Automation option modules

Our automation option modules contain a high performance microprocessor, leaving the drive’s own processor to give you the best possible motor performance.

The option modules work in both our Unidrive SP and Digitax ST series drives, with Digitax ST the features provided by these options are integrated within the product range

SM-Applications Lite V2

The SM-Applications Lite V2 module is designed to provide programmable control for standalone drive applications or when the drive is connected to a centralized controller via I/O or Fieldbus. SM-Applications Lite V2 may be programmed using ladder logic with SyPTLite or can make use of the full automation and motion capabilities contained within SyPTPro.

• Easy Powerful Configuration – SM-Application Lite V2 can be used to tackle automation problems from simple start/stop sequencing with a single drive to more complex machine and motion control applications.
• Real Time Control – The SM-Applications Lite V2 module gives you real-time access to all of the drives parameters plus access to data from I/O and other drives. The module uses a high speed multi-tasking operating system with task update times as low as 250us. Tasks are synchronized to the drives own control loops to give you the best possible performance for drive control and motion.

SM-Applications Plus

SM-Applications Plus offers all of the features of the SM-Applications Lite V2 module but with additional communications and high speed I/O. SM-Applications Plus is programmed using SyPTPro system programming tool.

• Inputs/Outputs – The module has two digital inputs and two digital outputs for high-speed I/O operations such as position capture and actuator firing.
• High speed serial port - The module features a serial communications port supporting standard protocols such as Modbus for connection to external devices such as Operator Interface panels.
• Drive-to-drive communications - SM-Applications Plus option modules include a high speed drive-to-drive network called CTNet, this network is optimized for intelligent drive systems offering flexible peer to peer communications. The bus has the capability to connect to remote I/O, operator panels, Mentor DC drives and PCs using an OPC server.

SM-EZ Motion

The SM-EZ motion option module and Power Tools Pro software provides a user friendly environment for motion programming. The EZ-Motion approach is ideal for applications that are low volume and low engineering time.

• Simple drag & drop programming allows you to create programs “out of the box” without having to write a single line of code
• Programming completed in 5-steps, the software guides you through drive configuration, I/O configurations and programming steps
• Familiar Windows™-based environment with simple data entry
  – “Fill-in-the-Blank” values
  – “Point and Click” Radio Buttons
  – “Scrolling” menu selections
  – “Drag and Drop” parameters
• The module has four digital inputs and two digital outputs for high-speed I/O operations

Logic Stick

Inserting the Logic Stick into the front of the drive adds the memory required to allow the Commander SK to execute a ladder logic PLC program. The PLC program is able access the drive parameters, option module I/O and Real Time Clock (RTC). 

SM-Register - High Speed Motion & Registration Control

SM-Register is designed to provide a flexible, high performance solution for programmable motion requiring high speed registration features. It is ideal for applications such as printing, packaging and cutting machinery.

• Motion programming using PLCopen or Control Techniques’ Advanced Position Controller (APC)
• Programmable in user defined units
• Two fully independent registration capture channels
• Storage for 256 events per channel, microseconds apart
• Pattern recognition
• Speeds in excess of 1000m/min can be handled
• Ability to filter unwanted marks (i.e. splashes, dirt, text etc)
  • Minimum and/or maximum pulse width
  • Distance from previous edge
• Compensation for registration sensor throughput delay

for Unidrive SP, Commander GP20, and Commander SK

Solution Modules (SM’s) enable users to customize advanced Control Techniques AC drives to their specific requirements. Whether it’s to expand I/O, use a resolver or a second encoder, easily implement an industry-standard fieldbus, or tap into the scaleable PLC functionality of the Unidrive SP, SM’s are the solution. The snap-in modules fit under the drive cover for a zero-space solution. Up to three SM’s can be used in the Unidrive SP, two in the Commander GP20, and one in all but the smallest Commander SK.

SM Communications Option Modules

 Our drives support almost any Industrial Ethernet, Fieldbus or real-time servo network such as Ethernet/IP, Profibus and EtherCAT. Where possible, we obtain independent certification for compliance with the relevant protocol standards to guarantee operation with other vendors equipment. We continually monitor our customers needs and develop new modules as technologies emerge. 

SM-Ethernet

Our Ethernet option module supports Ethernet/IP and Modbus TCP/IP; it has an inbuilt web server and can generate emails.  The module can be used to provide high speed drive access, global connectivity and integration with IT network technologies such as wireless networking.

• Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, e-mail, web pages, SNTP 
• Addressing is IP based
• Data rates 10Mbps/100Mbps
• Cyclic data sizes of up to 80 words in/out
• Explicit messaging supported
• Non-vendor specific A.C. Drive Profile supported

SM-Profibus

Profibus DP slave option module

• Profibus protocol up to specification DP-V0 and DP-V1
• Up to 125 nodes on a network
• Data rates up to 12Mbps, automatically detected by the module
• Cyclic data sizes of up to 32 words in/out
• Non cyclic access available by mapping a non-cyclic channel into the cyclic data
• DP-V1 adds a non-cyclic channel
• Vendor independent profile for variable speed drives, PROFIdrive

SM-EtherCAT

EtherCAT slave option module for high performance servo applications

• Up to 64535 nodes on a segment
• Data rate of 100Mbps (100BASE-TX)
• Update 40 axes in 200μs (assuming 2 words command data and 3 words feedback data per axis, a control word and basic cyclic synchronisation data)
• Jitter of less than 1μs (less than 500ns with Unidrive SP 3, 6 and 12KHz switching frequencies)
• Non-cyclic data using the CoE mailbox
• CANopen DS-402 profile supported (drives and motion control)

SM-DeviceNet

DeviceNET option module

• Up to 62 nodes on a network
• Data rates up to 500Kbps, automatically detected by the module
• Cyclic data sizes of up to 28 words in/out
• Non-cyclic access supported using the explicit data channel
• Vendor Independent assembly objects for basic, extended speed and torque control

SM-CANopen

CANopen interface supporting various profiles including several drive profiles

• Up to 127 nodes can be on a network
• Data rates up to 1Mbps, automatically detected by the module
• Up to 4 cyclic data channels, each containing up to 4 words in/out
• Non-cyclic data available: SDO non-cyclic protocol or mapping non-cyclic channel into the cyclic data
• Vendor independent profile supported: DS-402 profile supported (drives and motion control)
• A CT specific drive synchronization mechanism implemented for synchronization of position loops between drives on CANopen network
• Object dictionary extendible with an SM Applications module

SM-Interbus

Interbus interface option module

• Up to 63 nodes on a network
• Fixed data rate of 500Kbps
• Cyclic data sizes of up to 10 words in/out
• Non-cyclic access supported using standard PCP protocol

SM-CAN

User programmable CAN option module - Allows you to develop your own CAN protocols

SM-SERCOS

Sercos Interface

• Up to 254 nodes on a network
• Data rates up to 16Mbps
• Cyclic data sizes of up to 5 words in/out
• Non-cyclic data available: SERCOS service channel
• Vendor independent profile supported: Torque, velocity and position

SM-Lon

LonWorks interface for building automation applications

• Up to 32385 nodes on a network
• TP/FT-10 cabling 78Kbps Twisted Pair
• Non-cyclic peer-to-peer messaging
• Vendor independent profiles supported: Variable Speed Motor Drive and Node Object function blocks

SM Feedback Option Modules

Both Unidrive SP and Digitax ST have the hardware required to connect to virtually any feedback encoder type, allowing the system designer to select the most appropriate technology for the application:

• Incremental - Offers a good balance of cost and performance
• SinCos - Provides increased position resolution for precision and low speed applications
• SSI - Provides absolute position feedback
• EnDat & HIPERFACE - These encoders transfer position data using a high speed communications network, often combined with SinCos technology

These feedback option modules extend the drives standard functionality. 

SM-Universal Encoder Plus

Additional combined encoder input and output interface supporting Incremental, SinCos, HIPERFACE, EnDAT and SSI encoders

The SM-Universal Encoder Plus module provides the drive with an additional feedback port with the same functionality as the base drive, supporting:

• SinCos with Commutation
• Quadrature Incremental
• Pulse and Direction
• SSI

The option module also provides a simulated encoder output that can be programmed to operate in the following modes:

• Quadrature Incremental
• Pulse and Direction
• SSI

The module also incorporates high speed inputs for position capture.

