CLX Motion Generic Sercos card

[Donnchadh]

Hi All

Is there such a card as generic sercos card for control logix.
I think I remember someone telling me about it.
If so has anyone used it(could you also post part number please) and what do you think of it.

Talk soon

Donnchadh K.

 

[Contr_Conn]

I beleive you are asking about 1756-M08SEG
http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/in/1756-in572_-en-p.pdf

I don't have any other details and I never used it.
If you need more info then contact technical support or your local sales office

 

[kamenges]

Such a thing does exist. However, Rockwell really doesn't supply it as a 'standard' product. You need to prove to them that you ned it. This means that you have an application that afor some reason a Kinetix family product can't handle.

It isn't the friendliest interface either. It doesn't provide the full-blown interface and tools you get with the Kinetix axes. You have the full motion instruction set but the Properties tab is pretty minimal compared to an AB interface. Also, as the phase progression runs up thhe card populates some IDNs in the background that can make your life a little difficult if you aren't ready for them. Finally, as far as we can see, the generic card doesn't support absolute feedback.

I suggest you steer away from it if you can.

Keith

 

[Donnchadh]

Hi All

Thanks for the replies.I think I will stay clear, as its
more trouble than I need.

Thanks again

Donnchadh K.