Ethercat Can Protocol Harmonic Drive Precision Drive Motor
In terms of communication speed, the maximum rate of the CAN protocol is 1 Mbps. This speed meets basic requirements in small to medium-scale applications but reveals performance bottlenecks when dealing with multi-motor coordinated control. For instance, in an application with 10 motors, the CAN communication cycle typically operates around 500 Hz. However, influenced by factors such as communication content complexity and packet transmission uniformity, this cycle cannot be guaranteed stable. It may fluctuate, thereby affecting the motion synchronization of harmonic drive motors.
Furthermore, the CAN protocol employs a “Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection” (CSMA/CD) mechanism. As the number of devices on the bus increases, the probability of data transmission collisions rises. This not only extends the communication cycle but may also lead to data loss, posing certain operational risks for harmonic drive motors that require precise control. In terms of wiring and cost, while CAN supports a bus topology that simplifies wiring, its transmission distance is limited at high speeds (typically not exceeding 40 meters). If covering an extensive robotic system requires additional repeater devices, the overall cost may conversely increase.
Features
- Superior precision and zero backlash
- High Precision and Zero Backlash
- Zero-backlash design eliminates transmission clearance of traditional reducers, achieving repeat positioning accuracy of ±10 arcsec and absolute positioning accuracy of ±30 arcsec, suitable for precision motion control scenarios (e.g., surgical robots, collaborative robotic arms).
- 3D Conjugate Dual-Arc Tooth Profile Technology
- Optimizes tooth profile structure, reduces vibration and noise, improves transmission stiffness and service life, enabling smoother and more precise robot movements.
- Highly Integrated, Compact, and Lightweight Design
- Compact size and light weight: The high integration of the harmonic drive and frameless torque motor results in a compact structure, suitable for space-constrained scenarios (e.g., robot wrists, head joints).
- Lightweight material application: Uses high-strength aluminum alloy, carbon fiber, and other materials to reduce weight and improve robot energy efficiency and flexibility.
- High Transmission Efficiency: Transmission efficiency exceeds 80%, reducing energy loss and supporting efficient power transmission under dynamic load changes.
- High Safety and Reliability
- Torque sensor integration (customizable)
- It supports collision detection and drag teaching functions, enhancing human-robot collaboration safety.
- Impact resistance and long service life: The harmonic drive can withstand high-load emergency stops and is designed for a precision lifespan exceeding 10,000 hours, making it suitable for harsh industrial environments.
- Intelligent Integration and Control: Embedded controller with multi-protocol compatibility: Supports communication protocols like EtherCAT and CANopen, enabling dynamic PID adjustment.
Modular design: Standardized interfaces facilitate quick integration and maintenance.







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