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EtherCAT interface module for motion control

ACS Motion Control has strengthened its line of EtherCAT network products with the development of a dual/quad axis pulse/direction drive interface module (PDICL).

29/06/2014 14:22:44

The unit delivers a closed loop motion control system for stepper (or servo) motor drives with an incremental or absolute digital encoder feedback device.

Designed to help upgrade the performance of systems utilising less sophisticated motion control technology without having to redesign the entire system, the PDICL supports up to four axes with up to four digital encoders (incremental or absolute) - at a maximum speed of 50 million counts per second.

At only 121mm x100mm x48mm, the compact PDICL high-performance interface is ideal for OEMs of multi-axis machinery that use an ACS EtherCAT master and need to control additional axes using third party drives with P/D interface. The PDICL is also well suited for PC based controllers (SPiiPlusSC) using simple motor drives with P/D interface.

The PDICL dual/quad axis pulse/direction interface slave module operates under any ACS EtherCAT master, acting as an EtherCAT node. A comprehensive set of software support tools - MMI application studio - is offered for module configuration, setup and tuning.

The PDICL dual/quad axis pulse/direction interface is the newest addition to ACS' broad selection of EtherCAT motion control devices.

Shipments are available in August 2014.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.