Electric linear drives

Mechatronic Motion Solutions

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Mechatronic Motion Solutions

from Festo is a worldwide

unique system which comprises

components, modules and soft-

ware. It combines all types of

pneumatic, servopneumatic and

(electro)mechanical motion,

geared to your task. Irrespective

of the control system environ-

ment you use, Mechatronic

Motion Solutions provides the

appropriate interfaces.

Mechatronic

Guarantees mechanical and elec-

trical compatibility at all levels.

All pneumatic and electric drives

are equipped with compatible

interfaces for mechanical, data

and energy transmission, thus

ensuring that different technolo-

gies can be combined in one

system. And it enables complex

handling and positioning sys-

tems to be set up easily and

safely.

Motion

Stands for the comprehensive,

multi-dimensional portfolio of

linear and rotary drives as well

as a large variety of mechanical

and vacuum grippers.

With a host of benefits in the

case of electric linear drives:

• Wide range of performance

options

• Economical, precise, dynamic,

sturdy or flexible

• Specially designed range of

motors with uniform software

packages

Solutions

Represents the decades of expe-

rience Festo has in the field of

handling technology, across all

industries and continents, as

well as its expertise in the devel-

opment of components and

sophisticated systems. They

range from pre-designed and cal-

culated components to subsys-

tems and complete systems.

The result is a perfect electric

drive package, made up of linear

drive, gear unit, motor, controller

and software; a single-axis solu-

tion tailored to the requirements

of the application and in line

with your specifications.

Electric linear drives

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Operating principles

Gantry axes almost always play

a crucial role in automating lin-

ear motion in handling technolo-

gy. They combine a linear guide

for the slide unit with a toothed

belt or spindle drive, with the

slide moving between the

two axes.

Gantry axes

Powerful, fast and precise, for

movement inside the working

space.

More information on

pages 6 – 9

Cantilever axes

High load bearing, fast and

durable, for moving in and out of

the working space.

More information on

pages 10 – 12

Electric slides

High load bearing, precise and

variable, for positioning in the

working space.

More information on

page 13

Linear motor axes

Highly dynamic and precise

movement.

More information on

pages 14 – 15

Motors and controllers

Compatible with the linear drive

and scalable for any application.

More information on

pages 16 – 18

Handling systems and solutions

System expertise in 2D and 3D

for your task.

More information on

page 23

Software tools

Software support to help create

the ideal drive package in no

time, including simple and reli-

able startup.

More information on

pages 19 – 20

Service

On-site commisioning.

More information on

pages 21 – 22

In contrast, the cantilever axes

and slides move in and out of

the working space.

Mechatronic Motion Solutions: an overview of the electric drive spectrum

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Control system

Controller

Actuation

Drives

Integratedcontroller FED-CEC

Modular controller CECX

PLC (ABB, Allen-Bradley,Rockwell, Siemens etc.)

Front Unit Grippers Vacuum

SFC-LAC SFC-LACI CMFL

Motor

controller

SFC-DC

Handling axes

Schlitten

Linear motort axes

HME with

linear

motor

ELGL-LAS

Servo motor

controller

CMMP-AS

EGSL

DNCE-LAS

DFME-LAS

ADNE-LASSLTE with

DC-Motor

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Coordinating system

FHPP

Festo Handling and

Positioning Profile

CoDeSys

provided by Festo

FST 4

Festo Software

Tool

FCT

Festo Configuration

Tool

PositioningDrives

Design and calcula-

tion software for

electric drives

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Axis interface CPX-CMXX

Roboticcontroller CMXR

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IntegratedcontrollerCPX-CEC

Ethernet

(Profinet

Ethernet/IP

EtherCat

TCP)

Fieldbus

(Profibus,

Interbus,

DeviceNet,

CANopen,

CC-Link)

Rotary drives Vision systems

Servo

motors

MTR-DCI

EGSA

DGEA

DNCE

Cantilever axes

Stepper

motors

EMMS-ST

Servo motors

EMMS-AS

DGE

DGE-ZR-RF

EGSK/EGSP

Stepper

motor

controller

CMMS-ST

Servo motor

controller

CMMS-AS

Gantry axes

EGC

ELGR

ELGG

Servo motor double controllerCMMD-AS

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The new axis range in the mecha-

tronic modular system consists of

an extensive series with a multi-

tude of options, e.g. for high

dynamic response and speed,

redefined rigidity, high force

resistance. It is perfect both for

individual, stand-alone solutions

and for complete system solu-

tions.

