Simple Motion is a software alternative to mechanical gears and cams for small machines.

Mitsubishi Electric has introduced two new expansion modules to expand the motion control capabilities of its iQ-F compact PLC line. The FX5-40SSC-S Simple Motion module controls up to 4-axes and the FX5-80SSC-S up to 8-axes. It can be used to replace mechanical cams and gears for small machines.

The Simple Motion module enables various motion control applications, such as positioning including interpolation and trajectory control, and synchronous, cam, and speed-torque control. Advanced motion control can be easily performed by parameter settings and using pre-made function blocks in the sequence program.

Positioning control is easily performed with a sequence program starting positioning data of a point table. To respond to extensive applications, various positioning controls are available: Linear interpolation, 2-axis circular interpolation, fixed-pitch feed, and continuous trajectory controls, etc. When used with Mitsubishi’s MELSERVO-JE series servos it provides shorter settling-time and reduced cycle time, boosting machine performance in combination with the Simple Motion module.

Synchronous/Cam Control

Combined with the Mitsubishi Electric’s high-performance servo amplifier, the Simple Motion module enables downsizing of machinery while achieving outstanding performance. In addition, our extensive engineering environment allows you to create desired systems with ease.

As an alternative to mechanical control such as gear, shaft, clutch, speed change gear, and cam, the Simple Motion module is provided with synchronous and cam controls required for food processing machines and packaging machines. Cams for rotary knife can be generated automatically. An ideal cam data can be created just by registering sheet length, synchronous width, and cam resolution to the specified device memory on GOT screen. The settings are easily made with parameters on MELSOFT GX Works3 software.

Fast start-up

The Simple Motion module can consolidate multiple servo amplifier parameters, shortening the start-up time further. Also, operation information, such as power consumption and total power consumption of the servo amplifiers, can be monitored in real time, which enables further reduction in maintenance time.

Wide range of applications

Rotary knife

Sheet can be cut accurately at high speed by using synchronous control, cam control, and mark detection function. Additionally, cam data for the rotary knife axis can be easily created with the cam auto-generation function, which enables further reduction in programming time.

Materials handling

The machine can move workpieces easily from one line to another by using a combination of linear interpolation, 2-axis circular interpolation, and continuous trajectory control. Smooth trajectory can be traced with S-curve acceleration/deceleration function, allowing machine vibration to be minimized.

Packaging lines

When the machine packs food, the whole process is synchronized by using advanced synchronous and cam controls. The high synchronization between the conveying roller axis and the sealing & cutting axis improves the packing accuracy, achieving high quality production.  Peripherals such as a belt conveyor, can be easily added because up to eight output axes are connectable.

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