Controls the drive over a network interface. There are several options for control including centralized and decentralized control where the drive has varying degrees of responsibility for calculating move profiles.
Benefits
- Network commands reduce wiring and allow more information to transfer between the drive and controller
- In addition to the command signal, the controller can control I/O and get status information from the drive
ADVANCED Motion Controls' Capabilities
- Depending on the model
- DigiFlex® Performance™ drives can be controlled over a number of networks including CANopen, EtherCAT, RS-485, POWERLINK, Modbus, TCP/IP, and more
