ET-M8194H - Ethernet Remote Unit with High Speed 4 Axis Motion Module
by ICP DAS

The ET-M8194H is a new product from ICP DAS that can be used to implement remote control functionality via the Ethernet and includes an I-8094H module (a 4-axis stepping/pulse-type servo motor control module with an embedded CPU) and an Ethernet communication interface. The intelligent ET-M8194H can provide users with the ability to develop a wide range of remote motion control applications, and can be integrated in any system where the host platform is built on the Modbus TCP protocol (for example: PC, PAC or PLC). In addition, implementing a multi-station, multi-axis motion control solution can easily be achieved by cascading several ET-M8194H devices using Ethernet cables, either with or without Ethernet switches. ICP DAS also provides the EzMove Utility and an API Library that can be used to configure the ET-M8194H and to rapidly develop customized control applications.

• Remote control via Modbus TCP/Ethernet
• Can be controlled using SCADA, PAC or PLC, etc.
• Can be integrated into multi-station, multi-axis applications
• 4-axis motion control capability
• 2/3-axis Linear Interpolation Function
• 2-axis Circular Interpolation Function
• Programmable Automatic Homing function
• Comes with EzMove Utility for configuration and macro programming
• Test motion functions via EzMove without compilation
• API Library for rapid development of applications
• Easy wiring for multi-station applications
• IP_lock function for remote control security

Software

EzMove Utility EzMove is a configuration utility developed by ICPDAS for the ET-M8194H controller. It is intended to perform motion control tasks and movement test on equipment without the need to first create customized applications. As the EzMove Utility is a Modbus client, it can be used to create and edit Macro Programs (MP), which can then be uploaded to the ET-M8194H. The EzMove Utility can also display and plot position/velocity of all four axes as well as display Modbus TCP messages for easy reference.

API Library The ET-M8194H API Library is composed of nine groups of functions, which can be utilized to edit Macro Programs (MP) and send Modbus TCP commands required to control or configure the I-8094H. The library provides users with the ability to simultaneously control a large number of ET-M8194H from the PC. DLL and libraries for the following development environments are provided: • Visual C++ • BCB 5.0, 6.0 • C#, VB.NET • Visual Basic 6.0

Applications

• X-Y-Z Table
• Fix-Pitch Stamping Machine
• Transfer Machine
• Spinner
• Loader/Unloader