Integrated Motion Control

Integrated Motion Control

Servo Drives

Kinetix

If you need a motion control solution that will reduce engineering time, shorten your development cycle, reduce the need for after-sale support, and save you a substantial amount of time, money, and effort, Kinetix™ from Rockwell Automation is the solution you've been looking for. Kinetix integrated motion is a combination of architecture, world class Allen-Bradley motion products, and motion application expertise. It's ideal for applications in packaging, material handling, assembly, converting, and many others. With its broad range of control instructions, multi-tasking operating system, multi-processing support, and high-performance SERCOS interface motion module, Kinetix meets the most demanding sequential and motion control needs.

Logix

The Logix technology combines motion and sequential control into a single multi-tasking controller platform, resulting in lower system costs, easier maintenance and simplified system installation.

RSLogix 5000

Powerful yet Easy to Use RSLogix 5000 is the only software necessary for both motion and sequential control applications, eliminating the need for multiple programming tools. Just add and configure motion axes and drives using the wizard-based configuration tools, insert any of the 32 motion instructions in the ladder application program, and create simple or complex motion profiles with the advanced graphical motion profile editor. RSLogix 5000 provides the power you need in an easy-to-use format.

Motion Modules

The 8-axis (1756-M08SE) and 16-axis (1756-M16SE) SERCOS Interface Motion modules provide SERCOS drive connectivity and control for the ControlLogix controller. Standard features include:

SERCOS Interface

A single fiber optic ring serves as the sole interface between control and drive. It eliminates up to 18 discrete wires per axis, significantly reducing wiring time and related costs and providing electrical noise immunity.

Drives

Several Allen-Bradley servo drives offer the benefits of Kinetix integrated motion, providing a choice of drives for improved performance in both single axis and multi-axis applications. As part of the Kinetix solution, these drives provide improved positioning accuracy and increased application throughput.

Motors

Kinetix offers the advantages of smart motor technology to provide automatic identification of the specific motor connected to the drive. This reduces commissioning time and safeguards against incorrect motor replacement. A variety of motors are available to provide the ideal combination of performance and cost-effectiveness for your application.

Actuators

Allen-Bradley Encompass partners supply a variety of actuators to complete the Kinetix solution. The Encompass Program is a product-referencing program that complements the breadth of world-class products developed by Rockwell Automation's global brands.

Motion Application Expertise

Rockwell Automation wraps years of motion application expertise around this chain to provide you with a complete solution that's proven to meet your needs. Our commercial engineering team provides design assistance and proof-of-concept evaluations to be sure you're on the right track before starting your application. Should technical assistance ever be required once the system is in place, our Global Manufacturing Solutions (GMS) business can provide the expertise to solve most any problem.