In profile

The generously sized profiles

of the EGC with their optimised

cross section afford the drives

maximum rigidity and load

capacity. Their speed, accelera-

tion and torque resistance set a

new standard, especially with

the new HD heavy duty version.

Gantry axes

Thanks to their construction

with a slide unit, gantry axes

permit movement between the

two ends of the axis; in other

words, directly inside the work-

ing space.

A range of drive options

The application is the decisive

factor when choosing a drive.

For good acceleration and

high speed together with long

strokes, a toothed belt drive is

the best choice; for high feed

forces and exact positioning, a

spindle drive. The recirculating

ball bearing guide allows high

transverse forces to be applied

to slides and guides, even dur-

ing movement.

Thanks to their high perform-

ance, a smaller size can often be

used, particularly in the case of

spindle axes. Or you can use a

single axis instead of dual axes,

giving your system a crucial

boost in cost-effectiveness.

Toothed belt axis and spindle

axis EGC

The different versions

Toothed belt axis EGC-TB

Dynamic drive for high speeds

together with high loads and

long strokes.

Spindle axis EGC-BS

Precise drive for accuracy and

smooth running together with

high loads and long strokes.

Guide axis EGC-FA

Driveless linear guide unit to

support forces and torques in

multi-axis applications.

3D handling unit

with gantry axes

for horizontal

movements

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Flexible motor connection

on EGC-TB/EGC-TB-HD

• Motor can be attached on

4 sides, freely selectable

• Subsequent modifications

possible at any time

The benefits to you:

Define a standard attachment

variant with one part number

and modify it to alternative

positions as and when needed

Technical specifications EGC-TB/BS-KF

Size 50/70/80/120/185

Drive Spindle drive/

toothed belt drive

Max. stroke [mm] 5000/8500 (10,000)

Max. speed [m/s] 2/5

Repetition accuracy [mm] ±0.1..0.02

Max. force Fx [N] 2500/3000

Max. torque load Mx [Nm] 529

Max. torque load My/Mz [Nm] 1820

Options Connecting module for

central lubrication

Reliable thanks to optional

sensing

• SIES-8M inductive proximity

sensor

• Flush mounting of up to

2 sensors in the profile slot

• Maximum of 4 sensors

• Output status displays:

2 yellow LEDs

• Repetition accuracy

≤ ±0.05 mm (radial)

Second slide

• 1 active and 1 passive

(freely movable) slide

• Adjustable, extended guide

• For greater axial and lateral

torques

• More mounting options

Extended slide

• Longer guide

• For a greater axial torque

• More mounting options

Protected slide

• Scrapers on both sides

of the slide

• Removes dirt particles and

liquids from the external guide

• For use in aggressive environ-

ments

Slide variants:

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ELGG with bi-parting motion:

Both slides are joined to the

toothed belt and move synchro-

nously in opposite directions.

ELGR movement in the same

direction:

One slide is joined to the

toothed belt, while the second

slide moves freely and provides

an extended guide.

Benefits

• Flexible motor mounting in

4 positions: on either axis end,

on top or underneath; can also

be moved to different position

at a later date

• A range of optional slide

variants: extended slide,

1 or 2 additional slides

• 2 functions with 1 additional

slide: ELGR with same-direction

slide motion for higher loads

and better guidance; ELGG with

KF = ball-bearing guide, GF = plain-bearing guide

Electric toothed belt axis

ELGR/ ELGG

Perfect for applications with com-

paratively low requirements in

terms of mechanical load, dynam-

ics and precision in a cost-opti-

mised design. Thanks to their

great flexibility and a broad range

of applications, the ELGR and the

ELGG excel in applications that

are easy to implement and that

can be solved economically.

Reliability thanks to optional

end-position sensing:

The SIES-8M inductive proximity

sensor, together with a sensor

switch and switch lug, can be

built onto the axis afterwards

at any time.

