16-Axis EtherCAT Motion Controller (ARM A7 Quad Core)

The TA-131-L4 is a 16-Axis EtherCAT Motion Controller that brings compact DIN-rail packaging and a slide-in I/O expansion interface to machines with up to sixteen bus-controlled axes. Running an ARM A7 quad-core processor at 1.0 GHz with 1 GB RAM and 8 GB storage, it is well suited to packaging automation and robotics applications where installation speed and panel space matter.

Design and Installation

The DIN-rail mountable controller uses a lightweight plastic housing and rail clip for quick installation. Its slide-in I/O expansion interface allows I/O capacity to be increased module by module, which is convenient when the I/O count of a machine grows over time.

Motion and Expansion

This variant supports six pulse axes and up to 16 EtherCAT axes on a 4 ms cycle. A pulse expansion module can be added to control pulse-type drives, giving engineers the option to standardize on bus motion while keeping existing pulse drives in service.

I/O and Interfaces

Eight digital inputs and eight digital outputs are provided on board. The controller carries RS485, RS232, USB 2.0, EtherCAT, and EtherNet connections.

Specification Summary

• Processor: ARM A7 quad core, 1.0 GHz
• Memory: 1 GB RAM, 8 GB storage
• Pulse axes: 6; EtherCAT axes: 16 at 4 ms
• I/O: 8 DI, 8 DO
• Interfaces: RS485, RS232, USB 2.0, EtherCAT, EtherNet

Applications

The controller is suited to factory automation, robotics, packaging machinery, CNC machine tools, semiconductor equipment, inspection equipment, and material handling. Its 16-axis capacity covers packaging machines with synchronized servo sections plus a few auxiliary pulse axes.

Selection Advice

Confirm the number of EtherCAT nodes and pulse axes matches your machine layout, and check that the on-board I/O is sufficient or plan for expansion modules. The slide-in interface makes later additions straightforward. Lyenwsin offers support to help you select the right pulse expansion option and verify drive compatibility.