MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL ELECTRONICS
Measurement and control electronics are fundamental to the efficiency of our test systems, and combine reliability with exceptional user-friendliness. High-performance fatigue testing solutions include Test Manager, our machine controller, and Test Center, STEP Lab’s machine management and configuration software.
FEATURES
CONTROLLER
General
TestController 30 | TestController 40 | TestController 60 | TestController 80 |
General | ||||
Controlled Axes | up to 2 | up to 4 | up to 8 | up to 12 |
Actuators as independent axes | Default | Default | Default | Default |
Actuators as synchronised axes | Default | Default | Default | Default |
Control technology | Full Digital Controller | |||
Communication protocol | EtherCAT® |
Maximum frequency control
TestController 30 | TestController 40 | TestController 60 | TestController 80 |
Maximum frequency control | ||||
1 asse | 2 kHz | 4 kHz | 8 kHz | 16 kHz |
2 assi | 1 kHz | 2 kHz | 8 kHz | 16 kHz |
up to 4 axes | – | 2 kHz | 4 kHz | 8 kHz |
up to 8 axes | – | – | 2 kHz | 4 kHz |
up to 12 axes | – | – | – | 2 kHz |
Integrated control channels per axis
TestController 30 | TestController 40 | TestController 60 | TestController 80 |
Integrated control channels per axis | ||||
Position command | Default | Default | Default | Default |
Speed command | Default | Default | Default | Default |
Current command | Default | Default | Default | Default |
Extra control channels
TestController 30 | TestController 40 | TestController 60 | TestController 80 |
Extra control channels | ||||
# Extra control channels | up to 4 | up to 8 | up to 16 | up to 24 |
MultiUse (¼, ½, Full Bridge; ±10 V, ±80 mV, 0…10 V) | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
MultiUse (IEPE; ±10/5/2.5/1.25 V; ±640/320/160/80/40/20 mV) | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Feedback channels per axis
TestController 30 | TestController 40 | TestController 60 | TestController 80 |
Feedback channels per axis | ||||
Position | Default | Default | Default | Default |
Speed | Default | Default | Default | Default |
Current | Default | Default | Default | Default |
Analog input channels
TestController 30 | TestController 40 | TestController 60 | TestController 80 |
Analog input channels | ||||
# Acquisition channels (Optional) | up to 10 | up to 20 | up to 30 | up to 40 |
Input type ± 10 V | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Input type 0…10 V | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Input type 0…20 mA | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Input type 4…20 mA | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Input type Thermocouple | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Input type Pt100/Pt1000 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Analog output channels
TestController 30 | TestController 40 | TestController 60 | TestController 80 |
Analog output channels | ||||
# Acquisition channels (Optional) | up to 6 | up to 10 | up to 14 | up to 24 |
Output type ± 10 V | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Output type 0…10 V | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Output type 0…20 mA | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Output type 4…20 mA | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Position measurement channels
TestController 30 | TestController 40 | TestController 60 | TestController 80 |
Position measurement channels | ||||
# Position measurement channels (Optional) | up to 2 | up to 4 | up to 8 | up to 12 |
Encoder interface type SSI | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Interface type EnDat 2.2 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Interface type LVDT | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Incremental encoder interface type | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Digital I/O channels
TestController 30 | TestController 40 | TestController 60 | TestController 80 |
Digital I/O channels | ||||
# Digital I/O channels (Optional) | up to 8 | up to 8 | up to 16 | up to 32 |
# Digital outputs (Optional) | up to 8 | up to 8 | up to 16 | up to 32 |
Communication protocols (Optional)
TestController 30 | TestController 40 | TestController 60 | TestController 80 |
Communication protocols | ||||
Profinet | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Profibus | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
CanOpen | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
EtherNet/IP | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
CAN bus | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
RS232/485 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
EtherCAT | Default | Default | Default | Default |
Modbus tcp | Default | Default | Default | Default |
ADS | Default | Default | Default | Default |
OPC-UA | Default | Default | Default | Default |
Applications
TestController 30 | TestController 40 | TestController 60 | TestController 80 |
Applications | ||||
Static tests | Default | Default | Default | Default |
Creep test | Default | Default | Default | Default |
Fatigue test | Default | Default | Default | Default |
MultiActions (User-defined test procedures) | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Shock absorber test (single-seater version only) | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
EOL (End Of Line) Quality Control (only for single-seater version) | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Programme Generation
TestController 30 | TestController 40 | TestController 60 | TestController 80 |
Loop control features | ||||
Waveforms | Sine, Triangle, Square, Haversine, Polynomial 5th, Sawtooth signal, Sine scan, Sine on sine | |||
Point by point of the waveform | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Casual profile | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Waveform frequency generator | 0,001 to 800 Hz |
Power supply requirements
TestController 30 | TestController 40 | TestController 60 | TestController 80 |
Power supply requirements | ||||
Voltage | Universal input 100…240 VAC, single-phase, 50…60 Hz | |||
Current consumption @ 115 VAC | 1,3 A | 1,3 A | 1,3 A | 1,3 A |
Current consumption @ 230 VAC | 2,3 A | 2,3 A | 2,3 A | 2,3 A |
*Consumption may vary