Système de contrôle C·A·T V5
Vos visions deviennent réalité : avec C·A·T V5, vous bénéficiez d'un contrôle et d'une précision inégalés. Conçu pour répondre à vos besoins, C·A·T V5 offre un contrôle avancé des mouvements, une intégration transparente et une interface conviviale. Profitez de la tranquillité d'esprit que procurent des fonctions de sécurité de premier ordre et la flexibilité de s'adapter à n'importe quelle production, en veillant à ce que vos performances soient toujours exceptionnelles.
Built for complexity. Designed for simplicity.
Control even the most complex machines through an interface that always stays intuitive.
What is our mission?
The success in automating any stage production arises from mastering four key dimensions: unrestricted safety, high availability, powerful features and an exciting user experience.
Our mission is to provide pure excellence in all dimensions when translating your visions for a spectacular performance into a beautifully choreographed ballet of machine movements.
C⋅A⋅T V5. Powerful. Individual. Safe.
Our motivation?
To integrate the best control ideas found in theatre, show and performance automation into a single powerful concept, pushing the existing boundaries.
Éprouvé par l’expérience
Right from the start, we had a very potent tool.
Romain Lejbowicz
Cintrier machiniste
The first impression was: wow, that is super simple, it is easy to manoeuvre and handle.
Romain Lejbowicz
SMART GUIDING DESIGN
Best in class user experience composed of - a well-thought-out visual concept with appealing graphics - controls design that fully supports the workflow - a screen layout adapting to the changing working context - a set of smart assistants that guide you through all challenges in your daily work and - an integrated collaborative team working environment was set as target for the C⋅A⋅T V5 user interface. Participate in the C⋅A⋅T V5 user group for further raising the bar.
FAST LEARNING, CONFIDENT OPERATION
The intuitive user interface enables a fast learning curve and supports confident, efficient daily operation. Clear structures reduce complexity and help operators stay in control at all times.
ALWAYS EXPANDABLE
Start with a basic setup and expand the CAT system at any time to integrate more machines, desks or special applications. These possibilities protect your investment and grows with your production needs.
Is C⋅A⋅T also capable to run my venue?
C⋅A⋅T V5 is designed to enable fully synchronized concurrent moves of more than 200 axes with guaranteed shortest reaction times, even for high-speed performer flying hoists. Its internal equipment modeling engine translates the highly complex mechanical systems into simple and natural operating commands.
CERTIFIED MAXIMUM SAFETY
Maximum safety according to EN 17206, SIL3 and PLe ensures uncompromising protection of people and equipment. Certified safety concepts guarantee reliable operation in demanding scenarios.
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FUTURE-PROOF by DESIGN
Our own certified SIL3 hardware enables continuous, future-proof system integration. Full control over development ensures long-term availability and system consistency.
PROVEN AROUND THE GLOBE
Éprouvé dans le monde entier, dans plus de 40 pays – avec plus de 20 000 axes en exploitation quotidienne. Des systèmes multilingues, un support mondial et un service localisé garantissent une assistance fiable à l’échelle mondiale. Les normes internationales assurent une performance constante sur chaque marché.
Why choosing C⋅A⋅T?
C⋅A⋅T V5 is designed to perform your daily work with minimum effort and produce astonishing effects within a moment. It allows to control and monitor any detail of a motion, and is always quick to respond. Our software solutions do not only focus on live operation of the machinery, but also offer assistance and tools for the entire system life-cycle from installation to operation, trouble-shooting and routine maintenance.
ONE SYSTEM FOR EVERY SHOW
Ideal for permanent shows, repertoire operation, daily changing productions and mobile applications. Designed and optimized for all venues, the CAT system adapts to each specific use case from the operator’s perspective.
WORK THE WAY YOU PREFER
Travaillez dans l’ordre de votre choix – le système détecte les états invalides et simplifie les modifications. Des réactions rapides sont possibles sans générer de temps d’attente ni retarder le déroulement opérationnel.
©Waagner-Biro Stage SystemsOpen system integration
Seamless integration via PSN, sACN and SMPTE/Timecode. Open interfaces ensure smooth communication with lighting, sound and show control systems.
What makes C⋅A⋅T V5 unique?
C⋅A⋅T V5 is designed to realize almost any creative vision by providing a full set of editing and live control features for any kind of machinery driven motion. It offers a full range of control possibilities from directly controlled motion of a single machine for set-up to synchronized group motion with trigger conditions and dynamic effects. Multi-axis 3D motion and communication to external systems are available through modular software upgrades.
Designed for the operator
Dedicated accessories support an efficient and ergonomic working environment. Thoughtful hardware design reduces fatigue and increases long-term performance.
EFFICIENT AND REUSABLE CONCEPTS
Reusable targets and groups organized in clear categories simplify programming. Structured concepts reduce effort and improve long-term maintainability.
BUILT-IN OPERATOR ASSISTANCE
Undo/Redo, alert systems, continuous telemetry recording and integrated hints help resolve issues quickly. The system actively supports safe and stable operation.
TURNING TEAMWORK INTO PERFORMANCE
C⋅A⋅T turns technical crews into a collaborative ballet. Personalized user accounts allow every operator to work in parallel and stay perfectly coordinated. Multi-user editing enables fully concurrent workflows without lock-outs, making teamwork efficient, transparent and reliable.
Powerful.
KEY FEATURES
- The redundant high-speed safety control network can integrate more than 2000 axes into a single control system without loss of timing or precision. It is based on Ethernet technology and uses standard IT network equipment.
- The AXIO 5 safety motion controller is installed inside centralised or decentralised motor control cabinets. It provides a flexible interface to all kinds and brands of switch gear, variable frequency drives and even hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Install UNICORN motor control cabinets next to the machines to realise the shortest commissioning time and benefit from a permanently available plug & play backup solution.
- Integrate up to 30 cable bound or wireless consoles for best possible comfort and safety. Add network connected local control panels and displays where needed.
- Redundant powerful rack server systems integrate data storage and processing for fast user interface response and shortest machine reaction times. The 19” rack server cabinet features a UPS system for control system power protection as well as a third Ethernet network for connecting auxiliary devices.
- A VPN / firewall connection establishes an online link to the C⋅A⋅T remote service and remote backup network through an existing internet connection.
System Architecture
Safe.
KEY FEATURES
- Certification according to EN/IEC 61508:2011 p1-7 (2nd edition).
- Type approval according to Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
- The AXIO 5 hardware and software is certified as a safety motion i/o controller.
- A certified programming language allows implementation of additional safety functions without recertification.
- The configuration and selection of safety functions is certified.
How does C⋅A⋅T V5 approach functional safety?
C⋅A⋅T V5 is developed and certified under EN/IEC 61508:2011 to guarantee a quality level up to SIL 3 / PLe for any implemented safety function. The safety functions are implemented based on the usage scenarios and risk analysis described in the most referenced machinery standards for the entertainment industry EN 17206, DIN 56950-1, CWA 15902-1 and DGUV regulation 17 (former BGV-C1). For any safety function, an individual documentation and safety rating is available.
FUNCTIONAL SAFETY
Generic safety of machinery
Application specific safety functions – lifting and load bearing equipment for the entertainment industry
Muting
Individual.
C⋅A⋅T V5 is designed with respect to many different ideas and operating concepts. Starting from a widely scalable system design based on cost-effective standard hardware, it offers highly flexible configuration options for both console hardware and control software features. You may find a C⋅A⋅T V5 system as a safety control solution for a single hoist or lift, or as the master automation control system in a large scale acrobatic show.