MCS2 Electromagnetic Drive Technology

Electromagnetic Drivers for MCS2

MCS2 control systems for SMARSHIFT stages are available in rack and tabletop housing. In its basic configuration, the direct-drive controller consists of a 3-channel main controller module and an USB or Ethernet communication interface. Other configurations also feature analog and digital I/O modules or EtherCAT® interface options. Single systems with up to 18 channels can be built using the rack controller variant. Building a mixed system with stick-slip piezo, scanner piezo and electromagnetic driven stages is possible as well.

The controller and the sensor module are designed to optimally operate SmarShift direct drives. They empower the stages with the necessary control performance and read the position with an increased sampling rate. Overcurrent and overload detection protects stages from overheating. An optional isolation device allows for easy integration of the controller into emergency stop circuits.

SmarAct’s MCS2 controllers can be equipped with analog and digital IO ports. These can be used to directly access process quantities and as a feedback signal to control the stages. Digital IO ports can be used for synchronization between the motion system and the process.

SmarAct’s EtherCAT controllers allow for easy integration of a virtually infinite number of stages into complex industrial facilities. This enables side-by-side operation with different motion technologies, other manufacturers’ devices, and a variety of sensor systems.

The Electromagnetic Driver supports the SmarAct Positioner ID System to automatically detect and configure connected stages. For this, each stage features an ID chip which contains individual identification and configuration data.

To prevent direct-drive stages from unwanted movements, they can be equipped with pneumatic brakes. These can be controlled using a dedicated sensor module which includes all necessary components for handling pneumatics.