GE 90-30 PLC Series Installation And Hardware Manual page 193

IC693APU301/302 Motion Mate Axis Positioning Module (APM)
The Motion Mate APM is an easy-to-use intelligent, fully programmable one-axis (IC693APU301)
or two-axis (IC693APU302) motion control module for the Series 90-30 PLC. The APM allows a
PLC user to combine high-performance control with PLC logic solving functions in one integrated
system. The APM can be configured to operate in either Standard mode or Follower mode. When
used in Standard mode, it combines high-performance motion control with PLC logic solving
functions in one integrated system. When used in Follower mode, it provides high-performance
"electronic gearing" for continuous master/slave applications. The desired mode is easily selected
by configuring a setup parameter in the configuration software.
Figure 8-10. Motion Mate APM Module
The Series 90-30 and APM operate together as one integrated motion control package. The APM
controls axis motion and handles all direct communications to the drive and machine while the
PLC automatically transfers data between PLC tables and the APM.
The PLC also provides a means for connecting Operator Interfaces, which can control and monitor
system operation. An example of an APM servo system showing the hardware and software used
to configure, program, and operate the system is shown below.
The APM can be installed in any Series 90-30 CPU, expansion, or remote baseplate. For
embedded CPUs (311, 313, or 323), you may have up to three APM modules. For a modular CPU
(331 or higher), you may have up to eight APM modules in one system, with a maximum of three
APM modules per baseplate.
Multiple motion programs may be created and stored in the APM (maximum of 10 may be stored
in the APM) with the Motion Programmer software package. The APM is configured and
programmed with VersaPro software (Version 1.1 or later) or Logic Developer-PLC.
GFK-0356Q Chapter 8 Option Modules
EN1 STAT
EN2 OK
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AXIS POS
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