MC464
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MC464

P860

: Suggested Alternative : MC664

Not recommended for new projects!

Based on the 64bit 400MHz MIPS the MC464 supports up to 64 axes of motion with 64 bit integer position registers for ultra precise axis resolution. Using expansion modules the MC464 supports up to 64 networked digital drives, 24 analogue servo drives, 24 pulse and direction drives and 64 absolute and incremental encoders in any combination.

MC464

Highlights

  • EtherCAT, Sercos, SLM and RTEX Digital Drive Interfaces
  • Up to 25 Axes Conventional Servo/Stepper
  • Linear, Circular, Helical and Spherical Interpolation
  • Flexible CAM shapes, Linked Motion
  • Biss, EnDAT and SSI Absolute Encoder Supported
  • Hardware Linked Outputs for Camera / Laser Control
  • Ethernet-IP / Modbus TCP / Ethernet Interface Built-In
  • 125 – 2000 µsec Selectable Servo Update
  • Anybus-CC Module for Flexible Factory Comms incl. ProfiNet/Profibus
  • IEC 61131-3 Programming
  • Multi-tasking BASIC Programming
  • Text File Handling
  • Robotic Transformations
  • SD Memory Card Slot
  • CANopen IO Expansion
  • Backlit LCD display
  • RoHS, UL Listed, CE approved

Expandable

MC464

The axis expansion modules feature many options for Drive Network interfaces, analogue servo, pulse/direction, absolute or incremental feedback and accurate hardware registration.

Configure the controller functionality and connectivity by attaching up to 7 half-height expansion modules or 3 full-height expansion modules. Each module easily attaches to the controller with a new high density bus connection and a uniquely designed screw integrates the earth planes of all modules and controller together. Trio’s feature enable code system for axis activation allows the whole system to be scaled exactly to need.

The MC464 features a total of 64 axes in software. Any axes not assigned to built-in hardware can be used as a virtual axis. Every axis can be programmed to move using linear, circular or helical or spherical interpolation, electronic cams, linked axes and gearboxes. The power of the controller allows for multiple robotic transformations to run simultaneously.

Up to 64 Axes

MC464

The built-in Ethernet port allows programming and connection of common HMI and PLC protocols directly to the MC464. User programs can be written in Trio’s established multi-tasking TrioBASIC language using the powerful Motion Perfect application development software making complex motion easy. Also available as an option is the industry standard IEC 61131-3 languages allowing fully functional PLC programming system.

Easy to use

MC464

A bright easy to read backlit display enables the controller status to be easily determined, whilst the single piece metal cast backplate provides an integrated earth chassis to improve noise rejection in the industrial environment.

Rugged

MC464

The single piece metal cast backplate provides an integrated earth chassis to improve noise rejection in the industrial environment.

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Product P860
MC464
Description Expandable 64 axis DIN/panel mounted motion coordinator
Name MC464
PCode P860
Status Supported
Configuration P860
MC464
Axis 0 Core
Axis 1
Axis 2
Axis 3
Axis 4
Axis 5
Axis 6
Axis 7
Axes P860
MC464
Max axes 64
Max networked axes 64
Max virtual axes 64
Max discrete wired axes 25
Performance P860
MC464
Cores 1
Processor MIPS 64bit
Clock frequency 400 MHz
Maths precision IEEE 457 Double
Position register precision 64 bit
Execution benchmark 52 lines/ms
Real-time clock Yes
Flash memory 32 x 16000 values
User memory 8 MB
Table memory 512000 values
Min expected flash memory life (normal use) 0 years
Maximum VR variables 65536
Maximum servo period 2000 µs
Minimum servo period 125 µs
Maximum encoder input frequency 6.000 MHz
Maximum stepper output frequency 2.000 MHz
Drive interfaces P860
MC464
Auxilliary axis No
EtherCAT Option
Hydraulic Option
Piezo Option
Panasonic RTEX Option
SERCOS Option
Servo Option
SLM Option
Step & direction Option
Communications P860
MC464
Anybus Option
Bluetooth Option
CANopen Yes
CC-Link Option
DeviceNet Yes
Ethernet Yes
EthernetIP Yes
Hostlink Yes
MODBUS-RTU Yes
MODBUS-TCP/IP Yes
Profibus Option
ProfiNet Option
RS232/RS485 Yes
USB 1.1 Option
Encoder ports P860
MC464
Feedback input Option
Incremental (A+B) output Yes
Pulse & direction output Yes
Reference input Yes
SSI Absolute Input No
EnDat Absolute Input No
Tamagawa Absolute Input No
BiSS Absolute Input No
Internal I/O P860
MC464
+/-10V analogue outputs 0
Analogue output precision 12 bits
Analogue Inputs (0-10V) 2
Analog input precision 12 bits
Digital Bidirectional I/O (24V) 8
Digital Inputs (24Vdc) 8
Digital outputs (24Vdc) 0
Registration inputs 58
Registration speed 1 µs
Watchdogs 1
Watchdog rating 29V, 100mA max
External I/O P860
MC464
+/-10V analogue outputs 16
Analogue output precision 12 bits
+/-10V analogue inputs 32
Analogue input precision 12 bits
Digital I/O points 512
Programming P860
MC464
Trio BASIC Yes
DXF in Yes
G-Code Yes
HPGL Yes
IEC61131 Yes
Kinematic Option
Maximum programs 64
Maximum tasks 22
Software P860
MC464
Motion Perfect version 4
Expansion P860
MC464
Expansion module type Series4
Maximum modules 7
Memory card SD
Physical P860
MC464
Maximum operating temperature 45 °C
Minimum operating temperature 0 °C
Mount DIN/Panel
Depth 155.0 mm
Height 201.0 mm
Width 56.0 mm
Weight 750 g
Power P860
MC464
Supply current 350 mA
Supply tolerance
Supply voltage 24 V
Certification P860
MC464
CE Yes
RoSH Yes
UL Yes
MC464

