User Manual MC403-X
Overview
The Motion Coordinator MC403-X uses high
performance Cortex M7 Processor with 3
flexible Axis ports. Provides 2 axes of servo
plus a master encoder axis, or 3 axes of
pulse+direction control for stepper drives or
pulseinput servo drives. Trio uses advanced
FPGA techniques to reduce the size and fit
the pulse output and servo circuitry in a
compact DIN-rail mounted package. The
MC403-X is housed in a rugged plastic case
with integrated earth chassis and
incorporates all the isolation circuitry
necessary for direct connection to external
equipment in an industrial environment.
Filtered power supplies are included so that
it can be powered from the 24V d.c. logic
supply present in most industrial cabinets. It is designed to be configured and
programmed for the application using a PC running Trio’s Motion Perfect application
software, and then may be set to run “standalone” if an external computer is not
required for the final system. Programs and data are stored directly to Flash memory,
thus eliminating the need for battery backed storage. The Multi-tasking version of Motion-
iX for the MC403-X allows up to 6 Motion-iX programs to be run simultaneously on the
controller using pre-emptive multi-tasking. In addition, the operating system software
includes the IEC 61131-3 standard run-time environment (licence key required).
Programming
The Multi-tasking ability of the MC403-X allows parts of a complex application to be
developed, tested and run independently, although the tasks can share data and motion
control hardware. The 6 available tasks can be used for Motion-iX or IEC 61131-3
programs, or a combination of both can be run at the same time, thus allowing the
programmer to select the best features of each.
I/O Capability
The MC403-X has 8 built in 24V inputs and 4 bi-directional I/O channels. These may be
used for system interaction or may be defined to be used by the controller for end of
travel limits, registration, datuming and feedhold functions if required. The MC403-X can
have up 512 external Input and Output channels connected using DIN rail mounted CAN
I/O modules. These units connect to the built-in CANbus port.
Communications
A 100 base-T Ethernet port is fitted as standard and this is the primary communications
connection to the MC403-X. Many protocols are supported including Telnet, Modbus TCP,
Ethernet IP and TrioPCMotion. Check the Trio website (www.triomotion.com) for a
complete list.
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