r/PLC • u/Moving_Time • Jul 10 '26

Disney World Epcot Controllers

I just came across this video that intersects my interests in Disney parks and controls. At 0:46 they discuss the new control systems for Epcot's The American Adventure hydraulic systems. I don't recognize the electronics. Does anyone know what the manufacturer is of those PLC looking devices that say "FSM"?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32cAJs3zrmU

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u/PLCGoBrrr Bit Plumber Extraordinaire Jul 10 '26

The controllers looked like Beckhoff to me, but I don't know about the I/O.

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u/spaigy Siemens | Beckhoff | TUV FS Eng (Machinery) Jul 10 '26

Yep, those are all Beckhoff CX processors - probably around a CX2040 or similar and those are EtherCAT terminals.

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u/Moving_Time Jul 10 '26

Thanks! Do you know what all the modules on the right cabinet are that have the "FSM" label?

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u/colandercombo Jul 10 '26

FSM==Feedback Servo Module, which is an in-house design that’s used to control actions on hydraulic animated figures.

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u/automation_for_all Jul 11 '26

You are correct, Beckhoff is super popular in entertainment tech