XMC controllers offer high-performance EtherCAT-based motion control with basic PLC capability. Up to 16 EtherCAT servos and 32 EtherCAT nodes are supported as are PLC functions like PID control. Several built-in I/O points are available with I/O expansion possible using the XEL-BSSCT bus coupler.
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The XMC Motion Controller: Compact, Fast, & Powerful
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The XMC motion controller is a super small, brick-style controller that is lightning fast, and highly capable. XMC controllers utilize the EtherCAT high-performance protocol which is specifically designed for real-time communication and deterministic data exchange, making it ideal for motion control applications like robotics, assembly lines, and packaging machines. EtherCAT boasts incredibly low communication jitter (variations in timing), ensuring precise synchronization between devices and smooth motion control. This is crucial for applications requiring high accuracy and repeatability. Other EtherCAT advantages include greatly simplified motion axis installation wiring (versus typical pulse direction systems) and enhanced diagnostics/troubleshooting data for quick problem resolution.
XMC controllers feature full EtherCAT master capabilities, meaning they can communicate and control any EtherCAT device. This allows the XMC controller to seamlessly communicate with EtherCAT I/O, encoders, AC drives, etc. To expand the I/O capabilities of an XMC controller, simply configure an EtherCAT I/O rack starting with the XEL-BSSCT bus coupler and add up to 8 XGB I/O modules. XMC units support up to 32 racks of EtherCAT I/O.
Not only can these controllers handle numerous EtherCAT devices, they also support G-code, M-code, and programming specific to robot control including Delta3, Delta3R, Linear Delta, and more. On top of that, XMC controllers can also be used for PLC functions, providing an enhanced programming environment for discrete and/or process control needs.
The XMC controllers offer extremely fast processing capabilities, not just with motion commands, but with basic PLC logic as well. Basic commands are executed with a scan time of only 6.25ns, motion commands with a 5ns scan, and arithmetic commands with a 30ns scan. EtherCAT-based high-speed communication cycle times are also 0.5/1/2/4ms.
The XMC controller provides both highly advanced motion control with EtherCAT communication and built-in PLC functionality for a price well below the competition. By using the powerful XMC controller for your next motion control application, you could save thousands on hardware costs alone.
Starting at
$779.00
(XMC-E08A)
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