Trio • MC508 P848

The MC508 is a high specification Motion Coordinator using a high performance ARM Cortex A9 800 Mhz Processor, with eight Voltage outputs and eight flexible axis ports, that can be configured for up to sixteen pulse and direction output axes or eight closed loop servo axes. It boasts 128 MBytes of RAM; 32 of which is for user programs and user table space.

Highlights

Advanced 8 Axis Closed Loop Servo / 16 Axis Pulse Direction
Total of 32 Digital Inputs and 16 Digital Outputs
EnDAT, Biss and SSI Absolute Encoder Supported
Linear, Circular, Helical and Spherical Interpolation
Flexible CAM shapes, Linked Motion
Hardware Linked Outputs for Camera / Laser Control
Ethernet-IP / Modbus TCP / Ethernet Interface Built-In
IEC 61131-3 Programming
Multi-tasking BASIC Programming
Text File Handling
Robotic Transformations
SD Memory Card Slot
CANopen I/O Expansion
Backlit LCD Display
RoHS and CE Approved

Versatility

The flexible axis MDR type connectors allow single cable connection from the MC508 to your drive. The port can be configured in software as feedback devices or pulse direction outputs. As outputs they can be used as pulse and direction with stepper or servo drives or they can operate as a simulated encoder output. When configured as feedback they can be either incremental encoder input or one of four popular absolute encoder types; SSI, BiSS, Tamagawa or Endat. All feedback axes can be used to form a closed loop servo with a voltage output.

The MDR 3m cable may be purchased seperately (P382).

Ethernet

The built-in Ethernet port allows programming and connection of common HMI and PLC protocols directly to the MC508. User programs can be written in Trio’s established multi-tasking TrioBASIC language using the powerful Motion Perfect application development software making complex motion easy. Also available are the industry standard IEC 61131-3 languages allowing a fully functional PLC programming system.

Easy to use

A bright easy to read backlit display enables the controller status to be easily determined.

So fast!

The MC508 is available in 2 different axis configurations. Both models feature a total of 32 axes in software. Any axes not assigned to built-in hardware can be used as a virtual axis. Every axis can be programmed to move using linear, circular, helical or spherical interpolation, electronic cams, linked axes and gearboxes.

Product	P848 MC508	P849 MC508 ( Axes 8 - 15 Step/Dir)
Description	8 Axis DIN/panel mounted motion coordinator	8 Axis DIN/panel mounted motion coordinator
Name	MC508	MC508 ( Axes 8 - 15 Step/Dir)
PCode	P848	P849
Status	Current	Current

Configuration	P848 MC508	P849 MC508 ( Axes 8 - 15 Step/Dir)
Axis 0	Core	Extended + AS
Axis 1	Core	Extended + AS
Axis 2	Core	Extended + AS
Axis 3	Core	Extended + AS
Axis 4	Core	Extended + AS
Axis 5	Core	Extended + AS
Axis 6	Core	Extended + AS
Axis 7	Core	Extended + AS

Axes	P848 MC508	P849 MC508 ( Axes 8 - 15 Step/Dir)
Max axes	8	16
Max networked axes	0	0
Max virtual axes	32	32
Max discrete wired axes	8	16

Performance	P848 MC508	P849 MC508 ( Axes 8 - 15 Step/Dir)
Cores	1	1
Processor	ARM Cortex A9	ARM Cortex A9
Clock frequency	800 MHz	800 MHz
Maths precision	IEEE 457 Double	IEEE 457 Double
Position register precision	64 bit	64 bit
Execution benchmark	112 lines/ms	112 lines/ms
Real-time clock	Yes	Yes
Flash memory	32 x 16000 values	32 x 16000 values
User memory	12 MB	12 MB
Table memory	512000 values	512000 values
Min expected flash memory life (normal use)	31 years	31 years
Maximum VR variables	16536	16536
Maximum servo period	4000 µs	4000 µs
Minimum servo period	125 µs	125 µs
Maximum encoder input frequency	6.000 MHz	6.000 MHz
Maximum stepper output frequency	2.000 MHz	2.000 MHz

Drive interfaces	P848 MC508	P849 MC508 ( Axes 8 - 15 Step/Dir)
Auxilliary axis	No	No
EtherCAT	No	No
Hydraulic	No	Yes
Piezo	No	Yes
Panasonic RTEX	No	No
SERCOS	No	No
Servo	No	Yes
SLM	No	No
Step & direction	Yes	Yes

