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Leadshine MC500 (MC508CS / MC516CS / MC532CS)

CODESYS-based PLC/motion controller with EtherCAT for 8, 16 or 32 axes plus 6 local pulse axes, dual-core SOC+FPGA and 32-module R2 I/O expansion.

Key specifications

Axes max32
Pulse axes6 x 200 kHz
Io onboard16 DI / 16 DO
CommsEtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Modbus-TCP, Modbus-RTU, OPC UA, CANopen, RS232, RS485 x2, USB-C
ProgrammingLeadsys Studio / CODESYS V3.5 SP15; ST, LD, SFC, CFC, FBD, IL
Memory20 MB program / 40 MB data
Supply24 VDC
Expansionup to 32 R2 modules
Ethercat slaves max128

Series ranges as published; individual models vary. The full datasheet, drawings and CAD models are available on request.

Options

  • MC508CS (8 axes)
  • MC516CS (16 axes)
  • MC532CS (32 axes)
  • R2 I/O modules
  • micro SD

Typical applications

Screw lockingDispensingWeldingFillingLabellingDie-cuttingPillow packagingPrinting

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