What is Tech- pacDrive 3 ?

Introduction:

March 26, 2012 - Schneider Electric introduces Pac Drive 3 with Sercos III, a fully integrated safety solution, and a new drive design. The engineering tools, which are now integrated into Some Machine Schneider Electric´s software development environment, offers many new ways to reduce engineering time. For years, PacDrive control technology has allowed users to have synchronized multi axis motion, PLC functionality, and robotic control on a single hardware platform. This open technology utilizing international standards is aimed at reducing hardware and software complexity. Schneider Electrics consistent objective has been to hold the line against rising mechanical engineering costs in design, installation, and commissioning. PacDrive 3 opens up new possibilities for achieving this goal, while also introducing new technological approaches for long-term viability. New communications concept The Pac Drive LMC 300 C, 400 C, and 600 C controllers offer scalable performance and can synchronize more than 100 servo axes. The LMC 101 C and 201 C controllers, compact new units for applications with eight and fewer synchronous axes, are also scheduled for release soon. The primary distinguishing feature of this generation is the changeover from the Sercos II motion bus to the fully integrated, Ethernet-based Sercos III bus: Sercos III is the universal Pac Drive 3 automation bus for servo drive and field communication as well as safe communication. Sercos III is a true standard, it does not rely upon a specific manufacturer, and it is one of the most powerful Ethernet-based communication solutions currently on the market. In addition to the Sercos III interface, all controllers are equipped with an on-board CAN interface, standard Ethernet interface, and serial interface. The LMC x00C controllers have a Profile and a Real-time interface (Profile or Ethernet/IP) as well. Two free slots provide space for additional field bus and Real-time Ethernet interfaces. In addition to Sercos III and standard Ethernet, LMC x00C controllers can simultaneously operate up to four communication protocols (up to three Real-time Ethernet protocols plus one field bus protocol). When operating two field bus protocols simultaneously, at least one additional Real-time Ethernet protocol is possible. LXM 62 is the completely new multi-axis servo drive design for Pac Drive 3.Pac Drive 3 for an integrated system approach

★With its centralized system architecture, Pac Drive 3 is the ideal solution for controlling a broad range of servo-driven production and packaging machines, as well as material handling equipment and robotics, using fully integrated, IEC 61131-3-compliant program structures.

Pac Drive 3 features

Facts about PacDrive 3

★Scalable automation platform and scalable controller performance from 0 to 130 servo drives and robot axes.

★Single controller solution for motion, PLC logic, and communication without additional hardware required. 

★One programming tool for the complete machine, IEC 61131-3-compliant programming design.

Software transferable between platforms.

★Fully integrated Ethernet-based communication using Sercos for I/O, drive, and safe communication. 

★An open system supporting other field busses as well as TCP/IP communication.

★Flexible multi-axis drive solutions; cabinet-based and servo integrated.

★Eco Struxure Machine Expert-based tools supporting the engineering process, including safety programming/parameterizing, commissioning, and diagnostics.

★Embedded safety approach with the safe logic controller, safe I/Os, safe drives, and safe communication.

★Robotic solutions (kinematic packages, including drives, electronics, and software).

Benefits:

Improved efficiency

★Minimize programming efforts and increase the software quality with modular programming concept with comprehensive application software libraries.

Motion simulation

★Centralized calculation of all axis positions within the controller allows it to switch on the fly from real to virtual axes. Utilize motion testing/simulation without connecting drives or motors.

Easy device replacement

★Electronic type plates and detailed communication for all servo drives/motors enable automatic parameterization, firmware replication, and diagnosis.

Fast commissioning

★Automatic Sercos scan after changing machine configuration/restart. The controller recognizes all connected drives or motors and can activate or deactivate them automatically.

Success stories:

★Pac Drive 3 delta robots for food production with Sewtec automation

★Building high-performance pack against systems for SOMIC.