Servo Drive

Wiring Diagrams for PLCs, Servo Drives, Inverters, and Motor Control: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners

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Wiring Diagrams for PLCs, Servo Drives, Inverters, and Motor Control: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners

Before looking at various wiring diagrams, let’s first understand the functions of PLCs, servo drives, inverters, and motors. When we enter a modern factory, we often see various complex control cabinets filled with different electrical devices. PLCs, servo drives, inverters, motors… these terms may sound like advanced technology to non-professionals. However, their core principles are … Read more

Siemens S7-1200 PLC and SINAMICS V90 Servo Drive PROFINET Communication Control Example

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Siemens S7-1200 PLC and SINAMICS V90 Servo Drive PROFINET Communication Control Example

The S7-1200 series PLC can control the speed of the V90 PN servo drive through PROFINET, with the S7-1200 PLC responsible for sending control commands and speed setpoints, as well as reading the status and actual speed of the V90 servo drive; the V90 servo drive itself performs the speed closed-loop control calculations. This example … Read more

Research on AC Servo Drive Based on CANopen Protocol (Part 1)

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Research on AC Servo Drive Based on CANopen Protocol (Part 1)

1. CANopen Motor Drive and Motion Control Sub-protocol DS-402 CANopen has developed relevant device sub-protocols DS-402 for motor drive and motion control devices, which standardizes the operation modes and parameters of servo drives, motion control cards, inverters, and other devices, greatly reducing development workload and improving device interconnectivity. From Figure 2-17, the CANopen control interface … Read more

Research on AC Servo Drive Based on CANopen (Part 2)

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Research on AC Servo Drive Based on CANopen (Part 2)

5, CANopen Protocol Stack Communication Unit Implementation The communication unit in the CANopen protocol first classifies NMT, SDO, PDO, and synchronization messages based on the identifier. Then, different types of messages are processed by independent sub-modules. After the system is powered on and initialized, it enters the pre-operational state and sends a heartbeat message to … Read more

Easily Implement CANopen to EtherCAT Gateway Connection for Servo Drives

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Easily Implement CANopen to EtherCAT Gateway Connection for Servo Drives

Implementing the CANopen to EtherCAT gateway connection for servo drives involves multiple steps and technical points. Here is a basic guide to help you understand how to achieve this: 1. Hardware Selection CANopen to EtherCAT Gateway: ● Choose a gateway device that supports both CANopen and EtherCAT communication protocols. Ensure the gateway has enough input/output … Read more

Welcome to Xiao Ni Technical Classroom

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Welcome to Xiao Ni Technical Classroom

Welcome to Xiao Ni Technical Classroom Here, we can provide you with • A wealth of knowledge on servo drive series products • Detailed technical practical guidance • Comprehensive troubleshooting analysis At the same time, our technical experts provide a professional Q&A platform 400-887-9230, and you are welcome to leave us a message anytime! System … Read more

Voltage Matching Issues of Regenerative Feedback Servo Drives

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Voltage Matching Issues of Regenerative Feedback Servo Drives

This article explains the voltage matching issues of regenerative feedback servo drives using Siemens’ SIMODRIVE611 series drives as an example. The SIMODRIVE611 was once one of Siemens’ main servo drive products, widely used in systems such as SINUMERIK840D/810D/802D/840C, and is specifically divided into 611D (digital), 611U (digital-analog hybrid), and 611A (analog) types. Compared to traditional … Read more

Breaking Distance and Interference: The Durable Automation PROFIBUS to Fiber Optic Solution Reshaping Servo Drive Connectivity

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Breaking Distance and Interference: The Durable Automation PROFIBUS to Fiber Optic Solution Reshaping Servo Drive Connectivity

In industries such as automotive automation production lines and heavy equipment manufacturing, where precision and reliability in motion control are critical, PROFIBUS-DP serves as a stable and reliable bus standard, carrying control commands and status feedback for key servo drives. However, when equipment layouts extend over hundreds of meters and production environments are filled with … Read more

How Does a PLC Control a Servo Motor? How to Design a Servo System?

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How Does a PLC Control a Servo Motor? How to Design a Servo System?

(1) How Does a PLC Control a Servo Motor? Before answering this question, it is important to understand the purpose of a servo motor. Compared to ordinary motors, servo motors are primarily used for precise positioning. Therefore, when we talk about controlling a servo, we are actually referring to the position control of the servo … Read more

Detailed Explanation of Homing Methods in Lexium 28 CANopen Mode

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Detailed Explanation of Homing Methods in Lexium 28 CANopen Mode

Application Environment: SoMachine: V4.3 LMC058 FW: 4.0.3.6 LMC058 SW: 4.0.3.7 LXM28 FW: 1.6.2.0 LXM28 SW: 1.75.17 The homing function block in CANopen mode is as follows: Detailed explanation of the homing mode (HomingMode) is as follows: 1: After the homing process starts, the motor runs towards the reverse limit (first speed segment). Upon reaching the … Read more