LS Electric XMC EtherCAT motion controllers and EtherCAT bus coupler from AutomationDirect
November 01, 2024AutomationDirect has added the powerful LS Electric XMC motion controller to provide full EtherCAT master motion control. With a blindingly fast processor (scan times as low as 5 ns) and built-in support for eight or 16 axes of EtherCAT-based motion control (depending on the model), the XMC controller can handle virtually any motion control application. These brick-style controllers feature eight discrete inputs, 16 discrete outputs, two analog inputs and two analog outputs. Utilize the new EtherCAT bus coupler with the diverse LS XGB PLC I/O modules to expand the XMC controller I/O capability.
The controllers also have two embedded quadrature encoder inputs to support full-closed-loop control. If further I/O expansion is required, the controllers support the addition of up to 32 racks of EtherCAT remote I/O (depending on the model).
The new EtherCAT bus coupler (XEL-BSSCT) supports LS Electric XGB I/O modules (already offered by AutomationDirect) with over 30 I/O modules available, including discrete, analog, relay, temperature, high-speed counter and load cell models. With the XEL-BSSCT bus coupler, these economical EtherCAT I/O racks are compatible with any EtherCAT master controller.
XMC controllers utilize the powerful XG5000 software to configure and program all the control logic for advanced motion and basic PLC applications. XG5000 has a comprehensive set of motion function blocks (in ladder or structured text) to handle any application. These function blocks meet the standards of PLCopen to ensure interoperability, efficiency and easier code development for motion applications.
The new EtherCAT XMC motion controllers start at $779 and the EtherCAT bus coupler is $199.
Learn more by visiting the AutomationDirect website.
About AutomationDirect
In business since 1994, AutomationDirect is a distributor offering thousands of industrial automation products for electrical control systems, including PLCs, operator interfaces, AC drives, motors, stepper systems, sensors, motor controls, enclosures and more. Their prices are typically well below the list price of more traditional automation companies because of their business model and focus on efficiency, and the majority of their products are stocked for fast shipping. Plus, get free two-day delivery on orders over $49; some limitations apply. For more information and the most current pricing on products contact them at 800-633-0405 or visit the AutomationDirect website.