SD4840EK EtherCAT Integrated Stepper Drive
Description
SD4840EK Integrated Stepper Motor Controller + Drive Networked I/O
AMCI's SD4840EK Integrated Stepper Indexer / Driver for the EtherCAT network reduces stepper control system costs by eliminating the need for a separate stepper controller in your PLC - we've built the indexer into the driver! Plus, programming and configuration over the network is easy because it uses the PLC's native software (eg. Beckhoff TwinCAT). No extra software is required, and you don't need to learn another programming language. AMCI's SD4840EK Integrated Drive interfaces with your EtherCAT compatible PLC (Beckhoff, B&R Automation, and others), saving you time and money!
If you're seeking flexibility, AMCI's SD4840EK Integrated Stepper Drive scores high marks. We've made it easy to add stepper axes wherever you need them on your EtherCAT network, just plug in another SD4840EK Networked Series drive and configure your network - done.
Design Features
Besides connectivity with EtherCAT, AMCI's SD4840EK Integrated Drive boasts several features over conventional stepper drivers. Our vari-step velocity control provides unsurpassed smoothness and performance independent of the user’s configured resolution. Smoothness is guaranteed even at the lowest resolutions. Plus, a narrow and compact design saves space, and versatile mounting options allow for panel or side installation.
Safety & Reliability
Standard AMCI safeguards also remain; including an interlock connection to prevent injury if the motor connector is removed while the driver is powered. Additional protections include short circuit protection - phase to phase and phase to ground- and over temperature circuitry.
Compatibility
Besides AMCI’s trademark reliability, the SD4840EK Stepper Indexer / Driver for EtherCAT was engineered to power AMCI's complete line of high torque stepper motors, ranging in size from NEMA 17 to NEMA 34.
This combination of stepper motor driver and indexer provides the best performance for your application. Performance, price, and product all combine to offer you the best value.
Available Versions
SD4840EK: EtherCAT with integrated switch
Price | $685/ea
Note: Pricing is US Domestic only
Consult the factory for availability
Contact SalesSD4840EK Features
- Stepper Drive + Indexer integrated for optimum performance
- Built-in EtherCAT interface with embedded switch
- Dual-port networking
- Programming is easy! No additional software is required. No second programming language to learn. All commands are configured through your PLC, (eg. Beckhoff TwinCAT) delivering seamless integration
- Uses familiar Stepper commands
- Encoder feedback - operate Open or Closed Loop
- Compatible w/ any PLC supporting EtherCAT, including Beckhoff + B&R Automation PLCs
- Antiresonance circuitry eliminates motor shaft jitter, unwanted vibration and stalling
- Vari-step control delivers exceptionally smooth performance at all speeds
- Output current is programmable over the network. Range = 0.1A to 4.0A in 0.1A increments
- Three configurable auxiliary inputs that can be used as Home, Emergency Stop, Over Travel Limit Switches, Start Index Move, Stop Jog or Registration input, Capture Encoder Position, or as a General Purpose Input.
- One programmable open collector output
- DIN rail mounting for simple, standard installation
The Best PLC Integration Available
AMCI products are uniquely designed to provide the best PLC integration available. Unlike other products that require a separate software package for configuration or operation, AMCI's PLC-based products are programmed using your PLC's software - nothing new to buy or learn!
For over 10 years, AMCI has been engineering integrated motion technologies that fill a gap in the market like no other product. And our expertise with the leading PLC manufacturers (e.g. Allen-Bradley Schneider, GE, etc) is unmatched when it comes to high performance Specialty I/O, Position Sensing, and Motion Control technology.
Compatible Networks
AMCI's SD4840EK Integrated Drive is compatible with any PLC that supports EtherCAT including Beckhoff, B&R Automation, Omron, and others.
Benefits of integration
AMCI's SD4840EK Networked Series eliminates the need for a PLC Stepper Control Module, saving you time & money. Stepper system costs are reduced, set-up is simplified, and seamless integration is guaranteed.
Customers seeking a low-cost, full featured motion solution for their PLC have found their solution! Plus, closed loop control is not a problem.
The Best PLC Integration Available
AMCI products are uniquely designed to provide the best PLC integration available. Unlike other products that require a separate software package for configuration or operation, AMCI's PLC-based products are programmed using your PLC's software - nothing new to buy or learn!
Our expertise with the leading PLC manufacturers (e.g. Allen-Bradley Schneider, GE, etc) is unmatched when it comes to high performance Specialty I/O, Position Sensing, and Motion Control technology.
Program Using Your Existing Software
AMCI's products program using your PLC's native software - nothing new to learn or buy!
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Listed
UL Recognized
Agency Certification
AMCI's SD4840EK is UL Recognized
Specifications
Electrical Specifications
| Networked Stepper Motor Controller / Drive | |
|---|---|
| Network Availability | EtherCAT w/embedded switch |
| Amplifier Type | Bipolar with two MOSFET H-bridges; RMS current control, 20 kHz PWM |
| Supply voltage | 24 to 48 Vdc, surge to 60Vdc |
| Auxilary Input specs. | -Differential. DC Inputs accept 3.5 to 27Vdc without the need for an external current limiting resistor. 560 Vac/dc opto-isolated. Can be wired as single ended inputs. -Encoder Inputs are designed for 5Vdc differential and require external current limiting resistor for 12 to 24Vdc operation The three differential inputs can be configured to be used as Home, Emergency Stop, Over Travel Limit Switches, Start Index Move, Stop Jog or Registration input, Capture Encoder Position, or as a General Purpose Input. |
| Fault output | open collector/emitter 30Vdc max & 20 mA max One output is configurable as a Fault Output or as a General Purpose Output |
Electrical Specifications
Networked Stepper Motor Controller / Drive
Network AvailabilityEtherCAT w/embedded switch
Amplifier TypeBipolar with two MOSFET H-bridges; RMS current control, 20 kHz PWM
Supply voltage24 to 48 Vdc, surge to 60Vdc
Auxilary Input specs.-Differential. DC Inputs accept 3.5 to 27Vdc without the need for an external current limiting resistor. 560 Vac/dc opto-isolated. Can be wired as single ended inputs.