Size (= width of the axis profile) 35 45 55

Guide type KF GF KF GF KF GF

Max. stroke [mm] 500 1000 1500

Max. feed force Fmax [N] 50 100 350

Max. speed [m/s] 3 1 3 1 3 1

Mx [Nm] 2.5 1 5 2.5 10 5

Mx [Nm] 6 3 12 6 24 12

Mz [Nm] 6 3 12 6 24 12

Precision [mm] ±0.1

Movement options with an additional slide

bi-parting slide motion for centring

or gripping functions or to open

and close two-part doors

• Simple end-position sensing,

easy to operate

Simple engineering

• Simple and reliable configuration

with PositioningDrives software

• Convenient and easy commission-

ing with FCT software

• Open motor interface for in-house

standards

End-position sensing

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Benefits

• Repetition accuracy up to 3 μm

• High life expectancy of

10,000 km – no servicing

required!

• Uniform and smooth running

properties

• Uniform design with housings in

solid steel, which simultan eously

function as guides

• Optional spindle cover in all

sizes

• Optional sensor solution for

SIEN-8M inductive sensor, can

be mounted on left or right

Benefits

• High speed up to 10 m/s

• Minimal noise

• Integrated lubrication for

10,000 km running – no servic-

ing required!

Benefits

• Feed forces up to 3000 N

• Self-retarding spindle with

trapezoidal thread

• A range of guide and slide

options

Electric spindle axes

EGSK/EGSP

Perfect when precision, repetition

accuracy, compactness and rigidi-

ty are required: electric spindle

axes EGSK/EGSP.

For standard tasks in the upper

segment: EGSK. For high-end

applications where higher

precision and performance are

required: EGSP series with caged

ball guide.

Electric toothed belt axis

DGE-ZR-RF

High speed built in: the DGE-

series variant with internal roller

bearing guide is available in

three sizes.

Electric positioning

axis DMES

Positioning axis with trapezoidal

threaded spindle for movement

with high forces – in 4 sizes.

Technical specifications

Size (drive width) [mm] 50 60

Strokes [mm] 100 100, 200 300

Max. speed [m/s] 1 1.5 1

Max. acceleration [m/s2] 15

Max. feed force (axial force) [N] 120 240

Continuous thrust [N] 100 200

Repetition accuracy [mm] ±0.01

Effective load [kg] 3 6

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Cantilever axes

The design of cantilever axes

permits movement in and out of

the working space.

A range of drive options

Different drives for different

applications: spindle drive for

precision and effective load,

Pick & place

solution with

two cantilever

axes

Benefits

• High dynamic response with

high effective load – 15 m/s2

with an effective load of up to

6 kg vertically or 10 kg horizon-

tally

• Repetition accuracy of ±10 μm

• Flexible motor mounting – axial

or parallel, can be changed at

any time

Size 50 60

Fymax. [N] 150 200

Fymax. [N] 150 200

Mxmax. [Nm] 10 25

Mymax. [Nm] 25 70

Mzmax. [Nm] 25 70

Motor mounting variants

Axial motor

mounting

Permissible forces and torques

toothed belt drive for dynamic

response and long strokes. With

integrated guide or as an elec-

tric cylinder.

• Open motor interface for in-

house standards

• Long service life of 20 million

cycles

Simple engineering

• Simple and reliable configura-

tion with PositioningDrives

software

• Convenient and easy commis-

sioning with FCT software

Parallel motor

mounting

Cantilever axis with spindle

EGSA

For short strokes, dynamic

response and precision, with

high effective loads at the same

time: cantilever axis EGSA with

roller bearing guide and spindle

drive. Perfect for pick & place

applications in handling systems

or for guided and controlled

pusher applications

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mounted, so only the main profile

is moved with the load.

Benefits

• High repetition accuracy

of ±50 μm

• Effective loads up to 20 kg

vertically with maximum stroke

of 1000 mm

• Protection against dirt: roller

bearing guide integrated into

profile

• Two connection directions for

the motor: perpendicular to the

profile or parallel via right-angle

gear unit

Improved oscillation

characteristics:

Ω-drive design characteristic

The cantilever axis is driven by a

pinion fixed in the slide. It works

“omega-like” along a fixed, finite

toothed belt. The particularly flat

design of the drive head consider-

ably improves the oscillation char-

acteristics.

