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MCS 40 | MCS 50

Flexible Machine Controller

P620 | P625

The MCS 40 and the more powerful MCS 50 are 'Flexible Machine Controllers' ideal for simple stand-alone machines.

With local I/O expansion through a slice interface and Trio's MS I/O system, remote expansion through EtherCAT and Ethernet communications for both programming and factory communications it provides a flexible solution for simple machines.

The MS I/O system supports up to 16 slices. Slices can be any combination of digital inputs, digital outputs, analogue inputs or analogue outputs.

Motion PLC

Highlights

  • New class of controller for machine solutions combining mathematical processing power and logic control in a compact design
  • ‘40’ range: EtherCAT Axes (2 to 4)
  • ‘50’ range: EtherCAT Axes (2 to 8)
  • Ethernet port(s) support application programming along with HMI and PLC protocols including Modbus TCP, PROFINET IO and Ethernet/IP.
  • All controllers compatible with MS I/O Expansion
  • Controllers and MS I/O Expansion at new cost effective price points

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MCS 40

Ideal for Stand-Alone sub-machines...

Example: Gantry machines.

  • Low axis count.
  • EtherCAT axes.
  • Simple digital and analogue I/O

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    MCS 50

    Ideal for larger stand-alone machines...

    Example: Glue laying machines.

  • Medium axis count.
  • EtherCAT axes.
  • High speed counter, registration inputs.
  • PTO, position controlled outputs.
  • Advanced motion features.
  • Auxiliary encoder input.

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    Expansion

    With local I/O expansion through a slice interface and Trio's MS I/O system, remote expansion through EtherCAT and Ethernet communications for both programming and factory communications MCS controllers provide a flexible solution for simple machines.

    The Range

    Simon gives a brief overview of the MCS and I/O range of Motion-PLC.

    Model Number  MCS 40 MCS 50
    Part Numbers P620 P625
    Status Current Current
    Performance Cores 1 2
    Processor ARM Cortex A55 ARM Cortex A55
    Clock Frequency 600MHz 600MHz
    Maths precision IEEE 457 Double IEEE 457 Double
    Position register precision 64-bit 64-bit
    Axes EtherCAT axes 2 (up to 4 with FEC) 2 (up to 8 with FEC)
    Virtual Axes up to 4 up to 8
    Total axes up to 8 up to 16
    Axis numbers 0 - 1023 0 - 1023
    Communications Ethernet 1 port, 100Mbit/s 2 port, 100Mbit/s
    EtherCAT 1 port, 100Mbit/s 1 port, 100Mbit/s
    Periperals Display LED Status LED Status
    Expansion Memory SD card SD card
    I/O MS I/O System MS I/O System
    Maximum number of I/O modules 16 16
    Programming Languages IEC61131-3 IEC61131-3
    Motion Features PLCopen (Advanced) PLCopen (Advanced)
    Motion Cycle Time 1ms, 2ms, 4ms 1ms, 2ms, 4ms
    Maximum Programs 48 48
    Maximum Processes 4 (12 with FEC) 4 (12 with FEC)
    Flash Memory 32 x 16000 values 32 x 16000 values
    User memory 8 MB 8 MB
    Table memory  512000 values 512000 values
    Max VR variables 4096 8192
    Move Buffer Limit 64 64
    Execution Benchmark (lines/ms) 70 (1 core) 70 (2 core)
    Protocols Ethernet Protocols Uniplay, Motion Perfect, Modbus TCP, PROFINET IO, Ethernet/IP Uniplay, Motion Perfect, Modbus TCP, PROFINET IO, Ethernet/IP
    EtherCAT EtherCAT nodes 32 48
    EtherCAT protocols CoE, FoE CoE, FoE
    CoE Features CSP, CSV, CST, TP CSP, CSV, CST, TP
    EtherCAT PDO data 1514 bytes (≥2ms)
    896 bytes (≤1ms)    		 1514 bytes (≥2ms)
    896 bytes (≤1ms)
    I/O points Max digital input points 256 (up to 1024 with FEC) 256 (up to 1024 with FEC)
    Max digital output points 256 (up to 1024 with FEC) 256 (up to 1024 with FEC)
    Max analogue inputs 32 (up to 128 with FEC) 32 (up to 128 with FEC)
    Max analogue outputs 32 (up to 128 with FEC) 32 (up to 128 with FEC)
    Upgrades FEC codes P982 (Add One Axis)
    P981 (Increase I/O)
    P984 (TrioBASIC)
    P751 (Security)    		 P982 (Add One Axis)
    P981 (Increase I/O)
    P984 (TrioBASIC)
    P751 (Security)
    Physical Main Power Supply 24V DC ± 10% 24V DC ± 10%
    H x D x W (mm)  100 x 75 x 23 100 x 75 x 23
    Weight (g) 100 100
    Mounting DIN Rail Mounting DIN Rail Mounting
    Operating temperature -20 to +55degC -20 to +55degC
    IP rating IP20 IP20
    Certifications RoHS, CE RoHS, CE
    MCS 40-MCS 50
    Software - Expansion
    P981 :
    Increase supported digital I/O points from 256 to 1024.
    Increase supported analogue I/O points from 32 to 128.
    P982 :
    Increase the supported EtherCAT axes by one axis
    P984 :
    Enable TrioBASIC programming language and all Motion-iX keywords.
    Enable Trio’s motion Function Blocks (TC_xx).
    Increase Processes count from 4 to 12.
    P751 :
    Issue fec31_password required for the user security code.
    See SET_ENCRYPTION_KEY function in TrioBASIC help file for more details.
    (Log on to E-Store to purchase).
    Products - DX Servo Drive Systems
    DX3 AC Servo Drive EtherCATDX3 Servo Drive System
    DX3 AC Servo Drive Conventional
    With a power range from 50W to 7.5kW and options for EtherCAT or Conventional (Pulse & Direction, Analogue and CANopen) control, DX3 will suit a wide variety of machine types. DX3 is fully integrated into Trio’s application development tool, Motion Perfect, our software environment for system planning, configuration, virtualisation and machine programming.


