The motion controller is one of the core control devices in the industrial control field, essential for high-speed and high-precision motor control.
Traditionally, motion controllers have relied on dedicated hardware and embedded motion control algorithms. However, with the advancement of control technology and the demand for decoupling hardware and software, software-defined control is gradually becoming a new type of motion controller.
Software-defined control refers to the virtualization of hardware (standard X86 industrial computers) and the implementation of real-time or non-real-time control through software. By decoupling hardware and software, software-defined controllers offer greater openness, flexibility, and more powerful computing capabilities.
Of course, compared to dedicated hardware, the most significant challenge for software-defined controllers based on industrial computers is to address system stability and real-time issues; otherwise, they cannot meet motion control requirements. Therefore, selecting a stable performance software motion controller is crucial.
The Advantech SuperCAT is such a powerful and reliable software-defined EtherCAT motion controller. It replaces hardware boards with software, integrating EtherCAT protocol, I/O control, and motion control, supporting a 125μs EtherCAT control cycle, and able to simultaneously support up to 128 synchronized axes and over 10,000 points.
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Features of SuperCAT Software
Equipped with EtherCAT master capabilities
Motion control cycle up to 125us, minimum system jitter <20ns
Windows system resource usage <5%, minimum API latency <10us
Supports up to 128 axes
Provides APS SDK and MotionCreatorPro2 support
Supported development languages: C#, .NET, C/C++, Python, Java…etc
Supports multi-tasking and real-time program execution
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Free Trial Application
If you want to learn more about the Advantech SuperCAT software-defined EtherCAT motion controller, please join the free trial event by filling out the application form by June 30. All applications will be reviewed, and successful applicants will receive a free trial opportunity.
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PanKonix Series HMI
—— The Best Choice for Machine Motion Control
Advantech has combined industrial panel computers with motion control software for the first time, proposing a solution that integrates industrial computers, PLCs, and displays with the SuperCAT software. Customers can choose Advantech’s industrial panel computers and optionally install SuperCAT software to achieve HMI programming or motion control functionality.
The PanKonix series HMI includes high-performance human-machine touch panels and object-oriented iFACE Designer HMI visualization software using a tag system, along with a rich library of graphical elements to enhance HMI design.
Main Features
Combines PLC and PC-based motion control, offering advantages such as low cost, easy integration, and high scalability
Supports 125μs EtherCAT control cycle, up to 128 axes motion control, and APS function library
Supports Modbus, CANopen automation protocols, covering over 90% of PLC drivers
Data logger service for automatic production data transcription
Supports instant device push notifications for rapid fault elimination
Optimizes cloud services for IoT applications via OPCUA, MQTT, and RESTful API
Integrated software for HMI vector graphics customization and extended functionality
Provides excellent visual quality and a satisfying user experience
Free Trial Application
If you are interested in this PanKonix series HMI product, please fill out the application form by June 30. All applications will be reviewed, and successful applicants will receive a free trial opportunity.
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