-Encoder Inputs are designed for 5Vdc differential and require external current limiting resistor for 12 to 24Vdc operation
The three differential inputs can be configured to be used as Home, Emergency Stop, Over Travel Limit Switches, Start Index Move, Stop Jog or Registration input, Capture Encoder Position, or as a General Purpose Input.
-Encoder Inputs are designed for 5Vdc differential and require external current limiting resistor for 12 to 24Vdc operation
The three differential inputs can be configured to be used as Home, Emergency Stop, Over Travel Limit Switches, Start Index Move, Stop Jog or Registration input, Capture Encoder Position, or as a General Purpose Input.
Fault outputopen collector/emitter 30Vdc max & 20 mA max
One output is configurable as a Fault Output or as a General Purpose Output
One output is configurable as a Fault Output or as a General Purpose Output
Operational Specifications
| Networked Stepper Motor Controller / Drive | |
|---|---|
| Current rating | 4.0 Arms |
| Available commands | -Absolute Move -Relative Move -Hold Move -Resume Move -Immediate Stop -Homing -Jogging -Registration Move -Indexed Move -Blend Moves -Reset Errors -Preset Position -reset Encoder Position -Electronic Gearing (only when the SD4840EK is configured to use a quadrature encoder) |
| Motor Step per Revolution Resolution | Programmable to any value between 200 and 32,767 steps per revolution. The SD4840EK uses variable step size motion for extreme smoothness regardless of programmed resolution. |
| Maximum velocity | motor/load dependent |
| Output current | 0.1A - 4.0A rms selectable in 0.1 amp increments, programmable over the network |
| Maximum operating temp. | (-20° to 50°C) ambient temperature |
| Idle current | Programmable from 0% to 100% programmed motor current in 1% increments. Motor current is reduced to selected level if there is no motion for 1.5 seconds. Current is restored to full value when motion is started. |
| Motor connections | Eight lead series or parallel, six lead series or center tapped, or four lead motors using a four pin motor connector. |
| Included connectors | MS-2x11 - I/O connector MS-4M - motor connector |
| Mounting | The SD4840EK can be mounted on the following DIN Rail types -EN 05 022 - 35 x 7.5 (35 x 7.5 mm) If you are only installing one SD4840EK module instead of an interconnected stack, then you can also use the following DIN rail. -EN 05 022 - 35 x 15 (35 x 15 mm) |
Operational Specifications
Networked Stepper Motor Controller / Drive
Current rating4.0 Arms
Available commands-Absolute Move
-Relative Move
-Hold Move
-Resume Move
-Immediate Stop
-Homing
-Jogging
-Registration Move
-Indexed Move
-Blend Moves
-Reset Errors
-Preset Position
-reset Encoder Position
-Electronic Gearing (only when the SD4840EK is configured to use a quadrature encoder)
-Relative Move
-Hold Move
-Resume Move
-Immediate Stop
-Homing
-Jogging
-Registration Move
-Indexed Move
-Blend Moves
-Reset Errors
-Preset Position
-reset Encoder Position
-Electronic Gearing (only when the SD4840EK is configured to use a quadrature encoder)
Motor Step per Revolution ResolutionProgrammable to any value between 200 and 32,767 steps per revolution. The SD4840EK uses variable step size motion for extreme smoothness regardless of programmed resolution.
Maximum velocitymotor/load dependent
Output current0.1A - 4.0A rms selectable in 0.1 amp increments, programmable over the network
Maximum operating temp.(-20° to 50°C) ambient temperature
Idle currentProgrammable from 0% to 100% programmed motor current in 1% increments. Motor current is reduced to selected level if there is no motion for 1.5 seconds. Current is restored to full value when motion is started.
Motor connectionsEight lead series or parallel, six lead series or center tapped, or four lead motors using a four pin motor connector.
Included connectorsMS-2x11 - I/O connector
MS-4M - motor connector
MS-4M - motor connector
MountingThe SD4840EK can be mounted on the following DIN Rail types
-EN 05 022 - 35 x 7.5 (35 x 7.5 mm)
If you are only installing one SD4840EK module instead of an interconnected stack, then you can also use the following DIN rail.
-EN 05 022 - 35 x 15 (35 x 15 mm)
-EN 05 022 - 35 x 7.5 (35 x 7.5 mm)
If you are only installing one SD4840EK module instead of an interconnected stack, then you can also use the following DIN rail.
-EN 05 022 - 35 x 15 (35 x 15 mm)
Hardware protection
| Networked Stepper Motor Controller / Drive | |
|---|---|
| Hardware protection | -Short circuit protection - phase to phase and phase to ground. -Overtemperature circuitry. |
Hardware protection
Networked Stepper Motor Controller / Drive
Hardware protection -Short circuit protection - phase to phase and phase to ground.
-Overtemperature circuitry.
-Overtemperature circuitry.
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