Actuators
This page introduces network connection examples for actuators as well as connection examples using KEYENCE’s KV-LH20V communication positioning unit.
- Network example
- KEYENCE communication positioning units
- KV-LH20V–compatible series
- Typical connection example
Network example
Connecting actuators to a network can be done using RS-232C, RS-485, or any other supported open network connection.
- A network-compatible unit or board is required for PLCs and PCs.
- A 1:1 connection is used for connections via RS-232C.
KEYENCE communication positioning units
The KV-LH20V communication positioning unit allows for easy communication with actuators using Modbus communication and can be programmed using positioning-like operations.
Communication Positioning UnitKV-LH20V
| Hardware |
Modbus RTU
|
Simplified wiring
|
8 axes
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Control mode |
Positioning
|
Speed*1
|
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| Supported models*2 |
KEYENCE
QS Series |
IAI
Electric actuator |
ORIENTAL MOTOR
Stepper motor |
|
ORIENTAL MOTOR
Electric actuator |
SMC
Electric actuator |
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|
- When an ORIENTAL MOTOR Co., Ltd. stepper motor is used.
- Contact your sales representative regarding connectable models.
- Easy, manual-free configuration simply by selecting the equipment
- Ladder-less design with no communication programming required
- Trial run screen for immediate operation confirmation
- PLC-based batch management of parameters
KV-LH20V–compatible series
| Manufacturer | Series | Overview |
|---|---|---|
|
IAI Corporation
|
PCON
|
RCP4/RCP3/RCP2
position controller |
|
ACON
|
RCA2/RCA
position controller |
|
|
SCON
|
RCS3/RCS2
position controller |
|
|
ERC2
|
Actuator with integrated controller
|
|
|
ERC3
|
Actuator with integrated controller
|
|
|
ORIENTAL MOTOR Co., Ltd.*1
|
EAS
|
EZ Limo electric slider
(equipped with αSTEP AR Series) |
|
DGII
|
Hollow rotary actuator
|
|
| SMC Corporation |
LECP6/LECA6
|
Electric actuator
|
| Manufacturer | Series | Overview |
|---|---|---|
|
KEYENCE
|
QS
|
Hybrid stepper motor
|
|
ORIENTAL MOTOR Co., Ltd.*1
|
AR
|
αSTEP stepper motor unit
|
|
RKII
|
5-phase stepper motor
|
|
|
PKA
|
5-phase stepper motor with built-in controller
|
- 1 Connectable to FLEX types (with built-in positioning functionality). Not connectable to pulse train input types.
- The KV-XH16ML/XH04ML positioning/motion unit allows for easy communication with MECHATROLINK-III–compatible actuators. For details, refer to the Servo Motors page.
- The KV-XL202/XL402 serial communication unit and PROTOCOL STUDIO serial communication setup software allow for easy communication with Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. electric actuators. For details, refer to the Temperature Controllers/Scales/Inverters page.
Typical connection example
Connecting to a network makes it possible to collect and manage various information from actuators. This allows for the construction of systems for status monitoring, production management, changeovers, and more.
The following example includes a network-connected actuator.
Positioning-like control with no communication program required
With conventional systems, communicating with electric actuators meant spending time programming, and for open networks, this meant programming while also giving due consideration to the device map.
Using the KV-LH20V allows for communication with no programming required and control similar to positioning.
(2-axis XY positioning control)
