66 Unidrive M400 Quick Start Guide
Issue Number: 8
10 Machine Control Studio
Machine Control Studio programming software powered by CODESYS
Machine Control Studio software provides a flexible and intuitive environment for programming
Unidrive M's new automation and motion control features. This new software offers programming for
the Unidrive M400's onboard PLC.
Machine Control Studio is powered by CODESYS, the leading open software for programmable
machine control. The programming environment is fully EN/IEC 61131-3 compliant, meaning that it is
familiar and therefore fast and easy to use for control engineers around the world.
The following EN/IEC 61131-3 programming languages are supported:
• Structured Text (ST)
• Function Block Diagram (FBD)
• Structured Function Chart (SFC)
• Ladder Diagram (LD)
• Instruction List (IL)
Also supported:
• Continuous Function Chart (CFC)
Onboard intelligence
• Programmable Logic Control (PLC) - memory: 12 kB
• 1 x Real-time task (16 ms), 1 x Background task
Intuitive IntelliSense functionality helps to write consistent and robust programming, speeding up
software development. Programmers have access to a vibrant open-source community for function
blocks. Machine Control Studio supports customers' own function block libraries, with on-line
monitoring of program variables with user defined watch windows and help for on-line change of
program, in line with current PLC practices.
Download Machine Control Studio from: www.drive-setup.com.
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