Lean machine –

DGEA with option-

al right-angle gear

unit and surface-

mounted servo

motor

Technical specifications

Size [mm] 18 25 40

Guide Recirculating ball bearing guide

Max. nominal stroke [mm] 1 ... 800 1 ... 900 1 ... 1000

Max. effective load horizontal [kg] 5 10 20

Max. effective load vertical [kg] 7 18 27

Max. feed force [N] 230 400 1000

Max. speed [m/s] 3 3 3

Repetition accuracy [mm] ±0.05 ±0.05 ±0.05

Permissible forces and torques

Fymax. [N] 2000 3080 7300

Fymax. [N] 2000 3080 7300

Mxmax. [Nm] 19 28 133

Mymax. [Nm] 94 230 665

Mzmax. [Nm] 65 160 460

All-inclusive: handling axis

HME

For free adjustment of position,

acceleration, speed and force or

Cantilever axis with toothed

belt drive DGEA

Long strokes, high acceleration

and speed, combined with high

repetition accuracy sum up the

cantilever axis DGEA with roller

bearing guide and toothed belt

drive. It is superb in handling

systems and wherever high

effective loads need to be moved

across long strokes. The EGSA’s

excellent dynamic response is

thanks to its reduced moving

mass: the motor, gearing and

drive head are permanently

on-site control: the handling axis

HME is available as a complete,

ready-to-install system with

motor controller SFC-LAC.

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Benefits

• Two different design principles

with specific features, to match

requirements: slow and powerful

or highly dynamic

• Axial or parallel motor mounting

– can be changed at any time

• Absolutely no stick-slip for opti-

mum motion sequence

• Travel, speed, acceleration and

force control can all be freely

programmed and parameterised

Note:

When combined with the intelli-

gent servo motor MTR-DCI

( see page 18) this is self-lock-

ing. This enhances safety and

reliability when positions need

to be retained even during

power failure, for example with

format adjustment or position-

ing tasks.

Freely programmable travel pro-

files, including gentle acceleration.

Motor mounting either External rod guide unit Bellows to protect the

parallel or axial FENG (optional) piston rod (optional)

• Freely programmable positions

and travel profiles, including

gentle acceleration

• Maintenance-free thanks to

life-time lubrication

• Optionally: external rod guide

unit for cost-optimised can-

tilever function

Electric piston rod cylinder

DNCE

The electric piston rod cylinder

with two different drive screws:

self-retarding lead screw for

slow and powerful movement,

e.g. for format adjustments.

Recirculating ball screw for high

feed speeds and running per-

formance, e.g. for dynamic push

and pull applications.

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Electric slides

Its strengths are shown to full

advantage, especially in vertical

applications and short-stroke

slide functions with variable

positioning, such as high-

precision pushing, picking up

and inserting with linearity and

parallelism in the 1/100 mm

range – even with high mechani-

cal loads.

Lateral

mounting

Axial mount-

ing

Motor mounting variants

Greater flexibility due to differ-

ent motor mounting options:

lateral or axial. With axial

mounting, the motor can be

rotated 4 x 90° and is thus

optimally adaptable to installa-

tion conditions. Another advan-

tage: the open motor interface

for in-house standards.

Electromechanical mini slide

SLTE

Complete package: the flat elec-

tric mini slide SLTE with precise

and rigid guide for gentle accel-

eration and braking using a

lead screw, for effective loads

Benefits

• Precise and free positioning

with repetition accuracy of

up to ±0.02 mm

• Ideal for vertical applications

such as press-fitting or joining

• Protected against contamina-

tion and small parts in proxim-

ity to the guide because the

spindle is fully closed, plus

additional guide cover as

optional

• Simple and low-cost sensing

with integrated sensor slots

on the right and left

• Matching software tools for

configuration, commissioning

and more with the uniform FCT

software package from Festo

Electromechanical slide

EGSL

The EGSL is ideally designed for

outstanding performance when

it comes to precision, high load

capacity and dynamic response,

even in compact spaces. This

makes it a favourite for economi-

cal positioning, for strokes up to

300 mm.

up to 4 kg. For variable position-

ing via motor controller SFC-DC

with IP 54 protection.

