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Your advantages

Small installation space
thanks to a scalable multi-axis concept in DC-48 V technique in an extremely compact mounting position

High performance and convincing power rating
thanks to extremely short cycle times that enable high load inertia ratios, high dynamics as well as maximum and continuous currents for fast acceleration processes in the application

Perfect coordination
thanks to multi-axis and kinematically complex movements that are easy to realise with the MOVI-C® CONTROLLER

Simple service
due to convenient serviceability thanks to decentralised technique, simple pluggability and single-cable solution

Decentralised controller type SCM compact

For mobile and decentralised movement and processing tasks
with many axes

With the decentralised controller type SCM compact as a multi-axis version, the designs of the individual devices can be combined as required. This concept enables different drive solutions with 4, 6 or 8 axes with just one basic unit. The minimised number of variants results in great savings potential and a positive effect on operation and acquisition costs as well as administration and storage costs.

Do you value an energy-efficient solution for your application and a simple energy supply for several axes? No problem. The DC link connection between the axes means that the efficiently utilise generator mode energy. For an optimised energy supply between the axes, the voltage link can be connected with the accessories "DC link connection SCM". If the devices are not placed directly next to each other, a DC link connection is possible using standard cable lugs.

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Details on the system solutions with the SCM compact type in multi-axis design

Multi-axis designs

  • each with optional DC 24 V power supply

Design 4 axes

Design 6 axes

Design 8 axes

Certifications/conformity

Country certifications:

  • CE (Europe)
  • UKCA (Great Britain)
  • UL/UR (USA and Canada)

TD

Number of axes 4, 6 or 8
Rated voltage DC 48 V
Voltage range DC 20 - 60 V
Nominal current consumption 100 A
Parameterisation interface EtherCAT® and service interface
Nominal current axis 37 A
Peak current axis 56.5 A
Encoder type EnDat 2.2/Resolver
Brake control 24 (two- and three-wire)
Ambient conditions 0 - 50 °C / degree of protection IP20
(-30 °C - 0 °C on request)
Voltage output (optional) 24+ / DC -10 % V / 12 A
Diagnostics storage bundle Stress / temperature monitoring
Safety functions STO PL e
Fieldbus interface EtherCAT®-slave
Weight without heat sink 0.95 kg x number of SCM compact

Areas of application

Our SCM solutions can be used across all industries.
This is one of the reasons why the decentralised controller type SCM is ideal for a wide range of different applications:

  • Automation solutions for loading and unloading production and processing machines (metal, plastic, wood, ...)
  • Product/carrier transport to/through packaging and food processing machines
  • Handling and robotics solutions
  • Machine modules for intralogistics
  • Battery-powered construction vehicles and machines
  • Auxiliary power units for municipal, fire service, airport and cleaning vehicles
  • special solutions in the sheet metal/steel sector, e.g. pigging applications
  • mobile off-highway applications
  • Automatic car park systems

Accessories SCM

Choose suitable accessories for uncomplicated and immediate use.

  • The "SCM shield connection" accessories enable integrated shield support directly on the device.
  • The "SCM periphery plug" accessories include all the necessary periphery plugs.
  • The "DC link connection SCM" accessory is available for combining the devices into a multi-axis design.

SCM shield connection accessories

The shield connection can be realised directly on the device using the accessories:

  • Power connection
  • Signal connection

Accessories Plug periphery SCM

A set with all plugs is available for connecting the periphery:

  • PCB connector for assembling a cable with conductor end sleeves

DC link connection accessories

The DC link connection for a multi-axis design without heat sink is fitted as a supplement.

Four-axis heavy-duty container shuttle

System solution example for mobile machine modules with the decentralised controller type SCM:

This heavy-duty container shuttle is equipped with the type SCM compact in IP20 as a multi-axis design with 4 axes.


