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CK3E-series Programmable Multi-Axis Controller Hardware User’s Manual (I610)
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Features
The CK3E-series is the Programmable Multi-Axis Controller that supports the EtherCAT master func-
tions.
The CK3E-series Programmable Multi-Axis Controller has the following features.
The Controller uses Programmable Multi-Axis Controller, developed by Delta Tau Data Systems, Inc., a
manufacturer specializing in motion controllers.
It allows for multi-axis control of up to 32 axes per unit (when CK3E-1410 is used), and the fast control
which motion control period is 250
μ
s or more.
Programs can be written in G-code, C language, or Programmable Multi-Axis Controller specific lan-
guage for the Controller. Such function design flexibility allows you to create functions that are opti-
mized for your equipment.
Various EtherCAT-compatible products such as vision sensors and I/O as well as motion controls can
be connected, allowing you to construct original systems to suit the equipment.
The Controller is compact and has less wiring due to the use of the EtherCAT network, which helps to
downsize devices.
Additional Information
What is EtherCAT?
EtherCAT is an Ethernet (IEEE802.3) compliant, open, and super-fast industrial network system.
Each node achieves a short communications cycle time by transmitting Ethernet frames at high
speed. A mechanism that allows sharing of clock information enables high-precision synchro-
nized control with low communications jitter.
Fast Multi-Axis Control
Constructing Systems with Greater Flexibility
Compactness