1. Overview

2. Key Specifications

• Number of Axes: 16 axes
• Communication Protocol: EtherCAT
• Power Supply: 24V DC
• Dimensions: Approx. 310mm x 100mm x 243mm
• Weight: Approx. 3.5kg

3. Product Features

• High-Performance Multi-Axis Control: Capable of controlling up to 16 motors simultaneously, enabling smooth and precise complex synchronous motion operations to meet the diverse needs of multi-axis industrial equipment.
• Superior Real-Time Performance: Built on EtherCAT real-time communication technology, it ensures ultra-fast motion control response, minimal jitter, and stable operation, guaranteeing consistent production accuracy and efficiency.
• Compact & Space-Saving Design: Features a small, streamlined form factor that simplifies installation in confined spaces, optimizing cabinet layout and saving valuable installation space in industrial automation systems.
• Excellent Compatibility: Supports a wide range of motors from different brands and types, offering flexible configuration options for equipment upgrades and system integration, reducing compatibility barriers for users.

4. Structure & Components

• Main Control Unit: Integrates core components including a high-performance processor, EtherCAT communication module, and power supply module, serving as the brain of the motion control system to execute core control commands.
• Interface Board: Designed for connecting various motors such as 40A DC drives and AC drives, providing stable and reliable signal and power transmission interfaces for peripheral driving equipment.
• Cooling Fan: Installed internally or externally on the controller, it delivers efficient heat dissipation to maintain optimal operating temperature, prolonging the service life of internal components and ensuring long-term stable operation.
• Connection Wiring Harness: Used for connecting motors, sensors, upper computers (such as PCs), and other peripheral equipment, ensuring stable data transmission and power supply between the controller and external devices.

5. Typical Application Areas

• Packaging Machinery: Widely applied to linear packaging machines, tape machines, labeling machines, and other packaging equipment, realizing high-speed and precise packaging operations.
• Printing Machinery: Suitable for offset presses, letterpress machines, flexographic presses, and other printing equipment, supporting high-precision motion control to improve printing quality and efficiency.
• Injection Molding Machinery: Used to control key components of injection molding machines including screws, solenoid valves, and hot runners, ensuring stable and precise operation of the injection molding process.
• Automated Assembly Lines: Applied to robotic arms, multi-axis collaborative equipment, and other automated assembly systems, enabling flexible and precise automated assembly and handling operations.

6. Installation & Maintenance Recommendations

• Installation Environment: It is recommended to install the controller in a dry, dust-free environment free of corrosive gases. Avoid direct sunlight and excessive dust accumulation to prevent component damage and performance degradation.
• Heat Dissipation Requirements: Keep the controller’s ventilation vents unobstructed at all times. For high-temperature operating environments, install additional radiators or cooling fans to enhance heat dissipation efficiency.
• Wiring Specifications: Strictly follow the official wiring diagram for wiring operations, paying special attention to motor phase sequence and power wiring. Incorrect wiring may cause equipment damage, so professional wiring is strongly recommended.
• Software Maintenance: Use Schneider Electric’s dedicated PacDrive 3 software for parameter configuration and commissioning. Regularly back up parameter data to avoid data loss and facilitate quick system recovery in case of faults.