GE IC693APU302 Axis Position Module

The IC693APU302 is an easy-to-use intelligent motion control module for the Series 90-30 PAPM allows a PLC user to combine high-performance control with PLC logic solving functions in one integrated system. The APM can be configured to operate in either Standand mode or Follower mode. When used in Standard mode, it combines high-performance motion control with PLC logic solving functions in one integrated system. When used in Follower mode, it provides high-performance "electronic gearingfor continuous master-slaveve applications. The desired mode is easily selected by configuring a setup parameter in the Logicmaster 90-30 Configuration software.

The IC693APU302 Series 90-30 and AP operate together as one integrated motion control package. The APM controls axis motion and handles all direct communications to the drive and machinewhile the PLC automatically transfers data between PLC tables and the APM. The PLC also provides a means for connecting Operator Interfaces, which can control and monitor system operation. An example of an APM servo system showing the hardware and software used to configure, program, and operate the system is shown below. The APM can be installed in any Series 90-30 CPU, expansion, or remote baseplate. For embeddedUs (311, 313, or 323), you may have up to three APM modules. A modular CPU (331 or higher), you may have up to eight APM modules in one system, with a maximum of three AP modules per baseplate. Logicmaster 90-30 or VersaPro software is used to configure the APM.

IC693APU302 Multiple motion programs may be created and stored in the APa  (a maximum of 10 may be stored in the APM) with the Motion Programmer software package. Also, a single short program can be created using the Program Zero Editor in the Logicmaste90-30 software package.
The APM faceplate (front panel) has two 24-pin high-density connectors for Foservo connections. The connectlabelled A contains connections for Axis 1. Connector B, for a1-axis APM, contains general-purpose connections. Connector B, for a 2-axis APM, has connections for Axis 2 as well as general-purpose connections. To make wiring easier to drive and machine, each high-density connector is typically connected by a short cable to a terminal block.

APM Cables
These cables consist of a 24-pin I/0 connector, a cable, and a 25-pin D-type terminal block (Cables are documented in Chapter 10). Available cables are:IC693CBL311 (10 feet/3 meters)
IC693CBL319 (3 feet/1 meter)
IC693CBL317 (10 feet/3 meters) with an 8" external shield pigtail

C693CBL320 (3 feet/1 meter) with an 8" external shield pigtail
For building custom-length cables, the 24-pin I/O cable connector is available in three different kits (solder eyelet receptacle, crimp wire receptacle, and IDC (ribbon)receptacle). The terminal block is Weidmuller RD25 910648 or equivalent (must be compatible with the I/0 cable IC693CBL311/319/317/320).