Product category:
Stepper and Servo Drives, Motors, Controls
News Release from: Parker Hannifin - Electromechanical & Drives Sales | Subject: C3 PowerPLmC-E20
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 21 December 2005
Controller for single and multi-axis
motion
Parker Hannifin introduces standalone controller that can be used for single and multi-axis motion control.
Parker Hannifin has introduced a standalone controller that can be used for single and multi-axis motion control Called the C3 PowerPLmC-E20, the unit is a process controller for use with industry standard drives, including digital servo and stepper drives, plus other devices such as frequency inverters, I/O, HMI and pneumatic valves, in manufacturing, automation and process applications
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 4 Sep 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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It uses the IEC61131-3 structured international programming language, giving OEMs and end users a platform for controlling combined PLC logic, data and communications, plus motion and visualisation tasks.
With a 32bit RISC processor and the ability to process all logic and motion control tasks in parallel via a real-time kernel, the controller has the capacity to process up to 1000 instruction list commands in less than 100us.
The PLC incorporates: two independent Canopen bus connections for multi-drive communication; a separate drive interface that simplifies the integration of servo and stepper axes and reduces processing overheads; an Ethernet interface to provide remote diagnostics; and an OPC facility for connecting Windows-based visualisation and supervisory programs.
The drive interface lets the PLC be configured with connections for up to 64 axes, without detailed knowledge of Fieldbus technology.
Features such as PLCopen motion control libraries and advanced visualisation options make it easy to use the PLC as part of a project management, communications gateway, file handling and network control system.
Features include a 64Mbit compact flash card for program storage and factory standard RS232, 422 and 485 communications.
It is powered directly from conventional 24V DC connections and can be integrated into any control cabinet.
Applications range from complex multi-axis tasks, in high speed assembly and process operations in the automotive and electronics sectors, to packaging and materials handling systems, where short production runs and frequent changes of tooling or component parts are required. Request a free brochure from Parker Hannifin - Electromechanical & Drives Sales ...
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