Overview

The MC664 Expansion Module System allows configuration of your system by connecting up to 7 half height or 3 full height modules.

Each module attaches to the controller via a high density bus connection and a uniquely designed screw that integrates with the earth planes of all expansion modules and the controller. Trio's Feature Enable Code system for axis activation allows the whole system to be scaled to your requirements.

Panasonic RTEX Module

P871

For use with the latest range of Panasonic MINAS A4N and A5N amplifiers supporting the Panasonic Real Time Express (RTEX) network.

Features

8 Registration inputs at 100nS per module
Drive parameters setup from the controller
Position Set point update 1mS up to 64 axes
RJ45 Connector
Ring Topology
4 LED status indicators

Allows Plug & Play interconnection with Shielded twisted pair (TIA/EIA-568B CAT5e or more) Ethernet cables. A single interface supports up to 32 axes of Panasonic MINAS A4N and A5N amplifiers. The module comes with 2 axes enabled. Further axes can be enabled with 'Feature Enable Codes'

Installing your system is easy! Simply connect Power, Motor & Feedback to the amplifier using supplied cables. Connect motion control & amplifier using network cable with RJ45 connectors and Power up the system. The MC664 recognises the amplifiers and installs support automatically.

Network	Ethernet based MINAS A4N / A5N
Network Speed	100Mbps 1msec or 500usec update operation
Topology	Ring
Max Slaves per Interface Ring	32
Max Interfaces per MC664	7
Max Axes per MC664	64
Cable	STP Cat 5-e or Better
Bus to MC664	32 Bit
Registration Inputs	8 x 24V Inputs + 1 Drive Registration Input / Axis
Optically Isolated registration Inputs	Y
Map Any I/O to Any Axis	Y
Supported Modes	Cyclic Position, Cyclic Speed, Cyclic Torque
Axis Feature Enable Codes	P701, P702, P704, P708, P716, P732
	UL and CE marked for EMC
RoHs	Compliant

Guides
Data Sheet
Quick Start Guide	Simple set up guide
Flex Axis Splitter Cable (P381)	Simple Pin-Out guide

Manuals
The Technical Reference Manual can be downloaded in full or as separate sections. All in PDF format.
MC664 Expansion Modules (Chapter 3).pdf

Certificates
EC Declaration
UL Listing	Please insert E238097 UL File Number in the search box.

CAD Data
Drawings are available in the following formats: DXF, IGES, DWG, STEP and SolidWorks. These files are included in the Zip file below.
Download Zip file

Sercos Module

P872

Trio's sercos support has been designed from the ground up to uniquely fulfil the needs of your customers, and to meet all their automation control requirements.

Features

Based on Sercon 816 ASIC
Maximum of 250uS update rate
4, 8, 16 MBit/S network speed
9mm FSMA Connector
Ring Topology
4 LED Status indicators including RING STATUS
Each module has 8 registration inputs with 100nsec resolution
Choice of Drive based or Master based registration

Servo drives from a wide variety of sercos compatible manufacturers can be connected via the fibre-optic ring.

The Motion Coordinator software allows for configuration of the servo drives, reading and writing drive parameters, and running cyclically in speed or position modes. Each module is configured with 2 servo axes. Additional axes can be enabled using “Feature Enable Codes".

Baud rate and light intensity are software configurable, and standard drive profiles can be selected through Motion Perfect.

Network	sercos
Network Speed	4, 8 or 16Mbps
Topology	Ring
Max Slaves per Interface Ring	16
Max Interfaces per MC664	7
Max Axes per MC664	64
Cable	Fibre-optic
Bus to MC664	32 Bit
Interpolated time based registration	8 x 24V inputs
Remote registration	Y
Optically Isolated registration Inputs	Y
Map Any I/O to Any Axis	Y
Axis Feature Enable Codes	P701, P702, P704, P708, P716, P732
RoHs	Compliant

Guides
Data Sheet
Quick Start Guide	Simple set up guide
Flex Axis Splitter Cable (P381)	Simple Pin-Out guide

Manuals
The Technical Reference Manual can be downloaded in full or as separate sections. All in PDF format.
MC664 Expansion Modules (Chapter 3).pdf

Certificates
UL Listing	Please insert E238097 UL File Number in the search box.

