Motion Control eXtended

More than movement

The integration of axis functions into the controller is an essential feature of Jetter’s automation solutions. This makes point-to-point positioning (PtP), technology functions (MC), as well as path control and robot functions easy to realize. This universal motion controller is called Motion Control eXtended (MCX).

Moving and controlling precisely with MCX

The possibilities for using MCX motion control are almost unlimited. MCX technology has all the advantages whenever complex motion sequences and production specifications meet. MCX’s seamless integration into Jetter AG’s control systems enables an optimal economic implementation of all processes such as for:

Screw capping machines
Winding machines
Wood, plastic, glass, and stone machining
Textile machinery
Packaging systems
Handling and assembly systems
Robot kinematics
Palletizing systems
Special-purpose machines

MCX features

Centralized generation of all command positions for single axes and axis groups
Seamless integration into the controller
Interface for kinematic transformations
Jerk control to minimize machine vibrations
Online generation of cam discs
Combination of technology and path groups
Cascading of axis groups
Programming using SI units
Consideration of mechanical parameters

Technology group

Line shaft

Virtual leading axis
External encoder as leading axis
Cascaded groups
Programming the whole group via leading axis
Dynamic coupling and decoupling of following axes
Print mark for high-precision position correction

Electronic gearbox

Gear ratio can be changed dynamically
Superimposed motions in the electronic gearbox

Electronic cam disc

Segments: Polynomials 1, 3, 5, 7 (jerk-free transition); sine
Definition via coefficients or marginal conditions
Flexible activation of segments depending on the position of the leading/following axis or with immediate effect
Scaling and shifting the areas of definition during operation

Path group (Tool Center Point programming)

Cartesian (3 spatial axes, 2 axes for orientation)
SCARA (4 axes)
2D delta
Buffered operation (number of buffers: 96)
Look-ahead function
Smoothened coupling (optimum velocity profile)
Block-synchronous events
Coupling an axis group with a leading axis
Linear
2D circle
3D circle
Helix
Spline interpolation
Gantry axis pair
Shifting in axial direction via offset

The MCX hardware and software package

Controllers with MCX feature

You can select your JetControl controller with MCX functionality from a scalable platform. Suitable servo amplifiers of the JetMove series with 250 W to 15 kW of continuous power and servo motors with gearbox round off the system perfectly.

JetSym

JetSym, the IDE for all automation functions, fully supports your MotionControl tasks.

JetSym supports you with

a project wizard with library management
a hardware manager that allows you to put complete axis groups into operation without having to write a line of program code
an oscilloscope function to optimize axis movements
STX, the programming language that lets you seamlessly find your axes and axis groups in your control program and use them as easily as a digital output

Your contact person

Sales Department
+49 (7141) 2550-663
sales@bucherautomation.com