The library provides single and multi axes for independent and coordinated control applications such as laser cutting, EDM, and CNC applications.
The library is based on KPA EtherCAT master and Reflexxes motion kernel. The library includes functionals blocks in “C” based on PLCopen specification.
Transformations between Program Coordinate System (PCS) and Machine Coordinate System (MCS)
Coordinated motion in cylinder and polar coordinates
All LiM functionalities
Requirement: KPA Master Standard 1.5 or higher
KPA Motion Development Kit
KPA Motion Development Kit (MoDK) enables the development of linear and coordinated motion applications for a hardware class on a specific OS. In this way, it extends Master Development Kit (MDK) by KPA Motion.
KPA Motion Configurator
Plugin to KPA Studio with two Function Groups Online Configuring:
Grouping of axes, selection of drive profiles, setting of parameters, and mapping to process image
Online Test:
Controls with command and status for moving, homing, and jogging
Requirement: KPA Studio Premium Version 2.0 or higher
RunTime Data Logger
Plugin to KPA Studio Multi-axis real-time chart control, xy-diagram, multiple scaling axes.
Requirement: KPA Studio Premium 2.0 or higher; KPA Master Standard 2.0 or higher
KPA Motion Application
A drilling application is implemented by deploying a machine with an XY stage and one drilling axis (z-direction). Each hole is individually measured and drilled.
Phase 1 starts with a slow motion to allow for positioning the x-y table. Phase 2 contains a fast approach motion, during which the contact with the material is expected. At the moment of contact, the exact position is captured using a touch probe sensor ( 102.0 mm, left yellow circle), and in the same control cycle, a drilling motion relative to this position is computed online and executed immediately (Phase 3). After reaching the depth of 5 mm, the drill is pulled out of the material (Stage 4). In the second cycle, the contact is detected at 103.1 mm (right, yellow circle).
The picture below shows a comparison between conventional calculation methods and the online trajectory generation concept implemented in KPA Motion.
Measuring the precise contact position and instantaneously computing a new motion trajectory improves drilling, turning, and milling precision’s – without slowing down manufacturing processes.
Transformations between Program Coordinate System (PCS) and Machine Coordinate System (MCS)
Coordinated motion in cylinder and polar coordinates
All LiM functionalities
Requirement: KPA Master Standard 1.5 or higher
KPA Motion Development Kit
KPA Motion Development Kit (MoDK) enables the development of linear and coordinated motion applications for a hardware class on a specific OS. In this way, it extends Master Development Kit (MDK) by KPA Motion.
KPA Motion Configurator
Plugin to KPA Studio with two Function Groups Online Configuring:
Grouping of axes, selection of drive profiles, setting of parameters, and mapping to process image
Online Test:
Controls with command and status for moving, homing, and jogging
Requirement: KPA Studio Premium Version 2.0 or higher
RunTime Data Logger
Plugin to KPA Studio Multi-axis real-time chart control, xy-diagram, multiple scaling axes.
Requirement: KPA Studio Premium 2.0 or higher; KPA Master Standard 2.0 or higher
KPA Motion Application
A drilling application is implemented by deploying a machine with an XY stage and one drilling axis (z-direction). Each hole is individually measured and drilled.
Phase 1 starts with a slow motion to allow for positioning the x-y table. Phase 2 contains a fast approach motion, during which the contact with the material is expected. At the moment of contact, the exact position is captured using a touch probe sensor ( 102.0 mm, left yellow circle), and in the same control cycle, a drilling motion relative to this position is computed online and executed immediately (Phase 3). After reaching the depth of 5 mm, the drill is pulled out of the material (Stage 4). In the second cycle, the contact is detected at 103.1 mm (right, yellow circle).
The picture below shows a comparison between conventional calculation methods and the online trajectory generation concept implemented in KPA Motion.
Measuring the precise contact position and instantaneously computing a new motion trajectory improves drilling, turning, and milling precision’s – without slowing down manufacturing processes.