CAD Data
Drawings are available in the following formats: DXF, IGES, DWG, STEP and SolidWorks. These files are included in the Zip file below.
Download Zip file

SLM Module

P873

SLM (Speed Loop Motor) Technology forms the basis for Control Techniques' range of Precision Servo Amplifiers, based on a digital high-speed communication system that links the controller, motor and amplifier.

Features

Max provides a single high performance SLM axis for motors of up to 20Nm
MultiAx integrates three high performance SLM axes in one module for servo motors of up to 23Nm
Unidrive SP utilises a Control Techniques click-in SLM option module to provide a single high performance SLM axis for use with higher power and higher speed motors

The feedback resolution provides over 8 million counts per revolution and the speed, current and position loops are updated every 125us to provide optimum performance.

Network	SLM
Network Speed	SLM Standard
Topology	Star
Max Slaves per Interface Ring	6
Max Interfaces per MC664	7
Max Axes per MC664	42
Cable	RS485
Bus to MC664	32 Bit
Registration Inputs	6 x 24V Inputs
Add Registration Capability	Y
Optically Isolated registration Inputs	Y
Map Any I/O to Any Axis	Y
RoHs	Compliant

Guides
Data Sheet
Quick Start Guide	Simple set up guide
Flex Axis Splitter Cable (P381)	Simple Pin-Out guide

Manuals
The Technical Reference Manual can be downloaded in full or as separate sections. All in PDF format.
MC664 Expansion Modules (Chapter 3).pdf

Certificates
UL Listing	Please insert E238097 UL File Number in the search box.

CAD Data
Drawings are available in the following formats: DXF, IGES, DWG, STEP and SolidWorks. These files are included in the Zip file below.
Download Zip file

Anybus CC Module

P875

In today's manufacturing environment, open communications is an important aspect to any control system. This module adds support for the Anybus CompactCom device modules.

Features

Supports Anybus CC M30 series
Major FieldBus protocols supported
RoHs Compliant

Anybus-CC is the latest range of cost optimized plug-in modules supporting all major Fieldbus and Ethernet networks. With its innovative design and versatile functionality, the Anybus-CC provides optimal flexibility for OEM manufacturers.

CompactCom Module Options
Profibus MC464ProfibusGSD.zip		Modbus-TCP Contact Trio for availability.

DeviceNet		Profinet-IO
Profinet I/O 2-Port		EtherCAT Slave Contact Trio for availability.
CANopen Contact Trio for availability.		Modbus-RTU Contact Trio for availibility.
CC-Link		RS-232
EtherNet/IP Contact Trio for availibility.		RS-485
USB		Bluetooth

Guides
Data Sheet
Quick Start Guide	Simple set up guide
Flex Axis Splitter Cable (P381)	Simple Pin-Out guide

Manuals
The Technical Reference Manual can be downloaded in full or as separate sections. All in PDF format.
MC664 Expansion Modules (Chapter 3).pdf

Certificates
EC Declaration
UL Listing	Please insert E238097 UL File Number in the search box.

CAD Data
Drawings are available in the following formats: DXF, IGES, DWG, STEP and SolidWorks. These files are included in the Zip file below.
Download Zip file

EtherCAT Module

P876

EtherCAT sets new standards for real-time performance and topology flexibility, whilst meeting or under cutting other fieldbus cost levels.

Features

8 Registration inputs repeatable to 100nS per module
Drive parameters setup from the controller
Position Set point update 0.125mS
RJ45 Connector
4 LED status indicators

P876 EtherCAT master module enables the MC664 Motion Coordinator to enter a very exclusive club offering an independent, standalone EtherCAT master for motion control; this arrangement enables up to 64 axes of any manufacturers' EtherCAT-compatible drives and motors - or other devices - to be controlled. The module comes with 2 axes enabled. Further axes can be enabled with ‘Feature Enable Codes’.

