Automation1 iXI4 Servo Interface with Motion Controller
Take full control of your machine or motion system with the Automation1-iXI4 motion and servo controller. The iXI4 can concurrently control up to four servo control loops and run the complete Automation1-iSMC intelligent software-based motion controller. Designed to control analog transconductance amplifiers, the iXI4 can apply servo control to any motion control driver with an analog input control option. Add industrial Ethernet support via the iSMC configuration to enable additional I/O via the device’s standard industrial Ethernet ports. Each axis of control includes encoder and axis feedback signals and an independent 20 kHz servo control loop.
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Description
Description
Specifications
Dimensions
Ordering Info
Downloads
Description
Design Features
- Unlocks the full motion control power of our Automation1-iSMC intelligent software-based motion controller
- Features complete configuration & performance capability of the XI4 servo controller
- Eliminates the PC from your control scheme
- Enables up to 12 axes of control when more Automation1 drives are connected over the HyperWire fiber-optic bus
- Includes up to four single connector axis interface connectors
- Features up to four axes of 20 kHz closed-loop servo control
Automation1
The iXI4 is a part of the user-friendly Automation1 motion control platform, which includes the following:
Control Your Full Machine
Because the iXI4 can run the Automation1-iSMC motion controller and up to four axes of servo-controlled devices, you can truly control a full machine or system with this single device. Use Automation1’s HyperWire® network to connect more axes of control – even additional XI4 devices. These axes can be coordinated with other axes on the network to deliver contoured motion and a single, simple machine control architecture.
Extend Your I/O
Configure the Automation1-iSMC with the appropriate industrial ethernet options and connect additional third-party devices, completing your control architecture.
Feedback Features
Each axis on the iXI4 includes encoder feedback inputs so you can control axis position very accurately. This input accepts incremental square-wave and absolute (optional) feedback devices.
The dedicated axis feedback signals include encoder feedback (sine +/-, cosine +/- and marker inputs), 2x end of travel (EOT) limit switch inputs and amplifier enable and fault I/O. A dedicated digital I/O port supports eight digital inputs, eight digital outputs (sourcing or sinking), one differential high-speed input and a dedicated high-speed PSO output.
Platform Power
More than just hardware, the iXI4 gives you access to the complete power of the Automation1 motion control platform. This includes the Automation1 motion development kit (MDK), the intelligent software-based controller (iSMC) and the powerful AeroScript™ programming language with integrated RS-274 G and M code support. The Automation1 iSMC can also be programmed by various controller APIs, which provide flexible methods of integrating the iXI4 and the axes it controls into your system architecture.
Specification |
Description |
| Motion Controller(1) | Aerotech’s Automation1-iSMC Intelligent Software-Based Motion Controller (version 2.2 and above) |
| Maximum Axes of Control(1) | Up to 12 axes |
| I/O Points(1) | See “Digital I/O Connector” specifications below. Note: Controller can control I/O from connected devices. |
| Programming Language(1) | AeroScript, RS-274 G-code |
| APIs(1) | .NET (cross-platform Linux support) C (cross-platform Linux support) EPICS (cross-platform Linux support) see EPICS.anl.gov |
| Programming Tasks(1) | 4 user tasks (standard) / 9 user tasks (optional) 1 reserved task |
| Position Modes | Absolute, incremental, dynamic trajectory correction |
| Motion Types(1) | Linear Motion Clockwise & counterclockwise Jogging Homing Rapid Freerun Many more |
| Acceleration Profiles | Linear (time & rate based) Sine (time & rate based) S-curve (time & rate based) |
