High-Speed Module for the MAC Motors
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Multi-axis, 460kbit high-speed interface for the integrated MAC motors
JVL can now offer yet another expansion module (MAC00-FS1) for the integrated MAC motors, MAC50-141 and MAC800. This module can be used in multi-axis applications with up to 255 units on the same RS485 bus with repeaters. I/O, position, error-status, etc., are scanned locally and can be read very rapidly from a PC or PLC. For example, 16 motors can be scanned in only 12ms. It is possible to send new positional data to 255 motors in only 133ms. This is particularly advantageous for machines in which many axes must be adjusted rapidly and simultaneously. All motor parameters can also be read/written, and a group command can be used to write to several motors simultaneously in an instant. A new, improved MACCOMM OCX (ActiveX) component makes it possible to develop Windows software, such as Visual Basic, LabView applications, etc., that can control up to 255 MAC motors.
The modular construction of JVL's MAC motors make them particularly well-suited for fieldbus applications. The range of expansion modules now also include: Profibus, CANopen (DSP402), DeviceNet, USB and Bluetooth. Modules for Ethernet and Zigbee wireless communication are under development.
