MOVI‑C® FIELD CONTROLLER

  • MOVI-C® FIELD CONTROLLER

    Support from the field – decentralized motion control

Based on the MOVI‑C® modular automation system, a decentralized controller – the MOVI‑C® FIELD CONTROLLER – has also been developed for decentralized drive technology. This solution features the same functions and interfaces as the MOVI‑C® CONTROLLER, making it a consistent addition to the portfolio.

Our orchestrator – keeping an eye on your system's rhythm

MOVI-C® FIELD CONTROLLER
MOVI-C® FIELD CONTROLLER
MOVI-C® FIELD CONTROLLER

The MOVI‑C® FIELD CONTROLLER consists of a decentralized controller and a connection box with field distributor function.

It can be operated on virtually all standard industrial fieldbus systems (PROFINET, EtherNet/IPTM, Modbus TCP). As an EtherCAT®/SBusPLUS master, the MOVI‑C® FIELD CONTROLLER controls drive axes in the DSI communication variant and other EtherCAT® stations.

The housing's high degree of protection ensures the controller can be flexibly used in the field – without needing an additional control cabinet. When using hybrid cables, the cabling outlay for the lower-level drive axes can also be minimized and costs thereby reduced. Up to 16 drive axes can be controlled and, thanks to optimized startup and diagnostics, the level of engineering work involved is reduced.

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Facts about the MOVI-C® FIELD CONTROLLER

  • MOVI-C® FIELD CONTROLLER Properties & technical data
  • Benefits & areas of application
  • Communication
  • Topologies
  • Software
  • Further options
  • Product labels
  • Ambient conditions

Properties & technical data

MOVI‑C® FIELD CONTROLLER standard

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MOVI-C® FIELD CONTROLLER standard Properties

  • Motion controller for simple motion tasks, such as positioning or speed mode
  • Can be connected to all standard control systems
  • Simple and centralized data storage
  • PROFIsafe routing to the axis modules
  • Simple axis replacement function
    FSoE safety routing
  • Web visualization
Technical data

  • Number of axes:
    • Interpolated: 2
    • Not interpolated: 8
  • CPU technology: DualCore ARM Cortex-A7, 1 GHz
  • Ethernet interface: 1
  • System bus: EtherCAT®/SBusPLUS master with integrated star distributor
  • Fieldbus slave: PROFINET slave, EtherNet/IPTM adapter
  • OPC UA: Server/client
  • Memory: 512 MB SD card
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MOVI‑C® FIELD CONTROLLER advanced

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MOVI-C® FIELD CONTROLLER advanced Properties

  • Motion controller for challenging motion tasks, such as synchronous axes with electronic gear unit or electronic cam
  • Can be connected to all standard control systems
  • Simple and centralized data storage
  • PROFIsafe routing to the axis modules
  • Simple axis replacement function
  • FSoE routing
  • Web visualization
Technical data

  • Number of axes:
    • Interpolated: 8
    • Not interpolated: 8
  • CPU technology: DualCore ARM Cortex-A7, 1 GHz
  • Ethernet interfaces: 1
  • System bus: EtherCAT®/SBusPLUS master with integrated star distributor
  • Fieldbus slave: PROFINET slave, EtherNet/IPTM adapter
  • OPC UA: Server/client
  • Memory: 512 MB SD card
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Benefits & areas of application

Areas of application

  • From simple to intelligent conveyor lines or for other multi-axis applications (in combination with drive technology in the DSI communication variant)
  • A large number of applications with pretested software modules are possible

The benefits for you

  • Consistent software platform featuring the controllers in the control cabinet technology range from SEW‑EURODRIVE
  • Reduces system complexity and the capacity utilization of fieldbus networks thanks to straightforward modularization
  • Easy to replace lower-level drive components thanks to integrated data management
  • Supports condition monitoring
  • MOVIKIT® single-axis and multi-axis modules that have been tested in advance reduce costs and complexity; alternatively, users can also write their own programs
  • Simple and centralized data management using auto reload function for axis replacement

Communication

  • FHX25A-N / FHX45A-N: PROFINET slave
  • FHX25A-E / FHX45A-E: EtherNet/IPTM slave, Modbus TCP slave

Topologies

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Example installation of the MOVI-C® FIELD CONTROLLER with a PAC hybrid cable.

Software

MOVISUITE® engineering software

MOVISUITE® engineering software

MOVISUITE® is a software program that can be used for planning, startup, operation and diagnostics. It saves users time and money, while also improving usability – even during the software engineering process.

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Startup with MOVIRUN® software platform

Startup with MOVIRUN® software platform

MOVIRUN® flexible – the flexible and open platform for automation using MOVI‑C® and third-party components in interpolated operating modes for demanding motion control applications based on a state-of-the-art programming system (IEC 61131). Ready-made MOVIKIT® software modules can be integrated into the user program.

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Operation with MOVIKIT® software modules

Operation with MOVIKIT® software modules

For everything from simple drive functions to sophisticated motion control functions. The MOVIKIT® software modules support graphical configuration and diagnostics. They are available for MOVIDRIVE® technology and MOVIRUN® flexible for integration into the IEC program with user-friendly IEC interface. The following software modules are available: MOVIKIT® Velocity, Positioning, MOVIKIT® MultiMotion, MultiMotion Camming, MOVIKIT® MultiAxisController, MOVIKIT® Robotics.

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Further options

Plug connector

  • DC 24 V with M12 plug connector (5-pin, L-coded) as an option
  • Fieldbus connection (M12 plug connector, 4-pin, D-coded)
  • EtherCAT®/SBusPLUS connection (depending on configuration: mini I/O plug connector, M12 plug connector or M23 hybrid plug connector)
  • AC 400 V connection for transferring to the lower-level drive axes
  • Optional: PA M23 hybrid plug connector (AC 400 V and DC 24 V)
  • Optional: PAC M23 hybrid plug connector (AC 400 V, DC 24 V and communication)
  • Optional: Maintenance switch

Certifications / conformity

  • CE (Europe)
  • CMIM (Morocco)
  • RCM (Australia)
  • UA.TR (Ukraine)
  • UL approval (USA and Canada)

Ambient conditions

  • Degree of protection IP65 to EN 60529
  • Ambient temperature -25 °C to +60 °C (reduction of current from 40 °C)
  • Proof of mechanical strength 3M7/5M2 to DIN EN 60721-3-3/5

Quote

What the FIELD CONTROLLER can do and what it offers you

A quote from Martin Müller, product manager for MOVI-C® FIELD CONTROLLER.

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