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Overview
Copley Controls specializes in high-performance motion solutions for industries such as semiconductor, life sciences, and military applications. The company is ISO 9001:2000 certified and produces RoHS compliant products in the US, with over 25 years of experience and global support through offices in the US, Europe, and Asia.
Servo & Stepper Drives
Copley offers a variety of servo and stepper drives, both AC and DC-powered, with power ranges from 100W to 6kW. These drives include advanced tuning algorithms and ruggedized versions for military use.
Configuration & Control Software
The intuitive configuration software includes diagnostic tools and a built-in indexer, supporting multi-axis control systems and facilitating migration from CANopen to EtherCAT networks.
Custom Drives and Motion Subsystems
Copley provides customization for OEM applications, from simple I/O functions to complex multi-axis drive packages, including software customization and motion subsystem design to expedite market entry.
System Connectivity
Copley drives support various feedback interfaces and connect seamlessly to CANopen and EtherCAT networks, integrating with third-party software tools.
Networking Software
Copley offers software tools for network management and motion control, supporting CANopen and EtherCAT, eliminating the need for low-level code development.
Software Tools
Java-based configuration software with auto-tuning and diagnostic tools is available, featuring an easy-to-use indexer and cam tables for synchronized repetitive motion.
Digital Drive Overview
Copley provides digital drives for various motor types, with ruggedized versions and advanced feedback capabilities. The PLUS versions offer expanded features like high-resolution A/D converters and multi-axis configurations.
Ruggedized Drives
The R-Series drives are designed for harsh environments, suitable for military and industrial applications, withstanding temperature extremes, humidity, vibration, and shock.
Control Modes and Features
Copley drives support various control modes, including indexer, point-to-point, camming, and gearing, with multiple command and communication interfaces like EtherCAT, CANopen, and RS-232 ASCII.
Control Modes
The modules support multiple control modes, including Indexer, Point-to-Point, PVT, PT, Camming, Gearing, Position, Velocity, and Torque, with specific modes like Microstepping and Servo Mode for stepper motors.
Command & Communications
Communication interfaces include EtherCAT, CANopen, RS-232 ASCII, and traditional Step/Direction inputs, supporting ±10V position/velocity/torque commands and PWM velocity/torque commands.
Feedback Options
Feedback mechanisms include incremental quadrature encoders, digital halls, BiSS, SSI, Absolute A, EnDat encoders, and analog sin/cos encoders, with some models offering resolver options.
Safety Features
Safe Torque Off is a key safety feature available in several models, ensuring compliance with safety certifications.
I/O Specifications
Digital and analog I/O configurations vary across models, tailored to specific axis configurations.
Dimensions
The physical dimensions of the modules are provided in both metric and imperial units, indicating compact designs suitable for various installations.
Model Specifications
Detailed specifications for each model include voltage (VDC/VAC), continuous current (Ic), and peak current (Ip) ratings, catering to different power requirements.
Amplifier Technology
Features include excellent linearity, high PWM switching frequency, compact size, zero deadband, and optional internal edge filters for precision applications.
Applications
The modules and amplifiers are designed for high-performance applications, offering flexibility for OEM installations and cost-effective solutions for both brushless and brush motors.
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Selection Guide Servo Drives Stepper Drives Control Software Analogic Motion Control

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Copley Controls About Copley Copley Controls delivers high performance motion solutions to a wide range of industries including automated assembly, test and measurement and COTS military. company, Copley produces RoHS compliant products of the highest quality in a state-ofthe-art US manufacturing facility. With over 25 years of experience in OEM partnerships, combines with R&D to deliver world-class, highly commitment is backed with sales offices and local technical resources in the US, Europe and Asia. As part of Analogic Corporation, Copley Controls has the buying power and resources to compete...

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Servo & Stepper Drives From networked servo and stepper drives to traditional torque amplifiers, Copley has the solution for your system architecture. Both AC- and DC-powered drives with flexible packaging options are offered in the 100W - 6kW power range. A comprehensive range of motor feedback interfaces is provided. Advanced tuning and commutation algorithms maximize motor performance. Ruggedized versions of select servo drives are available for COTS military applications. Built to withstand extremes of temperature and vibration with conformal coating for humidity tolerance, the Copley R-Series...

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System Connectivity CONTROL PC Architecture Copley drives connect seamlessly to both CANopen and EtherCAT - the networks of choice for PC-based systems. Copley drives are also integrated into thirdparty software tools, including LabVIEW and CoDeSys SoftMotion, for complete PC-based multi-axis motion control solutions. Motion Control Cards Both the traditional ±10 V and PWM current/velocity command interfaces are built-in on all drives. For Delta Tau motion cards, MACRO drives enable an optimal motion control system solution. PLC Systems Control via PLCs is facilitated by a step/direction interface...

