Category: A-B

Model Number Explanation

The IMC-S/23x is available as a two- or four-axis motion controller

with optional Remote I/O and AxisLink. The complete model number

is specified as shown below.

Pre-engineered cable assemblies are used for connecting the Flex I/O,

servo amplifiers, feedback devices, axis-specific (dedicated) I/O,

CPU watchdog, and the 4100-REC. The table below shows the avail

As shown in the figure below, the IMC-S/23x can produce motion on

any axis in many different ways. The indexer moves an axis using

either a trapezoidal, parabolic, or S-curve (controlled jerk) velocity

profile. Axis velocity, acceleration, and deceleration are programma

ble. Backlash compensation allows precise positioning in the pres

ence of mechanical backlash. The jogger produces constant speed

motion of an axis in either direction with programmable velocity,

acceleration and deceleration.

High Level Motion Functions

As shown in the figure below, the IMC-S/23x can produce motion on

any axis in many different ways. The indexer moves an axis using

either a trapezoidal, parabolic, or S-curve (controlled jerk) velocity

profile. Axis velocity, acceleration, and deceleration are programma

ble. Backlash compensation allows precise positioning in the pres

ence of mechanical backlash. The jogger produces constant speed

motion of an axis in either direction with programmable velocity,

acceleration and deceleration.

Electronic gearing allows any axis to be slaved to another axis (the

master) at a specified ratio. Electronic cams produce coordinated

motion profiles which are functions of time or the position of another

axis. Electronic gearing and cam motion may be combined with move

and jog motions to create complex motion profiles and synchroniza

tions. Motion merge capabilities allow smooth transitions between all

types of motion, thus providing a software clutch.

Two independent interpolators for all axes allow any two or three

axes to be moved as a group along a linear, circular or helical path.

Motions from the two interpolators may be combined with each other

or with other types of motion.

Product Features

• Powerful graphical software development system (GML) with

real-time debugging makes application programming easy and fun.

• State-of-the-art Intel i960 RISC microprocessor.

• Completely digital—no potentiometers or other adjustments

required; will not drift with time, temperature or humidity.

• Multitasking operating system allows simultaneous execution of

up to 10 tasks for efficient utilization.

• Electronic gearing for synchronization of any axis to another at a

programmable ratio. Ratio may be specified as a floating point

number or integer fraction (1⁄3. 3⁄10.  etc.).

• Electronic cam for coordinated motion profiles on one or more

axes. Profiles may be position versus time or slave axis position

versus master axis position.

• Sophisticated phase shift and advance/retard capabilities for

electronic gears and cams allow complex motions to be easily

programmed.

• Auto-registration and auto-correction make high-speed

registration applications easy.

• Exclusive Imaginary Axis provides additional command-only

axis for precise generation of master motion in master-slave

applications or correction moves in registration and

synchronization applications.

• Concurrent, independent, or synchronous motion on all axes.

Interpolated motion on up to three axes.

• Wide position, speed, acceleration, and deceleration ranges for

precise control.

• Separately programmable acceleration and deceleration rates for

maximum versatility.

• Trapezoidal, parabolic, and S-curve velocity profiles.

• Rotary mode with electronic unwind allows unlimited position

range for rotary axes.

• Motion merge function allows seamless transition between all

types of motion.

• Most motion parameters (including master axis for electronic

gears and cams) can be changed on-the-fly with no delays.

• Powerful floating-point math capabilities including

transcendental functions (sin, cos, log, etc.).

• Sophisticated Nested Digital Serve Control Loop with automatic

servo setup for quick and easy servo tuning.

• Isolation of all external connections from the microprocessor

logic for reliable performance.

• 4 MHz maximum feedback count rate allows high speed

operation without sacrificing resolution.

• Encoder loss detection protects operators and machinery from

damage in the event of encoder feedback failure.

• Isolated 16-bit DACs for smooth motion. Software offset

correction eliminates drift with analog servo drives.

• Field-configurable servo outputs allow independent selection of

±10V or ±150 mA signal format for each axis.

• Programmable position lock and position error tolerances for

servo fault protection.

• Programmable directional software travel limits for enhanced

overtravel protection.

• Velocity feedforward to reduce following error.

• Four optically isolated inputs for a home switch, positive and

negative overtravel switches, and a drive fault signal for each axis.

• Relay-contact drive enable output for each axis.

• Optically isolated high-speed position registration input for each

axis for position synchronization and registration applications.

• CPU watchdog with front-panel LED indicator for fail-safe protection.

• AxisLink option allows real-time axis coordination between

controllers for distributed, multi-axis systems.

• Non-volatile storage (write-locked battery-backed RAM) of

application program, setup parameter and default variable values.

• Memory Lock keyswitch on front panel prevents accidental or

unauthorized changes to application program, setup parameters,

and default variable values.

Application programming of the IMC-S/23x for any application is

accomplished with GML, the exclusive Graphical Motion Control

Language from Allen-Bradley. Using GML, over 100 different

commands are available to completely customize operation of the

IMC-S/23x for your specific application. Complete application pro

grams are downloaded to the IMC-S/23x via a field-configurable

RS-232C or RS-422 port where they are stored in non-volatile mem

ory (write-protected battery-backed RAM). Complete hookup diag

nostics and automatic servo setup routines for self-tuning the servo

parameters make setting up the IMC-S/23x quick and easy.

A dedicated serial port—which can be field-configured for RS-232C,

RS-422. or Allen-Bradley DH-485 communications—is provided for

the man-machine interface (MMI). Connection of the MMI device is

via an AT-compatible DB-9 connector (RS-232C or RS-422) or

RJ-45 connector (DH-485), both located on the front panel.

