OverviewKendrion’s motion control portfolio includes compact drive controllers for stepper and BLDC motors. The modules can be integrated into EtherCAT-based FIO systems or used with a CODESYS PLC as a standalone drive control solution. They are suitable for precise, efficient, and space-saving motion control in machines and systems.
Advantages- Compact design for limited installation spaces
- Suitable for stepper and BLDC motors
- EtherCAT connection for fast communication
- Integration into modular FIO systems possible
- High dynamics and energy efficiency
- CODESYS SoftMotion library can be used
- Closed-loop operation possible for stepper motors
- Fast commissioning with PLCopen function blocks
Application Areas- Industrial automation
- Packaging machines
- Robotics
- Automated guided vehicles, AGV / AMR
- Flap control systems and auxiliary drives
- Three-axis gantry systems
- Decentralized machine and drive control
Key Technical Data- Product type: motion controller / drive controller
- Modules: FIO Drive Control, FIO Stepper Control
- Motor types: stepper motors and BLDC motors
- Communication: EtherCAT
- Control environment: CODESYS / SoftMotion
- FIO Drive Control: up to 15 A peak current
- FIO Stepper Control: 3 independent axes, 12 to 48 V DC motor supply
- Operating modes: positioning mode, velocity mode, homing mode