Industrial Automation Magazine India

The EtherCAT Flexslice System

Published on : Tuesday 30-11--0001

It offers fast flexible expansion for motion applications and can be used with Trio or 3rd Party Masters.

Highlights

• Use with Trio or 3rd Party EtherCAT Masters
• High performance, flexible topology and simple configuration.
• Bus cycle time synchronised with Motion Coordinator Servo Period.
• Bus coupler module with 2 x RJ45 Ethernet ports for EtherCAT connection.
• EtherCAT protocol remains fully intact down to individual modules using the EBUS system.
• I/O functions tightly synchronised to motion using EtherCAT distributed clocks.
• Automatic mapping to the Motion Coordinator I/O system.
• DIN rail mounted.
• Multiple practical push-in connector options – No break outs required.
• Clip-together design with ‘quick release’ locks for mechanical integrity.
• User labelling facility
• Machine builder custom functionality options

Easy to Use

To help with identification of each Flexslice modules' function, a handy removable tab is provided that can be written on. It simply slides in and out of a slot at the top of each module.

Robust

The robust metal chassis provides a good earth from the pcb of each module to the DIN rail to reduce noise and dissipate heat.

Practical

The easy to use push-in terminals makes wiring of the Flexslice system quick.

Customisation

The field programmable FPGA allows customisation of the functionality of some Flexslice Modules using Motion Perfect v4. The program can be "locked-down" creating a unique function for a machine builder which protects the functionality from being copied.

The positive "click-to-lock" mechanism firmly clamps Flexslice modules to each other to form a Flexslice station. Simply push each module together and slide the quick release locks into position.

Contact:

Trio Motion Technology
Tel: +91 827 506 5446
Mobile: +91 942 201 5584