Description
ELAU MAX‑4‑11‑03‑032‑04‑1‑1‑00
Technical Specifications CPU Core: Real‑time optimized industrial processor Program Memory: 32 MB Flash Data Working Memory: 16 MB RAM Maximum System‑Wide Controlled Axis Count: 32 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 Combines IEC‑61131‑3 standard logic control and hard‑real‑time multi‑axis motion processing. Supports electronic cam profiling, dynamic electronic gear ratio adjustment, flying‑shear cutting and multi‑axis mark‑registration synchronization motion tasks. Interface variant 04 realizes up to 32‑axis coordinated control through SERCOS fiber‑optic bus architecture. SERCOS fiber‑optic communication provides excellent anti‑electromagnetic‑interference performance and microsecond‑level inter‑axis synchronization accuracy. Large‑capacity 32 MB non‑volatile flash memory retains user application program, massive production recipe dataset and configuration parameters after power‑loss event. Comprehensive built‑in diagnostic system records abundant bus communication fault records, servo axis error codes and digital I/O historical status information. Ethernet interface completes program download, online debugging and whole‑system production‑data monitoring. RS232 and RS485 serial ports realize data exchange with multiple peripheral auxiliary devices. Complete set of extended hardware safety function modules are equipped. Hardware watchdog circuit guarantees stable system running under 32‑axis full‑load complex operating condition.
Application Scenarios Medium‑to‑large multi‑axis packaging production lines; film converting and slitting equipment; multi‑station high‑speed automated processing machinery.
Performance Parameters Minimum real‑time motion task cycle reaches 250 microseconds. Inter‑axis synchronization deviation maintains below ±1 microsecond. Large‑capacity non‑volatile flash memory stores mass‑volume historical fault log records for post‑incident analysis. Deterministic program execution timing remains stable under maximum 32‑axis system‑wide loading condition.
Material Composition Aluminum alloy shielding housing, FR‑4 high‑speed multilayer printed circuit boards, industrial real‑time processor chip, fiber‑optic transceiver modules, large‑capacity 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 multi‑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‑4‑11‑03‑032‑04‑1‑1‑00. Internal circuit carries large‑capacity memory chip assembly and complete extended safety hardware modules.
Working Principle User application program stored in internal 32 MB flash memory executes on real‑time processor core. Logic processing section scans digital input signals, executes complex machine workflow sequence and generates digital output control actions. Motion processing section calculates position command values for every servo axis inside whole system, transmits command data frames over SERCOS fiber‑optic bus network to connected servo drives and ISH integrated servo motors. Status information and fault‑code feedback data return from distributed drive units back to MAX‑4 controller. On‑board diagnostic modules continuously monitor hardware health state, bus communication quality and I/O channel integrity. User program and all configuration parameters keep retention inside non‑volatile flash memory during power‑off events. Hardware watchdog circuit triggers automatic system reset operation when abnormal program operation is detected.
Installation Requirements Install controller onto standard DIN‑rail inside fully grounded industrial control cabinet. Reserve sufficient surrounding clearance for natural‑convection heat dissipation. Strictly follow minimum‑bending‑radius specifications for all SERCOS fiber‑optic 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 protective‑ground busbar. Complete system bus configuration after hardware installation to activate 32‑axis coordinated control function.
Usage Notes Forbid hot‑plugging SERCOS fiber‑optic connectors under powered‑operating condition. Complete 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. Prevent hardware exposure to conductive dust, heavy oil mist and corrosive industrial vapors.
