SMLC-e Models 15, 30, 80 and 160

ORMEC’s EtherCAT Servo Motion & Logic Controller (SMLC-e) is the center of a complete machine control solution to meet your motion, I/O and networking needs. This platform combines ORMEC's motion engine with high performance PLC capability and world class open standard software. Focus your engineering efforts on solving your application instead of integrating control components.

Key Features

• High Performance processors
• Motion and PLC functions in one cost effective package
• 2, 3, 8 and 16 axes models
• High performance EtherCAT network for motion and I/O
• IEC 61131-3 all 5 standard languages
• Modbus/TCP communications
• QNX RTOS - real time operating system
• UL/CE marked
• RoHS compliant
• Customizable for OEM applications

SMLC-e Controllers

The SMLC-e features high performance computing capability combined with a true real-time operating system (RTOS). Industry standard Intel 32-bit processors run the QNX RTOS and provide cost effective, robust computing power for demanding multi-axis motion and I/O control applications. SMLCs are used in a wide range of industrial and aerospace markets including packaging, converting, labeling, web & material handling, medical, pharmaceutical, as well as general assembly and winding.

Machine I/O

The SMLC-e provides a multi-tiered, flexible approach to meet machine I/O requirements. It has the ability to interface high-speed drive-based I/O for microsecond position capture and single servo update response to sensor signals. Sub-millisecond programmable limit switch outputs are tightly coupled to the motion control.

General purpose I/O options are fully supported using WAGO 750 Series EtherCAT I/O. In addition, any general purpose EtherCAT I/O may be used.

EtherCAT Drive Network

ORMEC’s AC brushless servo motors and EtherCAT digital servo drives offer guaranteed performance with the SMLC. Maximum performance from a tightly integrated, pre-engineered package simplifies everything from system integration to maintenance.

Fully digital control offers compelling benefits—eliminating manual servo drive setup and providing real-time software access to all parameters. In an SMLC system, position, velocity and torque loops are closed by the digital signal processors (DSPs) in the ServoWire drives and are based on position commands sent from the SMLC. Velocity observer software eliminates the need for analog tachometers. Potentiometers are eliminated because gain and compensation parameters are set in software. All loop adjustments are automatically computed when a motor and its load inertia are specified in ServoWire Pro. This simplifies servo system tuning.

Specifications

General Specifications

• Input Voltage: 115/230 VAC 1.0/0.5A (+15%, -20%), 50/60 Hz, single phase or 18-75 VDC (24VDC nominal)
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 50C
• Relative Humidity: 10 to 95% @ 40C (non-condensing)
• Weight: Approx.3.1/ 3.5 lbs
• Dimensions: 9.0 x 1.75” x 7.23” (228.6 x 44.5 x 183.6 mm), h x w x d

Processor & Memory

• Main Processor: Industry standard family of Intel 32-bit processors
• DRAM: at least 2 Gbytes
• Program Memory: at least 8 Gbytes (Integratred SSD)

Motion Control

• All-digital control algorithms featuring velocity and acceleration feedforward for optimal performance
• High-speed sensor inputs to initiate motion within one position command update
• High-speed hardware position capture (<1 usec), ideal for use in high-speed registration applications
• Software controlled position, speed and current (torque) limits
• Drive fault protection circuits, watchdog timers and integrated diagnostics for fail-safe operation
• Full 32-bit position count or modulo position in user units
• SMLC Model 15 - at least 2 axes; Model 30 - at least 3 axes; SMLC Model 80 - at least 8 axes; SMLC Model 160 - at least 16 axes

Inputs/Outputs

• General I/O: 64 modules per WAGO 750 Series bus coupler, up to 512 I/O points connected via EtherCAT. Multiple bus couplers can be used for additional I/O.
• Modbus/TCP is also available for I/O control.

Communications

• Standard: One RS-232 serial port
• Standard: Two Ethernet 100/1000baseT ports with RJ45 connectors, Model 160 has four Ethernet ports
• Standard Protocols: EtherCAT master, Modbus/TCP client & server, Ethernet/IP adapter