Technical Specifications:​

Brand Series:​ ELAU PacDrive, Schneider Electric

Configured Axes:​ 8 axes real-time synchronization

Synchronization Cycle:​ 4 axes within 2 ms, 8 axes within 4 ms

Communication Protocols:​ EtherCAT, CANopen, PROFIBUS DP

Minimum Communication Cycle:​ 250 µs

Safety Functions:​ STO, SS1, SIL2

Compatible Drives:​ VCA08-series servo drives and other PacDrive servos

Control Supply:​ 24 VDC standard controller supply

Programming:​ IEC 61131-3 with PLCopen motion function blocks

Operating Temperature:​ 0°C to 55°C cabinet environment

Functional Features:​

Adaptive Tuning:​ AdaptiveLoad automatic parameter adaptation

Vibration Control:​ Dual-loop control with vibration suppression

Cam and Gear:​ Electronic cam table, electronic gearing, interpolation and registration

Diagnostics:​ Axis status, fault codes, safety state monitoring

Application Scenarios:​ High-speed packaging machines, printing presses, filling lines, cartoners, multi-axis assembly stations and web-handling equipment.

Performance Parameters:​

Synchronization Jitter:​ Maintained within the stated axis cycle windows

Throughput:​ Format change and recipe switching without mechanical recamming

Safety Response:​ STO and SS1 executed according to SIL2 architecture

Material Composition:​

Housing:​ Industrial metal and flame-retardant plastic enclosure

Internal Circuits:​ Industrial-grade PCB, servo interface drivers, safety relays or safety logic components

Connectors:​ Shielded bus and encoder interfaces

Structural Features:​ Book-size or DIN/panel controller body, LED status array, removable terminal and bus connectors, separated power and communication sections.

Working Principle:​ The controller runs a real-time motion kernel that converts recipe, cam and PLC logic into per-axis setpoints. Setpoints are transmitted over EtherCAT, CANopen or PROFIBUS to servo drives. Encoder feedback returns position and speed data, closing each motion loop. Safety logic monitors enable circuits and initiates STO or SS1 on demand.

Installation Requirements:​ Install in a dry, ventilated control cabinet on DIN rail or panel bracket. Provide 24 VDC with proper fusing. Separate communication cables from power cables. Terminate fieldbus lines according to the selected protocol. Maintain grounding for EMC compliance.

Usage Notes:​ Configure axis mapping before machine startup. Validate STO and SS1 wiring with documented safety tests. Do not operate with incomplete encoder feedback. Back up application project before firmware or network changes.