The Motion Coordinator system is extremely modular,

allowing the user to tailor the controller to their specific

PRODUCTS
applications, this also allows the flexibility to incorporate
new modules if the need should change, making the system
“future proof”. Systems may be used with a stand alone
program or alternatively commands can be sent from an
external computer. MOD
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The MC4/5/6 range includes advanced networking technology for connection
to Digital Servos, CANbus and Factory Networks. Access to all parts of the MC4N
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 MC508 8/16 Axis Motion Coordinator

CAN PORT FOR TRIO CAN I/O, 8 PNP OR NPN INPUTS

DEVICENET SLAVE, CANOPEN
OR USER PROGRAMMABLE
INCLUDING 8 PNP OR NPN INPUTS
INCLUDING
FEATURES
8 REGISTRATION INPUTS
8 REGISTRATION INPUTS 8 DIGITAL OUTPUTS Advanced 8 Axis Closed Loop
‘‘
2 ANALOGUE INPUTS,
8 DIGITAL OUTPUTS, Servo / 16 Axis Pulse Direction
WDOG RELAY
Total of 32 Digital Inputs and 16
‘‘
Digital Outputs
PANEL MOUNT AND DIN Linear, Circular, Helical and
‘‘
RAIL MOUNT Spherical Interpolation
Flexible CAM shapes, Linked
‘‘
Motion
EnDAT, BiSS and SSI Absolute
‘‘
Encoder Supported
Hardware Linked Outputs for
‘‘
BACKLIT DISPLAY AND
STATUS LEDS
Camera / Laser Control
Ethernet-IP / Modbus TCP /
‘‘
Ethernet Interface Built-In
125 – 2000µsec Selectable Servo
‘‘
Update
Precise 64 bit 800 MHz Motion
‘‘
Calculations on ARM A9
Processor with VFP
RS232 / RS485 MODBUS- IEC 61131-3 Programming
‘‘
RTU, HOSTLINK OR USER
PROGRAMMABLE Multi-tasking BASIC Programming
‘‘
Text File Handling
‘‘
Robotic Transformations
‘‘
ETHERNET PROGRAMMING, Micro SD Memory Card Slot
‘‘
MODBUS-TCP, ETHERNET IP,
TRIO ACTIVEX, UNIPLAY HMI MICRO SD CARD 8 MDR TYPE FLEXIBLE AXIS
CANopen I/O Expansion
‘‘
CONNECTORS COMPRISING; Backlit LCD Display
‘‘
ENCODER I/O OR 2X STEP / DIR
CHANNELS, ANALOGUE OUTPUT, 2X RoHS, UL and CE Approved
‘‘
LIMIT INPUTS, ENABLE OUTPUT

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The MC508 is a high specification Motion Coordinator using
a high performance ARM Cortex A9 800 Mhz Processor, with OVERALL DIMENSIONS: MC508 PRODUCT OPTIONS
eight Voltage analogue outputs and eight flexible axis ports, P848 P849
that can be configured for up to sixteen pulse and direction Axis 0 Core Extended + AS
output axes or eight closed loop servo axes. It boasts 128 Axis 1 Core Extended + AS
MBytes of RAM; 32 of which is for user programs and user Axis 2 Core Extended + AS
table space. Axis 3 Core Extended + AS

132mm
184mm

The flexible axis MDR type connectors allow single cable connection from the Axis 4 Core Extended + AS
MC508 to your drive. The port can be configured in software as feedback devices Axis 5 Core Extended + AS
or pulse direction outputs. As outputs they can be used as pulse and direction
with stepper or servo drives or they can operate as a simulated encoder output. Axis 6 Core Extended + AS

When configured as feedback they can be either incremental encoder input or Axis 7 Core Extended + AS
one of four popular absolute encoder types; SSI, BiSS, Tamagawa or EnDAT. All Axis 8 - Step / Dir Only
feedback axes can be used to form a closed loop servo with a analogue output. -
Axis 9 Step / Dir Only
The built-in Ethernet port allows programming and connection of common HMI Axis 10 - Step / Dir Only
226mm 35mm
and PLC protocols directly to the MC508. User programs can be written in Trio’s -
Axis 11 Step / Dir Only
established multi-tasking TrioBASIC language using the powerful Motion Perfect
Axis 12 - Step / Dir Only
v4 application development software making complex motion easy. Also available
are 154mm
the industry standard IEC 61131-3 languages allowing a fully functional PLC Axis 13 - Step / Dir Only
programming system. Axis 14 - Step / Dir Only
 +/-10 Volts
The MC508 is available in 2 different axis configurations. Both models feature Axis 15 - Step / Dir Only
a total of 32 axes in software. Any axes not assigned to built-in hardware can  Encoder
be used as a virtual axis. Every axis can be programmed to move using linear,  Enable Outputs CORE AXES – can be configured in software as pulse
and direction outputs to stepper or servo drives.
circular, helical or spherical interpolation, electronic cams, linked axes and  Axis Inputs
They can also be configured for incremental encoder
gearboxes. feedback or simulated encoder output.

A bright easy to read backlit display enables the controller status to be easily EXTENDED AXES – in addition to the Core functionality
determined, whilst the single piece metal cast backplate provides an integrated these axes can also be configured for SSI, Tamagawa,
earth chassis to improve noise rejection in the industrial environment. BISS or EnDat absolute encoders.

AS - Analogue 'closed loop' Servo using built-in ±10V

analogue output.

ACCESSORIES:
P317 - P327 CAN I/O Modules
P750 Kinematic Runtime FEC
P843 - P844 UNIPLAY 7" & 10" HMI's

Easy Plug and play to your drive

using MDR Connectors.

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