Cannon automata
For additive manufacturing
Cannon-Automata presents the SMC4 RT-Ethernet Stepper Motor Controller with RT-Ethernet interface, which is particularly suitable as an alternative to expensive servo drives in robotics applications or 3D printers.
The stepper motor controller from Cannon Automata with Ethercat or Sercos interface supports the standardized drive profiles of both protocols. All functions required for operation on CNC or robot controllers are fully implemented. These include cyclical speed or position specification, positioning functions and various homing modes. According to the provider, use in demanding motion applications with interpolating axes (e.g. 3-axis and 5-axis machining processes) is therefore possible without any problems.
The onboard I/Os allow the realization of a complete positioning axis with enable and status signals, limit switch and reference switch inputs as well as inputs for the safe shutdown of the output stage. The stepper motor interface is designed for 2-phase stepper motors with up to 256 microsteps at 10 A phase current (12 A peak) and 48 V(DC) supply voltage. Expansion modules with interfaces for incremental or absolute encoders are available for complex position control tasks.
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