Flexible Motion Control for Packaging Machines
The softMC motion controller delivers multi-axis motion control and robotic innovations to packaging systems at network gateway costs
The softMC lets packaging machine-builders interface with Rockwell Automation PLCs and EtherNet/IP networks to add multi-axis motion control to any existing system. Seamlessly control any motion control component, including robots, drives, and motors to add innovation and modularity to packaging systems.
Key Features
- Achieve end-of-line packaging innovation with the softMC robotics controller and gateway to motion for.
- Modular, add-on solution for advanced control of single-axis and multi-axis motion tasks.
- Plug-and-play robotics integration with existing systems and machine interfaces.
- A multi-axis motion controller and gateway to Allen-Bradley PLCs for the price of a network gateway.
- Requires no changes or modifications to Rockwell Automation control architecture or PLCs.
- Complete motion systems with drivemotor bundles or electromechanical modules.
Control System Axes, Communicate with Allen-Bradley PLCs
Developed by Servotronix with an EtherNet/IP interface from STXI Motion, the softMC controller delivers Industry 4.0 machine-to-machine communication and controls capabilities for much less cost than traditional offerings by functioning as a motion controller for all system axes and as a communication gateway to Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) PLCs.
Centralized or Decentralized Motion Architecture
A centralized method for designing and integrating additional motion axes and/or robotics capabilities lets machine builders design and use standard robot models such as delta, SCARA, and cartesian/ gantry robots. The controller provides advanced motion control of the motors, robots, or robotic controllers while handling all communication between the material handling systems and the Allen-Bradley PLC. A decentralized method allows machine builders to customize a system using motors and drives from the STXI Motion product portfolio, which are optimized and ready for use with the softMC.
Application Examples
