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Sample programs for motor control systems

Sample programs from igus® save time and money

igus® sample programs for motor control systems help simplify integration. All you need to do is enter your e-mail address and you can instantly receive downloadable sample programs. These include master/control system programs.

The solutions are compatible with industrial manufacturers such as Siemens, Beckhoff, and Wago, as well as popular single-board computers and developer platforms including; Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and BeagleBone. These are ready-to-use programs which help minimise integration effort and help save time and cost savings for the customer.

Sample programs to download

1. Sample programs

D1-1-1212C-DIO-1

  • Suitable for Siemens TIA Portal V15.1
  • Control system via digital inputs & outputs
  • Prefabricated function block (FB)
  • Homing

Applications

  • Simple pick & place handling
  • Inspection tasks with camera
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2. Sample program

D1-1-1212C-AI-2

  • Suitable for Siemens TIA Portal V15.1
  • Control system via analogue input, digital inputs & outputs
  • Flexibly define two positions via PLC
  • Homing

Applications

  • Format adjustments
  • Height adjustments
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3. Sample program

D1-1-1212C-AI-3

  • Suitable for Siemens TIA Portal V15.1
  • Control system via analogue input, digital inputs & outputs
  • Flexibly define a position via PLC
  • Homing

Applications

  • Simple pick & place handling
  • Camera adjustment & Sensor adjustment
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4. Sample program

D1-1-1212C-DIO-4

  • Suitable for Siemens TIA Portal V15.1
  • Control system via digital inputs & outputs
  • Prefabricated function block (FB)
  • Up to 32 movements can be started individually
  • Homing

Applications

  • Pick & place handling
  • Inspection tasks with camera
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5. Sample program

D3-1-1212C-DIO-5

  • Suitable for Siemens TIA Portal V15.1
  • Control system via digital inputs & outputs
  • Prefabricated function block (FB)
  • Adjustable pause times for DC motor (S2)

Applications

  • Blow-off devices
  • Separators

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6. Sample program

D3-1-1212C-DIO-6

  • Suitable for Siemens TIA Portal V15.1
  • Control system via digital inputs & outputs
  • Prefabricated function block (FB)
  • Automatic positioning on external sensors

Applications

  • Stacking systems
  • Buffer storage

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7. Sample program

D1-1-1212C-StepDirection-7

  • Suitable for Siemens TIA Portal V15.1
  • Use of Siemens PTO (Pulse Train Output)
  • Control system via digital inputs & outputs
  • Prefabricated function block (FB)
  • Homing & flexible positioning

Applications

  • Simple pick & place handling
  • Automated assembly machines
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8. Sample program

D1-1-RaspberryPI-ModbusTCP(GW)-8

  • Suitable for Raspberry Pi
  • Programming language Python (Thonny IDE)
  • Ethernet TCP/IP (Modbus Gateway)
  • Homing & flexible positioning

Applications

  • Low-cost automation solutions
  • Test & experimental setups

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9. Sample program

D1-1-PC-ModbusTCP(GW)-9

  • Suitable for laptop or PC
  • Programming language Python (Thonny IDE)
  • Ethernet TCP/IP (Modbus gateway)
  • Homing & flexible ABSOLUTE positioning

Applications

  • Low-cost automation solutions
  • Test & experimental devices

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10. Sample program

D8-1-1212C-StepDirection-10

  • Suitable for Siemens TIA Portal V15.1
  • Use of Siemens PTO (Pulse Train Output)
  • Control system via digital inputs & outputs
  • Prefabricated function block (FB)
  • Flexible RELATIVE positioning in degrees (°)

Applications

  • Simple pick & place handling
  • Automatic assembly machines

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11. Sample program

D1-1-PC-ModbusTCP(GW)-11

  • Suitable for laptop or PC
  • Programming language LabVIEW 2017
  • Ethernet TCP/IP (Modbus gateway)
  • Homing & flexible ABSOLUTE positioning
  • LabVIEW support and application project planning by Vikings Software GmbH (subject to a charge)

Applications

  • Cost-effective automation solutions
  • Test & experimental devices
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12. Sample program

D1-2-PC-ModbusTCP(GW)-12

  • Sample program for 2 axes
  • Suitable for laptop or PC
  • Programming language Python (Visual Studio Code IDE)
  • Ethernet TCP/IP (Modbus Gateway)
  • Homing & flexible positioning

Applications

  • Low-cost automation solutions
  • Test & experimental setups

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13. Sample program

D1-1-1212C-ModbusTCP(GW)-13

  • Suitable versions for Siemens TIA Portal V15.1
  • Use of Siemens Ethernet "OpenUserCommunication"
  • Prefabricated function block (FB)
  • Homing & Relative/absolute positioning & speed

Applications

  • Pick & Place handling
  • Automatic assembly machines

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14. Sample program

D1-2-RaspberryPI-ModbusTCP(GW)-14

  • Sample program for 2 axes
  • Suitable for Raspberry Pi
  • Programming language Python (Visual Studio Code IDE)
  • Ethernet TCP/IP (Modbus Gateway)
  • Homing & flexible positioning

Applications

  • Low-cost automation solutions
  • Small series

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15. Sample program

D8-1-ArduinoMega-DIO-15

  • Suitable for Arduino Mega 2560
  • Programming language C++ (Arduino IDE)
  • Control system via digital inputs & outputs (jog mode)
  • Automatic positioning on external sensors
  • Suitable for dryve D7, D8 and D9

