Description
ELAU MAX‑4‑11‑03‑016‑99‑1‑100
Technical Specifications CPU Core: Real‑time optimized industrial processor Program Memory: 16 MB Flash Data Working Memory: 8 MB RAM Maximum System‑Wide Controlled Axis Count: 99 axes Communication Interfaces: SERCOS fiber‑optic interface, Ethernet service port, RS232 serial port, RS485 interface On‑board Digital Inputs: 12 points On‑board Digital Outputs: 8 points Power Supply: DC24V, 1.6 A rated consumption Protection Class: IP20 Operating Ambient Temperature: 0℃ to +55℃ Storage Temperature: ‑25℃ to +70℃ Mounting Type: Standard DIN‑rail cabinet mounting
Functional Features Realizes IEC‑61131‑3 standard logic control and hard‑real‑time large‑scale multi‑axis motion processing. Supports electronic cam profiling, dynamic electronic gear ratio adjustment, flying‑shear cutting and multi‑group mark‑registration synchronization motion tasks. Interface variant 99 achieves large‑quantity axis expansion through SERCOS fiber‑optic bus topology. SERCOS fiber‑optic communication delivers strong anti‑electromagnetic‑interference performance and microsecond‑level inter‑axis synchronization accuracy. Non‑volatile flash memory preserves user application program, production recipe dataset and configuration parameters after power‑loss event. Built‑in diagnostic module records bus communication faults, distributed servo axis error codes and digital I/O historical status data. Ethernet interface completes program download, online debugging and whole‑system equipment status monitoring. RS232 and RS485 serial ports support data interaction with peripheral auxiliary equipment. Partial extended hardware safety function circuits adopt different configuration settings compared with MAX‑4‑11‑03‑016‑99‑1‑1‑00. Hardware watchdog circuit guarantees stable system running under full‑load complex operating conditions.
Application Scenarios Large‑scale multi‑axis packaging production lines; complex film converting and slitting equipment; high‑speed multi‑station automated processing machinery.
Performance Parameters Minimum real‑time motion task cycle reaches 250 microseconds. Inter‑axis synchronization deviation stays below ±1 microsecond. Non‑volatile flash memory stores large‑volume historical fault log data for post‑failure analysis. Deterministic program execution timing remains stable under maximum 99‑axis system‑wide loading status.
Material Composition Aluminum alloy shielding housing, FR‑4 high‑speed multilayer printed circuit boards, industrial real‑time processor chip, high‑performance fiber‑optic transceiver modules, flash memory chips, plug‑in screw‑lock terminal blocks, SMD LED status indicator components.
Structural Characteristics Vertical DIN‑rail compatible housing form factor. Front panel arranges LED status indicator array, Ethernet service port and RS232 serial connector. SERCOS fiber‑optic connection ports for large‑scale axis expansion locate on upper housing edge. Pluggable terminal blocks for digital I/O channels and DC24V power‑supply input are arranged on lower housing section. Metal identification nameplate permanently prints complete part number MAX‑4‑11‑03‑016‑99‑1‑100. Internal extended‑function hardware circuits adopt variant component configuration.
Working Principle User application program stored in internal flash memory executes on real‑time processor core. Logic processing section scans digital input signals and generates digital output actions following complex machine workflow sequence. Motion processing section calculates position command values for each servo axis of whole system, transmits command data frames over expanded SERCOS fiber‑optic bus network to connected servo drives and ISH integrated servo motors. Status and fault‑code feedback data return from distributed drive units back to MAX‑4 controller. Internal diagnostic modules continuously monitor hardware health condition, large‑scale bus communication link quality and I/O channel integrity. User program and configuration parameters keep retention inside non‑volatile flash memory after power‑off events. Hardware watchdog circuit triggers automatic system reset operation when abnormal program running status is detected.
Installation Requirements Mount controller onto standard DIN‑rail inside fully grounded large‑size industrial control cabinet. Preserve sufficient surrounding clearance for natural‑convection heat dissipation. Comply strictly with minimum‑bending‑radius specifications for all SERCOS fiber‑optic expansion cables. Physically separate low‑signal bus wiring from high‑voltage motor‑power cables. Apply DC24V control‑power‑supply with strict polarity compliance. Connect protective‑earth terminal to cabinet main protective‑ground busbar. Complete system bus parameter configuration after hardware installation to activate 99‑axis expansion function.
Usage Notes Forbid hot‑plugging SERCOS fiber‑optic connectors under powered‑operating condition. Create full backup of user‑application program before firmware‑upgrade or hardware‑replacement work. Operate strictly within published ambient‑temperature operating‑range. Wear anti‑static wrist straps during internal circuit maintenance service. Avoid hardware exposure to conductive dust, heavy oil mist and corrosive industrial vapors. Verify extended function configuration parameter consistency when replacing this specific hardware variant.