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Linear motor axes and cylinders

Maximum dynamic response

and precision, maximum service

life and minimum maintenance:

these are the characteristics of

Festo’s linear motor axes and

linear motor cylinders. They are

the right choice for applications

requiring top speed and acceler-

ation combined with highly pre-

cise positioning.

Additional features

• Contamination repellent: the

air bearing prevents non-adher-

ing liquids and dust from pene-

trating into the axis

• Integrated locking brake: mag-

netic pretensioning also func-

tions in vertical applications

with maximum useful load

• Minimum stroke of less than

1 mm for maximum flexibility

with repetition accuracy of

±10 µm

• Several slides, each with its

own motor controller, can be

moved along a single axis

independent of each other.

Linear motor with air bearing

ELGL-LAS

The handling axis ELGL-LAS

with innovative air bearing and

magnetic pretensioning makes

it possible: with this closed,

ready-to-install system including

linear motor, air bearing and dis-

placement encoder, the slide

hovers over the axis in a contact-

less, friction-free fashion and

ensures non-wearing operation

with minimal maintenance and

a long service life.

Motor controller

CMMP-AS

You can find

more informa-

tion about com-

patible motor

controllers on

page 16.

Note:

The magnetic fields of these

axes and cylinders are struc-

tured and shielded so that

iron parts or chips will not

be attracted to them.

Size 30 64 120

Slide size [mm] 210 (S) 210 (S) 310 (M) 210 (S) 310 (M) 410 (L)

Max. stroke (1 slide) [mm] 740 1750 1650 1750 1650 1550

Max. feed force [N] 44 119 164 240 310 450

Repetition accuracy [μm] ±10

Technical specifications

Electric short-stroke cylinder

with linear motor ADNE-LAS

and motor controller CMFL

Highly dynamic at up to 14 Hz

between the end-positions: the

ADNE-LAS. The speed of pneu-

matics combined with electrical

precision is ideal for pusher

applications and sorting tasks.

Select from four motion cycles

and start – done!

Benefits

• Minimal positioning times

of 30 ms

• Teach-in function for strokes

as of 7.5 mm

• Long service life thanks to elec-

tronic end-position cushioning

• Highest possible precision:

convincing repetition accuracy

and constant force over the

entire stroke range

• Direct installation in the

application thanks to IP 65

protection

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All the required components

such as linear motor, measuring

system, guide and reference

switch are combined to form

a ready-to-use axis; if a guide

is needed for piston rod move-

ment, however, it must be

supplied externally.

position small loads in the short-

est possible time, for example in

packaging systems, small parts

assembly, or separating tasks.

All required components such as

the linear motor, measuring sys-

tem, guide and reference switch

are combined to form a ready-to-

use guide axis.

Benefits

• Minimum travel speeds of

20 mm/s without stick-slip

effect

• Simplified ordering, ware -

housing and installation: any

existing accessories can still be

used because all the mechani-

cal interfaces, with the excep-

tion of the long side, are com-

patible with the pneumatic

cylinder series DNC.

Benefits

• Minimum travel speeds of

30 mm/s – with no stick-slip

effect

• All the mechanical interfaces

are compatible with the DFM

pneumatic cylinder series.

Perfect for use with existing

accessories.

• Optionally: pneumatic clamp-

ing cartridge as holding brake

Type DNCE-LAS DFME-LAS

Size [mm] 32 40 32 40

Max. stroke [mm] 100, 200, 320 100, 200, 320, 400 100, 200, 320 100, 200, 320, 400

Max. speed [m/s] 3 3 3 3

Min. speed [m/s] 0.02 0.02 0.03 0.05

Max. feed force [N] 141 202 141 202

Continuous feed force [N] 36 55 36 55

Repetition accuracy [μm] ±20 ±15

Technical specifications

Linear motor cylinder with

piston rod DNCE-LAS

Optimised for small loads and

high dynamic response: the

electric linear motor cylinder

DNCE-LAS. It comes into its own

in pusher applications, or situa-

tions where small loads need to

be positioned in the shortest

possible time, e.g. 40 ms for

15 mm stroke.

