Minicompax
Single-axis and twin-axis for numerically controlled
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Product description
MiniCompax is a family of single-axis and twin-axis for numerically controlled positioning on drive axes actuated by DC servomotors, brushless motors, AC motors (on/off or inverter-controlled type), stepping motors and proportional hydraulic system.
MiiCompax is built by using the minimum configuration of the CNC multi-axis system manufactured by SIDAC by utilizing the same modular hardware.

Therefore, it maintains the same performances and reliability for heavy-duty ambientes. The different hardware models, which SIDAC proposes, can be provided with standard software at customer’s choice according to the numerous versions available for the market. The customer can develop his own customized software or refer to SIDAC’s software for specific applications. The field of application is very wide: from the classical machine tool to general automation in every industrial field.
For any motion wherever an axis must be moved with precision and repeatability and where easy and immediate setting of a dimension or a program containing sizes is required, MINICOMPAX is suitable for this kind of application in such a way as to solve the usual problems caused by traditional techniques which today have become obsolete. Furthermore, the low cost and the simplicity of installation make MINICOMPAX an extremely competitive product, mainly when considering the achievable results.
- CPU 56
- Alphanumeric LCD display with two 16-character lines, back lighted
- Polycarbonate thermo-formed keyboard of high tactile sensitivity
- Serial line RS 232
- Analog outputs for drive 0…+/-10 Vcc 12 bit (refreshing time from 1 to 5 milliseconds according to the software version)
- Position read-out by incremental transducers (encoders or optical scales) bidirectional + zero, Linedriver 5 or 12 Vdc (on request)
- Control of phase failure or encoder fault
- Counting frequency of encoder over 500 KHz
- Position range +/- 2.000.000.000
- Configurable digital I/O, PNP (NPN on request) 24 Vcc, 100 mA (Note: the software defines for each point whether it is input or output)
- Configuration parameters and dynamic trimming settable by software
- Battery backed-up RAM memory (10 years)
- EPROM flash memory for application programs
- Chassis to DIN 72×144 depth 175 mm. + Connectors
- Editor with guided menus and sub menus
- Manual motion (Continuous, Jog, Preset)
- Set up and trimming for all operation parameters (work-speed and acceleration, speed and acceleration of machine zeropoint search, backlash and offset compensation, etc.)
- Differentiated Password for access to the set-up menus
- Entering of programs (blocks) via keyboard or serial line RS 232
- Integrated high-level PLC programming, on external PC, via user-guided software, with graphic utilities for set-up and testing
- Linear axis (different versions)
- Rotary axis (table or dividing head)
- Tool-changer magazine for machine tools
- Shears, cutters
- Sheet-press loaders
- Flying shears
- Electric drive shafts
- Thread-cutters
- Winders
- Strap winders
- Counters (8 indipendent counts)
- Special software on request (developable also by the customer)
Standard application, customizable, on MINICOMPAX linear axis, with integrated PLC. DOWNLOAD APPLICATION MANUAL