Communications	P848 MC508	P849 MC508 ( Axes 8 - 15 Step/Dir)
Anybus	No	No
Bluetooth	No	No
CANopen	Yes	Yes
CC-Link	No	No
DeviceNet	Yes	Yes
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
EthernetIP	Yes	Yes
Hostlink	Yes	Yes
MODBUS-RTU	Yes	Yes
MODBUS-TCP/IP	Yes	Yes
Profibus	No	No
ProfiNet	No	No
RS232/RS485	Yes	Yes
USB 1.1	No	No

Encoder ports	P848 MC508	P849 MC508 ( Axes 8 - 15 Step/Dir)
Feedback input	Yes	Yes
Incremental (A+B) output	Yes	Yes
Pulse & direction output	Yes	Yes
Reference input	Yes	Yes
SSI Absolute Input	No	Yes
EnDat Absolute Input	No	Yes
Tamagawa Absolute Input	No	Yes
BiSS Absolute Input	No	Yes

Internal I/O	P848 MC508	P849 MC508 ( Axes 8 - 15 Step/Dir)
+/-10V analogue outputs	8	8
Analogue output precision	12 bits	12 bits
Analogue Inputs (0-10V)	2	2
Analog input precision	12 bits	12 bits
Digital Bidirectional I/O (24V)	0	0
Digital Inputs (24Vdc)	32	32
Digital outputs (24Vdc)	16	16
Registration inputs	8	8
Registration speed	20 µs	20 µs
Watchdogs	9	9
Watchdog rating	29V, 100mA max	29V, 100mA max

External I/O	P848 MC508	P849 MC508 ( Axes 8 - 15 Step/Dir)
+/-10V analogue outputs	16	16
Analogue output precision	12 bits	12 bits
+/-10V analogue inputs	32	32
Analogue input precision	12 bits	12 bits
Digital I/O points	512	512

Programming	P848 MC508	P849 MC508 ( Axes 8 - 15 Step/Dir)
Trio BASIC	Yes	Yes
DXF in	Option	Option
G-Code	Option	Option
HPGL	Option	Option
IEC61131	Yes	Yes
Kinematic	Option	Option
Maximum programs	96	96
Maximum tasks	22	22

Software	P848 MC508	P849 MC508 ( Axes 8 - 15 Step/Dir)
Motion Perfect version	4	4

Expansion	P848 MC508	P849 MC508 ( Axes 8 - 15 Step/Dir)
Expansion module type	None	None
Maximum modules	0	0
Memory card	Micro SD	Micro SD

Physical	P848 MC508	P849 MC508 ( Axes 8 - 15 Step/Dir)
Maximum operating temperature	45 °C	45 °C
Minimum operating temperature	0 °C	0 °C
Mount	DIN/Panel	DIN/Panel
Depth	35.0 mm	35.0 mm
Height	132.0 mm	132.0 mm
Width	226.0 mm	226.0 mm
Weight	640 g	640 g

Power	P848 MC508	P849 MC508 ( Axes 8 - 15 Step/Dir)
Supply current	350 mA	350 mA
Supply tolerance	+/- 20%	+/- 20%
Supply voltage	24 V	24 V

Certification	P848 MC508	P849 MC508 ( Axes 8 - 15 Step/Dir)
CE	Yes	Yes
RoSH	Yes	Yes
UL

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 (Axis 8 ONLY on P849)
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

High Density Axis Type
ATYPE		Description
100		Pulse and Direction output (High Density)
101		Quadrature output (High Density)
102		Analogue Servo with Incremental encoder (High Density)
103		Analogue Servo with Pulse and Direction feedback (High Density)
104		Incremental encoder (High Density)
105		SSI absolute, input only (High Density)

Products - CAN I/O Modules
CAN I-O Expansion Modules Our range of digital and analogue input/output expansion modules are designed to enable simple and scalable and low-cost I/O extension for our Motion Coordinators. In addition to 24V input, output and bi-directional modules, there are relay and analogue I/O modules.

Products - Generic
UNIPLAY 7-A UNIPLAY 10-A UNIPLAY 15-A Trio’s unique UNIPLAY HMI system is a revolutionary way to make operator interfaces better, easier and more secure! The UNIPLAY series boasts a 7", 10" and 15" colour displays.
3m MDR cable (P382) Quick Start Guide Additional 3 metre MDR connector. The P382 has one end finishing as a flying lead.