    DX4 AC Servo Drive (D0100 - D0108)DX4 Servo Drive System
    The DX4 is designed to work seamlessly with Trio's EtherCAT controllers and be fully integrated into Trio’s application development tool, Motion Perfect. The DX4 comes in 3 frame sizes with power ratings from 50W to 3kW. Designed to be matched with the MX motors and accessories it offers a high-speed, high-precision machine solution.

    DX5 AC Servo Drive (D0500 - D0508)DX5 Servo Drive System
    DX5 dual axis drive modules come in 2 compact frame sizes and combined with the power supply units can be configured for up to 16 axes with power ratings from 400W to 750W. Designed to be matched with the MXL motors and accessories it offers a high-speed, high-precision machine solution.
    Products - MS I/O System
    The Motion-PLC MS I/O System MS I/O expansion modules
    MS I/O System (Motion-PLC I/O expansion) offers a compact, robust, high performance I/O expansion system.
    MS I/O system can be tailored to the I/O requirements of the machine with any combination of digital inputs, digital outputs, analogue inputs or analogue outputs.
    Products - Generic
    UNIPLAY 7-Abolt on expansion module
    UNIPLAY 10-A
    UNIPLAY 15-A
    Trio’s unique UNIPLAY HMI system is a revolutionary way to make operator interfaces better, easier and more secure! The UNIPLAY series boasts a 7", 10" and 15" colour displays.
    Firmware - All Motion-PLC Controllers
    Latest USER Release:
    File:MPLC_20340.zip
    Version:2.0340
    Size:1866825 bytes
    Date:2025-Jul-15
    Software - Programming
    Motion Perfect
    Motion Perfect is designed to make setup, diagnostics, commissioning and using our range of Motion Coordinators as simple as possible. It provides the user with an easy to understand Windows based interface for rapid application development, controller configuration and monitoring of controller processes.
    Software - Expansion
    P981 :
    Increase supported digital I/O points from 256 to 1024.
    Increase supported analogue I/O points from 32 to 128.
    P982 :
    Increase the supported EtherCAT axes by one axis.
    P984 :
    Enable TrioBASIC programming language and all Motion-iX keywords.
    Enable Trio’s motion Function Blocks (TC_xx).
    Increase Processes count from 4 to 12.
    P751:
    Issue FEC31_password required for the user security code.
    See SET_ENCRYPTION_KEY function in TrioBASIC help file for more details.
    (Log on to E-Store to purchase).
    Software - Support Apps
    Software Development Tools
    Trio has developed a set of powerful software development tools to use with every Motion Coordinator. These tools provide all the features necessary for setup, programming, cam profile generation, robot control and CAD path conversion to ensure a minimum development time.
    Sales Brochure
    Motion PLC-MCS30-MC34-MC35
    Quick Start Guides
    Quick Start Guide-MCS 30-40-50
    Quick Start Guide-EMC
    Manuals
    Technical Reference Manual
    Certificates  
    EU Declaration of Conformity
    CAD Data  
    Drawings are available in the following formats: DXF, IGES, DWG and STEP. These files are included in the Zip file below.
    MCS 40 CAD Model Drawings are available in various formats.
    MCS 50 CAD Model Drawings are available in various formats.
    EtherCAT Data
    EtherCAT Extension Files Configuration and set up of EtherCAT slave devices
    EtherCAT Documents Various notes for help with EtherCAT
    Videos Various instruction videos for help with EtherCAT
    Fieldbus Data  
    MCS 40 EtherNet IP EDS EtherNet IP EDS (Electronic Data Sheet) files
    MCS 50 EtherNet IP EDS EtherNet IP EDS (Electronic Data Sheet) files
    Customer Help
    Customer Support Forum Trio has a world-wide technical support network providing information to our Distributors, Solution Partners and Customers. This page includes a knowledge-base, user forum and direct online ticketing system where answers will be provided by our engineers in the UK, USA, India, China and Italy.
    Training Courses Our 2-day introductory courses are designed to provide an overview of the Motion Coordinator product range and to give an introduction to programming using the Motion-iX technologies. The course is based upon practical worked examples of each topic covered to enable the attendees to gain some valuable hands-on experience of using Motion Perfect to develop applications.
    Product Repair Information We offer a fixed price repair service via our distributor network. This page provides information on how to get your product repaired.
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