SuperCAT Controller
Redefines precise and efficient automation with SoftMotion
New Guide to EtherCAT SoftMotion Controller
The SuperCAT controller is ADLINK's advanced EtherCAT SoftMotion solution that integrates cost-effective and excellent motion control, vision, and data acquisition on a flexible IPC platform. It efficiently supports businesses by enhancing overall productivity and reliability in semiconductor, optoelectronics, and electrical manufacturing industries, while reducing the total cost of ownership.
SuperCAT Controller Highlights
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Maximize Motion System Performance
- Support 4ms-125μs EtherCAT control cycle
- 128-axis synchronized motion control
- RTOS support for time-critical applications
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Efficient Machine Control Configuration
- Compatible with vison systems, IO, triggers and 100+ third-party stepping/servo motors
- GUI-based online configuration for system mapping
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Total Solution with an Integrated Platform
- Supported with validated modular fanless computers, embedded platform and ATX industrial PCs
- Intel® Atom® and Core™ i CPU
- Windows and Linux OS
Product Offerings
Applications
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Electric Vehicle Battery Manufacturing
- Use Case
- Lithium-ion Battery Pack X ray Testing
- Lithium-ion Battery Tab Cutting
Semicoductor Packaging and Testing
- CoWoS
- Die Bonding
- Laser Dicing
- Probe Testing
- Die Sorting
Electronics Manufacturing Services
- Dispensing
- PCB Process Inspection
- Surface Mounting
- Assembly Line
Optoelectronic
- LED Chip Sorting
Technical Support
- Release Note
- FAQ
- Driver Download
Release 1.1 - Mar 27, 2024
- It is recommended that all users upgrade to this release
| New features | Functions description | Datasheet |
|---|---|---|
| User task programming support | Compared to Windows, user tasks in EtherCAT provide a faster and more stable process and I/O control within the EtherCAT control cycle. | Datasheet_v1.1 |
| New home mode 3: Homing in by detecting hardware stopper and EZ. | When running the homing process, if the axes fail to connect to both the EL limit sensor and the ORG sensor, the axes will be unable to move to the home position normally. The new Home Mode 3 only detects the EL stopper and EZ signal. As a result, the home position will be fixed at a specific EZ position. | |
| Ring counter support | A Ring Counter (also known as a modulo counter) is used in semiconductor machinery with a circular encoder. The new function enables Point-to-Point (PTP) movement to occur automatically along the shortest path. | |
| Multi-language support | Simplified Chinese support added to MCP2. |
Release 1.0 - Mar 23, 2023
- SuperCAT initial release version 1.0 (datasheet_v1.0)
- How do I select the best-suited SuperCAT controller platform for my application?
Please refer to the controller support list for all specifications.
MB/ Platform 4~32 axis @250µs 4~64 axis @500µs 4~128 axis @1000µs MVP-6100 series O O O MVP-5100 series O O O IMB-M43 O O O IMB-M43H O O O IMB-M45 O O O IMB-M45H O O O IMB-M46 O O O AmITX-CF-I (H310) O O O MXE-210i series X X O MXE-230i series O O O - Does ADLINK also offer EtherCAT SubDevice modules?
Yes, we offer various modules such as AIO/DIO modules, stepper drives, position compare trigger modules, and modules that bridge pulse train type drives. You can find more here.
- What are the functions included in the SuperCAT control system?
SuperCAT offers three levels of functional packs, allowing you to select precisely what you need. Please refer to the datasheet for further details.
- How can I program the SuperCAT controller?
We provide sample programs in different languages (C++, C#, and VB.net). You can find the samples after installing APS-SDK.
