SANYO DENKI Releases Ultra-Compact SANMOTION C Motion Controllers
With high-speed EtherCAT fieldbus
October 10, 2018
SANYO DENKI CO., LTD. has developed ultra-compact SANMOTION C motion controllers featuring high-speed EtherCAT fieldbus.
They are available in a high-performance type for controlling robots or a standard type that specializes in PTP (Point-to-Point) positioning. They are suitable for motion control applications such as robots, conveying machines, and semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
![SANMOTION C](/img/news/2018/20181010_sanmotion_c.png)
Features
1. Industry's Smallest Motion Controllers(1)
These ultra-compact motion controllers measure only 120 mm (H) × 55 mm (W) × 110 mm (D). Their small footprint design supports space saving and cost reduction.
2. Flexible System Configuration
The new lineup features two types: an A type which can control robots and electronic cams, and a B type which specializes in PTP motion.
It is possible to control I/O signals while performing complex multi-axis motion and robot control. This enables flexible system configurations for a variety of applications and functions.
3. IoT(2)-enabled
Ethernet, RS-485, and USB interfaces for connecting to various peripherals come standard. It is also possible to use Modbus TCP over Ethernet.
The new models also conform to machine-to-machine (M2M) communication standard OPC-UA(3) to seamlessly connect to various devices.
In addition, with the web server function, it is possible to monitor the operational status, and read and write program variables using a standard web browser on any PC. These models make it simple to integrate IoT technology into any system.
(1) Compared with digital I/O motion controllers capable of sequence, motion, and robot control in one unit. Based on our own research as of October 10, 2018.
(2) Internet of things: A system that connects electronic devices to a network so that they can communicate, interact, and be mutually controlled.
(3) Object Linking and Embedding for Process Control - Unified Architecture: Data interoperability standard.
Specifications
Model | SMC100-A | SMC100-B |
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Interface | EtherCAT (100 Mbps) master function | |
Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) protocols (Modbus TCP, OPC-UA) | ||
RS-485 (9600 to 115200 kbps) | ||
USB 2.0 (for memory storage) | ||
Digital I/O | Digital input: 16 points, 24 VDC, positive/negative common input Digital output: 8 points, 24 VDC, 0.5 A, sinking output |
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Input power | 24 VDC (19.2 to 30 VDC), 0.8 A | |
Power consumption | 19.2 W | |
Cooling method | Passive | |
Dimensions | 120 mm (H) × 55 mm (W) × 110 mm (D) | |
Mass | 300 g | |
Max. no. of controllable axes | 8 | |
Control functions | Sequence control Motion control (Electronic cam, electronic gear, linear interpolation, circular interpolation) Robot control (Cartesian coordinate, SCARA, and parallel link robots) |
Sequence control Motion control (PTP control) |
Control language | Programming language conforming to international standard (IEC 61131-3) G-code (for the SMC100-A) |
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Applications
Robots, conveying machines, and semiconductor manufacturing equipment
Release Date
October 24, 2018
Price
Open
Note: The information stated in this release is current as of October 10, 2018.
“ SANMOTION ” is a trademark of SANYO DENKI CO., LTD.