Mclennan's new BLuAC5 servo drive has choice of integrated motion controller

With full application flexibility in mind the drive can be supplied with a choice of three integrated controllers from simple +/- 10V or pulse and direction operation through to sophisticated graphical point-and-click multi-axis motion programming.

These three options -S, -Si and -Q are fully compatible with AMP’s advanced stepper motor controls and may be freely mixed in multi-axis systems for complete cost and performance optimisation. The basic -S version allows analogue +/-10 VDC control in torque or velocity modes as well as digital pulse and direction, CW/CCW or A/B encoder following – all with programmable electronic gearing capability. The –S version also allows ‘host’ control from a PC or PLC using AMP’s SCL programming language.

For more sophisticated control the -Si (Simple Indexer) version allows pre-programmed stand alone operation using AMP’s Si Programmer™ Windows based point-and-click graphical software - a highly user-friendly icon based programming environment for users of all levels. This multi-tasking programming environment ensures fast set-up and machine interfacing. As well as motion commands, I/O, conditional branching, alarms, and operator interfacing are also provided along with comprehensive troubleshooting support.

The -Q controller version uses an on-board motion controller based upon AMP’s high level ‘Q’ programming language that stores complete multi-tasked motion and machine control sequences. The –Q can handle conditional processing, maths functions and register manipulation for complex move sequencing and electronic gearing applications.

Multi-axis host control or standalone control is made extremely simple with AMP’s SiNET Hub and Si programmer software which allows up to four or eight -S, -Q, or -Si drives to be configured, sequenced and networked with a PC, PLC or HMI in host or standalone modes.

The compact BLuAC5 intelligent drive is packaged in a robust panel mounted metal housing and is fully CE certified. I/O complement is model dependant – the BLuAC5-Si includes 4 dedicated inputs for Limits and Jog plus 11 general purpose inputs with 3 dedicated outputs for Alarm, Brake and Motion and 4 general purpose outputs. An isolated 24 VDC user power supply and a 24 VDC keep-alive input are also included.

Interconnection is made easy with screw terminal connectors for AC power, motor power and RS422/485 with Sub-D connectors for motor feedback and I/O.

The BLu range also includes board level and packaged intelligent servo drives with 24-48 VDC power supply options with the same choice of integrated controls from simple +/- 10V or pulse and direction operation through to sophisticated graphical point-and-click motion programming. Mclennan stock and supplies a wide range of servo motors to complement the BLu and other servo drive ranges.