SmartMotor Features and Options
The SmartMotor is powerful and unique because of its ability to control an entire machine. The
combination of programmability, networking, I/O and servo performance is unmatched. The
SmartMotor brings savings and value to the machine builder by removing complex and costly
elements in the machine design, such as PLCs, sensors, I/O blocks, cabinets, etc.
SmartMotor Features and Options
NOTE:
All specifications are subject to change without notice. Consult the factory for the latest
information.
The Class 5 SmartMotor is available in D-style and M-style configurations. All SmartMotors offer the
following features:
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Full floating-point math and trigonometric functions with 32-bit precision results
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Dual trajectory generators enabling relative and absolute position moves or velocity moves on
top of gearing or camming
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Advanced gearing allowing preset traverse and take-up winding parameters including dwells
and wrap counts
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Advanced camming including cubic spline interpolation and dynamic frequency and amplitude
changes. Add onto gearing for complex traverse and take-up winding patterns.
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Stand-alone, multi-axis linear interpolation with as many as 120 SmartMotors at a time
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Virtual-axis mastering into camming through gearing, which enables stand-alone, multi-axis
coordinated motion
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Programmable and non-programmable protection features (both hardware and software)
The following sections describe the similarities and differences between the D-style and M-style
configurations.
In addition to this information, there is Product Foldout available on the Moog Animatics website,
which illustrates the standard and optional features of the D-style and M-style motors. To access the
foldout, use the following address:
http://www.animatics.com/support/download-center.html
and select the Product Info Center tab.
A note about SmartMotor part numbers:
The SmartMotor uses a coded part number, which contains characters that describe the motor number,
frame style and options. For details on decoding the SmartMotor part number, refer the Understanding
SmartMotor Part Numbers document at this address:
https://www.animatics.com/download/Understanding%20SmartMotor%20Part%20Numb
ers.pdf
D-Style Motors
All D-style SmartMotors have:
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A primary RS-232 communications port
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A secondary RS-485 communications port
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Seven channels of 5 VDC TTL non-isolated I/O
Moog Animatics Class 5 SmartMotor™
Installation and Startup Guide,
Rev. I
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