Functions:

  • Four-axis heavy-duty container shuttle for transporting and storing several containers with the decentralised controllers of type SCM
  • Reading of the SSI linear measuring sensor via the SCM solution and closing of the storage control loop in the MOVI-C® CONTROLLER
  • Peak load storage and feed-in security through travelling storage bundles SuperCap modules
  • High travel speeds in connection with CM3C servomotors and PxG® planetary gear units
  • MOVITRANS® contactless energy transfer system, sliding contacts, energy storage, SuperCaps, batteries and combinations thereof


Your added value:

  • Compact design of the container shuttles, even with larger load handling attachments
  • the position of the shuttle is determined precisely at all times, regardless of the possible slip of the drive wheels
  • hardly any fluctuation in supply power and ensuring supply at critical transitions
  • fast cycle times even with long tramlines
  • a wide variety of feed concepts are possible depending on the application and ambient conditions.

Motors and gear units

Extremely dynamic, precise and powerful synchronous servomotors for applications in the DC-48 V environment:

  • The synchronous servomotors can be used as direct mounting solutions or combined with the SEW-EURODRIVE modular gear unit system using adapters.
  • The servomotors can be selected with a working or holding brake.
  • The EnDat 2.2 encoder system or resolver are available as motor feedback.

Synchronous servomotors with rated voltage DC 48 V

  • Standstill torque synchronous motors 0.75 - 4.2 Nm
  • Maximum torque synchronous motors 3.5 - 6.8 Nm
  • Speed classes 4500 or 3000 rpm

Encoder systems:

  • Encoder EnDat 2.2 Multi-Turn
  • Resolver

Brake (optional):

  • Working brake
  • Holding brake

Gear unit:

  • SEW-EURODRIVE gear unit kit as direct attachment
  • Coupling/adapter solutions

Cables

Two high-quality cable systems are available for the motor connection: the single-cable solution and the dual-cable solution. Both types can be freely configured in terms of length. The hybrid cable is intended for use with the EnDat 2.2 encoder system.

Single-cable solution:

  • Only one cable
  • Variable length
  • drag chain capable
  • EnDat 2.2 Multi-Turn

Two-cable solution:

  • Encoder cable and power cable
  • Variable length
  • drag chain capable
  • Resolver version
  • EnDat 2.2 Multi-Turn

Control technology and safety controls

Especially for mobile and decentralised applications, the module and machine controllers from our modular MOVI-C® modular automation system are available.

Power classes:

  • standard UHX 25A
  • advanced UHX45A
  • progressive UHX 65A

In the overall system and with very good consistency and integration via EtherCAT®/Safety over EtherCAT®, we offer you safety controllers from the SCU/SDU series series with corresponding input and output modules.

Visualisation solutions

For visualisation and the integration of mobile handhelds, monitors, DOPs through to web panels, a broad portfolio from SEW-EURODRIVE is available to you.

Energy transfer and supply

Solutions for contactless energy transfer system with MOVITRANS® and the energy and peak load storage solutions with MOVI-DPS® ensure a reliable energy supply for mobile applications.

Software solutions

For quick and reliable startup, we offer prefabricated software modules are available. They enable time and cost-optimised functional reliability during the operation of the application.

Startup and services

Within our MOVISUITE® engineering interface (in the IEC Editor) the SCM series solutions can be easily and intuitively configured using the MultiAxisController startup" plug-in startup" plug-in.

Under Life Cycle Services at SEW-EURODRIVE Service means services and support as well as aids and tools along the entire system life cycle. Starting with the initial orientation through to the utilisation and modernisation of your machines and systems. We support you in the application of the software modules.

Klaus Just, Manager Service Sales Support - System Planning:

"Multi-axis solutions can be implemented in a space-saving, energy-efficient and cost-saving manner with the decentralised controller type SCM as a multi-axis design. There is a great deal of flexibility for our customers because a wide variety of machine concepts are possible with one basic type. Stock-keeping, procurement and flexible dimensioning are made many times easier. Customers with different machine modules, such as shuttles with load handling attachments, are delighted with the modularity."