Axis Configuration Key

Core functionality

CORE AXES – can be configured in software as pulse and direction outputs with stepper or servo drives. They can also be configured for incremental encoder feedback.

Core functionality is a set of ATYPEs (Axis TYPEs) that are available on all controllers. They are based on pulse outputs and incremental encoder feedback.

ATYPE Description
43 Pulse and direction output with enable output
45 Quadrature encoder output with enable output
63 Pulse and direction output with Z input
64 Quadrature encoder output with Z input
76 Incremental encoder with Z input
78 Pulse and direction with VFF_GAIN and enable output 1
Extended functionality

EXTENDED AXES – in addition to the Core functionality these axes can also be configured for absolute encoders and closed loop servos (requires voltage output).

Only axes marked as AS have an analogue output and can be used for closed loop control.
All Extended Axes can use these ATYPE's as feedback.
If you want to just use the feedback and not complete a closed loop servo system set SERVO = OFF

ATYPE Description
30 Analogue feedback Servo
44 Incremental encoder Servo with Z input
46 Tamagawa absolute Servo
47 Endat absolute Servo
48 SSI absolute Servo
60 Pulse and direction feedback Servo with Z input
77 Incremental encoder Servo with enable output
92 Biss absolute servo
Products - Expansion Modules
FlexAxis Interface (P874)bolt on expansion module
For use with Stepper, Analogue Servo & Piezo motors. The Flexible axis interface provides an extra 8 axes.
FlexAxis Interface (P879)bolt on expansion module
For use with Stepper, Analogue Servo & Piezo motors. The Flexible axis interface provides an extra 4 axes.
FlexAxis Interface (P881)bolt on expansion module
For use with Stepper, Analogue Servo & Piezo motors. The P881 Flexible axis interface also adds 8 axes of SSI Absolute Encoder functionality.
RTEX Interface (P871)bolt on expansion module
For use with the latest range of Panasonic MINAS A4N and A5N amplifiers supporting the Panasonic Real Time Express (RTEX) network. Allows Plug & Play interconnection with Shielded twisted pair (TIA/EIA-568B CAT5e or more) Ethernet cables.
Ethercat Interface (P876)bolt on expansion module
For use with and EtherCAT based drive products. EtherCAT is the open real-time Ethernet network originally developed by Beckhoff.
SERCOS Interface (P872)bolt on expansion module
For use with any sercos II IEC61491 compliant drive. The module allows control of up to 16 axes via sercos with cycle times down to 250usec. Multiple sercos daughter boards can be used to increase axes count to 64.
SLM Interface (P873)bolt on expansion module
For use with drives supporting Control Techniques SLM protocol. Each module supports 6 axes which can be individual drives or a single drive using the CT Multiax concept.
Anybus-CC Module (P875)bolt on expansion module
This module adds support for the Anybus CompactCom device modules.
Blanking Module (P878)bolt on expansion module
Used to ensure the system is "tied" together mechanically. There is no communication bus connection, but the P878 is required for the earth connection.
FlexAxis Splitter Cable (P381) bolt on expansion module
Breakout cable to split the high density D-Type connectors to standard D-Type connectors. Used only with the P874, P879 and P881 FlexAxis Interface (P874, P879, P881)
Products - CAN I/O Modules
CAN 16-Out I/O Module (P317)CAN
The Trio CAN16 Output module provides 256 distributed output channels at 24Vdc level. All points are short-circuit proof and completely isolated from the CANbus. P317 modules may be mixed on the same bus, with other types in the Trio CAN I/O range.
CAN 16-In I/O Module (P318)CAN
The Trio CAN16 Input module provides 256 distributed input channels at 24Vdc level. All input points are high level (24V in = ON) and completely isolated from the CANbus.
CAN16 I/O Module (P319)CAN
The Trio CAN16 Input/Output module provides 256 distributed bi-directional input/output channels at 24Vdc level. All input points are high level, (24V = ON) all outputs are short-circuit proof and the I/O is completely isolated from the CANbus.
CAN 8-In / 4-Out I/O Module (P326)CAN
The CAN Analogue I/O module provides a compact DIN rail mounted analogue input/output capability for Trio Motion Coordinators. Each module provides 8 channels of 12-bit (+/-10V) analogue inputs and 4 channels of 12-bit (+/-10V) analogue outputs.
CAN 8-Relay Module (P327)CAN
The Trio CAN8 Relay module provides 128 distributed low power relay channels at up to 30Vdc or 49Vac. All output points are Volt-free contacts and are completely isolated from the CANbus. P327 modules may be mixed on the same bus, with other types in the Trio CAN I/O range.
Products - Generic
UNIPLAY HMI (7") (P843)bolt on expansion module
Trio’s unique UNIPLAY HMI system is a revolutionary way to make operator interfaces better, easier and more secure! The UNIPLAY series boasts a 7" and 10" colour display.
UNIPLAY HMI (10") (P844)bolt on expansion module
Trio’s unique UNIPLAY HMI system is a revolutionary way to make operator interfaces better, easier and more secure! The UNIPLAY series boasts a 10" colour display.
Firmware - MC464
Latest USER Release:
File:MC464_20292.zip
Version:2.0292
Size:1346423 bytes
Date:2023-Mar-17
Software - Programming
Motion Perfect
Motion Perfect is designed to make setup, diagnostics, commissioning and using our range of Motion Coordinators as simple as possible. It provides the user with an easy to understand Windows based interface for rapid application development, controller configuration and monitoring of controller processes.
IEC 61131-3 Runtime Software (P877)
IEC 61131-3 standardises the programming language, the instruction sets and the handling and structuring of projects. As supplied, the IEC 61131 system will run programs for one hour after power-on, to allow engineers to try out their standard programs on the Motion Coordinator hardware. For continuous running, a software key (Feature Enable Code) can be downloaded from the Trio E-Store or purchased form your distributor for each Motion Coordinator to run IEC 61131 programs.
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Software - Expansion
Kinematic Runtime FEC (P750)
The P750 Robot kinematic runtime enables the more complex FRAME transformations which enable easy programming of various types of robot Including SCARA and Delta.
(Log on to E-Store to purchase).
2 x EtherCAT Remote Axis FEC's (P914)
The P876 (EtherCAT Exp Module), P872 (sercos Exp Module) and P871 (RTEX Exp Module)1 all come equipped with two axes per module as standard. To add further axes, the P914 Feature Enable Code can be purchased.