Firmware - MC508

Latest USER Release:

File:	MC508_20333.zip
Version:	2.0333
Size:	2009070 bytes
Date:	2024-Nov-05

Software - Programming
Motion Perfect Motion Perfect is designed to make setup, diagnostics, commissioning and using our range of Motion Coordinators as simple as possible. It provides the user with an easy to understand Windows based interface for rapid application development, controller configuration and monitoring of controller processes.
IEC 61131-3 Runtime Software (P877) IEC 61131-3 standardises the programming language, the instruction sets and the handling and structuring of projects. As supplied, the IEC 61131 system will run programs for one hour after power-on, to allow engineers to try out their standard programs on the Motion Coordinator hardware. For continuous running, a software key (Feature Enable Code) can be downloaded from the Trio E-Store or purchased form your distributor for each Motion Coordinator to run IEC 61131 programs. .

Software - Programming

Motion Perfect
Motion Perfect is designed to make setup, diagnostics, commissioning and using our range of Motion Coordinators as simple as possible. It provides the user with an easy to understand Windows based interface for rapid application development, controller configuration and monitoring of controller processes.

IEC 61131-3 Runtime Software (P877)
IEC 61131-3 standardises the programming language, the instruction sets and the handling and structuring of projects. As supplied, the IEC 61131 system will run programs for one hour after power-on, to allow engineers to try out their standard programs on the Motion Coordinator hardware. For continuous running, a software key (Feature Enable Code) can be downloaded from the Trio E-Store or purchased form your distributor for each Motion Coordinator to run IEC 61131 programs.
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Software - Upgrade Codes
To upgrade the P848 to the P849, please log on to the E-Store and purchase: P847 upgrade code.

Software - Expansion
Kinematic Runtime FEC (P750) The P750 Robot kinematic runtime enables the more complex FRAME transformations which enable easy programming of various types of robot Including SCARA and Delta. (Log on to E-Store to purchase).
Remote Axis FEC's (P701 - P732) Remote axis FEC's allow upto 64 additional axes to be configured. (Log on to E-Store to purchase).

Software - Support Apps
CAD2Motion The program allows the user to create motion paths in a CAD package such as AutoCAD and convert them into code executable by a Trio Motion Coordinator.
AutoLoader A compact, self-contained package designed to allow simple distribution of projects written using Motion Perfect. Simply add the project to the Autoloader folder, edit a script file to provide control of the loading sequence and send to the customer.
Trio MCLoader The Trio MC Loader is a Windows ActiveX control which can load projects (produced with Motion Perfect) and programs onto a Trio Motion Coordinator. Communication with the Motion Cordinator can be via serial link, USB, Ethernet or PCI depending on the Motion Coordinator.
Trio PCMotion PCMotion is an ActiveX component allowing direct connection to the Trio Motion Coordinator from a custom user application. It can be used to control any of the Motion Coordinator functionality as well as send text files down to the controller.
TextFileLoader The file loading functionality of the Motion Coordinators allows files to be easily loaded into the controller memory or the SD card (when fitted). This allows programs written in text based languages such as G-Code and HPGL to be loaded to the controller where they can be parsed and executed by a TrioBASIC program. The transfer process is optimized to compress the file and reduce transfer times, or it can be set to stream the file into a FIFO buffer on the controller. This can help reduce overall machine cycle times when file sizes can be large and so making communication time significant.

Guides
Data Sheet
Quick Start Guide	Simple set up guide
Quick Start Guide	MDR Cable (P382) Wire Colours
EMC Guide	Electromagnetic Compatibility guide for Trio products v6
Pick-up-and-Learn Guide	Firmware Recovery System guide

Manuals
The Technical Reference Manual can be downloaded in full or as separate sections. All in PDF format.
Hardware Overview (Chapter 2)

Certificates
EU Declaration	All Models
UL Listing	Please insert E238097 UL File Number in the search box.

Fieldbus Data
EtherNet IP EDS (Electronic Data Sheet) files	EtherNet IP EDS (Electronic Data Sheet) files
DeviceNet EDS (Electronic Data Sheet) files	DeviceNet EDS (Electronic Data Sheet) files

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

Customer Help
Customer Support Forum	Trio has a world-wide technical support network providing information to our Distributors, Solution Partners and Customers. This page includes a knowledge-base, user forum and direct online ticketing system where answers will be provided by our engineers in the UK, USA, India, China and Italy.
Training Courses	Our 2-day introductory courses are designed to provide an overview of the Motion Coordinator product range and to give an introduction to programming using the Motion-iX technologies. The course is based upon practical worked examples of each topic covered to enable the attendees to gain some valuable hands-on experience of using Motion Perfect to develop applications.
Product Repair Information	We offer a fixed price repair service via our distributor network. This page provides information on how to get your product repaired.

MC508

P848 | P849