SCL

Note - Download is a Setup Utility to test and evaluate SCL commands with compatible drives. Tech Notes and Sample Programs

SCL mode (Si™ Control Language) is used for applications requiring control of motion on a real time basis from a host PC or PLC. SCL allows the host computer to direct the drive to perform a variety of motion and I/O tasks while retrieving system status information. SCL requires a high level of software programming experience and the ability to construct a program using ASCII characters over a serial port. SCL is a versatile and powerful tool for an experienced system developer. The drive is connected directly to a PC or PLC's serial port for single axis applications. In the SCL mode, as in Si™ mode, the user can address their multi-axis applications with either the SiNet™ Hub or SiNet™ Hub 444, up to 8 drives can be connected to a host's serial port through one Hub.

In SCL mode, the Hub functions as a router relaying SCL commands to the appropriate drive or drives. This permits real time control from a host PC or PLC for up to 8 axes from a single serial port. You can also use an Applied Motion MMI, which allows the machine operator to enter specific motion commands. Both Hub products can move motors independently or simultaneously in absolute, incremental or "sensor seeking" modes. All Hub programs can access up to 50 MMI variables.