404 Westridge Dr. Watsonville, CA 95076 831/761-6555 800/525-1609 FAX 831/761-6544 www.appliedmotionproducts.com MOTOR CONTROLS SiNet Hub 444 Multi-Axis Motion Hub with I/O Features Networks all Applied Motion Stepper or Servo Si products for multi-axis motion applications For real time execution of commands down- loaded from a host PC or PLC using Applied Motions Si Command Language (SCL) Programmable for stand alone single or multi- axis operations with Applied Motions easy to use SiNet Hub Programmer Windows software (software and programming cable included) Communication via RS232 Four optically isolated programmable inputs Four optically isolated programmable outputs Optional DIN rail mounting kit Description The SiNet Hub 444 allows up to 4 Stepper or Servo Si drives to be controlled in host mode If your application requires a single axis to operate from a single PC or PLCs RS-232 serial port or will in host mode, you can connect any of our pro- run in stand-alone mode. grammable Si drives directly to your PC via the SiNet Hub 444 and invoke the Si Command Lan- Each indexer-drive acquires its unique address from guage (SCL). the port to which it is connected. This simple ad- dressing scheme minimizes the cost of the drives, Our SiNet Programmer Windows software allows and more importantly, the cost of configuring and/or the user to create and store multi-axis motion con- replacing drives in your system. Connections are trol programs in the SiNet Hub 444 and run them made with low cost, reliable telephone cabling. without a PC. Thus allowing the user to create a complex multi-axis motion system controlled from Any of our popular, cost effective programmable an operator interface or trigger. Stepper or Servo Si drives or Si motor controls can be used with the SiNet Hub 444. By choosing the power level and features you need for each axis Recommended Drives of your application, SiNet can provide a cost ef- Stepper Servo Control fective single or multi-axis motion solution. Si3540 BLSi7080 Si-100 The SiNet Hub 444 is powered by the drive thats Si5580 BL7080i connected to port 1, saving you the cost and in- 1240i stallation expense of using a separate power sup- 3540i ply. Our Si Command Language (SCL) allows a 7080i host PC or PLC to execute relative, absolute and homing moves, make status inquiries, sample in- puts, set outputs, and more. 214 SiNet Hub 444404 Westridge Dr. Watsonville, CA 95076 831/761-6555 800/525-1609 FAX 831/761-6544 www.appliedmotionproducts.com MOTOR CONTROLS SiNet Hub Technical Specifications Power ......................................................... Power is provided by Si indexer-drive on Port 1. Provides up to 50 mA for MMI via PC/MMI port. Communication .......................................... Ports 1 - 4: RS232, 9600 bps, 8 data bits, one stop bit, no parity. MMI: same. PC in router mode: same. PC when running SiNet Programmer software: 19200 bps. Max cable length, any port: 50 feet. Physical ...................................................... Constructed on .062 fiberglass printed circuit board with 4 .156 mounting holes (nylon spacers included). 4.2 x 2.85 x 0.72. Two red LEDs. Operating temperature range: 0 - 70 C. Optional DIN rail mounting kit (fits ENS0022 35 mm rail). Program................................................... Move distances: +/- 16,000,000 steps Move speeds: .025 to 50 rev/sec Accel/Decel range: 1 to 3000 rev/sec/sec Time delays: .01 to 300 seconds Loop counts: 1 to 65,535 Number of nested loops: unlimited Number of subroutines: unlimited Subroutine stack depth: 5 calls maximum Number of comments: limited only by 200 line program length MMI variables for storing speeds, distances and loop counts en- tered by operator: 50 Maximum size of messages displayed by an MMI Prompt: 60 characters (80 for an MMI Menu instruction) Maximum total size of all MMI Prompt messages: 1500 characters Steps/revolution: 2,000 - 50,800 (200 - 50,800 with Si-100 indexer) Connectors ................................................. RJ11 for drives and PC/MMI. Screw terminals for programmable inputs and outputs. Accept AWG 16-28 wire. Programmable Inputs ................................ Optically isolated, 2200 ohms internal impedance, 524 VDC. Programmable Outputs .............................. Optically isolated (photo darlington), 28 VDC max, 100 mA max. SiNet Hub 444 Technical Drawings MECHANICAL OUTLINE: BLOCK DIAGRAM: IN1 OUT1 Optical Optical IN2 OUT2 Isolation Isolation 1 IN3 OUT3 IN4 OUT4 PC-MMI 2 2.85 drive 1 3 drive 2 Host PC 4 or PLC drive 3 HUB 444 IN OUT drive 4 4.2 215