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EtherCAT (Ethernet for Control Automation Technology) is an Ethernet fieldbus that provides industry-leading performance, flexibility, and cost advantages. LS Electric controllers offer several options for advanced EtherCAT-based motion control that pair perfectly with LS Electric servo systems.
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EtherCAT Motion PLCs
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EtherCAT networking uses Ethernet media to provide extremely fast, real-time communication with a variety of nodes that can be synchronized for the highest precision.
Other advantages include:
- Less wiring for complex motion applications, send signals over network instead of hardwired
- Extremely fast cycle times
- Provides virtual axes for more motion program flexibility
- Built in redundancy - network can detect a break
- Unlocks easy-to-use position registration capabilities
- CANopen over EtherCAT (CoE) device profiles allow easy addition of 3rd party devices
LS Electric XMC motion controllers are fast and powerful controllers purpose built for motion control. Select a specific XMC controller for either 8 or 16 axes of EtherCAT motion control (with up to 18 virtual axes).
LS Electric XGB PLCs are powerful compact controllers that can be combined with EtherCAT positioning modules for up to 16 axes of EtherCAT based motion control. Expand the motion capabilities even further with embedded high-density I/O (on select models)
For part listings and specifications, go to Shop Now
LS XMC Programmable Motion Controllers
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The XMC controller is a full EtherCAT master, meaning it can communicate with any EtherCAT-capable device including up to 16 EtherCAT servo or stepper systems and up to 32 remote EtherCAT I/O racks. The XMC utilizes the powerful XG5000 software to configure and program all the control logic for advanced motion as well as basic PLC applications.
- Brick-style controllers with built-in discrete/analog I/O and two encoder inputs (for full-closed-loop control)
- Coordinate up to 16 axes of EtherCAT motion (with up to 18 virtual axes)
- Expand I/O with up to 32 EtherCAT remote I/O racks (with XEL-BSSCT bus coupler)
- Extremely fast processing capabilities, with scans as low as 5ns, and EtherCAT cycle times of 0.5/1/2/4ms
- Various single-axis and multi-axis operations including speed, feed, and torque control; registration; flying shear; and a host of additional application-specific processes
- Programmable Limit Switch (PLS)
- Up to 32 CAM profiles
- Full G-code (and M-code) interpreter for traditional CNC machines such as mills, lathes, and router tables
LS XGB PLC Motion Components
Newest Additions!
- XGB PLC EtherCAT positioning modules
- Lower cost 2-axis output PLC models
LS Electric XGB PLCs are powerful controllers with many advanced features including several IEC-based programming languages. These PLCs come with embedded support for basic motion control applications; up to 2 EtherCAT master positioning modules can be added for up to 16 axes of precise motion. The XGB PLC uses the advanced XG5000 programming software for PLC logic operations, and the XG-PM application for motion axis setup and testing.
- Micro PLC processors with up to 16 inputs and 16 outputs with high-speed I/O capability, plus stackable or Ethernet-based I/O expansion options
- Add EtherCAT expansion modules for precision motion control on up to 16 additional axes
- Dedicated XG-PM software for configuring and testing motion profiles
- Various single-axis and multi-axis operations including speed and feed control, registration, electronic camming, rotary table and knife/shear, and many more application-specific processes
- Encoder following
- Programmable Limit Switch (PLS)
- Synchronous position phasing
- 8 types of CAM control
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