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About This Manual
About This Manual
Products Covered in this Manual MotionLinx-Ai2 Article Number 4022-0000 MotionLinx-IO Article Number 4081-0000 Symbol Conventions !This symbol indicates that special attention should be paid in order to ensure…
IO Ports (MotionLinx-IO Only)
Module Hardware » IO Ports (MotionLinx-IO Only)
MotionLinx-IO Ports operate similar to MotionLinx-Ai Sensor Ports in that commercially available M8 splitter cables and/or IOX-2 Breakout/Splitter Modules can be used. Please refer to the Sensor Ports wiring details topic. *Splitter cables are commercially available…
Module Hardware
Module Hardware
MotionLinx-Ai modules are designed to be installed and integrated typically into a conveyor’s mechanical side frame assembly. The MotionLinx-Ai module is a controller for up to 2 Senergy-Ai technology Motorized Drive Roller (MDR) or Pulse Gear Drive (PGD) units. Each…
MotionLinx-Ai SDOs
Integrating MotionLinx with TwinCAT » MotionLinx Data Objects » MotionLinx-Ai SDOs
The SDOs provided by the MotionLinx-Ai module are: • Configuration • Service Read Object • Left Motor Data • Right Motor Data
Identifying Module Components
Module Hardware » Identifying Module Components
The MotionLinx Family of controllers have very similar module components, but there are small differences between the different models, so each module has its own page for component identification. MotionLinx-Ai MotionLinx-IO
MotionLinx Data Objects
Integrating MotionLinx with TwinCAT » MotionLinx Data Objects
The data exchange between remote MotionLinx-Ai and MotionLinx-IO devices and the PC based TwinCAT controller is CANOpen over EtherCAT (CoE). This protocol provides for cyclic data exchange between a “Master” controller (PC based TwinCAT) and multiple “Slave”…
Power Supply Sizing
Module Hardware » Power Supply Sizing
The current loading on the power supply for a group of MotionLinx-Ai Modules depends upon the Motor Type selected. Each of the motor types available has an associated rated current that the motor will draw at rated torque and maximum speed. Each Motor Type also has an…
IOX Interface Module
IOX Interface Module
In the section Electrical Connections for Sensor Port Aux I/O, it is shown how to use off the shelf commercially available M8 cable accessories to gain access to the Aux I/O pin on the sensor ports. Pulseroller offers a Breakout/Splitter Module Accessory that offers…
Module Power Connections
Module Hardware » Module Power Connections
The protective shrouds (Item 17 as depicted in Identifying Module Components) will be unattached to the module when shipped and are included in the module’s shipping box. These shrouds are used to maintain an IP54 installation of the power and Ethernet wiring. *12…
Electrical Connections for Sensor Port Aux I/O
Module Hardware » Sensor Ports (MotionLinx-Ai Only) » Electrical Connections for Sensor Port Aux I/O
When connecting to either Sensor port with an M8 connector to access Pin 2 signal; you typically will use a standard parallel type splitter cable assembly that breaks out each of the available pins on the Module to their own M8 connection port. These splitter cables…
Configuration
Integrating MotionLinx with TwinCAT » MotionLinx Data Objects » MotionLinx-Ai SDOs » Configuration
Configuration SDO – Index 0×4000 Subindex Data Type Data Description SubIndex 01 Sensor Polarity INT Bitwise Value: bit 00 = Left Sensor Port – Aux Input bit 01 = Reserved bit 02 =…
EtherCAT Ports
Module Hardware » EtherCAT Ports
Both ports are standard RJ-45 jacks conforming to standard EtherCAT connection pin-out. In order to maintain IP54 rating; the EtherCAT cables need to be equipped with protective shrouds. Shown below are the EtherCAT cables installed using shrouds to protect the RJ-45…
Object Dictionary Items Available for Custom PDOs
Integrating MotionLinx with TwinCAT » Customizing MotionLinx-Ai PDOs » Object Dictionary Items Available for Custom PDOs
OD Items Available for TxPDOs Dictionary Object Index Data Type Data Description 0×3007 ConveyStop Status SubIndex 0 INT Integer value indicating the current status of the ConveyStop function 0 = No Stopped…
LED Status Indicators
Module Hardware » LED Status Indicators
MotionLinx-Ai and MotionLinx-IO module status is indicated by several LED’s. All LED’s with the exception of the Ethernet Link and Activity LEDs are multi-colored and context sensitive. The following sections indicate the various meanings of all LED indicators.…
Glossary of Terms
Glossary of Terms
Term Definition Ai Technology The patented technology used to control a DC motor with external commutation over a standard M8 4-pin connector Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG The developer of the EtherCAT protocol and the TwinCAT…
MotionLinx-Ai Receive PDOs
Integrating MotionLinx with TwinCAT » MotionLinx Data Objects » MotionLinx-Ai Receive PDOs
There are 3 receive PDOs utilized by the MotionLinx-Ai module. This is the data that originates from the master controller that is received by the MotionLinx-Ai module. Receive PDO0 – Motor Setup (Object 0×1600) Subindex Index Data…
Technical Specifications
Module Hardware » Technical Specifications
Certifications & Standards (common to both MotionLinx-Ai and MotionLinx-IO) BDS EN 61131-2:2008 Programmable controllers — Part 2: Equipment requirements and tests BDS EN 61000-6-2:2006 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) — Part 6-2:…
MotionLinx File over EtherCAT (FoE)
Integrating MotionLinx with TwinCAT » MotionLinx File over EtherCAT (FoE)
MotionLinx-Ai and MotionLinx-IO modules support the FoE (File-over-EtherCAT) protocol for file transfer over EtherCAT network. This protocol is used for two purposes: To upgrade the firmware of the module To upload/upgrade the ESI file of the on board EtherCAT…