Applications

  • Food tray dispenser
  • Feeding system

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16. Sample program

D1-1-ArduinoMega-DIO-16

  • Suitable for Arduino Mega 2560
  • Programming language C++ (Arduino IDE)
  • Control system via digital inputs & outputs
  • Up to 32 movements can be started individually
  • Homing & flexible ABSOLUTE positioning

Applications

  • Sorting machine (height measurement)
  • Pick & place handling
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17. Sample program

D7-1-ArduinoMega-StepDirection-17

  • Suitable for Arduino Mega 2560
  • Programming language C++ (Arduino IDE)
  • Control system via digital inputs & outputs (Pulse Mode)
  • Flexible speed setting & rotation direction (10 - 1200rpm)
  • Suitable for dryve D7, D8 and D9

Applications

  • Speed setting via keyboard
  • Flexible rotation application
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18. Sample program

D9-1-ArduinoMega-StepDirection-18

  • Suitable for Arduino Mega 2560
  • Programming language C++ (Arduino IDE)
  • Control system via digital inputs & outputs (Pulse Mode)
  • Position specification via potentiometer
  • Suitable for dryve D7, D8 and D9

Applications

  • Manual positioning at a distance
  • Monitoring tasks with camera
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19. Sample program

D1-1-PC-ModbusTCP(GW)-19

  • Suitable for laptop or PC (Windows operating system)
  • Programming language C++ (Visual Studio IDE)
  • Ethernet TCP/IP (Modbus Gateway)
  • Homing & relative/absolute positioning & speed

Applications

  • Positioning tasks
  • Laboratory and test setups

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20. Sample program

D1-1-PC-ModbusTCP(GW)-20

  • Suitable for laptop or PC (Windows operating system)
  • Programming language Visual Basic .NET 3.1 (Visual Studio IDE)
  • Ethernet TCP/IP (Modbus Gateway)
  • Homing & relative/absolute positioning & speed

Applications

  • Power cut-off via evaluation of the motor current
  • Customised automation solutions
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21. Sample program

D1-1-1212C-PROFINET-21

  • Use of Siemens "PROFINET/PROFIdrive"
  • Telegram 1 - target value speed 16 bit
  • Suitable versions for Siemens TIA Portal V15.1
  • Accelerations can be set via D1 GUI

Applications

  • Conveyor belts
  • Rotation applications

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22. Sample program

D1-1-1212C-PROFINET-22

  • Use of Siemens "PROFINET/PROFIdrive"
  • Telegram 2 - target value speed 32 bit
  • Suitable versions for Siemens TIA Portal V15.1
  • Accelerations can be set via D1 GUI

Applications

  • Conveyor belts
  • Winding systems

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23. Sample program

D1-1-1212C-PROFINET-23

  • Use of Siemens "PROFINET/PROFIdrive"
  • Telegram 7 - Single positioner with selection of the motion block
  • Suitable versions for Siemens TIA Portal V15.1
  • Homing & relative/absolute positioning

Applications

  • Pick & Place handling
  • Automatic assembly machines
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24. Sample program

D1-1-1212C-PROFINET-24

  • Use of Siemens "PROFINET/PROFIdrive"
  • Telegram 9 - Single positioner with setpoint direct input (MDI)
  • Suitable versions for Siemens TIA Portal V15.1
  • Homing & Relative/absolute positioning & Speed

Applications

  • Pick & Place handling
  • Automatic assembly machines
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25. Sample program

D1-1- CompactLogix5380-ModbusTCP(GW)-25

  • Use of Allen-Bradly "Ethernet TCP/IP (Modbus Gateway)"
  • Integration by means of "Add On Instruction" (AOI)
  • Rockwell Automation Logix Designer (Studio 5000)
  • Homing & relative/absolute positioning

Applications

  • Pick & Place handling
  • Format adjustments


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26. Sample program

D1-1-1212C-PROFINET-26

  • Use of Siemens "PROFINET/PROFIdrive"
  • Siemens FB 287 "SINA_PARA_S"
  • Versions that work with Siemens TIA Portal V15.1
  • Read/write parameters (PNU), e.g. "Actual motor current" or "Analogue input"

Applications

  • Filling systems, Screwing applications with motor current/torque limitation
  • Automatic assembly machines or measuring applications with force measurement (motor current)
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27. Sample programme D1-1-IndustrialPi4-ModbusTCP(GW)-27

  • PILZ IndustrialPI 4 - Industrial PC,
  • Programming via Node-RED
  • Ethernet TCP/IP (Modbus gateway)
  • Reference/homing run and relative/absolute positioning

Applications

  • Industrial automation
  • Positioning functions




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28th sample program

D1-1-1212C-ProfiNet-28

  • Use of Siemens "PROFINET/PROFIdrive"
  • Siemens technology objects and Telegram 1
  • Suitable versions for Siemens TIA Portal V20
  • Speed mode for left/right rotation

Applications

  • Material handling
  • Packaging machines, textile machines
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D1 motor control system

Motor controllers

Travels, positions, speeds and operating times can be easily defined with the stepper motor dryve D1 via a control system that is based on a web interface. The dryve D3 DC motor control system makes it possible to easily control linear systems.

  • Quick initial operation
  • Simple and intuitive user interface
  • Compatible with many industrial control systems
  • For all drylin® linear axes
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