A-B 1394 Digital AC Multi-Axis Motion Control System

Overview

The 1394 System 

The 1394 is a modular, multi-axis motion control and drive system family. 

Its unique design allows the 1394 to be used as an integrated motion controller and drive system (GMC) with Turbo or standard 

IMC S Class Compact functionality, an integrated 9/440 CNC system, 

a 9/Series CNC digital interface drive system, a SERCOS servo drive system, or an analog servo drive system.

All 1394 systems provide direct line connection (transformerless) for 360 and 480V three-phase input power, 

efficient IGBT power conversion, and slide-and-lock, module-to-module connection 

systems. Each system module can be configured with up to four axis modules, 

with each axis module interfacing to a motor. 

The 1394 provides significant panel space and interconnect savings.

1394 System Overview

GMC System

The 1394 GMC System provides all the functionality of the IMC S Class Compact Motion Controller and power conversion within the 1394 system module. 

Allen-Bradley offers two versions of the 1394 GMC system module (Standard GMC and GMC Turbo). 

Both systems are completely programmed and commissioned using GML (Graphical Motion Control Language),

offer Allen-Bradley DH485, RS-232, and RS-422 as standard communications, and have Remote I/O and AxisLink available as communication options.

The 1394x-SJTxx-C (Standard GMC) system supports four axis modules and provides four channels of auxiliary encoder input. 

The 1394C-SJTxx-L (Standard GMC) provides the same functionality of the 1394x-SJTxx-C, 

but supports only one axis module and provides two channels of auxiliary encoder input.

In addition, the 1394x-SJTxx-T (GMC Turbo) provides more GML application program memory and executes the programs faster. 

The 1394x-SJTxx-T offers 64K of memory with a 32-bit processor while the 1394x-SJTxx-C offers 32K of program memory with a 16-bit

processor. The 1394x-SJTxx-T also includes a direct, high speed link to the SLC 5/03, 5/04, or 5/05 that simplifies the programming

required to transfer data between the 1394x-SJTxx-T and the SLC.

CNC Interface System

The 1394 9/Series CNC Interface system (1394-SJTxx-E) provides a digital servo system to be used with the 9/260 and 9/290 CNC. 

This system provides all power electronics and uses a cost-saving digital interface approach. 

Servo control for this system is handled by the 9/Series CNC. 

A fiber optic I/O ring is provided to the 1394 and the system is completely interfaced with and programmed using ODS (Off-Line Development System) and the CNC operator panel. 

Allen Bradley Remote I/O, MMS/Ethernet (9/260 and 9/290 only), 

and Data Highway Plus (9/260 and 9/290 only) communications are available options with the 9/Series CNC interface system.

Analog Servo System

The 1394 Analog Servo system (1394x-SJTxx-A) provides a digital servo drive system with a traditional ±10V DC analog interface. 

It can be used as a velocity or torque control system and is quickly commissioned with the Allen-Bradley universal Bulletin 1201 HIM

(Human Interface Module), which provides access to auto tuning and start-up prompting. 

The 1394 also provides a SCANport interface as a standard feature.

SERCOS System

The 1394 SERCOS system module (1394C-SJTxx-D) provides a digital servo drive system with a fiber-optic digital network interface.

It can be used as a velocity or torque control system and is quickly commissioned with the Allen-Bradley SERCOS Interface Module

(Bulletin 1756 with 1756-MxxSE), which provides access to auto tuning and start-up prompting. 

The 1394 also provides a SCANport interface as a standard feature.

For specific installation and wiring information refer to the 1394 SERCOS Multi-Axis Motion Control System User Manual(publication 1394-5.20).

9/440 CNC System

The 9/440 CNC system module gives you all the power and programming capabilities of a 9/Series CNC,

integrated into the compact packaging of the 1394 System Module. 

The 9/440 CNC System Module provides terminating points for:

• Resolvers

• Encoder feedback (for optional position feedback or spindle control)

• Two serial ports (for communicating with the 9/Series ODS or other peripherals such as printers or tape readers)

• E-STOP string and status

• Spindle outputs

• 9/Series fiber optic ring connection

• Touch probe interface

• Remote I/O connection