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With Circulo, Synapticon complements the 'Somanet Servo Nodes' series, which can be integrated into the robot arm. With their circular shape and large hollow shaft diameters of 20 to 40 mm, the 'Circulo Somanet Servo Nodes' are suitable for fully integrated axes, which are primarily used in cobots.
Initially, two variants are planned for the 12 to 60 V range. They have integrated encoders with a battery-based multiturn option that calibrate themselves automatically. The nodes also offer onboard safety functions such as STO and SBC via a 24 V IO. The connections are looped through, making cabling for Ethercat, logic voltage, STO and SBC simple.
There is also an interface to external encoders for ABZ, SSI, BiSS-C and A format as well as for a motor temperature sensor.
Further features: modular structure for fast modification, torque-based power control, smart break, dual loop control and the 'Somanet Motion Control Firm-ware', which is specially designed for cobot applications.
The firmware includes a tool for system identification, autotuning and diagnostics. It is updated up to four times a year and supplemented with performance-enhancing elements.