Features And System Configuration; Motion Controller Features; Introduction To The System Configurations - Omron CK3M Series User Manual

1 Introduction to Motion Controllers
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Features and System Configuration

This section describes the features and basic system configuration of the CK3M-series Programmable
Multi-Axis Controller and Support Software.
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Motion Controller Features

Fast Multi-Axis Control
The Motion Controller uses the Programmable Multi Axis Controller, developed by Delta Tau Data Sys-
tems, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "Delta Tau"), a manufacturer specializing in motion controllers.
This enables control of a maximum of 16 axes of an analog input type or DirectPWM type Servo Drive
(when using four CK3W-AX£££££ Units and an Expansion Rack) at high speeds using the Axis
Interface Unit.
Constructing Systems with Greater Flexibility
Programs for the Motion Controller can be written in G-code, C language, or Programmable Multi-Axis
Controller specific language. This function design flexibility allows you to create functions that are opti-
mized for your equipment.
Various EtherCAT-compatible products such as image sensors and I/O as well as motion controls can
be connected, allowing you to construct original systems to suit the equipment.
Compactness
The Controller is compact and has less wiring due to the use of the EtherCAT network, which helps to
downsize devices.
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Introduction to the System Configurations

The Motion Controller supports the following system configurations.
The basic configurations include the CK3W Unit configuration, EtherCAT network configuration, Ether-
net network configuration, and Support Software.
Basic Configuration
• CK3W Unit Configuration
Up to four CK3W Units (or up to two CK3W-AX Units) can be connected to the CPU Unit.
Unit type
Axis Interface Unit CK3W-AX1313£/-AX1414£/-AX1515£/-AX2323£
Digital I/O Unit
Analog Input Unit
In addition to the CPU Rack, an Expansion Rack can be used to install additional CK3W Units.
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Model
CK3W-MD71£0
CK3W-AD£100
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