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Overview... P170 The Motion Coordinator MC224 uses a high speed 32-bit DSP processor to provide up to 24 axes of servo control. The unit's flexibility is achieved with Trio's innovative "daughter board" concept concept to mix and match servos, steppers, specialty IO, and communication functions. Each axis may run moves using linear, circular or helical interpolation, electronic cams and gearboxes. Features include support for merging multiple moves that are typically generated by CAD/CAM software and support is provided for continuously rotating machinery. The daughter boards feature optional absolute or incremental feedback and accurate hardware registration. I/O expansion is provided via a built-in CAN Bus interface. Further CAN networks for controlling suitable servo amplifiers are supported via the CAN daughter board Up to 4 daughter boards can be fitted in the MC224. The P301 Axis Expander provides additional daughter board space in blocks of 4. Up to 3 axis expanders can be used per MC224 master. MC224 and expanders must be sited next to each other left of the P170 and connected using the appropriate Trio System Ribbon. Note: P301 accepts any axis daughter board, but NOT digital drive or fieldbus daughter boards. Features.... Interpolates up to 24 axes in any combination. Advanced Multi-tasking Trio BASIC with up to 14 simultaneous processes. 150Mhz 32 bit Floating Point DSP 1 Mbyte application memory 256k word dedicated TABLE memory Individual Status LEDs Micro SD Card interface Compatible with all Trio Daughter Board interfaces. Fully integrates with MotionPerfect 2 UL Approved Downloads and Information.... Enhancements over MC216   Application RAM size: 256kbyte Application RAM size is doubled on the 206x allowing for larger complex machine programs. Table memory increased to 256k Large table memory for better data handling and CAM profile operations Bigger Operating system Double capacity operating system memory for handing more system functions in version of firmware from 1.65 Watch Dog relay Solid state long life watch dog relay (x2) Specification table System Flexibility Axes Controlled 1-24   Any Servo / Stepper Combination Any up to 16, Virtual or Digital axes above   Daughter Board slots 4   Axis expander module available up to 3   Digital Signal Processor 150MHz Programming Multi-Tasking Trio BASIC yes   Number of Simultaneous Programs 14   Motion Perfect Windows Software yes   Stand-Alone or computer controlled yes   Permanent Flash EPROM for program storage yes   Available memory for user programs 1000k   Non-volatile global variables 1024   User table memory 256,000   Accurate and fast real number mathematics yes   Program Trace Debugger yes   Named Constants and variables yes   TrioBASIC extensions yes Motion Functions Comprehensive Range of Motion Commands yes   Cam Profiles yes   Software gearbox, Clutches etc yes   Acceleration/Deceleration & S-Ramp Controls yes   5 Term Control yes   Max Interpolated Axes 24   Hardware Position Capture (Registration) 1us Interfaces RS232 Serial Ports 2   RS-485 Multi-drop yes   Fibre Optic port external   Modbus RTU yes   USB programming port yes   DeviceNet Slave yes   Profibus DP Slave optional   Opto-Isolated Inputs 8   Assignable Isolated Input/Outputs 8   CAN Bus I/O Capability yes   Max Input / Output Expansion Channels 256   I/O Status LED's 16   Electronic Current Limit on All I/O Channels yes   Watchdog status indication yes   CAN Analogue Inputs Capability yes + 2 built-in   Real Time Clock yes Packaging Module case style Book case   Module size (H x W x D) 263 x 68 x 197mm   CE marked for EMC yes   Screw Terminals For Ease of Connection yes   24VDC Power Supply Input yes   5v DC Output for Incremental Encoders yes Approval UL approved Yes Accessories & Expansion MC224 Axis Expander (P301) MC224 axis expander provides an additional 4 axis  daughter board slots to an MC224. Up to 3 axis expanders can be used per MC224 master. MC224 and expanders must be sited next to each other and connected using the appropriate Trio System Ribbon. Note: P301 accepts any axis daughter board, but NOT digital drive or fieldbus daughter boards. Micro SD Card Adaptor Allows the controller to read and write files as a Flash drive using the FAT32 file system. 2 Way System Cable (P355) Connects MC224 (P170) to 1 MC224 Axis Expander (P301). 3 Way System Cable (P360) Connects MC224 (P170) to 1 MC224 Axis Expander (P301). 4 Way System Cable (P365) Connects MC224 (P170) to 1 MC224 Axis Expander (P301). RS232 serial Cable (P350) Serial programming cable for connecting  Motion Coordinator products to a PC with a serial port for Motion Perfect programming. CAN 16 I/O (P316) DIN rail mounted module with 16 x 24V opto-isolated bi-directional I/O. Connect up to 16 modules over distances up to 100m CAN 8 Analogue Inputs (P325) DIN rail mounted module with 8 x 12 bit +/-10V analogue inputs. Connect up to 4 modules over distances up to 100m All Daughter Boards   Download Data Sheet Download Quick Start Guide View Application Notes Download Technical Reference Manual - MC224

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