Measuring 55 mm x 26 mm x 13 mm, this compact plug-in module seamlessly integrates the basic motor control functions with PLC and motion control features. Offering CAN/CANopen and an optional EtherCAT interfaces, the iPOS3602 MX offers a flexible solution ideal for decentralized/coordinated control of any linear or rotary brushless, step or DC motor.

The µ-sized pluggable servo drive can work in multi-axis, single axis or stand-alone configurations, while performing speed, position or torque control. Technosoft Motion Language (TML) and EasyMotion Studio makes tuning, drive setup and motion programming easy and simple, while its embedded intelligence eliminates the need for an external motion controller when executing complex motion.

In addition, the iPOS3602 MX can operate in different communication modes, such as TMLCAN, CANopen and EtherCAT (when offered with an EtherCAT interface board). This implies that it can be controlled through the appropriate masters when the CANopen/EtherCAT mode is chosen. If the TMLCAN mode is employed, the iPOS3602 MX operates like the usual Technosoft intelligent drive, which conforms to Technosoft protocol when exchanging TML commands through CAN-bus.

When operating as a standalone, the iPOS3602 MX plays the role of a master, coordinating both the motion application and the network communication/synchronization. However, if a higher level of coordination is required, aside from the mentioned masters, the iPOS3602 MX can also be controlled through a PLC or a PC using one of the TML_LIB motion libraries.

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Modularly engineered to cover both low-volume and high-volume applications, iPOS3602 (36 V, 2 A, 75 W) — which is the first member of this family — offers drive solution fitted on just 21 mm x 54 mm of PCB space as well as a complete motion control. It integrates all the basic motion control functionality, motor control functions as well as the PLC functionality on one compact plug-in module. Featuring CAN / CANopen interfaces and an optional EtherCAT interface, the iPOS drive controls any linear or rotary brushless, DC brush or step motor.

With the integrated EasyMotion Studio platform and motion controller, Technosoft’s iPOS3602 can execute complex motion programs at drive level. It can also operate as an intelligent CANopen and EtherCAT slave. In simple applications the new iPOS3602 can operate as a single-axis motion controller and drive while in a stand-alone mode and independently running the program within its non-volatile memory. In systems that need a host, the new iPOS drive functions as an intelligent slave executing motion sequences propelled by commands or input lines received though RS-232 or CAN bus.

The drive’s iPOS card features motion capabilities that include 3rd order PVT and 1st order PT interpolation, position or speed profiles (trapezoidal, S-curve), electronic gearing and camming, digital or analog external reference, matched with the cyclic synchronous position, torque and speed modes specific to EtherCAT.

The new drive can operate with a vast array of feedback devices. Sin/Cos and incremental encoders, linear or digital Halls are supported by default, while BiSS, SSI, EnDAT absolute encoders as well as resolver interfaces are offered through an additional extension.

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Aside from EtherCAT, the IDM680 embeds motion controller, PLC and drive functionality in a one compact unit. The servo drive can operate as a standard EtherCAT slave with a CANopen-over-EtherCAT (CoE) protocol, or can be programmed to perform complex motion programs at drive level, with the use of the built-in-motion controller, as well as the EasyMotion Studio platform, which generates all the TML instructions.

The IDM680 intelligent servo drive is ideal for the operation of brushless, linear or DC motors up to 640W continuous/1.3kW peak voltages. The addition of the EtherCAT compatibility to the IDM680 offers a strong combination of speed and several operating modes, which include third order PVT and first order PT interpolation, speed or position profiles (S-curve, trapezoidal), analogue or digital external reference, electronic gearing and camming, open/closed loop and microstepping (256 µsteps/step) for step motors.

The drive is equipped with several sensors: SSI, digital and linear Halls, BiSS, EnDAT, sine/cosine incremental resolver and encoders. PC/PLC motion libraries are also available for the quick industrial integration of the IDM680.

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ISD860 can work in multi-axis, single-axis or stand alone configurations. Its motion programming, tuning and setup are simple with Technosoft Motion Language (“TML”) and EasyMotion Studio. Motion programming can be performed from a CAN master with ISD860, via PC/PLC, directly at drive level or using the motion library through a built-in motion controller. Its embedded TML has a high-level command protocol that can be used by the user through the on-board RS232/CAN serial interfaces. ISD860 CANopen version, supporting DSP-402 and DS-301 profiles, is also available. It can also be managed through analog inputs or programmable I/Os.

Multiple operations can be done with ISD860 using the TML language, such as changing motion modes and/or parameters, setting of various motion modes (PVT, profiles, PT, camming or electronic gearing, etc.), execution of program flow control or homing sequences. IDS860 can handle analog input signals and digital I/O, transfer data between axes and execute logic and arithmetic operations at the same time. The drive has the ability to control other axes through motion commands. In addition, ISD860 can synchronize all axes in a network or send commands to a group of axes.

Easy implementation and flexibility make the ISD860 servo drive an ideal solution to fulfill all higher-power motion axis control needs today through modern distributed intelligence architecture. It is perfect for cost-sensitive applications from medical automation to factory automation requiring enhanced compactness and high servo performance.

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These ready-to-run motors have a cost optimized design embedding stepper motor, power electronics, controller and interface into a single compact unit (61/96 x 57 x 57 mm), together with basic local digital and analog I/O signals and PLC functionalities. This structure significantly reduces the motor cabling through the machine and eliminates the usage of external setup analog components.

IS23x-MA have been developed in 2 motor lengths, offering 1 to 1.8 Nm permanent output torque and operated from a 12 to 48 V single power supply. High resolution settings to the equivalent of up to 256 microsteps / step can be used.

The motion programming can be done from a CAN / CANopen master via PC / PLC, either by using the appropriate motion library, or directly at motor level, using the built-in motion controller and the EasyMotion Studio platform. This greatly simplifies the master’s task: motion functions pre-stored in the motor memory can be called or executed via I/O signals.

IS23x are fully programmable to execute position or speed control. They include high-level trajectory generators for: profiles (S-curve, trapezoidal or PVT), contouring, electronic gearing and camming. Communication is done over CAN (CANopen / TMLCAN) or RS-232 networks.

For an off-the-shelf usage, the IS23x-DS motors (already configured to cover the usual operation modes and parameters) are available.

All these benefits – compactness, embedded intelligence and cost-effective design – make the IS23x a valuable motion control solution for all industrial applications where space is critical and the machines need to look neat and uncluttered. Thanks to the IS23x’s local intelligence, users can really simplify complex applications by distributing the intelligence between master and motors. Thus, instead of trying to command each step of an axis motion from the master, they can program the motors using TML to execute complex tasks and inform the master when these tasks have been completed.

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