Good automation runs deep
possible by B&R automation components that function reliably, even 2,500 meters below the surface of the ocean. Built to perform at a depth of 2,500 meters: The seabed exploration drill rig MeBo 200 Descending [...] seabed by 2,700 meters of steel-armored cable. The cable is MeBo 200's lifeline to the ship, supplying it with both power and control commands. A water-cooled winch is used to wind and unwind the 35.5 mm s [...] University of Bremen – and Bauer Maschinen GmbH. MeBo 200 is capable of working at depths of up to 2,500 meters, where it can drill 200 meters into the seabed. The core samples it obtains provide valuable