EtherCAT Remote Pendant Provides Multiple Benefits
The AMI 5000 remote pendant from ANCA Motion works with any control system that supports an EtherCAT fieldbus. In addition to enhancing shop safety by keeping operators away from machines, the pendant offers a number of customizable options.
Posted: May 1, 2020
The AMI 5000 remote pendant from ANCA Motion (Wixom, MI) is a machine control interface that offers support for the EtherCAT fieldbus. Interfacing with any host control system software that supports EtherCAT fieldbus, the pendant is designed to connect and integrate with a machine in a few simple steps.
The pendant uses an 18-pin circular connector, a 24-volt DC input, and communicates at 100 Mbps. Safety and control are increased through dual-channel Emergency Stop and optional Hold to Run buttons and manual pulse generator feed. The pendant is available in custom standard or spiraled cable lengths from 2 meters to 10 meters. Magnet and cradle mounting provide additional flexibility.
The front cover of the pendant’s wear- and drop-resistant case is customizable to match an OEM’s branding needs.
