Can I Use Aries Drives with MX80L Linear Motor Stages
- Julianne Mahley (Unlicensed)
- Jack DeGrano
LEGACY ARTICLE- The Aries Drive is no longer available at this time. This article is a legacy reference. We have modern product capable of driving the MX80L.
For modern industrial product, please consult the factory or your nearest Automation Technology Center for assistance.
AriesCE (Controller version): Yes
AriesPE (Powerlin Version): Yes
AriesAE (Analog Command Input): No
AriesSE (Step/Direcion Command Input): No
The Aries Controller (and Aries Powerlink) drives can operate with a motor input power as low as 45VDC, making it suitable for driving the MX80L motors. No firmware or hardware modifications are required. AriesAE/SE versions cannot run below ~90VDC therefore are not compatible with the MX80L.
MX80L Linear motors stages require a maximum bus voltage of 80VDC and are typically used with ViX Servo drives. The AriesCE/PE is generally specified for motor input power of 120-240VAC, which results in a bus voltage of ~170-340VDC. If a bus voltage of 100+ was applied to the MX80, damage would occur to the motor. However, the existing design of the Aries CE/PE supports direct input of DC voltage as low as 45VDC. The MX80L motors typically utilize 48-80VDC.
The Aries also requires Control Input Power of 120/240VAC. This cannot operate as low as the motor power input and should remain at 120/240VAC. Be sure to remove the factory installed jumpers on the power connector.
The XL-PSU power supply can be used to provide the 80VDC motor power to the drive.
The 15-pin feedback connector in the MX80L plugs directly into the Aries without modification.
Motor files for MX80L are not included in ACR-View, but are available here.