iMC-S8 / Multiple axis controller

General

The iMC-S8 step controller is a freely programmable compact controller for linear or circular axes with 2-phase step motors.

The controller integrates all the necessary components (power supply, safety circuit, power electronics, core  processor, interfaces, operating elements) that are needed to control individual spindles all the way to entire machines. It has an intelligent core module that is controlled and programmed via a RS232 interface.

The core module also converts the commands programmed in the user program into clocking/direction signals for the connected final stages. Depending on the purpose, the iMC-S8 controller can be used either in CNC or in DNC mode.

In CNC mode, the processor processes the CNC program which was previously produced with PAL-PC and stored in the controller's Flash memory.

In DNC mode, the iMC-S8 controller is connected permanently with a control computer (PC, laptop) via a serial interface (RS232). Processing is carried out via the isel control software Remote.

Features

32-bit RISC processor with Flash memory for user program

 Final output stages

- Step resolution and motor current adjustable via variable DIP switch

- automatic current sink

Acceleration, start-stop frequency and step output frequency variable

both hardware limit switches configurable

Door controller/hood controller

Control elements in the front of the casing

external EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN andPOWER connection for integration inhigher level safety circuits

Connection for external control signals, such as START, STOP, RESET (only CNC mode)

230V connection for milling spindle(100-230V AC)

0 .. 10V analogue output for externalfrequency converter for speed-controlled main spindle

Programming/Operation

- PAL-PC in CNC mode (in the scope ofdelivery)

- Remote (optional: ProNC) in DNC mode- isel @ - format in CNC/DNC modes

Technical specification

Broadband mains supply

100 - 250V AC, 50..60Hz

Processor

- Flash memory 512 kB, Capacity to store 350 commands

- max. step output frequency 40 kHz

Final stages

- Power supply 48V DC

- Peak current: 2.8 - 7.8A

- Step resolution: 400-51200 steps

Inputs/outputs

- 16 inputs (24V DC)

- 16 outputs (24V DC/300mA, Itot 2A)

- 1 relay output (230V AC, max. 6A)

- 1 analogue output (0 - 10V)

RS232 operating/programming interface

Stop category 1, safety category 2

Versions:

- Bench casing

W 475 × H 410 × D 187.5 mm

- 19“ housing

W 482.5 × H 410 × D 175.5 mm

Scope of delivery

Controller

Mating plug (I/O, pulse, Remote)

Serial interface lead (null modem)

230V AC mains lead

PAL-PC software CD

Operating instructions

Programming instructions