Integrated Motion on Ethernet I/P Encoder expands your Axes

To continue to drive machine scalability, Rockwell Automation developed the Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP Encoder as part of the Midrange System with its CompactLogix 5370 controllers.

The size of a machine’s footprint is becoming very important today. With the introduction of the Kinetix 5500, Rockwell Automation has greatly reduced the footprint required for the control panel. By utilising a single Network, the 842E-CM contributes to this footprint reduction by placing aux feedback requirements out of the panel and right on the machine.

The Allen-Bradley 842E-CM encoder is a creative solution for these applications that complements the new Kinetix 5500 architecture. By providing auxiliary feedback directly through the EtherNet/IP network, the 842E-CM eliminates the need for point-to-point wiring while allowing customers to use the encoder in a variety of network topologies.

What also makes this product truly unique is that it takes advantage of CIP Sync and CIP Motion Technology, a time synchronization extension for the Common Industrial Protocol (fully compliant with IEEE-1588). Using CIP Sync and CIP Motion Technology, the encoder provides a timestamp associated with all data delivered to and from the controller to allow it and the entire system to be synchronized with the master clock reference on sub-microsecond levels.

Thanks to Premier Integration between the 842E-CM and Allen-Bradley Logix controllers provides a seamless user experience. A user can add and configure the encoder into their Studio 5000 Logix Designer (formerly RS Logix 5000) software project thereby allowing it to function as a feedback-only CIP axis in the Logix controller.

EtherNet/IP uses CIP Sync and CIP Motion technologies to provide real-time, closed loop motion on standard Ethernet. This topology-independent network provides a simplified integration of the entire control solution on one network, including HMI, PAC, IO, and Motion Control.

Please do contact us on info@routeco.com or call 0370 607 1000 if you would like further information on this and other network devices from Rockwell via Routeco.