December 8, 2011 - Tolomatic adds EtherNet/IP to ACS Stepper Drive/Controller. ACS with Ethernet supports both Ethernet/IP and Modbus TCP, allowing easy connectivity to PLCs and HMIs. With built-in configurations for all of Tolomatic’s electric actuators, the ACS with Ethernet makes creating linear motion very simple. The combination of the ACS and Tolomatic’s ERD low-cost rod-style electric actuators creates very economical solutions for automation applications such as product changeovers, diverting, sorting, pick-and-place, or pressing.
ACS with Ethernet capabilities
ACS with Ethernet is capable of commanding motion with immediate move command or preconfigured moves for infinite position capability. Each move has configurable motion profile parameters (position, velocity, acceleration/deceleration, force) that are independent for each move. The Ethernet connectivity also provides additional status and diagnostic information to the control system for better monitoring and fault recovery. ACS with Ethernet comes complete with a starter kit that includes the configuration software and two setup manuals.
