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Overview... P860 The Motion Coordinator MC464 represents a quantum leap in motion control technology. Run your machine faster with this new generation Motion Coordinator based on the 64 bit MIPS processor. Choose the motor and drives to best suit your application without compromise, MC464 provides interface options for traditional servo, stepper and piezo control together with many digital interfaces for current digital servo drives. Increase the flexibility of your equipment with support for up to 64 axes of motion control. Trio’s tradition of modular configuration has evolved into convenient clip-on modules allowing the system designer to precisely build the configuration needed for the job. Designed from the ground up the attention to detail is evident. The bright easy to read backlight display makes sure that controller status is easily determined, whilst the single piece metal casting provides an integrated earth chassis to improve noise rejection in the industrial environment. The MC464 supports programs written in TrioBASIC, allowing a smooth upgrade path from earlier series of Motion Coordinator. In addition; G-Code, HPGL and the standard IEC 61131 languages are supported, with full operation of the IEC 61131 language requiring a software license. I/O expansion is provided via a built-in CAN Bus interface. Further fieldbus networks supporting common factory protocols are supported via the HMS Anybus® adapter module. Every axis can be programmed to move 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 axis expansion modules feature many options for Drive Network interfaces, analogue servo, pulse/direction, absolute or incremental feedback and accurate hardware registration. Configure the controller functionality and connectivity by attaching up to 7 half-height expansion modules or 3 full-height expansion modules. Each module easily attaches to the controller with a new high density bus connection and a uniquely designed screw integrates the earth planes of all modules and controller together. Trio’s feature enable code system for axis activation allows the whole system to be scaled exactly to need. Code Axis Expansion Module P871 RTEX Interface Module   P872 SERCOSII Interface   P873 SLM Interface P874 P879 P881 FlexAxis Interface P875 Anybus-CC Module    P876 ETHERCAT Interface Features.... Supports digital drive systems up to 64 axis Based on 64bit 400MHz MIPS processor Anybus-CC Module support allowing flexible factory communication options High accuracy double floating point resolution Multi-tasking BASIC programming Backlit LCD display Ethernet programming interface Expansion flexibility with clip on modules allowing quick interchangeability IEC 61131-3 programming support Disable network drives in zones Downloads and Information.... Specification table System Flexibility Axes Controlled Up to 64   Any Servo / Stepper Combination Any combination   Drive Networks Multiple Axes per Module   Expansion Modules Up to 7   Flexible Axis Module yes   64 Bit MIPS Processor 400MHz Programming Multi-Tasking TrioBASIC yes   Number of Simultaneous Programs 30   Motion Perfect Windows Software yes   Stand-Alone operation yes   Permanent Flash EPROM for program storage yes   Available memory for user programs 8MByte   User table memory 32,000   Accurate and fast real number mathematics 64Bit   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 64   Hardware Position Capture (Registration) 1us (2/axis) Interfaces Ethernet port 10/100 Base-T   Communications co-processor Yes   RS232 Serial Ports 128kbits/sec   RS485 Multi-Drop Yes   Fibre Optic port yes   Ethernet IP yes   Modbus TCP yes   Anybus Module yes   Opto-Isolated Inputs 16   Opto-Isolated Outputs 8   CAN Bus I/O Capability yes   Max Input / Output Expansion Channels 256   I/O Status LED's 8   Electronic Current Limit on All I/O Channels Yes   Watchdog status indication yes   CAN Analogue Inputs Capability yes   Real Time Clock yes   Micro SD Card yes Packaging Module case style DIN Rail / Panel Mount   Module size (H x W x D) 201 x 155 x 56mm   CE marked for EMC yes IEC 61131 Software Run-time engine in every MC464 One hour trial per power-up; at no extra cost Pay extra for Licence (FEC) to enable continuous running Multiprog Express included with MP2: Ladder Diagram (LD) Structured Text (ST) Pay extra for full Multiprog programming suite: Ladder Diagram (LD) Structured Text (ST) Instruction List (IL) Sequential Function Chart (SFC) Functional Block Diagram (FBD) The MC464 comes with a full IEC 61131-3 runtime engine ready installed. This gives the MC464 the ability to run programs generated by KW's Multiprog programming tools using any of the 5 standards. As supplied, the IEC 61131 system will run programs for one hour after power-on, to allow engineers to try out their standard programs on the Motion Coordinator hardware. For continuous running, a software key (Feature Enable Code) must be bought for each MC464 that needs to run IEC 61131 programs. IEC 61131 programming is supported at 2 levels via links from Motion Perfect 2. The level 1 programming environment has a link to Multiprog Express which allows programs to be written in Ladder Diagram (LD) and Structured Text (ST). This level is provided free of charge as part of the MC464 support package. Level 2 requires the purchase of the full Multiprog programming suite which is then integrated into Motion Perfect in place of the express version. The full Multiprog version supports programming in Instruction List (IL), Sequential Function Chart (SFC) and Function Block Diagram (FBD) as well as the LD and ST methods. Note that some of the features described here are still in development and are subject to change. Accessories & Expansion RTEX Interface (P871) For use with the latest range of Panasonic MINAS A4N amplifiers supporting the Panasonic Real Time Express (RTEX) network. Allows Plug & Play interconnection with Shielded twisted pair (TIA/EIA-568B CAT5e or more) Ethernet cables. SERCOS Interface (P872) For use with any Sercos II IEC61491 compliant drive. The module allows control of up to 16 axes via SERCOS with cycle times down to 250usec. Multiple SERCOS daughter boards can be used to increase axes count to 64. SLM Interface (P873) For use with drives supporting Control Techniques SLM protocol. Each module supports 6 axes which can be individual drives or a single drive using the CT Multiax concept. FlexAxis Interface (P874) For use with Stepper, Analogue Servo & Piezo motors. The Flexible axis interface is available in 4 axes (P879) and 8 axes (P874) versions. Anybus-CC Module (P875) This module adds support for the Anybus CompactCom device modules. Ethercat Interface (P876) For use with and EtherCAT based drive products. EtherCAT is the open real-time Ethernet network originally developed by Beckhoff. IEC 61131-3 Runtime Software (P877) IEC 61131-3 standardises the programming language, the instruction sets and the handling and structuring of projects. Interactive Exploded View of MC464 Download Data Sheet Download Quick Start Guide Download MC464 Manual View Application Notes

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