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The Motion Mate APM is an easy-to-use intelligent, fully programmable one-axis (IC693APU301) or two-axis (IC693APU302) motion control module for the Series 90-30 PLC. The APM allows a PLC user to combine high-performance control with PLC logic solving functions in one integrated system. The APM can be configured to operate in either Standard mode or Follower mode. When used in Standard mode, it combines high-performance motion control with PLC logic solving functions in one integrated system. When used in Follower mode, it provides high-performance “electronic gearing” for continuous master/slave applications. The desired mode is easily selected by configuring a setup parameter in the configuration software.

The Series 90-30 and APM operate together as one integrated motion control package. The APM controls axis motion and handles all direct communications to the drive and machine while the PLC automatically transfers data between PLC tables and the APM. The PLC also provides a means for connecting Operator Interfaces, which can control and monitor system operation. An example of an APM servo system showing the hardware and software used to configure, program, and operate the system is shown below. The APM can be installed in any Series 90-30 CPU, expansion, or remote baseplate. For embedded CPUs (311, 313, or 323), you may have up to three APM modules. For a modular CPU (331 or higher), you may have up to eight APM modules in one system, with a maximum of three APM modules per baseplate. Multiple motion programs may be created and stored in the APM (maximum of 10 may be stored in the APM) with the Motion Programmer software package. The APM is configured and programmed with VersaPro software (Version 1.1 or later) or Logic Developer-PLC.