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 XC2e PWM servo drive
- Includes local drive with 100 VDC bus motor power & up to 10 amps peak output
- Connect to the controller using EtherCAT, Modbus or a Socket interface
- Allows for up to 12 axes of control when more Automation1 drives are connected over the HyperWire fiber-optic bus
- Includes PSO, the ultimate in position-based control for industrial lasers, cameras & more
- Includes Safe Torque Off (STO) functional safety
Automation1
The iXC2e is a part of the user-friendly Automation1 motion control platform, which includes the following:
Control Your Full Machine
The Automation1-iSMC motion controller deployed to an iXC2e drive can controls up to twelve axes of motion over the Automation1 HyperWire® communication bus. EtherCAT, Modbus TCP and a Socket interface enable true full machine and motion system control with this device. All axes are tightly 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.
All The Benefits of the High-Performance XC2e
The iXC2e experiences absolutely zero servo motor performance hit, even when running the full motion controller. Data acquisition speeds and volume remain the same. The power amplifier circuit still operates at 100 VDC max and 10 A peak current capability.
Process control features such as additional I/O and Aerotech’s ultrafast, low latency Position Synchronized Output (PSO) are still available options. This means processes built around the iXC2e have better motion and process performance - all with out the PC.
Feature-Forward Design
Standard features for an iXC2e drive include STO, a data array consisting of more than 16 million 32-bit elements, dedicated home and end-of-travel limit inputs, and an enhanced current sense device. Standard encoder support includes square-wave and absolute encoders.
Add I/O to your iXC2e with an expansion board containing analog and digital I/O, an added encoder input, and dedicated PSO.
Upgrade your process control capabilities with one of many multi-axis PSO options. Improve the resolution of amplified sine-wave encoders by adding a feedback multiplier, including dual loop multiplier support.
Effortless Feedback
Aerotech’s standard feedback connector is a 25-pin DB-25 connector, which enables simple, single-cable connectivity for all feedback signals from a servo motor and precision stage combination. The iXC2e is offered with or without an integral encoder multiplier, which enables design flexibility based on the resolution required by your application. Absolute encoder support is a standard feature.
Ready to Connect
HyperWire makes it simple to connect the iXC2e in a multi-axis configuration with other Automation1 drive hardware. A 24-volt one amp brake output is included. The device is CE approved, NRTL safety certified and EU 2015/863 RoHS 3 directive certified. The power amplifier bandwidth is software selectable and up to 95 percent efficient.
Capture Process Data
The iXC2e collects multiple signals and data items that provide valuable diagnostic and performance information. When coupled with the two Gbps HyperWire bandwidth, you can pull the required data back to the iSMC for easy access via the Automation1 Studio application or the .NET application programming interface (API). Unlike other platforms, you never have to lower your trajectory rates to acquire this valuable data.
From bus voltage to current feedback to position error during part processing, the Automation1 iXC2e creates a constant stream of data. You can use this data to monitor your drive’s performance.
Excellent In-Position Performance
Thanks to advanced control techniques and feedback signal processing, the iXC2e can control stage in-performance to less than 0.18 nanometers rms.
See how Automation1 Servo Drives Improve In-Position Stability.
