Axis controller for selective users

For the global market Parker Hannifin has created the axis controller called Parker Automation Controller (PAC), which combines in a single, highly effective solution machine logic, real time motion control and visual display.

With the help of EtherCAT communication, integrated motion control, I/Os and the software application Parker Automation Manager (IDE: Integrated Development Environment), this controller supplies OEMS a highly engineered solution for the most demanding applications. The package comprises a single, intuitive development environment, with industry standard compliant programming languages and, thanks to networked communication, supplies information in real time when and where necessary.

The Automation Manager software offers engineers an environment capable of making best use of knowhow and working with greater effectiveness, thanks to a the full suite of the programming language IEC61131, as well as PLCopen function blocks. It’s easy to integrate the PAC with existing factory networks in order to connect to third party devices, and the controller integrates a series of different communication protocols, including OPC Server, Modbus, TCP, EtherCAT, double LAN and optionally Ethernet/IP, Profinet and Profibus. Important overall benefits to the user: the project approach, based on industrial standards, enables quickly developing applications and reducing setup and startup costs.