What both have in common:

technology that makes work

easy.

Guided linear motor cylinder

DFME-LAS

High dynamic response with

small loads is no problem for

the electric linear motor cylinder

DFME-LAS, not least because the

piston rod guide is integrated in

the cylinder. That enables it to

• Long service life and virtually

maintenance-free operation:

internal plain bearing guide

with integrated grease reserve

keeps maintenance costs and

downtimes to a minimum.

• Can be configured and com-

missioned using the Festo

Configuration Tool FCT.

Simply enter the parameters

and position sets and you’re

done!

• A complete solution from a

single source – mechanisms,

linear motor, measuring sys-

tem and motor controller, and

with software tools for config-

uration and commissioning.

Motor controller

SFC-LACI

You can find more informa-

tion about compatible motor

controllers on page 18.

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Motors and controllers

The controller and motor port -

folio from Festo covers a wide

range of servo and stepper

motor functions and is optimally

matched to all electric drives.

Servo motor controllers

CMMP-AS/CMMS-AS/CMMD-

AS and servo motor EMMS-AS

The highly functional controller

CMMP-AS is ideal for use as a

cam controller with very dynamic

motions and is available with the

option of an additional 8 inputs

and 8 outputs. The CMMS-AS

comes to the fore in standard

applications and positioning

tasks with I/O connection. The

double controller CMMD-AS

takes on the task of guiding

two servo motors independent ly

of each other. The merging of

internal components, such as

the fieldbus interface or the

intermediate circuit, results in a

decisive improvement in cost-

effectiveness.

They all feature safe and con -

venient commissioning, SD card

slot, programming and parame-

terisation via software tools, as

well as Integrated safe standstill

with restart blocking for safety-

related applications.

Servo motor EMMS-AS

One servo motor for three con-

troller types. As a permanently

energised, brushless servo

motor with eight torque ranges,

this motor is designed for

dynamic positioning tasks.

a closed-loop servo system with

maximum operational reliability

and fast dynamic response.

This sets the stepper motor

controller CMMS-ST apart from

conventional controllers.

Stepper motor EMMS-ST

The stepper motor offer a long

service life and full positioning

functionality at an attractive

price. It is designed with a high

degree of protection and with

a plug system suitable for

industrial use, optionally with

brake and integrated encoder.

Stepper motor controller

CMMS-ST and stepper motor

EMMS-ST

Stepper motor technology in a

genuine plug & work solution

package: the single-axis position

controller CMMS-ST combined

with a stepper motor EMMS-ST,

for single and multi-axis hand-

ling, with moving loads of

up to 20 kg.

In the ServoLite operating mode,

the combination of CMMS-ST

and EMMS-ST provides you with

Compatible motor kits and

gear units:

EAMM-A-... motor kit

EMGA-..-P-.. gear unit

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The performance ranges of the

motors in conjunction with

Festo controllers

EMMS-AS + CMMP-AS

EMMS-AS + CMMS-AS/CMMD-AS

EMMS-ST + CMMS-ST

30

20

15

10

5

0

0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000rpm

Nm

CMMP-AS

CMMS-ST

CMMS-AS/CMMD-AS

Controller comparison table

Motor controller CMMP-AS CMMS-AS/CMMD-AS CMMS-ST

for motor type Servo motor Servo motor Stepper motor

Torque at standstill [Nm] ~25 ~4.7 ~8.5

Peak torque [Nm] ~48 ~9.2 ~8.5

Speed [rpm] ~10000 ~10000 ~3000

Positioning records 255 63 63

System of measurement Incremental/absolute Incremental/absolute Incremental

Extended I/O interface Flexible configuration 4 working modes 4 working modes

Notification of remaining distance Separate for all positions 1 for n 1 for n

Torque reduction Separate for all positions No No

Record linking With branching Linear Linear

Safe standstill To EN 954-1 Cat3 To EN 954-1 Cat3 –

Primary voltage 100 ... 230 V AC 100 ... 230 V AC 24 ... 75 V DC

Motor current Single-phase: 2,5 and 5 A CMMS-AS: 4 A (single-phase) 8 A (peak 12 A)

