https://www.relianceprecision.com.au/ethercat

EtherCAT Cool Muscle Servo System

EtherCAT is a high speed, real time communication protocol that has the ability to update numerous devices in the microsecond range. This makes it ideal for multi-axis synchronised control or in systems where a master is coordinating a large variety of devices such as sensors, motion axes, distributed IO, etc.

Product Overview

The Cool Muscle integrated servo system has been a premium, reliable product in the Reliance motion control range for many years. The company is pleased to announce an extension to the range, with the EtherCAT® compatible servo motors. EtherCAT® is a high speed, real time communication protocol that has the ability to update numerous devices in the microsecond range.

This makes it ideal for multi-axis synchronised control or in systems where a master is coordinating a large variety of devices such as sensors, motion axes, distributed IO, etc. The nema size 17 and 23 Cool Muscle motors are available with integrated EtherCAT® communication. All other models are available with the EtherCAT® Cool Muscle Bridge.

Features of the EtherCAT Cool Muscle Motors

Integrated servo system including 50,000 cpr encoder, sinusoidal vector drive and realtime controller (with full torque, speed and position control).
EtherCAT feature is available integrated or separately through the EtherCAT Bridge (which allows 4 standard motors to be linked).
A standardised protocol which can easily be implemented in systems using the EtherCAT interface.
The power of the driver and controller can be operated seperately, allowing for absolute position and increased safety.
Standard I/O (4 inputs/2 outputs). Additionally, the output is designed for an inductive load, meaning 1 Amp can be run directly from the output.
CSP, CSV, PP and CV motion profiles.