Motion Controller GM1

With the space-saving Motion Controller from Panasonic Industry you can master your challenges with your multi-axes machines: The GM1 offers control of up to 32 axes (16 physical and 16 virtual axes), standardized communication via EtherCAT, easy network integration via EtherNet/IP, and sophisticated programming with CODESYS.

All these features make the Motion Controller the ideal choice for use in machines with challenging motion profiles such as rotary knives, path interpolation or synchronization and coupling of axes.

The GM1 is a combination of several units (a positioning unit, a network unit, an I/O unit, and a high-speed counter unit) which in conventional solutions have to be installed separately.

Configuration software with

• User assistance for choosing the right function blocks
• Smooth editing of cam curves
• Simulation and debug function

Synchronous control

• Complex multi-axis systems like systems with 2- and 3-axis interpolation

High-speed response

• For fast data exchange and networking

Programming with CODESYS

• Standard programming languages according to international standard IEC 61131

The GM1 is specially designed for motion control solutions, where high precision like interpolation control and a sensitive response are needed. Therefore, the space-saving Motion Controller offers high-speed and high accuracy for applications like printing, packaging, press-fitting, or molding. Compared to conventional PLCs, the GM1 is ideally suited for motion applications like a rotary knife, flying shear, labeling, palletizer, crank, cam synchronization, or print mark evaluation (position control).

GM Programmer is the associated software for setting the GM1 controller, editing, and downloading programs. It complies with the IEC 61131-3 standard.

Users can choose between 6 different programming editors to configure their system. Settings can be tested before implementation with the offline simulation function.

• LD (Ladder Diagram)
• FBD (Function Block Diagram)
• ST (Structured Text) 
• SFC (Sequential Function Chart)
• CFC (Continuous Function Chart)
• IL (Instruction List)

Easy programming with the help of the pre-installed standard library with function blocks for motion control. When you select a function block, the “Function Block Guidance” feature shows details about the function block parameters.

Debugging is made easier by offline simulation and features such as motor tracing, timing adjustment and other functions. This helps to reduce the time and effort needed for designing the system.

The intuitive graphical user interface allows you to configure the cam curves easily.