Parker COMPAX series compact servo controller: integrated motion control and drive

Software Tools and Development Support

The ServoManager software that comes with the COMPAX series is the core tool for configuration, debugging, and diagnosis. This Windows program provides features such as axis manager, parameter download/upload, error tracking and history, variable monitoring, and direct terminal access. Users can easily edit 250 motion commands (stored in non-volatile memory) through ServoManager. The instruction language is based on a BASIC like structure, including ACCEL (acceleration), SPEED (velocity), POSA (absolute positioning), POSR (relative positioning) WAIT、GOTO、GOSUB、IF-THEN-ELSE、OUTPUT、REPEAT、 Mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and parameter assignment. The program supports sequential execution and can be interrupted by an external Break signal to stop at the set deceleration and continue running from another location.

For the design of electronic cam curves, HAISER CamEditor provides a graphical Windows interface. After the user inputs key points, the software automatically interpolates to generate up to 2500 reference points and displays position, velocity, and acceleration curve graphs. Auxiliary functions (digital output or analog voltage) can be arbitrarily specified to the reference point. The cam curve can be stored as a linear graph or displayed as a polar coordinate graph.

In addition, a handheld terminal BDF2/01 is also provided, which can be connected via RS232 for menu guided configuration, parameter and program viewing/editing, direct command input, and status value display, making it very suitable for rapid on-site diagnosis and trial operation.

Technical specifications and installation requirements

The control power supply of the COMPAX series is 24V DC, with a permissible fluctuation of ± 10% and a ripple of less than 1Vpp. The current consumption of different models is as follows: 35XXM is about 1.3A, 45XXS/85XXS is about 1A, and other models are about 0.8A; in addition, the maximum digital output per channel is 100mA, the fan is about 100mA, the motor brake is 0.35-1.6A, and the absolute value encoder is 0.3A. In terms of positioning accuracy, the motor shaft resolution is 16 bits (about 0.3 arcminutes), and the absolute accuracy is ± 15 arcminutes. The motion trajectory supports linear, quadratic, or smooth curves, and the acceleration and deceleration time can be set within the range of 10ms to 60s. Position units can be selected in steps, millimeters, inches, or customized through scale factors. The monitoring functions include power supply voltage, motor/power level temperature, stall protection, tracking error monitoring, and ready contact output (0.5A/60V/30W). Environmental conditions: Working temperature 0-45 ℃, relative humidity ≤ 75%, no condensation.

The installation size and weight vary depending on the model: 1000SL weighs 1.6kg, 25XXS weighs 4.6kg, 45XXS/85XXS weighs 6.5kg, P1XXM weighs 5.6kg, 02XXM weighs 7.1kg, 05/15XXM weighs 7.8kg, 35XXM weighs 22.5kg, NMD10/20 weighs 7.6kg and 8.1kg respectively. All models are suitable for panel installation of industrial control cabinets, and the connection methods include terminal blocks (motors, power supplies, I/O) and double row connectors (sensors and communication interfaces). Random attachments include user manual, matching connectors, and ServoManager software CD.

Summary of Typical Application Fields

With a wide power coverage from 1kW to 35kW, flexible bus integration, and specialized software variants, the COMPAX series has been widely used in the following industrial fields:

Assembly system: Rotating worktable, continuous assembly conveyor line, utilizing circular table control or electronic gears to achieve multi station collaboration.

Specialized machine tools: measuring units, electronic gearboxes, flying saws, achieve fixed length or calibrated cutting through synchronous cycle control.

Handling system: palletizing, loading and unloading, material removal, using automatic parameter tuning to adapt to different loads.

Machine tool: tool positioning, synchronous machining, spindle drive, leveraging high dynamic response and high rigidity advantages.

Textile machinery: laying, cutting, and sewing require electronic camshafts to achieve non sinusoidal motion patterns.

Packaging machinery: roller feed, electronic cam, main drive, especially for trademark synchronization and color compensation.

Production machinery: flying saw, winding, rotating cutter, using XX70 to achieve flexible electronic cam curves.

Measurement and testing: Sensor positioning, continuous path control, utilizing HEDA interface to achieve multi axis high-precision interpolation.

COMPAX servo controller series models

Basic model and power version:

COMPAX 1000SL (also known as COMPAX 10XXSL)

COMPAX 25XXS

COMPAX 45XXS

COMPAX 85XXS

COMPAX P1XXM (or COMPAX P100M)

COMPAX 02XXM

COMPAX 05XXM

COMPAX 15XXM

COMPAX 35XXM

Software functional variants (based on the aforementioned hardware):

COMPAX XX00 (Universal Positioning Type)

COMPAX XX30 (cone control)

COMPAX XX50 (synchronous cycle control)

COMPAX XX60 (Electronic Gearbox)

COMPAX XX70 (Electronic Cam Control)