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 … Read more
In the field of industrial automation, high precision motor control has always been a challenging topic. As a technical expert with over ten years of experience in the industrial PC control domain, today I will explain in detail how to implement high precision motor control algorithms. Overview of Motor Control Algorithm Library In industrial PC … Read more
As an engineer with over ten years of experience in the field of industrial robot control, today I will detail how to achieve high-precision coordinated control of multi-degree-of-freedom robotic arms using industrial PCs, helping you master this key technology. 1. Introduction to Motion Control Library In the control of multi-degree-of-freedom robotic arms, we primarily use … Read more
The control cabinet is the most common device in mechanical equipment and automated production lines. For safety and centralized management, mechanical devices and most electrical components such as switches, instruments, protective devices, controllers, and auxiliary equipment are often concentrated in the control cabinet. With the continuous development of manufacturing technology and driven by demand, control … Read more
The “brain” of the industrial robot, the controller, is designed and implemented in this article! Currently, there are mainly two ways to design and implement robot controllers in the market: The first method is to follow a completely self-research and development route, where everything from hardware design to software module programming is fully accomplished by … Read more
Special Planning: Xiwen Reporters: Ye Xi, Hong Ying, Chen Yuanhong In recent years, domestic motion control (including CNC) technology has developed rapidly. Some traditional manufacturers of CNC equipment have begun to develop products with motion control features. Controllers are generally designed and developed independently byrobotmanufacturers. Currently, mainstream foreignrobot manufacturersdevelop their controllers based on general multi-axis … Read more
01 EtherCAT Bus Protocol 1 EtherCAT System Composition EtherCAT (Ethernet for Control Automation Technology) is an open architecture fieldbus system based on Ethernet, consisting of one master device and multiple slave devices. The master device uses a standard Ethernet controller, ensuring good compatibility; any computer with a network interface card and embedded devices controlled by … Read more
The fieldbus communication will gradually replace the pulse control in traditional motion controllers, pursuing higher efficiency data transmission. Currently popular communication protocols for drivers in China include CANOPEN, RS232, RS485, and EtherCAT. This article will help you understand the EtherCAT bus. What is EtherCAT EtherCAT (Ethernet for Control Automation Technology) is an open architecture fieldbus … Read more
Abstract In the wave of bus-type alternatives, major automation manufacturers have launched their own bus-type motion control products. Among the various types of bus communications, EtherCAT stands out remarkably. According to MIR Rui Industry statistics, as of 2021, the market size of bus-type motion controllers in China exceeded 6 billion, accounting for more than 70% … Read more
Click Blue Text To FollowServo and Motion Control Today, Zheng Motion Technology shares with you the “Hardware Wiring of EtherCAT Motion Control Card and C# Hardware Peripheral Read/Write and Homing Motion“. Before we start learning, let’s first understand the motion control cards ECI2618 and ECI2828 from Zheng Motion Technology. These two products are 6-axis and … Read more