The Remote I/O option allows the IMC-S/23x to communicate with

other Allen-Bradley devices via Remote I/O. The motion controller

can communicate directly with an A-B PLC® using both discrete and

block transfers. The AxisLink option allows axes on other IMC S

Class controllers or ALECs (AxisLink Encoder Converter modules)

to be used as master axes for electronic gearing and cams. This ability

provides real-time coordination for distributed, multi-axis systems in

electronic gearing, cam, lineshaft, and synchronization applications.

Product Description

The IMC-S/23x is a compact, rugged, microprocessor-based two- or

four-axis servo motion controller. By including the logic and field

power supplies, the IMC-S/23x provides a completely programmable,

stand-alone motion and logic controller suitable for a wide variety of

industrial applications.

The IMC-S/23x, in conjunction with external drive systems and

feed-back encoders, provides two or four axes of closed-loop

point-to-point positioning with profile (trapezoidal, parabolic, or

S-curve), velocity, acceleration, and deceleration control as well as

multi-axis linear, circular, or helical interpolation. The electronic

gearing feature allows any axis to be slaved to another at a program

mable ratio. The electronic cam feature allows coordinated motion

profiles which are functions of time or position of another axis.

Sophisticated phase shift, auto-registration, and auto-correction capa

bilities allow many complex motions and synchronizations to be eas

ily programmed. General-purpose discrete I/O, analog inputs, analog

outputs, etc. are provided by direct connection of Allen-Bradley

Flex™ I/O modules. Up to eight Flex I/O modules—providing a total

of 128 discrete I/O points—may be connected directly to the

IMC-S/23x. Analog inputs and outputs can be substituted for discrete

I/O blocks for increased I/O flexibility.

Features

•Four- and eight-conductor styles

•Twisted pair shielded cable types, Cat 5e

•Twisted pairs maintain signal balance through cable to provide high noise

immunity and return loss

•Designed to ODVA EtherNet/IP™ specifications and ISO IEC 24702

•Suitable for high noise environments M3I3C3E3

•Riser PVC cables used for general purpose environments

•PUR robotic cable used for flex applications, also Halogen-free

•600V PVC cable designed to support high voltage applications

•600V On-Machine rated cable for use in a

cable tray shared with high voltage power cables

Description

Rockwell Automation’s Cat5e shielded and unshielded cable is designed to supply a

reliable network connection in harsh surroundings. The high speed data rate

allows more data to be transferred within a shorter period of time. By optimizing

balance of twisted pair conductors inside a robust thermoplastic elastomer (TPE)

jacket, data is protected from noise, chemicals, and mechanical issues to

M3I3C3E3environmental protection levels.

Two and four pair polyurethane (PUR) robotic flex cable and enclosures are

available for flex applications. High voltage, 600V Ethernet cable is available for use in

cable tray with high voltage power cables.

All ethernet media components are designed to perform above TIA 568-B.2 and

ODVA ethernet standards. Rockwell Automation’s Bulletin 1585 ethernet cables

are optimized UTP and STP cables in many applications.

Features and Benefits:

• Supports layer 2 access switching and layer 3 routing for use in

multiple layers of the architecture

• Integrated Device Level Ring (DLR) with three-ring support helps

increase network design flexibility for more complex machines

• All Gigabit (GE) Platform for high performance network support

• Default configurations for industrial applications providing

easy setup and optimized performance

• Support for dual GE switch ring configurations for high

performance network resiliency

• Integrated Network Address Translation (NAT) provides 1:1

IP address mapping helping to reduce commissioning time

Optimized Integration:

• Studio 5000® Add-on Profiles (AOPs) enable premier integration

into the Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture® system

• Predefined Logix tags for monitoring and port control

• FactoryTalk® View Faceplates help to enable status monitoring

and alarming

• Embedded Cisco technology helps enable integration with the

enterprise network and provides common IT development and

management tool

Rockwell Automation is extending the existing Stratix® portfolio of

industrial network infrastructure products to include a switch with an all

Gigabit (GE) platform. The Allen-Bradley® Stratix 5400 industrial managed

switch supports layer 2 switching and layer 3 routing with GE Power over

Ethernet (PoE) and additional GE fiber ports, which enhance scalability for

use in various applications.

This addition to the portfolio exhibits increased versatility with the

ability to support multiple network configurations. When used as a

layer 2 switch, the Stratix 5400 is an ideal solution for heavy industry

applications where dual ring architectures are required or where high

performance end devices, such as video or telephony, are needed.

When acting as a Layer 3 switch, routing is enabled between segmented

networks for better performance and protection from unwanted network

traffic. Segmenting the network helps to ease network changes, to

simplify network security management by building domains of trust and

to increase efficiency.

By choosing a switch co-developed by Rockwell Automation and Cisco,

your Operations Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT)

professionals leverage tools and technology that is familiar to them. By

helping to provide optimized integration, you can experience easier

commissioning and faster diagnostics retrieval.

Unmanaged switches allow Ethernet devices to communicate with

one another across networks. The Rockwell Automation Stratix 2000

Unmanaged Switches are a cost effective alternative to managed

switches, which in comparison provide additional diagnostic information

and services, including segmentation (VLANs) and prioritization (Qos).

Expanding our existing line of unmanaged switches enables more

devices to be reached in a wider range of applications. Through a variety

of new combinations of added Gigabit Copper, Fast Ethernet and Fiber

SFP ports, the Stratix 2000 industrial-grade unmanaged switches give

you increased distance, transmission wavelength and speed within your

network, along with a simple, configured product equipped for easier set

up and installation.

Experience switches that provide network connectivity, without all

the complexity. Select the combination of ports that meets your

application requirements.

Selection Overview

With eight additional unmanaged switches to expand the portfolio, there are many options to meet your

application needs.