Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Vol 11, No 9: September 2013

Large-scale Networked Multi-axis Control solution using EtherCAT and Soft Logic

Zhiyuan Cheng (Chinese Academy of Sciences)
Qing Ma (Xi'
an University of Architecture and Technology)

Minqi Yan (Chinese Academy of Sciences)
Yu Zhang (Chinese Academy of Sciences)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Sep 2013

Abstract

Aiming at the deficiencies of the traditional multi-axis control solution such as complex networked structure, poor clustered-control feature and unsatisfactory engineering practicability, the paper firstly optimized the existing solution in networked fieldbus, controller model, engineering reliability and maintainability. Then it proposed a novel solution combined high speed real-time EtherCAT (Ethernet for control Automation Technology) fieldbus with soft logic controller. The new solution took advantage of extraordinary real-time performance of EtherCAT and made good use of powerful clustered-control architecture of soft logic controller. Thus the new solution is concise and effective to solve the Large-scale networked controlling problem of 1100 distributed motors. Compared with the traditional schemes, the engineering practice shows that the novel solution has the advantage of perfect real-time performance, powerful clustered-control capability, flexible and variable networked structure, excellent engineering practicability.The novel solution is worth using for reference in solve similar large-scale networked controlling problems. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11591/telkomnika.v11i9.3271 

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