SynqNet Bus

Launched in 2001, SynqNet is a digital machine control network specifically designed to meet the flexibility, performance, and safety requirements of today's demanding machine control applications. Built on the 100BT physical layer, Synqnet provides a synchronous real-time connection between motion controllers, servo drives, stepper drives, I/O modules, and custom devices.

SynqNet is a high performance network technology designed to simplify machine development and lower the cost of in-field support and upgrade.

Key Features of SynqNet

• Network bandwidth for servo updates up to 48 kHz
• Supports up to 32 nodes with 32 axes*
• Over 16,000 bits of digital I/O and 1,000 points of analog I/O
• Real-time diagnostics over Synqnet
• "Self - healing" fault tolerant operation using ring topology
• Hotreplace™ feature allows the replacement of nodes without shutting down the network.
• Remote diagnostics of motor drive performance
• Remote drive configuration and setup
• Remote upgrade of drive firmware features
• Support for multiple feedback, dual-loop servo control, compensation tables
• Automatic network configuration and integrity check
• Cabling over 100 meters between each node
• Electrical isolation for robust noise immunity
• Open, field-proven silicon (100baseT physical layer)
• Choice of motor/drive vendors
• Centralized software and control with distributed hardware
• Cost effective design

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