If you are building a small robot or a gantry system, you need a controller that can talk to your drives, keep timing tight, and fit into an Ethernet network. Without a reliable controller the machine can stop, miss steps, or cause costly downtime. This hurts productivity and can damage the equipment. The Oriental Motor MRC01-C, Robot Controller EtherNet/IP solves these issues by giving you a compact, 24 V controller with built-in Ethernet/IP, photocoupler I/O and easy-to-use software.
Oriental Motor MRC01-C, Robot Controller EtherNet/IP with Oriental
A strong start for any automation project. This controller is the brain of a Cartesian or gantry robot, handling up to six axes and providing precise point-to-point, linear and circular moves. Many buyers struggle with mismatched voltage levels or slow communication that slows production. With the MRC01-C you get 24 VDC power, 8 photocoupler inputs and outputs, and a fast Ethernet/IP link that fits directly into your existing network. Orientals reputation for quality means you can trust the hardware to run day after day.
Usages
The controller works well in small-scale assembly lines where a 2-axis pick-and-place robot moves parts from a feeder to a workstation. It also fits larger 3-axis gantry machines that transport pallets across a warehouse floor. Because it supports Ethernet/IP, it can be linked to PLCs, SCADA systems or a PC running MRC Studio for offline programming. The USB port lets you update firmware or debug the system without opening the cabinet.
Benefits
- Quick setup saves hours of wiring and configuration.
- Accurate motion reduces scrap and improves product quality.
- Ethernet/IP connectivity lets you integrate with existing plant networks.
- Compact size frees space in tight control cabinets.
- Built-in safety features meet CE standards and protect operators.
Key Features
- 24 VDC power supply with 10 % tolerance.
- 8 phototransistor input points for noise-free signals.
- 8 phototransistor/open-collector output points for flexible drive control.
- Ethernet/IP field network supporting 10/100 Mbps auto-negotiation.
- USB 2.0 full-speed port for programming and diagnostics.
- Supports up to six control axes (Cartesian or gantry).
- Drive commands include point-to-point, linear, circular and arc interpolation.
- Graphic monitor shows robot position, alarms and system status.
- IP10 protection rating for dust-free environments.
- Maximum cable length 50 m, compatible with Cat 5e or higher shielded twisted-pair.
Specifications
| Power Supply |
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| Power Supply |
24 VDC |
| Input Current |
0.2 A |
| Control Power Supply |
24 VDC ±10% |
| Interface |
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| Control Input |
8 points, Photocoupler |
| Control Output |
8 points, Photocoupler/Open collector |
| Field Network |
EtherNet/IP |
| USB Connector |
USB 2.0 (Full-Speed) |
| Length |
3m (9.8 ft.) max. |
| Type |
A to mini B |
| Robot Model |
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| Robot Model |
Cartesian (2 or 3 axes), Cartesian-Horizontal Gantry (2 or 3 axes) |
| Setting Tool |
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| Programming Software |
MRC Studio |
| Number of Control Axes |
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| Number of Control Axes |
6 axes max* |
| Drive Command |
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| Drive Command |
P to P, Linear Interpolation, Circular Interpolation,
Arc Interpolation, Palette (P to P, Line, Arc)
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| Monitor |
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| Monitor |
Robot Graphic, Alarm, Information, etc. |
| Safety Standards |
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| Safety Standards |
CE |
| Degree of Protection |
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| Degree of Protection |
IP10 |
| Insulation Resistance |
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| Insulation Resistance |
When a 500 VDC megger is applied to the following
locations, resistance is 100MΩ or higher.
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Between the FG terminal and main power supply terminal. |
| Operating Environment |
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| Ambient Temperature Range |
0ºC ~ +55ºC (+32ºF ~ +131ºF) (nonfreezing) |
| Ambient Humidity |
85% max. (noncondensing) |
| Operating Atmosphere |
No corrosive gases or dust. The product should not be exposed to water or oil. |
| Communications |
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| Communication Protocol |
EtherNet/IP Comminucation (Conforms with CT17) |
| Vendor ID |
187: Oriental Motor Company |
| Device Type |
43: Generic Device |
| Transmission Rate |
10/100 Mbps (Autonegotiation) |
| Communication Method |
Full duplex/Half duplex (Autonegotiation) |
| Cable Specifications |
Shielded twisted-pair (STP cable) |
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Straight-through/Crossover cable, Category 5e or higher |
| Total extension length |
50 m (164 ft.) max. |
| Number of Occupied Bytes - Output (Scanner > Controller) |
2 to 228 bytes |
| Number of Occupied Bytes - Input (Controller > Scanner) |
2 to 228 bytes |
| Implicit Communication - Number of Connections |
2 |
| Implicit Communication - Connection Type |
Exclusive Owner, Input Only |
| Implicit Communication - Communication Cycle (RPI) |
10 to 3200 ms |
| Implicit Communication - Connection Type (Scanner > Controller) |
Point-to-Point |
| Implicit Communication - Connection Type (Driver > Scanner) |
Point-to-Point, Multicast |
| IP Address Setting Method |
Parameter, DHCP |
| Network Topologies |
Star, Linear bus, Ring (Device Level Ring) |
