MOVI-C^® modular automation system

MOVI-C^® is the complete solution for your automation tasks. With the four modules – engineering software, control technology, inverter technology and drive technology – SEW-EURODRIVE provides a comprehensive modular automation system from a single source.

The MOVIDRIVE^® technology application inverters are directly connected with the higher-level controller via fieldbus interfaces. Predefined MOVIKIT^® application modules are used to implement the drive function quickly and reliably using graphical editors. Each axis is controlled individually. A memory card in the MOVIDRIVE^® application inverter is used for data management.

The MOVIDRIVE^® modular and MOVIDRIVE^® system application inverters are connected to the MOVI-C® controller via EtherCAT/SBusPLUS in a real-time capable manner. The MOVI-C^® CONTROLLER receives setpoints for single-axis or coordinated movements from the higher-level controller via fieldbus. The MOVI-C^® CONTROLLER determines the setpoints for the connected application inverters and thus performs tasks such as phase-synchronous operation, the electronic cam function and kinematic models.

Predefined MOVIKIT^® application modules are used to implement the motion control drive function quickly and reliably using graphical editors. With over 50 kinematic models, a great many mechanical configurations are already covered. New kinematic models can be custom-made by SEW-EURODRIVE. A memory card in the MOVI-C^® CONTROLLER is used for data management.

All drive functions of the motion control topology are available in the module automation topology. In addition to the graphical editors for the drive functions, some or all automation tasks of the higher-level controller can be implemented easily and flexibly using the programming system (IEC 61131) in the MOVI-C^® CONTROLLER. Any EtherCAT^® devices can be integrated for automation purposes in addition to MOVIDRIVE^® application inverters.

The CiA402 profile for controlling inverters has established itself in plants with very individual motion control functions that are calculated in the higher-level controller. For control via CiA402, the application inverters MOVIDRIVE^® modular and MOVIDRIVE^® system can be directly connected to the controller using the integrated EtherCAT^® interface. This means integration into the higher-level controller is particularly fast, simple, and without extensive conversion effort.

The MOVIDRIVE^® technology application inverters are directly connected with the higher-level controller via fieldbus interfaces. Predefined MOVIKIT^® application modules are used to implement the drive function quickly and reliably using graphical editors. Each axis is controlled individually. A memory card in the MOVIDRIVE^® application inverter is used for data management.

Since its premiere at the SPS IPC Drives trade fair in November 2016, we have been recording videos to demonstrate the highlights of the new MOVI-C^® modular automation system. Curious? Then take a moment and join us on a short journey into the future of automation.