Posted to News on 18th Oct 2018, 10:55
Motion controller complements Mclennan's custom build service
Recently launched by Trio Motion and available with full support from Mclennan, the new Flex-6-Nano is a powerful integrated EtherCAT servo/stepper controller for high-speed synchronised motion and machine control. With factory loaded modules for 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 or 64 axes, and with additional motion expansion through add-on axis modules, the DIN-rail-mounted system also takes care of machine I/O and supplementary motion through Trio's modular Flexslice input, output and axis modules. The combination of factory loaded and field expandable motion, and I/O expansion, is a great fit for Mclennan's motion systems design and build service.
As an advanced motion control technology distributor and manufacturer, Mclennan supplies and fully supports a wide range of precision motion control components from its distribution partners - and also has the capability to combine these products with its own design and build service for bespoke and turnkey motion sub-systems - for applications across industry and research.
The Flex-6 Nano is based on a dual-core 1GHz processor that offers EtherCAT cycle times as low as 125 microseconds for exceptional motion and machine synchronisation. The multitasking operating system includes a comprehensive motion library with electronic gearbox, axis interpolation, maths functions, robotic kinematic transformations and more. Programming is made easy with the TrioBasic motion language or through IEC 61131. With setup, diagnostics, and programming through Trio's Motion Perfect software, the highly versatile motion controller system is also fully compatible with the UNIPLAY HMI 7inch and 10inch colour touch screen displays for standalone machine interaction. Built-in DDR and flash memory, as well as micro SD memory expansion, provides ample programming and set-up headroom.
Trio's Flex-6 Nano and Flexslice are part of a comprehensive range of advanced motion control products that combine precision control of open-loop and closed-loop stepper motors, all types of servo motors and other drive technologies in combination with machine I/O and various network communications modules such as Ethernet IP, Profibus, DeviceNET and CANopen. Application potential includes, but is not restricted to, packaging, labelling, laser machining, robotics, medical equipment and scientific research.
For more information about McLennan's design and build service go to www.mclennan.co.uk/about-us.
