Danaher Motion’s SynqNet I/O Solutions Facilitate Seamless Integration of Custom I/O Hardware and Complex Motion on a SynqNet Network

April 26, 2007        Download

Provides a single network programming environment for motion and I/O that simplifies machine design, decreases time to market and maximizes performance.

WOOD DALE, IL – Danaher Motion introduces SQIO – a new family of SynqNet I/O solutions that allow machine builders to seamlessly integrate custom analog and/or digital I/O hardware with complex and high performance motion into a SynqNet network architecture. SQIO facilitates new levels of machine performance by providing real-time I/O and remote motion performance diagnostics via SynqNet for in-depth system visibility, analysis, and control.

“Danaher Motion’s SQIO family of SynqNet I/O solutions are the only modules available today that bring SynqNet connectivity to custom-designed I/O,” says Jeff Pike, Senior Product Line Manager, Performance Controls. “Machine builders who utilize custom I/O will now be able to build a better machine, faster, with I/O points that can be distributed throughout the network for increased design flexibility and more robust machine operation compared to hard wired solutions. Implementing custom I/O designs onto the SynqNet network will also provide previously unseen levels of motion and I/O integration and visibility, while improving machine safety, reliability, and uptime through SynqNet features such as self-healing, fault tolerance, and HotReplace, which allows the replacement of a node without having to shut down the network.”

A time-based capture feature allows machine builders to place high-speed input capture points around the network without sacrificing performance or being restricted to complex wiring schemes between the controller and amplifier. This feature helps maximize design flexibility for optimal machine performance, with reduced system cost and faster machine development.

The new HSIN32 SQIO module is an ideal solution for machines that require multiple high-speed I/O capture points. The “Probe” functionality is a specialized capture technique unique to SQIO modules that promises increased product quality and reduced machine cycle time by allowing product locations within a machine to be captured in just microseconds. Cycle time can also be minimized by optimizing motion paths through on-the-fly motion changes triggered by I/O.

Additionally, the state of every SynqNet digital or analog I/O point can be read or modified every SynqNet sample period. Combined with the SynqNet controller’s recorder functionality, it is now possible to achieve I/O sampling rates of 2kHz to 48 kHz and the amount of data that can be recorded is only limited by the hard drive space on the host PC.

Ideally suited for integrating custom I/O into a SynqNet network, SQIO modules are also a particularly attractive solution for those who have unique I/O timing needs or need tight synchronization with motion requirements, or who simply want system level software visibility of I/O status and operation. SQIO modules can also benefit those who custom package their I/O interfaces, or who prefer standardized connectors for I/O interfaces.

About SynqNet
The SynqNet motion network utilizes the industry standard IEE802.3 physical layer for robust electrical isolation and 100 meter cable lengths with a deterministic protocol layer engineered by Danaher Motion. SynqNet was designed to meet demanding multi-axis motion applications and to address industry trends towards interoperable, digital machinery. SynqNet gives machines designers an open platform to meet the market demands for system modularity, HotReplace™ machine service without downtime, remote diagnostics, software field upgrade, multi-vendor support and fault-tolerant safety. Since 2003, more than 270,000 axes of SynqNet motion and I/O networking solutions have been installed.

About Danaher Motion
Danaher Motion is a leading global manufacturer of motion control products that improve the efficiency and productivity of complex manufacturing operations. Danaher Motion’s product innovations have been revolutionizing the motion control industry for over 60 years through trusted brand names including Dover, Kollmorgen and Thomson.

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