industrial Panel PC for control, configuration and supervisory operations using
the integrated touchscreen display.
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NY-series Industrial Panel PC Machine Controller Hardware User's Manual (W557)