Every axis can be programmed to move using linear, circular or helical interpolation, electronic cams and gearboxes. Features include support for merging multiple moves that are typically generated by CAD/CAM software, plus support is provided for continuously rotating machinery. EtherCAT also offers the major advantage of high-precision device synchronisation.

Network	EtherCAT
Network Speed	100Mbps
Topology	Chain
Max Slaves per Interface	64
Max Interfaces per MC664	7
Max Axes per MC664	64
Cable	STP Cat 5-e or Better
Bus to MC664	32 Bit
Registration Inputs	8 x 24V Inputs
Optically Isolated registration Inputs	Y
Map Any I/O to Any Axis	Y
Axis Feature Enable Codes	P701, P702, P704, P708, P716, P732
RoHs	Compliant

Guides
Data Sheet
Quick Start Guide	Simple set up guide
Flex Axis Splitter Cable (P381)	Simple Pin-Out guide

Manuals
The Technical Reference Manual can be downloaded in full or as separate sections. All in PDF format.
MC664 Expansion Modules (Chapter 3).pdf

Certificates
UL Listing	Please insert E238097 UL File Number in the search box.

CAD Data
Drawings are available in the following formats: DXF, IGES, DWG, STEP and SolidWorks. These files are included in the Zip file below.
Download Zip file

Specification
Speed	100Mbps
Physical Layer	100BASE-TX full duplex (IEEE 802.3)
Cable	Shielded Twisted Pair (TIA/EIA-568B CAT5e)
Topology	Line, tree or star (1)
Isolation	Pulse transformer with common-mode choke
Connector	RJ45
Cable Length	100m max between nodes
Cyclic period	125µsec (Flex-X Nano, Flex-6 Nano, MC6N) 250µsec (MC664-X) 500µsec, 1000µsec, 2000µsec or 4000µsec (MC664, Flex-6 Nano, Flex-X Nano, MC6N)
Synchronisation	Distributed Clocks technology. Jitter < 1 µsec
Protocol	CoE, SoE (2)
Number of Axes	32 (MC4N) 64 (MC464+P876) 128 (MC664-X) 64 (PC-MCAT-64, PC-MCAT-2) 64 (Flex-X Nano, Flex-6 Nano, MC6N)
Number of Nodes	128 slave nodes maximum
Motion modes	Cyclic Synchronous Position, Cyclic Synchronous Velocity, Cyclic Synchronous Torque
Parameter transfer	CoE Object read/write. SoE IDN read/write
Input/Output	Up to 1024 input bits and 1024 output bits

(1) Tree and star require the use of EtherCAT switches. (2) CanOpen application protocol over EtherCAT. (CoE) Servo drive profile according to IEC 61491 over EtherCAT. (SoE)

Blanking Module

P878

Used to ensure the system is 'tied' together mechanically. There is no communication bus connection, but the P878 Blanking Module is required for the earth connection when using extra Expansion Modules.

Guides
Data Sheet
Quick Start Guide	Simple set up guide
Flex Axis Splitter Cable (P381)	Simple Pin-Out guide

Manuals
The Technical Reference Manual can be downloaded in full or as separate sections. All in PDF format.
MC664 Expansion Modules (Chapter 3).pdf

Certificates
EC Declaration
UL Listing	Please insert E238097 UL File Number in the search box.

CAD Data
Drawings are available in the following formats: DXF, IGES, DWG, STEP and SolidWorks. These files are included in the Zip file below.
Download Zip file

FlexAxis Module

P874 | P879 | P881 | P883

For use with Stepper, Analogue Servo & Piezo motors with support available for SSI / EnDat / Tamagawa and BiSS Absolute encoders.

