Hi,
Patrick here, im in college in CIT, Cork, Ireland. Doing a project which consists of a 3-axis gantry setup, all servo actuators, supplied by festo. It was bought as a sub assembley.
Anyway, il try to give you as much info as i can. I have a Festo Plc, CPX module with 16 digital inputs and 8 digital outputs. I have 4 motor controllers ( X,Y,Z and rotation axis on the Z), They are CMMS-ST controllers, work on a CANopen based system. I am lost in how to wire these to the PLC.
I have the pin connection wire for the controllers but as regards connecting it to the PLC, i need help. I don't want to call out a FESTO engineer as they charge rediculous daily rates. Basically, can any one help in explaining why and how the CANopen system works? Do i need the system or can i hardwire it with a normal OMRON plc? Any info is greatly appreciated.
Motor controllers:
Patrick here, im in college in CIT, Cork, Ireland. Doing a project which consists of a 3-axis gantry setup, all servo actuators, supplied by festo. It was bought as a sub assembley.
Anyway, il try to give you as much info as i can. I have a Festo Plc, CPX module with 16 digital inputs and 8 digital outputs. I have 4 motor controllers ( X,Y,Z and rotation axis on the Z), They are CMMS-ST controllers, work on a CANopen based system. I am lost in how to wire these to the PLC.
I have the pin connection wire for the controllers but as regards connecting it to the PLC, i need help. I don't want to call out a FESTO engineer as they charge rediculous daily rates. Basically, can any one help in explaining why and how the CANopen system works? Do i need the system or can i hardwire it with a normal OMRON plc? Any info is greatly appreciated.
Motor controllers: