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Controller Product Comparison

Differences Between Oriental Motor Controllers

At Oriental Motor, a device that outputs pulse signals needed to operate a stepping motor is called a "Controller." Controllers let you make various settings to control your motor and also permit connection with a host programmable controller and sensors. Select a controller that best suits your system.

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Stored Program Controller

Stored Program Controller

Stored Data Controller

SCX10

EMP400 Series

SG8030J

scx

emp

sg

Program

Number of Programs

100

32

n/a

Capacity

2 kB maximum for total compiled sequences
4 kB Maximum for 1 sequence (text + compiled data)

1000 commands

n/a

Input Method

Graphical User Interface Software or terminal program

RS-232C

n/a

Communication

USB, RS-232C, CANopen

RS-232C

n/a

Position Data

Number of Data Sets

n/a

n/a

4 steps
Sequential positioning type
Data-select positioning type

Setting Mode

n/a

n/a

Set with touch pads on front panel

Oscillator Specifications

Number of Axes

Single axis

Single axis, Dual axis

Single axis

Pulse Output Mode

1-pulse output/2-pulse output mode
Line Driver Output (Linear receiver input / Photo-coupler input compatible)

1-pulse output/2-pulse output mode

1-pulse output/2-pulse output mode

Acceleration/Deceleration Pattern

Linear

Linear
Jerk limiting control

Linear
Jerk limiting control

Operation Pattern

Relative Positioning Operation

Available

Available

Available

Absolute Positioning Operation

Available

Available

n/a

Continuous Operation

Available

Available

Available

Return to Mechanical Home Operation

Available

Available

Available

Dual Axis Linear Interpolation Operation

n/a

Available

n/a

Multistep Speed-Change Operation

Available

Available

n/a

Operating Mode

Incremental / Absolute

Incremental / Absolute

Incremental

Positioning Range

-2,147,483,648 to + 2,147,483,647 pulses

-16,777,215 to +16,777215 pulses maximum (incremental)
-8,388,608 to +8,388,607 pulses (absolute)

1 to 99,999 pulses maximum

Features

Multiple serial interfaces, Powerful, expanded easy to use command set, External feedback input, Programmable I/O

RS-232C compatible, Flexible command set, Programmable I/O control, Dual axis control, Linear interpolation, Multi-speed operation

Simple touch pad programming, sequential positioning

External Encoder Input

A-Phase, B-Phase, Index Max. Frequency 1 MHz

n/a

n/a

I/O

Dedicated

Inputs: 6 (ASG, BSG, ZSG, TIM, End, ALARM)
Outputs: 8 (Pls, Dir, CON, CS, MBFREE, END, COFF, ALMCLR)

Inputs: 3 (START, E-STOP, S-STOP)
Outputs: 6 (ALM, MOVE, READY, END, CW pulse, CCW pulse)

Inputs: 6 (Operation mode, HOMELS, Start, External stop, CW scan, CCW scan)
Outputs: 3 (BUSY, CW pulse, CCW pulse)

General Purpose

Inputs: 9
Outputs: 4

Inputs: 8
Outputs: 6

n/a

External Encoder Input

ASG, BSG, ZSG

n/a

n/a

Multi Axis
Operation

RS-232C (Daisy Chain): 32 maximum nodes
CANopen: 127 maximum nodes
USB: up to the # of COM ports on the master controller (PC)

2 axes

n/a

General Specifications

Power Source

24 VDC

Dimensions

W 43 mm (1.69 in.) x D 116.5 mm (4.58 in.) x H 85 mm (3.35 in.)

W 40 mm (1.57 in..) × D 100 mm (3.94 in..) × H 135 mm (5.31 in..)

W 48 mm (1.89 in..) × D 48 mm (1.89 in..) × H 83.7 mm (3.30 in..)
(except the socket)


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