Moog Animatics Class 6 SmartMotor™ PROFINET Guide

About this manual

This guide explains how to integrate the Moog Animatics Class 6 SmartMotor™ with the PROFINET protocol for industrial automation. It covers hardware and software requirements, safety information, motor sizing, environmental considerations, and configuration steps for PLC communication. The guide includes command and response codes, packet formats, and troubleshooting tips for PROFINET operation.

The document assumes users understand PROFINET and provides implementation details specific to Moog Animatics SmartMotors, including commands for torque mode, relative position moves, and fault handling. It also references external resources like the PROFINET/PROFIBUS website and Moog Animatics’ download center for GSDML files and software tools.

What's inside

• Introduction
• Purpose
• PROFINET Overview
• Equipment Required
• Hardware
• Software
• Safety Information
• Safety Symbols
• Other Safety Considerations
• Motor Sizing

Frequently asked questions

What is the firmware version supported by this manual?

The featureset described in this version of the manual refers to motor firmware 6.0.2.41 (Class6M)/6.4.2.50 (Class6D) or later.

What communication interfaces does the SmartMotor support?

The SmartMotor may communicate over RS-232, RS-485, and/or USB, in addition to PROFINET.

What software is required to configure the PROFINET SmartMotor?

Required software includes user-supplied PLC configuration software, Moog Animatics SMI software (latest version), and the Moog Animatics PROFINET GSDML file.

What is the purpose of the PROFINET Generic Station Description (GSD) file?

The GSD configuration file is necessary for the host to configure the PROFINET controller and connect to the follower motor.