Each P914 doubles the available axes, I.e:

P861 + 1 x P914 = 2 Remote Axes
P861 + 2 x P914 = 4 Remote Axes
P861 + 3 x P914 = 8 Remote Axes
P861 + 4 x P914 = 16 Remote Axes
P861 + 5 x P914 = 32 Remote Axes
P861 + 6 x P914 = 64 Remote Axes

P862 + 1 x P914 = 4 Remote Axes
P862 + 2 x P914 = 8 Remote Axes
P862 + 3 x P914 = 16 Remote Axes
P862 + 4 x P914 = 32 Remote Axes
P862 + 5 x P914 = 64 Remote Axes
P862 + 6 x P914 = 128 Remote Axes

(Log on to E-Store to purchase).
Remote Axis FEC's (P701 - P732)
Remote axis FEC's allow upto 64 additional axes to be configured.
(Log on to E-Store to purchase).
Software - Support Apps
CAD2Motion
The program allows the user to create motion paths in a CAD package such as AutoCAD and convert them into code executable by a Trio Motion Coordinator.
AutoLoader
A compact, self-contained package designed to allow simple distribution of projects written using Motion Perfect. Simply add the project to the Autoloader folder, edit a script file to provide control of the loading sequence and send to the customer.
Trio MCLoader
The Trio MC Loader is a Windows ActiveX control which can load projects (produced with Motion Prefect) and programs onto a Trio Motion Coordinator. Communication with the Motion Cordinator can be via serial link, USB, Ethernet or PCI depending on the Motion Coordinator.
Trio PCMotion
PCMotion is an ActiveX component allowing direct connection to the Trio Motion Coordinator from a custom user application. It can be used to control any of the Motion Coordinator functionality as well as send text files down to the controller.
TextFileLoader
The file loading functionality of the Motion Coordinators allows files to be easily loaded into the controller memory or the SD card (when fitted). This allows programs written in text based languages such as G-Code and HPGL to be loaded to the controller where they can be parsed and executed by a TrioBASIC program. The transfer process is optimized to compress the file and reduce transfer times, or it can be set to stream the file into a FIFO buffer on the controller. This can help reduce overall machine cycle times when file sizes can be large and so making communication time significant.
Guides  
Data Sheet  
Quick Start Guide Simple set up guide
EMC Guide Electromagnetic Compatibility guide for Trio products v4
Transportation of products containing Lithium batteries (log in) Simple set up guide
Manuals  
The Technical Reference Manual can be downloaded in full or as separate sections. All in PDF format.
Hardware Overview (Chapter 2)
Certificates  
EU Declaration MC464
UL Listing Please insert E238097 UL File Number in the search box.
Fieldbus Data  
EtherNet IP EDS (Electronic Data Sheet) files  
DeviceNet EDS (Electronic Data Sheet) files  
Profibus EDS (Electronic Data Sheet) files  
CAD Data  
Drawings are available in the following formats: DXF, IGES, DWG, STEP and SolidWorks. These files are included in the Zip file below.
Download Zip file