| Velocity Profiling(1) | Yes |
| Safe Zones |
Yes |
| Advanced Features(1) | Corner Rounding Tool normalcy control Cutter compensation Programmable fixture offsets(2) Rotation, mirroring & translation transformations Part profile scaling Polar & cylindrical transformations(2) Orthogonality correction Electronic gearing EasyTune® & classical tuning Backlash compensation Spindle motion High-speed registration Multi-dimensional error mapping |
| Access Control | No |
| Controller File System | Yes (5 GB) |
| Supported HyperWire Drives | Automation1-XC6e(3)(4) Automation1-XC4e(3)(4) Automation1-XC2e(3)(4) Automation1-XC4(3)(4) Automation1-XC2(3)(4) Automation1-XR3(3) Automation1-XL5e(3)(4) Automation1-XL2e(3)(4) Automation1-SI4(3) Automation1-XI4(3) |
| Communication/Configuration Connection | Ethernet USB |
Category |
Specification |
| HyperWire Communication | 1x HyperWire small form-factor pluggable (SFP) ports |
| Control Output(1) | Supports two or four axes of current command (±10 V) or clock & direction control |
| Control Supply | Voltage: 24 VDC Current, one-axis unit: 2 A max, 0.45 A typical Current, four-axis unit 2 A max, 0.6 A typical |
| User Power Supply Output | 5 VDC |
| Modes of Operation | Open loop Closed loop |
| Protective Features | Output short circuit Control power supply undervoltage |
| Position Synchronized Output (PSO) | Standard: One-axis PSO (includes one-axis part-speed PSO) Optional: Two-axis PSO (includes two-axis part-speed PSO) Three-axis PSO (includes three-axis part-speed PSO) Three-axis part-speed PSO only |
| 25-Pin Axis Connector | Servo current commands / stepper clock & direction output High-speed differential inputs (encoder sin, cos & marker) Absolute encoder interface (support optional) CW & CCW limits 5 VDC power supply Amplifier enable & fault |
| Multiplier Options | MX0 Option: Primary Encoder: 40 million counts-per-second square-wave input Auxiliary Encoder: 40 million counts-per-second square-wave input MX1 Option: Primary Encoder: 450 kHz sine-wave input, encoder multiplier up to x4,096* Auxiliary Encoder: 40 million counts per second square-wave input *Encoders multiplied with this input cannot be echoed out |
| Digital I/O Connector | 8x optically isolated digital inputs (externally powered, 5-24 VDC) 8x optically isolated digital outputs (externally powered, 5-24 VDC) 1x optically isolated high-speed input 1x PSO TTL output 1x 5 VDC power supply |
| Drive Array Memory | 67.1 MB (16,777,216 32-bit elements) |
| High Speed Data Capture | Yes (50 ns latency) |
| Automatic Brake Control | Assignable digital output |
| E-Stop Sense Input | Assignable digital input |
| Absolute Encoder (Optional) | BiSS C unidirectional; EnDat 2.1; EnDat 2.2 |
| Position Command Update Rate | 20 kHz |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 40 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -30 to 85 °C |
| Weight | 0.59 kg (1.30 lb) |
| Compliance | CE approved, follows EU 2015/863 RoHS 3 directive |
Dimensions
Automation1-iXI4-2P1
Automation1-iXI4-4P1
Automation1-iXI4-2P2
Automation1-iXI4-4P2
Ordering Information
Automation1 iXI4
| Option | Description |
| Automation1 iXI4 | Automation1 iXI4 Motion and Servo Controller |
Configuration
| Option | Description |
| -2P1 | Two axes of control, standard packaging |
| -2P2 | Two axes of control, OEM packaging |
| -4P1 | Four axes of control, standard packaging |
| -4P2 | Four axes of control, OEM packaging |
Multiplier
| Option | Description |
| -MX0 | No Encoder Multiplier (default) |
| -MX1 | x4096 Multiplier (Primary), No Multiplier (Auxiliary) |
Absolute Encoder
| Option | Description |
| -A0 | No absolute encoder support (default) |
| -A1 | Absolute encoder support |
PSO
| Option | Description |
| -PSO1 | One-axis PSO (includes one-axis part-speed PSO) (default) |
| -PSO2 | Two-axis PSO (includes two-axis part-speed PSO) |
| -PSO3 | Three-axis PSO (includes three-axis part-speed PSO) |
| -PSO6 | Three-axis part-speed PSO |