ElmoMC Multi-Axis Motion Controller-Maestro - Manual (Page 12)

Maestro Software Manual
MAN-MASSW (Ver. Q)
Chapter 1: Introduction
Elmo’s Maestro is a network-based multi-axis motion supervisor that operates in
conjunction with Elmo intelligent servo drives to provide a full multi-axis motion control
solution. The Maestro and the
SimplIQ servo drives share the motion processing
workload in a distributed motion control architecture.
1.1 Maestro Highlights
The Maestro operates as a Multi-Axis Motion Supervisor to:
ƒ coordinate motion between various axes in synchronized interpolated mode
ƒ integrate event handling into motion control procedures
The Maestro operates as a CANopen Network Node Master for:
ƒ Network management (NMT)
ƒ Clock synchronization
ƒ Network Configuration
The Maestro operates as an Ethernet - CAN gateway
The Maestro acts as a file archiver and distributor of:
ƒ Firmware – Maestro and intelligent drives
ƒ Multi-Axis User Applications – Maestro and intelligent drives
ƒ System Resources
The Maestro operates as a Multi-Axis Motion Analysis & Development tool:
ƒ Multi-Axis recording and analysis tools
ƒ Multi-Axis application development environment
The Maestro can be monitored through a web browser.
Figure 1-1 Maestro Multi-Axis Supervisor Architecture
Machine
Programming
And Control
Multi-Axis
Motion Control
Single-Axis
Motion Control
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