SMC-1400 Kollmorgen
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The Kollmorgen SMC-1400 is a programmable motion controller from the SMC Motion Stepper Drives series, with a supply voltage of 115 or 230 VAC and a line frequency of 50/60 Hz. It supports a two-phase step motor and provides up to 10 Amps of current using a bipolar chopper drive topology. The SMC-1400 has 16 optically isolated inputs, 8 general-purpose outputs plus a busy output, and features an RS-232C serial interface.
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The SMC-1400 is a programmable motion controller designed for two-phase step motors. A bipolar chopper topology and 10 A current capability give the drive crisp step response and solid torque control in demanding indexing applications. With 16 optically isolated inputs and an RS-232C serial interface, the unit offers practical integration for machine control.
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The SMC-1400 is a programmable motion controller and stepper drive produced by Kollmorgen as part of the SMC Motion Stepper Drives series. It combines sequencing logic with power electronics to actuate a two-phase step motor directly from line power, permitting stand-alone positioning without a separate PLC. In automated packaging, assembly, or laboratory equipment, it advances the motor in discrete increments, interprets machine signals, and coordinates motion profiles for repeatable indexing tasks. The integrated motion functions allow the controller to manage routine machine operations while reducing the number of separate control components required in an enclosure.
Incoming power options of 115/230 VAC allow the drive to connect to common single-phase utility feeds, while an output capacity of 10 A supports moderate-torque step motors. The internal stage uses a bipolar chopper design to modulate current at high frequency, helping minimize motor heating and vibration. Phase timing is selectable through a full-step or half-step setting, providing either 200 or 400 steps per revolution. The input section supports 50/60 Hz power, allowing operation with either common line frequency. These electrical characteristics help the controller deliver stable torque across a broad speed range while preserving the low-detent behavior of a two-phase motor. The programmable motion core processes direction, step, and limit signals, allowing sequences to be stored locally without a supervisory computer.
System integration is managed through an RS-232C serial port that downloads programs and reports operating status. The front panel provides 16 optically isolated inputs for field sensors and eight general-purpose outputs and one busy output for solenoids, contactors, or handshake lines. The controller also reserves 12 general inputs for dedicated high-speed functions. Optional encoder feedback accepts differential or single-ended signals and reads TTL or 5 V CMOS logic to monitor actual shaft position. The enclosure has a height of 9.250 inches and a width of 6.250 inches, allowing the unit to fit within shallow control enclosures without additional heat sinks. Its serial connection, isolated field channels, and encoder support provide separate paths for programming, machine signaling, and position monitoring.
