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January 31, 2012 – MDrive integrated motor products are now available for EtherNet/IP systems, delivering advantages to a wide range of industrial motion applications in a compact, low cost package that is ODVA conformance tested and will interface with many manufacturer systems including Rockwell and Omron.

MDrive EtherNet/IP motion systems feature integrated motor, drive and programmable I/O with standardized IP addressing, eliminating complicated wiring and programming of traditional multi-drop systems with RS-485 communications. Standard RJ45 connectors and CAT5/6 cabling simplify connectivity.

MDrive EtherNet/IP products have a configuration port provided for setting the IP address. Windows-based TCP/IP Configuration Utility sets parameters and assembly object mapping. Adherence to established protocol standards enables the networking of products from different manufacturers, without the need for special interface adaptation. As an adapter class device, MDrive EtherNet/IP products are capable of explicit or implicit messaging. For more information about Ethernet programming, go to www.imshome.com/downloads/ethernet_overview.html

An additional system feature is Hybrid Motion Technology, a hardware-based system delivering the benefits of servo and stepper motors, with unique capabilities and enhancements over both. This technology’s real-time response delivers smooth movement while eliminating unintentional stalling, saves energy and lowers heat with Variable Current Setting, enables operation at 100% of motor torque, and can operate in Torque Mode which is unique for stepper motors.

MDrive EtherNet/IP products offer obvious advantages in a low cost package for a wide range of industrial motion control applications.
 

“MDrive EtherNet/IP solutions allow machine builders and OEMs to seamlessly and simultaneously control and configure intelligent motion control devices over one network. The result is a fast, robust and efficient method to control an unlimited number of motion centric axes anywhere on a machine or plant floor,” according to Paul Kling, Vice President Sales & Marketing SEM USA.

About Schneider Electric Motion USA — A division of Schneider Electric, a global company with operations in more than 100 countries offering integrated solutions across multiple market segments. Our commitment is to provide you with innovative solutions, best-in-class customer service, and exceptional quality in everything we do.