The Modicon LMC058 motion controller performs axis synchronization and
coordination, via a fieldbus, for applications requiring control of up to 8
synchronized axes.
It integrates the standard motion control functions:
> Velocity control and torque control
> Relative or absolute positioning
> Cam profiles for slave axes and control of programmable cam switches
> Virtual axes
> Electronic gearing function for velocity and position, linear and circular interpolations (2½D)
> Master axis using an external encoder
> Distance measurement and position capture on high-speed (30 μs) digital input
This is specifically designed for applications such as:
> Material handling machines (conveyors, palletizers, storage and retrieval systems, etc.) and transfer machines (cranes, etc.)
> Assembly machines (tool fixing, clamping, etc.)
> Inspection and quality control machines
>Packaging machines working “on the fly” (flying shear, printing, marking, etc.)
> Wood and metal working machines