Description

EtherCAT Master Motion Controller and DS402 EtherCAT Drive Node

The SPiiPlusES is a unique product designed to meet the needs of OEMs using EtherCAT-based PLCs/PACs to control machines with demanding multi-axis motion control requirements. It is a high performance EtherCAT master motion controller that can be connected as a slave node to another EtherCAT network utilizing the standard DS402 CAN Over EtherCAT (CoE) protocol. As a slave node, the SPiiPlusES looks to the external EtherCAT master like a highly programmable multi-axis drive. It leverages powerful application development capabilities and profile generation algorithms to reduce time to market and maximize motion system performance. SPiiPlusES can control ACS products within the SPiiPlus Motion Control Platform as well as 3rd party EtherCAT devices, providing flexibility for the motion control system designer.

ACS motion controllers leverage powerful multi-core MPU processors to generate sophisticated multi-axis motion profiles that reduce motion system vibration and disturbances. Advanced profile generation algorithms work in tandem with advanced servo control algorithms to achieve optimal motion performance.

Controller Axes: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, or 64
Host PC/PLC/PAC Communication: EtherCAT, TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, RS-232
Max EtherCAT Cycle Rate: 5kHz
Mounting: Panel or DIN rail
Optional Proprietary ACS Features: NetworkBoost, MotionBoost, Flexible Configuration

Available Libraries

C Library (Included in SPiiPlus ADK Suite)
COM Library (Included in SPiiPlus ADK Suite)
.NET Library (Included in SPiiPlus ADK Suite)
Low-Level Library for non-Windows PCs (Included in SPiiPlus ADK Suite)
Matlab Library (Available with Dongle License)

Key Features

Example projects for multiple environments: Visual Studio (C++, C#, VB), LabView
Rich pre-defined event generation (callbacks) options: motion complete, motion interrupted, program complete, more
Flexible user-defined event generation options
Comprehensive error handling codes and descriptions
Up to 10 simultaneous communication channels for mutli-application or multi-controller use cases

MotionBoost

Increase Throughput with Advanced Motion Profiles

Demanding point-to-point motion applications such a semiconductor and FPD inspection and metrology equipment can perform static measurements at thousands of points across the wafer or panel. In such applications, every millisecond that can be eliminated from the motion is critical. ACS’ MotionBoost algorithm generates advanced motion profiles that minimize energy injected into the stage, resulting in reduced vibration and settling time.

EtherCAT® is a registered trademark and patented technology, licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH, Germany