LMC x00 C Automation Controllers
Controller platforms for automation applications with a motion component
Description
Logic-motion controlThe PacDrive LMC 101C, 201C, 300 C, 400 C, and 600 C controllers combine motion, PLC, and IT functionalities on a single automation platform. Using an IEC 61131-3-compliant machine program, the processor for each controller performs all control functions, from Cartesian and robotic motion to temperature regulation and machine logic. All of the system functions run via the LMX x00 C controller, from the human-machine interface to motion and device bus communication, line synchronization, and vertical integration.
Scalable controller performanceThe standard operating system for all LMC x00 C controllers is VxWorks, and the Schneider Electric Logic Motion Runtime software is identical for all controllers. Application programs can be ported between controllers as needed to fulfill performance requirements. Aspects such as the number of axes to be synchronized, data transmission volumes, and the range of robotic elements to be integrated all determine which controller offers the optimum balance of price and performance.The LMC 300 C, 400 C, and 600 C controllers can synchronize 0 to 99 Servo axes or up to 30 robots per controller. When running PLC programs, the controllers can process 1000 bit instructions in 5 μsec. The LMC 101 C and 201 C, currently in development, will provide increased scalability and will make PacDrive even more economical at the lower end of the performance spectrum for simple machines with 0 to 8 servo axes. SERCOS III Automation BusLMC x00 controllers communicate with drives via SERCOS III. Field devices can also be connected via SERCOS III or various field buses. The fully integrated SERCOS III communication facilitates the creation of automation solutions with a fully integrated, Ethernet-based automation bus. Features at a glance
- A scalable controller platform
- Runtime software
- Application programs can be ported between controllers
- Ethernet-based, fully integrated automation bus
- Can control up to 99 real axes and another 255 virtual axes
- Up to 255 SERCOS III nodes
- 1 msec network update rate for 99 axes
- Up to 4096 electronic cam discs can be switched during operation
- 5 μsec for 1000 bit instructions
- Integrated plaintext display for system messages
- Integrated software oscilloscope and message logger
Benefits
The scalable performance offered by the PacDrive 3 controller permits complete automation solutions with 0 - 99 servo axes or up to 30 robots, which can be controlled with fully integrated IEC 61131.3-compliant program structures. SERCOS III is the automation bus for servo drive and I/O communication, in combination with popular field buses as required.
Applications
Production and packaging machinesMaterial handling equipmentMachines with integrated robotic elements
All interfaces and connections
can be accessed easily from the front
LEDs and system messages in plaintext on the controller display make system diagnosis easy
The battery and the CompactFlash memory card
are located on the front of the unit, behind the hinged
display, for fast change-out