Intelligence Option Modules
Automation option modules
Our automation option modules contain a high performance
microprocessor, leaving the drive’s own processor to give you the
best possible motor performance.
With Digitax ST the features provided by these options are
integrated within the product range
SM-Safety
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Control Techniques’ SM-Safety option module provides an
intelligent, programmable solution to meet IEC61800-5-2 functional
safety standard. It fits within the drive helping to reduce cabling
and requires no cabinet space or external power supply.
Until now, the integrity required to meet safety requirements
has limited the functionality of many machines. Usually simple
logic is applied, such as, if a guard is open, the machine stops.
When combined with robust processes to quantify risk, Control
Techniques SM-Safety module can free designers to create new and
innovative solutions. Machines can intelligently interact with
people while increasing human protection and safety resulting in
enhanced machine productivity.
Standard Safety Functions
The following high speed* safety functions, defined by IEC
61800-5-2 are available with SM-Safety:
| Safe Torque Off |
STO |
Prevents torque from being generated by the motor. This
function is integrated within the drive itself as standard |
| Safe Stop 1 |
SS1 |
Initiates motor deceleration and Safe Torque Off function after
a specified time delay. In the event of any fault, Safe Torque Off
is initiated |
| Safe Stop 2 |
SS2 |
Initiates and monitors the deceleration of the motor. Ar
standstill, or after a programmable delay, the Safe Operating Stop
function is applied |
| Safe Limited Speed |
SLS |
Prevents the motor from exceeding a programmable speed
limit |
| Safe Limited Acceleration |
SLA |
Monitors the acceleration and deceleration rate to ensure a
specified value is not exceeded |
| Safe Limited Position |
SLP |
Monitors absolute position to ensure the machine operates
within specified limits |
| Safe Brake Control |
SBC |
Provides a safe output signal to control an external safety
brake |
| Safe Operating Stop |
SOS |
All controlling functions (torque, speed, and position) remain
active, ensuring the motor remains stopped, resisting external
forces such as a hanging load on a crane |
| Safe Direction |
SDI |
Ensures that the motor can only move in the specified
direction |
| Safe Limited Increment |
SLI |
Limits the distance the motor can travel in a single
motion |
| Safe CAM |
SCA |
While the motor is located in a specific area or position
range,a safe output signal is activated |
| Safe Speed Monitor |
SSM |
Provides indication when the motor speed is below a given
limit |
* The reaction time to activate the safety function never
exceeds 8ms.
Safety Standards
The module is designed to meet the following safety
standards:
- IEC and EN 61508: Functional
safety of safety-related electric, electronic and programmable
electronic systems
- IEC and EN 62061: Safety of
machinery, Functional safety of safety-related electrical,
electronic and programmable electronic control systems
- ISO and EN ISO 13849-1:
Safety of machinery - Safety-related parts of control systems -
Part 1: General principles for design
- IEC and EN 61800-5-2:
Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems - Part 5-2: Safety
requirements - Functional
Download the SM-Safety
Flyer
SM-Applications Lite V2
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The SM-Applications Lite module is designed to provide
programmable control for standalone drive applications or when the
drive is connected to a centralised controller via I/O or Fieldbus.
SM-Applications Lite may be programmed using ladder logic with
SyPTLite or can make use of the full automation and motion
capabilities contained within SyPTPro.
- Easy Powerful Configuration – SM-Application Lite can be used
to tackle automation problems from simple start/stop sequencing
with a single drive to more complex machine and motion control
applications.
- Real Time Control –The SM-Applications Lite module gives you
real-time access to all of the drives parameters plus access to
data from I/O and other drives. The module uses a high speed
multi-tasking operating system with task update times as low as
250us. Tasks are synchronised to the drives own control loops to
give you the best possible performance for drive control and
motion.
SM-Applications
Plus
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Commander SK |
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SM-Applications offers all of the features of the
SM-Applications Lite module but with additional communications and
high speed I/O. SM-Applications is programmed using SyPTPro system
programming tool.
- Inputs/Outputs – The module has two digital inputs and two
digital outputs for high-speed I/O operations such as position
capture and actuator firing.
- High speed serial port - The module features a serial
communications port supporting standard protocols such as Modbus
for connection to external devices such as Operator Interface
panels.
- Drive-to-drive communications - SM-Applications option modules
include a high speed drive-to-drive network called CTNet, this
network is optimised for intelligent drive systems offering
flexible peer to peer communications. The bus has the capability to
connect to remote I/O, operator panels, Mentor DC drives and PCs
using an OPC server.
SM-Register
- High
Speed Motion & Registration Control
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Commander SK |
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SM-Register is designed to provide a flexible, high
performance solution for programmable motion requiring high speed
registration features. It is ideal for applications such as
printing, packaging and cutting machinery.
- Motion programming using PLCopen or Control Techniques’
Advanced Position Controller (APC)
- Programmable in user defined units
- Two fully independent registration capture channels
- Storage for 256 events per channel, microseconds apart
- Pattern recognition
- Speeds in excess of 1000m/min can be handled
- Ability to filter unwanted marks (i.e. splashes, dirt, text
etc)
- Minimum and/or maximum pulse width
- Distance from previous edge
- Compensation for registration sensor throughput delay
Download the SM-Register Flyer
SM-EZ Motion
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Commander SK |
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The SM-EZ motion option module and Power Tools Pro software
provides a user friendly environment for motion programming. The
EZ-Motion approach is ideal for applications that are low volume
and low engineering time.
- Simple drag & drop programming allows you to create
programs “out of the box” without having to write a single line of
code
- Programming completed in 5-steps, the software guides you
through drive configuration, I/O configurations and programming
steps
- Familiar Windows™-based environment with simple data
entry
– “Fill-in-the-Blank” values
– “Point and Click” Radio Buttons
– “Scrolling” menu selections
– “Drag and Drop” parameters
- The module has four digital inputs and two digital outputs for
high-speed I/O operations
LogicStick
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Commander SK |
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Mentor MP |
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Inserting the LogicStick into the front of the drive adds the
memory required to allow the Commander SK to execute a ladder logic
PLC program. The PLC program is able access the drive
parameters, option module I/O and Real Time Clock
(RTC).