Control Techniques SM-Applications Plus
SM-Applications Plus Module is a high performance automation and motion controller with integrated fieldbus communications and high speed I/O.
Features include:
- Real-time control – A key benefit of the SM-Applications Plus module is the real-time access to all of the drive’s parameters, plus access to data from I/O and other drives. The module uses a high speed multi-tasking operating system with task update times as low as 250μs.
- Inputs/Outputs – Two digital inputs and two digital outputs for high-speed I/O operations such as position capture and actuator firing.
- Drive-to-drive communication – SM-Applications Plus modules include a high speed drive-to-drive network called CTNet. CTNet is optimized for intelligent drive systems offering flexible peer to peer communications.
- High speed serial port – The module features a serial communications port supporting standard protocols such as Modbus for connection to external devices such as operator interface panels.
Drive Compatibility
The compatibility table below highlights which Control Techniques drives support this option module.
- Unidrive SP
- Mentor MP
- Digitax ST