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NETWORKS CANopen CANopen is a highly cost-effective implementation of distributed control. In PVT mode, the drive accepts tightly synchronized position/velocity/time points. In profile mode, the drive executes a move based on pretransmitted parameters. CANopen also accomodates velocity and torque modes. Copley provides comprehensive hardware and software tools for CANopen. CAN-PCI-02 is a fully isolated dualchannel PCI card with an on-board micro controller. CAN-IPM-01 I/O Processor Module enables OEMs to design optimal system interfaces and integrate them seamlessly into a CANopen network. EtherCAT...

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Software Tools APPLICATION LAYER COPLEY MOTION LIBRARIES ETHERCAT OPERATING SYSTEM Networking Software Copley Network Management • Configuration and startup • Synchronization • Node guarding • Message generation • Heartbeat • Error management commissioning fast and simple. The development of lowlevel code to control a CANopen or EtherCAT network is eliminated. All network management is accomplished with a few simple commands linked into your application program. The application program interacts with amplifier “objects.” Motion Control • Path planning • PVT generation • Profile execution • PVT...

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High Level Language Copley Programming Language (CPL) is a powerful, flexible OEM programming environment for PLUS versions of Copley drives. Combining the best features of BASIC, C, and Java, CPL incorporates a rich set of motion system calls. Data types are extensive and include arrays and structures. The availability of both local and global variables enables well- structured code development. Java based CME 2 configuration software is powerful and intuitive. Comprehensive diagnostics, auto-tuning and advanced oscilloscope tools simplify system Auto-phasing eliminates the time-consuming rewire-...

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Digital Drive Overview Copley offers a complete range of high power density digital drives for brushless, brush and stepper motors. Both AC- and DC-powered versions are available. Xenus, Accelnet and Stepnet feature CANopen for distributed control. PLUS versions incorporate EtherCAT as well as CANopen and offer expanded feedback options. Multi-axis PLUS versions deliver the lowest cost per node. PLUS drives feature high resolution A/D converters for optimal current control as well as fast, hardware-based position capture and setpoint trigger output. Feature_Xenus_Accelnet Stepnet Accelus Junus...

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Safe Torque Off The Safe Torque Off capability of PLUS Panel drives eliminates the expensive contactors and complex wiring traditionally used in safety critical applications. Safe Torque Off provides two drive enable inputs facilitating system conformance to SIL 3 (IEC 61800-5-2) & Category 4 PLe (ISO 13849-1). Technology Edge Field Oriented Control • Optimal orientation of magnetic field • Motors run faster and cooler Servo & PWM Performance • High-bandwidth nested loops • Biquad filter for notch or low pass flters • High-efficiency dynamic PWM • Edge filter accessories for low emissions Stepper...

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Panel - Servo AC-powered drives are available in both EtherCAT and CANopen versions. Multi-axis models deliver optimal cost per node. A wide range of absolute encoder interfaces are built-in, including EnDat, BiSS and SSI. High resolution A/D converters ensure optimal current loop performance. Isolated I/O, as well as high-speed non-isolated I/O are provided. For safety critical applications, redundant power stage enable inputs can be employed [Safe Torque Off]. Control Modes • Indexer, Point-to-Point, PVT, PT • Camming, Gearing • Position, Velocity, Torque Command & Communications • EtherCAT...

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Xenus Panel - Servo XTL Panel Xenus is available in two AC line operated compact packages delivering power up to 6 kW. A +24Vdc input powers control circuits, ensuring keep-alive operation. Control interfaces include CANopen as well as traditional analog commands. Incremental encoder feedback is standard with optional resolver and analog encoder interfaces. Control Modes • Indexer, Point-to-Point, PVT, PT • Camming, Gearing • Position, Velocity, Torque Command & Communications • CANopen DS-402 • RS-232 ASCII • Step/Direction, Step Up / Step Down • ±10V position/velocity/torque • PWM velocity/torque...

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All Copley Controls catalogs and technical brochures

  1. Xenus R10

    30  Pages

  2. Accelnet R23

    24  Pages

  3. Accelnet R22

    22  Pages

  4. Accelnet R21

    24  Pages

  5. Accelnet R20

    24  Pages

  6. Accelus Card

    8  Pages

  7. Junus

    10  Pages

  8. CAN-PCI-02

    2  Pages

  9. CAN-IPM-01

    8  Pages

  10. Bantam

    18  Pages

  11. Bantam R30

    18  Pages

  12. 503

    6  Pages

  13. Xenus Micro

    24  Pages

  14. Accelus Card

    8  Pages

  15. Accelus Panel

    10  Pages

  16. Xenus XTL

    30  Pages

  17. Accelnet Module

    14  Pages

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