ICP DAS provides two types of remote serial motion controller: 4 and 6 axes stepping/pulse-type motion controller. Both controller types support RS232, RS485 and RS422 serial communication and uses Modbus RTU as a communication protocol. Serial communication speed can be set by selecting a standard baud rate. The remote controllers are defined as a Modbus slave. The standard Modbus functions are supported which enables the user to easily integrate the motion controller into an existing Modbus network. PC, HMI, PAC, PLC and other devices which support Modbus RTU can access, control and monitor the motion controller. Software utilities are provides which allows the user to configure the device and execute simple motion commands for testing purposes. Windows APIs for developing motion control application are included in the software package.

In a recent case, a PLC together with a RS-M8194H was used to control the dispensing path of an automated dispensing system. With the three-axis interpolation function provided by RS-M8194H it was possible to move two dispensing nozzles synchronous along predefined curves with varying velocities. It was a requirement to change the velocity on the fly in order to ensure a set dispensing thickness along the motion path.

• Compact Size
• Easy to Use
• Stand-alone
• Supports the Modbus RTU protocol
• Easy integration into a SCADA, PAC or PLC Modbus RTU network
• The device can be set as a remote or stand-alone motion controller
• RS-M8194H supports 4-axis motion control: 2/3-axis linear interpolation, etc.
• RS-M8196F supports 6-axis motion control: 2- to 6-axis linear/2- to 3-axis circular interpolation, etc.
• Supports high-speed FRnet I/O: 128 digital outputs and 128 digital inputs
• Supports macro programming (for RS-M8194H only)
• Includes the EzMove utility for system configuration and macro program editing (for RS-M8194H only)
• Supports FRnet DI or event triggered macro program execution (for RS-M8194H only)