Three-phase: 5 and 10 A CMMD-AS: 2x 4 A (can be

adjusted as desired up to 2 A/6 A)

Integrated positioning records 256 64 64

Functions of the CMMx-AS

• SD card for parameters

and firmware

• Automatic motor brake

• External braking resistor

(optional)

• Jerk-free positioning

• Infinitely variable positioning,

closed-loop operation

• Speed adjustment

• Position control

• Current regulation

• Regulating torque

Functions of the CMMS-ST

• SD card for parameters and

firmware

• Automatic motor brake

• External braking resistor

(optional)

• Jerk-free positioning

• Infinitely variable positioning

• Step resolution: full step up to

4000 steps/revolution

• The digital inputs and outputs

are protected against short

circuit, overload and reverse

voltages

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Intelligent servo motor MTR-DCI

This innovative servo motor with

its wide torque range is ideally

suited for positioning tasks. It

combines all necessary compo-

nents in one: motor, gear unit,

motor controller and power

electronics.

Motor controller SFC-DC

The SFC-DC motor controller

together with SLTE or HGPLE

forms a ready-to-install solution.

SFC-DC, SFC-LAC and SFC-LACI

These single-field controllers offer

simple configuration and commis-

sioning using FCT software for

parameterisation and commis-

sioning.

Features:

• Positioning run and teach mode

• Diagnostic function

• Thanks to IP54 protection,

the SFC can be mounted close

to the drive

• Only one cable needed

Single-field controllers

Functions

• Compact design with integrat-

ed display screen

• Profile is insensitive to dirt

due to smooth surfaces

• Closed-loop operation

• Protection class IP54

• Activation via I/O or fieldbus

• Constant acceleration and

braking

• Position control

• The motor controller SFC is

available with or without con-

trol panel

• Activation via I/O or fieldbus

An impressive feature of the

MTR-DCI is its minimal wiring

due to the integration of the con-

troller; only one voltage source

and only one fieldbus connec-

tion or multi-pin plug are

required. The entire commission-

ing process is performed on-site

or from a PC using a simple

teach-in function, thanks to an

optional LCD screen and clearly

structured menus. It is also

supported by the FCT (Festo

Configuration Tool) software.

Position controller SFC-LACI

and the linear motor cylinders

DNCE-LAS and DFME-LAS form

a ready-to-install solution.

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The PositioningDrives software

tool prevents design errors and

energy waste by helping you to

choose the right components.

Designing drive mechanics, gear

units and motors separately can

increase safety factors or result

in oversized electric drive units

and wasted energy.

Toothed belt drives, spindle

drives or direct drives, servo

motors, stepper motors or DC

motors, ball bearing guides or

plain-bearing guides – the

plethora of options to choose

from presents the user with a

major challenge: calculating

the correct drive.

Once a few application details

have been entered, the

PositioningDrives software

calculates the ideal combination

from the extensive, harmonised

range of electric linear axes,

motors, gear units, controllers

and software. By specifying

various project parameters,

the tool also calculates the

characteristic load values for

the selected drive quickly and

reliably.

This is also suitable for third-

party motors, once the technical

parameters have been entered.

Typical program interfaces

Application parameters

such as mounting position,

mass, stroke and precision need

to be entered. You also have the

option of specifying the required

process time and preselecting

the drive technology.

Select the desired solution

package

For easy selection, these are

sorted by motor and axis tech-

nology, component utilisation,

cycle time or price.

Detailed results

The program also provides

detailed results such as motor

characteristic curve, dynamic

coefficients, system data,

product data and parts list.

These results are saved as a file

and can be used for ordering

and machine documentation.

Software tools – PositioningDrives for configuring axis systems

Software tools – faster project planning and design, commissioning and operation

More intelligent automation

Festo continuously focuses on

frequent analysis and identifica-

tion of potential.

This has resulted in combining

the new FHPP software platform

FCT software – Festo

Configuration Tool for

commissioning

• All the drives in a system can

be managed and saved in a

common project

• Project and data management

for all supported device types

FHPP – Festo Handling and

Positioning Profile

Festo has developed an opti-

mised data profile, the “Festo

Handling and Positioning Profile

(FHPP)”, specifically tailored to

handling and positioning appli-

cations.

with the tried and tested FCT

Festo configuration tool. It

ensures uniform operation and

ideal interface management of

all motor controllers, from the

fieldbus to the drive system.