SM-Encoder Output Plus

Incremental encoder input and output option module to enable connection with external motion controllers

SM-Encoder Plus

Incremental encoder input option module

SM-Resolver

Resolver option module for robust feedback in demanding environments

This module enables the drive to measure the speed and position of motors and machines fitted with resolvers. Due to their ruggedness, resolvers are often used in hot, demanding environments. The option module also offers a simulated incremental encoder output.

SM-SLM

SLM option module for integration with SLM enabled motion controllers

SM I/O Option Modules

 Our I/O option modules and remote I/O units extend the drives standard analogue and digital I/O to allow our onboard drive automation and motion controllers to be at the heart of your system.

SM-I/O 32

Extended digital I/O adding 32 bi-directional I/O points

• 32 x Digital high-speed, bi-directional I/O

SM-I/O Plus

Extended I/O interface to increase the number of I/O points on a drive

• 2 x Analog Inputs (10-bit plus sign, +/- 10V)
• 1 x Analog Output (10-bit plus sign, +/- 10V)
• 3 x Digital Inputs/Outputs
• 3 x Digital Inputs
• 2 x Relay Contacts (2A @ 240V, 4A @ 30VDC)

SM-I/O Lite

Extended I/O interface with reduced functionality

• 1 x Analog Input(+/- 10V bi-polar or 4-20mA)
• 1 x Analog Output (0-10V or 4-20mA)
• 3 x Digital Output
• 1 x Relay Contacts (2A @ 240V, 4A @ 30VDC)
• Quadrature Reference Encoder Input

SM-I/O Timer

Extended I/O option module with real time clock

• Access to Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, Second, and Daylight Savings Mode.
• 1 x Analog Input(+/- 10V bi-polar or 4-20mA)
• 1 x Analog Output (0-10V or 4-20mA)
• 3 x Digital Output
• 1 x Relay Contacts (2A @ 240V, 4A @ 30VDC)
• Quadrature Reference Encoder Input

SM-I/O PELV

Namur standard I/O interface with high speed I/O

This module provides PELV (Protective Extra Low Voltage) double insulated digital and Analog I/O to meet IEC61131-2, Clause 3.3.1 Type as well as NAMUR NE37 specifications for chemical industry applications.

• 1 Analog Input (current/voltage mode)
• 2 Analog Outputs (0-20mA, 20-0mA, 4-20mA and 20-4mA)
• 1 Digital Input
• 4 Digital Inputs/Outputs
• 2 Relay Contacts (2A @240VAC, 4A @ 30VDC)

SM-I/O 120

This module provides digital I/O rated to 120VAC

• Conforms to IE6 1131-2 120 VAC Standard
• 6 Digital Inputs (120VAC or 3 Digital Inputs @ 240VAC)
• 2 Relay Contacts (2A @ 240VAC, 4A @ 30VDC)

SM-I/O 24V Protected

Designed as an over voltage protected I/O Solution Module

• 2 x Analogue Outputs (0-20mA, 20-0mA, 4-20mA and 20-4mA)
• 4 x Digital Inputs/Outputs
• 3 x Digital Inputs
• 2 x Relay Contacts (30VDC)

CTNet I/O

Flexible I/O system for remote connectivity using Control Techniques' CTNet drive-to-drive network

Pumping Application Interface - Soft Starter Extended  I/O

The Pump Application Interface expands the soft starter's input and output functionality and is ideal for applications where greater control and feedback are required.

Inputs

• Low pressure (allows pump priming and detection of broken pipes)
• High pressure (protects against blocked pipes)
• Low water level (protects against dry pumping)
• PT100 (monitors pump temperature)

Configuration

• Low pressure enable delay
• Selectable trip delays
• Selectable temperature trip point

	Unidrive SP	Commander GP20	Commander SK
I/O Options
SM-I/O 120V
SM-I/O 24V
SM-I/O Lite
SM-I/O Timer
SM-I/O Plus
SM-PELV
Communication Options
SM-CAN
SM-CANOPEN
SM-DEVICENET
SM-PROFIBUS
SM-INTERBUS
SM-ETHERNET
SM-SERCOS
Feedback Options
SM-ENCODER PLUS
SM-UNI ENCODER
SM-RESOLVER
PLC Functionality
SM-APPS LITE
SM-APPLICATIONS
SM-APPS PLUS
SM-EZMOTION
Pre-Canned Solutions
SM-DAC (Duty Assist)
SM-WINDER (Dual Mode)
SM-FSC (Flying Shear)