Fast and simple commissioning
The modular controller ECM has been developed specifically for electrically driven gripping and rotary modules with an input voltage of 24 V or 48 V. Equipped with standardized plug connections, it can be quickly and easily connected. Control can be provided via Profibus (up to 12 Mbit/s) or CAN bus (up to 1 Mbit/s). From the 4th quarter of 2014, a Profinet interface will be available as an additional option. For commissioning and parameterization via PC with the SCHUNK Motion Tool, the ECM has a USB device connection. Alternatively it can also be put into operation in seconds without connecting a programming device. To do this, a USB stick can be parameterized and addressing is done manually via an easily configurable rotary encoding switch.
Everything in view and under control
Initial module movements can be realized via a DIP switch. The ECM is also equipped with an LED and 7-segment display for status display and error analysis. It is also available with four digital inputs and outputs. It is suitable for evaluating resolvers, encoders with an index, differential encoders and absolute-value transducers (SSI, EnDat), and in particular, enables the control of SCHUNK EGN and EVG grippers as well as the SCHUNK ERS rotary module.