• Simple to use thanks to

graphically-supported

parameter entry

• Universal mode of operation

for all drives

• Working offline at your desk

or online at the machine

The FHPP data profile enables

Festo motor controllers to be

controlled, with fieldbus inter-

face, via standardised control

and status bytes.

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Available software tools:

You can download software

tools from our website:

www.festo.com

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Commissioning service for axis systems

Getting there quicker

Smooth interaction of the axis

system with the overall system is

essential for maximum system

productivity. The selection and

assembly of an axis system is

one thing, fast and reliable com-

missioning of an axis system is

another. What at first only

appears to be a small step can,

in reality, repeatedly prove to

be a real marathon. In order for

everything to run as it should,

we recommend the Festo com-

missioning service for axis

systems.

Services at a glance

• For reliable operation: checking

of wiring, connections,

travel paths and energy chains

• For optimum paths: axis config-

uration and parameterisation

• For maximum performance:

optimisation of the control

parameters and homing

• For tested safety: actuation of

the axes in test mode

• For secure knowledge: data

backups and documentation

• For reliable operation: briefing

machine operators, e.g. on

error diagnostics and trouble-

shooting or on changing the

position values

Fast

Time-saving commissioning for

maximised efficiency is a matter

of course for our experts and

completion of your system on

schedule is guaranteed.

Reliable

Our experts know exactly what

they have to watch out for when

commissioning, thus ensuring

that your axis system operates

reliably at all times.

Optimally adapted

Maximum axis system perform-

ance, e.g. with regard to cycle

time, thanks to optimum con -

figuration and parameterisation

as well as homing.

We will support you during

commissioning, regardless

of the number of axes.

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Linear gantry with cantilever axis (Z) Heavy-duty linear gantry with toothed-belt

axis (Y) and spindle axis (Z)

Three-dimensional gantry with toothed

belt axis (XY) and spindle axis (Z)

assemble your system and put

it into operation, on request.

You concentrate on your core tasks;

we take care of the rest. That not

only saves time and money, but

brings maximum reliability with

regard to function and optimal

settings.

We offer: design engineering,

documentation, CAD models,

assembly, checking and testing,

commissioning and servicing.

Documentation

Documentation for your handling

systems includes:

• Detailed documentation of your

handing system on CD or paper

• Construction drawing as

instructions for assembly,

including parts list

• Circuit diagrams in EPLAN

or Promis

Engineering

Competent engineers support

you right from the outset.

• Technical advice

• Expert knowledge based on

the latest technological stan-

dards

All-inclusive benefits – ready-to-install solutions

Individually or complete –

your decision

Build it yourself, or have it built –

it’s up to you. But complete sys-

tems can save you as much as

50%.

With ready-to-install handling sys-

tems you can dispense with virtu-

ally all the complex processes

involved in the development and

construction of such systems. Tell

us what your requirements are

and we will design, order, commis-

sion, test and deliver. We can also

• Management of all engineering

tasks

• Designs from the mechatronic

multi-axis modular system

Examples of CAD models from the standard multi-axis modular system

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Handling systems from Festo’s multi-axis modular system

Pick and place:

Slim, precise, clearly laid out

• Horizontal cantilever axis

combined with slide or another

cantilever axis for Z-movement

Linear gantries:

Sturdy for high loads and long

strokes in 2D

• Horizontal gantry axis com-

bined with slide or cantilever

axes for Z-movement

Cantilevers:

Compact and extremely sturdy

for long strokes

• 2 parallel horizontal gantry

axes plus one pick and place

unit with short Z stroke,

preferably slide unit

Three-dimensional gantries:

Highest precision and very

sturdy for high loads and long

strokes in 3D

• 2 horizontal gantry axes plus

1 horizontal gantry axis at right

angles, plus any drive for

Z-movement, preferably can-

tilever axes

Tripod:

Unrestricted, precise and

extremely dynamic movement

in space; tripod kinematics

with electric gantry axes in

pyramid form for high rigidity

• High effective loads with high

dynamic response due to low

moving masses (without

motors or axes)

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