Nanotec introduces the new N10 generation of Fieldbus-capable motor controllers

Nanotec introduces the new N10 generation of Fieldbus-capable motor controllers

Landsham, November 22, 2010 – Nanotec Electronic GmbH & Co. KG premières its new generation of N10 motor controllers at the PLC tradefair in Nuremberg. Based on fast hardware and a completely new software concept, the N10 is the first controller for stepper motors and BLDC motors targeted entirely at the Ethernet and Fieldbus operation.

The development of the N10 controller focused on smooth running, speed and energy efficiency as well as a cutting-edge software concept.
Based on the CANopen CiA 402 standard, the controller also supports the interpolated mode via CANopen or Ethercat as well as speed and position mode. With field-oriented control, highly dynamic multi-axis applications are possible.
Nanotec uses platform-independent web technology for parameterization. A web server is implemented on each N10 microcontroller. Thus the motor can be configured and started up via the NanoIP browser-based interface. Benefit for the customer: The controller can be adapted to the application, hence the entire Object Dictionary can be used or the control response analyzed by means of the convenient autotuning with integrated scope. The possibility of easily creating reduced surfaces for the machine operator is also part of the functionality.
In addition to fieldbus operation, the N10 controller can also be programmed as a sequential control using the Java-based NanoJ programming language. The 32-bit processor responds to time-critical input signals within 2 ms and hence takes over complex process controls without the need for a higher-order controller.

Technical data:
• Up to 80 V and 10 or 20 A constant current depending on the version
• For stepper motors and BLDC motors
• Standard Ethernet connection for parameterization with NanoIP
• Either two Ethercat or CANopen interfaces depending on the fieldbus module
• 8 wide range inputs (5-24 V) and 8 switching outputs (up to 50 V, 1 A)
• 2 analog inputs
• 2 encoder inputs (one input for commutation, one optional input for external position control)
• Output for holding brake
• Safe Torque Off as per IEC 61800-5-2