Mitsubishi Electric Releases Q170MCPU-EIP Motion Controller

Continuing its momentum as a factory automation technology innovator, Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. releases the Q170MCPU-EIP motion controller. The motion controller allows end users to operate their existing third-party control systems while leveraging the quality and performance of a Mitsubishi Electric servo motion system.

The Q170MCPU-EIP motion controller was designed to use with third-party control systems that incorporate Add-On-Instructions (AOI).  Mitsubishi Electric created an AOI library with a set of motion instructions that improve the functionality of third-party design and configuration software. These instructions allow users to quickly and easily upgrade to a Mitsubishi Electric servo system to control MR-J3 and MR-J4 servos via Ethernet/IP.

The Q170MCPU-EIP also allows users to create positioning applications within their existing programming environment, while enjoying the exceptional performance of the Mitsubishi Electric MR-J3 and MR-J4 servo platforms. The motion controller is ideal for applications where end-user specifications require a third-party PLC and up to eight axes of servo control. Specific applications that are well suited to the Q170MCPU-EIP motion controller include:
•    Filling
•    Case packing
•    Cartesian pick and place
•    Cut to length
•    Indexing vertical, form, fill and seal
•    Conveyors
•    Assembly

“Factory managers and other automation professionals can now harness the power and reliability of the Mitsubishi Electric iQ Motion Platform for their most demanding motion control applications while using their existing control systems,” said Ariane Roberson, senior product marketing engineer at Mitsubishi Electric Automation. “The Q170MCPU-EIP has the same product specifications and superior performance as the proven Q170MCPU motion controller and provides a fast, easy and affordable way to upgrade to a Mitsubishi Electric servo motion system.”

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