SERCOS/104 Motion Controller

The SERCOS/104 uses the SERCOS fiber-optic network to connect to intelligent drives and I/O devices, replacing hundreds of wires. SERCOS technology reduces system design, integration, and testing time by simplifying wiring and offering powerful diagnostics capabilities.
The SERCOS/104 controller combines a 40 MHz DSP with the SERCOS fiber optic interface to communicate with up to 8 axes at speeds up to 4 Mbits/sec. The SERCOS/104 shares the same C programming libraries as all other MEI DSP-based motion controllers to speed development of complex motion applications.
SERCOS/104 supports the following update rates: position loop update rate (in drive): typical 4 kHz; velocity loop update rate (in drive): typical 5 kHz; and current loop update rate (in drive): up to 20 kHz.
The SERCOS (SErial Real-time COmmunication System) interface is an international standard (IEC 1491) that offers an open, digital alternative to conventional ª10V analog interfaces between motion controls and drives.