Mechatrolink
MECHATROLINK is the key technology for your system. Through total component integration Mechatrolink reduces wiring. It enables the set-up of multi-function and high-performance systems while simplifying tuning and maintenance of the system. MECHATROLINK is used in a wide variety of applications to simplify work processes and to save time and money.
System Efficiency
For MECHATROLINK a vast variety of controllers, servo drives, and stepper drives is available. This makes it an ideal choice for most machines in the market. The Mechatrolink logo on a product guarantees that it is interoperable with other MECHATROLINK products.
High-Speed Network Control
High-speed communication provides high-performance and high-accuracy motion control because data for the actual position, speed, input/output status and other are communicated in real-time.
Reduced Costs
Only one communication line can connect up to 60 stations in a network. This can greatly reduce costs and time for wiring. With connectors and cables used in the process and factory automation fields, MECHATROLINK makes most reliable, versatile, and economically efficient systems. It simplifies a motion control system so that it no longer requires the A/D converter for velocity/torque reference nor the pulse generator for position reference
Global Support and Product Development
To assist the development of new MECHATROLINK products, the MECHATROLINK Members Association (MMA) offers technical support to board, executive and regular members. All members can download technical information on http://www.mechatrolink.org. MMA support enables the development of new compliant products without unnecessary complications.
MECHATROLINK Applications
MECHATROLINK can be used for the control of a variety of high precision machines. It is especially suitable for synchronous and interpolation motion controls. MECHATROLINK enables the user to perfectly control torque, velocity and positioning even in complex motions.
- Cutting machines
- Press brake
- Plastic tape processors
- Laser welders
- X-Z processing system
- Winding machines
- Labelling machines
- Chip mounters and handling robots
- Printing machines
Mechatrolink-II
MECHATROLINK-II
is a field network to link several servo drives, stepper drives, inverters and I/O devices with a single FA controller. It has been developed as an open motion-control network. MECHATROLINK-II is specialized for the use with motion control and can be used for synchronized multi-axis control. Also, a cyclic redundancy check (CRC) assures high-reliability communications.
Mechatrolink-II
Özellikler
- High-speed synchronous transmission (10 Mbps max.)
- Optimal cycle time related the number of notes and the amount of data being transmitted (Transmission cycle time: 250 μs to 8 ms)
- Reliable communication with cyclic redundancy check (CRC) and other ASIC communication controls
- Two-mode master and slave ASIC enables one device to be both master and slave
System Configuration
A MECHATROLINK-II system is a bus network in which one C1 master station and a maximum of 30 slave stations can be connected. One C2 master station can also be connected. A terminator is needed on each end of the network to reduce signal reflection.
Mechatrolink-II System Configuration
Mechatrolink-Connectors
A MECHATROLINK connector is similar to a USB connector with a locking mechanism that can be easily and securely connected.
SEMI Standard
SEMI (E54) compliance and certification enables MECHATROLINK to be used with most semiconductor and LCD devices.
Mechatrolink-III
MECHATROLINK-III
is the next generation bus system. It is developed for use with motion control and can be used for synchronized multi-axis control.
Özellikler:
- Speed-up of communication rate
- Improved application characteristics
- “Asynchronous communication” (like event-driven communication)
- Data sizes for each slave can be mixed [8/ 16 / 32 / 48 / 64 bytes]
ML-II_ML-III_Comparisson
Compatibility with M-II devices and software
Software, which was already developed for MECHATROLINK-II can be used for new M-III devices. It is also possible to connect a M-III network with a M-II network by a M-III to M-II Gateway.
Plug & Work
ETD files enable master stations to recognize type and functionality of connected slave stations.
Messaging
It is possible to get/set the parameters of each slave station using the Message command
Monitoring by slave
A Slave can monitor the communication data between Master and slave. Thus, slaves that decide the next behaviour according to another slave's status (i.e. alarm code) can be set.
Transparency from PC
It is possible to communicate between the PC (which is connected to PLC or MECHATROLINK bridge) and a slave via Ethernet. (Using MEMOBUS command)
Ethernet technology
M-III applies to Ethernet technology. CAT5 cable and RJ-45 can be used, which improves availability and reduces cost. Small compact-type connectors are available to shorten minimum distance of the cable.
