Distributed motion control using real-time network communication techniques

Abstract

This paper presents a survey of the applications of real-time network control technology to advanced digital motion control system. Applications of PROFIBUS, FIP, CAN bus, Interbus-S, SERCOS, and Ethernet to coordinated motion control have been studied. Realization issues in application of real-time network control for motor drives and coordinated motion control systems are discussed. Future development trend of realtime network for motion control has been forecasted.