Features

Up to 24 axes per MC664 (X)
Flexible dual registration inputs on all axes (max 8 / unit)
Up to 3 modules per MC664 (X)
Available in 4 and 8 axis configuration

Standard FlexAxis Interface modules are available in 4 axis (P879) and 8 axis (P874) versions. An 8 axis SSI absolute encoder version (P881) and a BiSS absolute encoder version (P883) is available as a special order.

		P874	P879	P881	P883
Configuration Core = Pulse/direction and Incremental Encoder functionality. Extended = core + Absolute + Servo functionality AS = Analogue 'closed loop' Servo using built-in ±10V analogue output. See Configuration Key for more details.	Axis 0	Core+AS	Core+AS	Core+AS+SSI	Core+AS+BiSS
	Axis 1	Core+AS	Core+AS	Core+AS+SSI	Core+AS+BiSS
	Axis 2	Core+AS	Extended+AS	Core+AS+SSI	Core+AS+BiSS
	Axis 3	Core+AS	Extended+AS	Core+AS+SSI	Core+AS+BiSS
	Axis 4	Extended+AS		Core+AS+SSI
	Axis 5	Extended+AS		Core+AS+SSI
	Axis 6	Extended+AS		Core+AS+SSI
	Axis 7	Extended+AS		Core+AS+SSI
Max servo or stepper axes		8	4	8	4
Max encoder inputs (6MHz edge rate) - Opto isolated RS422 line receiver		8	4	8	4
Max pulse/dir stepper or enc outputs (2MHz) - Opto isolated RS422 line drive		8	4	8	4
Number of 16 Bit DAC Outputs		8	4	8	4
Max SSI Absolute Encoder Axes		4	2	8	0
Max EnDat Absolute Encoder Axes		4	2	0	0
Max Tamagawa Absolute Encoder Axes		4	2	0	0
Max BiSS Absolute Encoder Axes		0	0	0	4
RoHs		Compliant	Compliant	Compliant	Compliant

Key

Axis Configuration Key

Core functionality
CORE AXES – can be configured in software as pulse and direction outputs with stepper or servo drives. They can also be configured for incremental encoder feedback. Core functionality is a set of ATYPEs (Axis TYPEs) that are available on all controllers. They are based on pulse outputs and incremental encoder feedback.
ATYPE	Description
43	Pulse and direction output with enable output
45	Quadrature encoder output with enable output
63	Pulse and direction output with Z input
64	Quadrature encoder output with Z input
76	Incremental encoder with Z input
78	Pulse and direction with VFF_GAIN and enable output 1

Extended functionality
EXTENDED AXES – in addition to the Core functionality these axes can also be configured for absolute encoders and closed loop servos (requires voltage output). Only axes marked as AS have an analogue output and can be used for closed loop control. All Extended Axes can use these ATYPE's as feedback. If you want to just use the feedback and not complete a closed loop servo system set SERVO = OFF
ATYPE		Description
30		Analogue feedback Servo
44		Incremental encoder Servo with Z input
46		Tamagawa absolute Servo
47		Endat absolute Servo
48		SSI absolute Servo
60		Pulse and direction feedback Servo with Z input
77		Incremental encoder Servo with enable output
92		Biss absolute servo

Guides
Data Sheet
Quick Start Guide	Simple set up guide
Flex Axis Splitter Cable (P381)	Simple Pin-Out guide

Manuals
The Technical Reference Manual can be downloaded in full or as separate sections. All in PDF format.
MC664 Expansion Modules (Chapter 3).pdf

Certificates
EC Declaration
UL Listing	Please insert E238097 UL File Number in the search box.

CAD Data
Drawings are available in the following formats: DXF, IGES, DWG, STEP and SolidWorks. These files are included in the Zip file below.
Download Zip file

Overview

Panasonic RTEX Module

P871

Features

Sercos Module

P872

Features

SLM Module

P873

Features

Anybus CC Module

P875

Features

CompactCom Module Options

EtherCAT Module

P876

Features

Blanking Module

P878

FlexAxis Module

P874 | P879 | P881 | P883

Features

Key

Axis Configuration Key

-The Motion Specialist-