Command source Controlled parameter
Analog input (+/- 10 V o 0 – 5 V) Position, velocity, torque
PWM command Position, velocity, torque
Network interface
Pluto Servo Drive can utilize network communication as a form of input command. Supported network
interfaces for Pluto Servo drive are (CANopen protocol), and .CAN USB RS-485
USB interface is not suitable for long distances or noisy environments. This protocol is only recommended
for configuration purposes. For normal operation, it is suggested to use the CAN interface or the RS-485
interface. These interfaces are more robust against noise than USB, and allows higher distances between
the Pluto Servo Drive and the commander. Using these command sources, target position, velocity or
torque can be set.
Standalone
Pluto Servo Drive is provided with an internal non volatile memory. Through the appropriate software
tool, user can save instructions to this 1 Mb (128K x 8bit) EEPROM, allowing Pluto Servo Drive to work in
standalone mode. In this mode, there is no need of an external command source.
The user can program macros configuring target position, velocity or torque. Interface with general
purpose inputs and outputs can also be programmed in the macros.
This feature can be very useful in applications such as production lines or test equipment, where repetitive
movements are usual. Please refer to for further information.Programming your Drive
Analog input
User can control the target position, velocity or torque using an analog signal. Any of the general purpose
analog inputs can be used as command source (depending on input voltage range and type of output of
the commander).
Pluto Servo Drive provides two analog inputs, one +/-10 V differential input and one 0 to 5 V single ended
input. Refer to for more details about analog inputs.Analog inputs interface
The examples shown below are implemented in the .IO Starter Kit Documentation Home
The next picture shows how to connect a potentiometer to get a 0 to 5 V input single ended.
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