Having a capability of 8 A continuous / 20 A peak current at up to 80 V, the iPOS8010 BX-CAT controller offers a very compact, cost-effective universal solution for the control of rotary or linear brushless, DC brush, and step motors of powers up to 800 W and voltages up to 80 V.

Based on the MotionChip™ technology, iPOS8010 BX-CAT can operate either as a standard EtherCAT drive that accepts the CAN application protocol over EtherCAT (CoE), or as an intelligent drive that can be programmed to execute complex motion profiles directly at drive level, using its built-in motion controller and the high level Technosoft Motion Language (TML).

Equipped with:

• 2 Safe Torque Off inputs (STO), Cat. 3 (EN954-1),SIL3 (IEC61508, IEC 62061), PLe (EN/ISO 13849-1);

• 2 feedback connectors (dual-loop support);

• 2 analog inputs, 8 digital inputs and 5 digital outputs.

While an EtherCAT version is under preparation, the current release covers two CAN versions: the standard CANopen, in accordance to the CiA 301, 305 and 402 profiles, and the TMLCAN protocol. TML (Technosoft Motion Language) opens the possibility to use the powerful motion controller, allowing it to operate as an independent intelligent device. As an example, any homing routine can be customized to match the application needs. Standalone single- or multi-axis applications with communication between drives without the need of a CAN master are possible, while various types of CAN masters are as well supported through an extended set of Technosoft Motion Control Libraries.

The iPOS8010 BX-CAT drive can work with EtherCAT communication cycles down to 200 µs for all working configurations: open loop micro-stepping or closed loop control of 2 or 3-phase steppers, DC brushed motor control, sinusoidal (FOC) or trapezoidal (Hall based) control of brushless motors.

Its configuration, tuning and local programming can easily be done using Technosoft’s powerful graphical platform, EasyMotion Studio.

IPOS8010 BX CAT has been developed for the many 1-HP requirements in medical analysis and dosing machines, pick-and-place and welding robots, packaging bottling and labelling machines, industrial equipment, food and textile machines and material handling equipment.