Motionnet Solutions

The MN-2091U CR adds one axis of motion control to a Motionnet distributed motion network. Each module is a serial slave connected to the controller with standard Cat.5 LAN cable, and a single line can carry up to 64 single-axis modules, so axis count can grow as the machine does.The 26-pin HD D-Sub connector links the module to servo and stepper drivers. Servo interface outputs include SVON, ERC and ALM_RST, while ALM, RDY and INP are read as inputs. Each axis also has limit, home, slow-down and emergency inputs. Motion profiles include trapezoidal and S-curve acceleration and deceleration, multi-axis linear and 2-axis circular interpolation, and on-the-fly speed and position changes.Three-way isolation separates power, communication and I/O, which the manufacturer states improves noise immunity and protects the device. The module runs from a 24 VDC ±5% supply with a 1000 V isolated input and is rated for 0 to +60 °C operation.ApplicationsDistributed multi-axis motion control on a Motionnet fieldbusMachine automation with servo driversPositioning axes driven by stepper driversHighly integrated machine automation with reduced driver wiring

The MN-2091U-T adds one motion axis to a distributed Motionnet network. Each module connects to the controller in series over standard Cat.5 LAN cable, so axis count can be grown along a single line without a dedicated motion card in every machine segment. The ordering code MN-2091U-T CR is listed with RoHS in its description.Pulse output runs at up to 6.6 MHz and supports OUT/DIR and CW/CCW modes with a 28-bit counter. Trapezoidal and S-shaped acceleration profiles, on-the-fly speed and position changes, and linear and two-axis circular interpolation give control over motion quality. Limit, home, slow-down and latch inputs are provided per axis, with a 26-pin HD D-Sub connector for servo and stepper drivers. ICP DAS offers cables for a range of driver brands, which reduces wiring between drivers and the controller.Operates at 0 ~ +60 °C with a 24 VDC ±5% input.ApplicationsDistributed multi-axis motion control on a Motionnet fieldbusHighly integrated machine automationServo driver and stepper driver control

The MN-3253 CR adds 32 isolated digital input channels to a Motionnet network, letting you extend remote input capacity without running separate cabling for each signal. Each input port can be configured as NPN or PNP for 12 to 24 V sensors, which simplifies matching the module to the field devices you already use.Cyclic time is 15.1 μs per device at 20 Mbps, and a full line of 64 modules covers 2048 input points within 0.97 ms. Transfer speed is chosen from 2.5, 5, 10 or 20 Mbps using a DIP switch. Input status is updated automatically through the Motionnet system at a constant interval, and you can set interrupts on selected inputs so the controller does not have to poll them repeatedly.The module provides 3000 Vrms input isolation and separates power, communication and I/O for improved protection. Status LEDs show communication state, I/O state and internal 3.3 V power, and a termination resistor switch is provided. Wiring uses 13-pin pluggable terminal blocks, and the plastic housing mounts on a DIN rail. Rated operating range is 0 to +60 °C.ApplicationsMachine automationDistributed digital input expansion for Motionnet systems

MN-3253T CR is a Motionnet expansion module that adds 32 isolated digital input channels to a distributed control network. Each Motionnet transfer line can carry up to 64 modules, so a single line can scale to 2048 input channels. With 64 modules connected, signals for all 2048 points can be exchanged within 0.97 ms.Every input port can be configured as NPN or PNP for 12~24 V signals, which suits mixed sensor types on one module. Isolation is provided between power, communication and I/O, and an input-change interrupt can be set for chosen points so the host does not need to poll them continuously. Status LEDs show communication state and I/O activity to support commissioning and fault finding.The module uses a plastic housing with pluggable 13-pin terminal blocks and mounts on a DIN rail. It is rated for 0 ~ +60 °C operation and is supplied as the RoHS-compliant terminal block version of the MN-3253 series.ApplicationsMachine automationDistributed digital input expansion on Motionnet systems

MN-3254 CR is a distributed I/O expansion module for Motionnet systems, providing 16 isolated digital input channels and 16 isolated digital output channels in a single DIN-rail housing. Each Motionnet transfer line can carry up to 64 modules, allowing the I/O count to grow to 1024 inputs and 1024 outputs on one network.Timing is deterministic: each device has a cyclic time of 15.1 μs at 20 Mbps, and I/O status is updated automatically over the Motionnet system at a constant interval. Input points can be configured for interrupts, so the controller does not need to poll inputs that are not changing. Each input port can be set to NPN or PNP operation over 12 to 24 V, and the output flywheel diodes can be connected to different supply sources port by port.The CR variant is the RJ-45 connector version listed in the ordering information. Isolation of 3000 Vrms on both the digital inputs and outputs, along with a 1000 V isolated 24 VDC power input, helps separate field wiring from the communication network and the logic supply.ApplicationsMachine automation

The MN-3254T adds 16 isolated digital inputs and 16 isolated digital outputs to a Motionnet network. Each input port can be set to NPN or PNP operation across 12 to 24 V, so it suits sensors from either sourcing convention.Motionnet transfer speed is selectable at 2.5, 5, 10 or 20 Mbps by DIP switch. At 20 Mbps the communication time per device is 15.1 μs. Power, communication and I/O are isolated from one another. The outputs are open-collector sink type, rated at 200 mA per channel, with internal flywheel diodes that can be returned to different supplies on each eight-channel port.LED indicators show communication state, the internal 3.3 V supply, the termination resistor switch and I/O status, which helps with commissioning and fault finding. The plastic housing mounts on a DIN rail and is specified for 0 to +60 °C operation.ApplicationsMachine automationDistributed I/O on Motionnet networks

The MN-3257 CR is a Motionnet expansion module that adds 32 isolated digital outputs to a distributed control system. Each Motionnet transfer line can carry up to 64 modules, allowing output count to scale to 2048 channels on one line. Each module is updated automatically at a constant interval by the Motionnet system, so the controller does not need to poll it.Each output is an open-collector sink type with an internal flywheel diode, rated at 200 mA maximum per channel and +30 VDC maximum load voltage. The flywheel diodes are grouped per port of 8 signals, and each port can be connected to a different power source. Interrupts can be set on chosen input points, which avoids wasted CPU time spent on repeated polling.Isolation is provided between power, communication and I/O, rated at 3000 Vrms on the outputs. Two RJ-45 Motionnet connectors support daisy-chained wiring, transfer speed is selectable at 2.5, 5, 10 or 20 Mbps by DIP switch, and LED indicators show communication and I/O state. The plastic housing mounts on a DIN rail.ApplicationsMachine automationDistributed digital output expansion for Motionnet systems

MN-3257T CR is a Motionnet expansion module that adds 32 isolated digital output channels to a Motionnet network. Each channel is an open-collector sink output with an internal flywheel diode, rated up to +30 VDC and 200 mA per channel, so it can switch typical industrial loads directly from the module.Engineers typically choose this module to grow a distributed I/O network without adding CPU load. Up to 64 modules can share one Motionnet transfer line, giving up to 2048 output channels. Output status is updated automatically at a fixed cycle, and input-change interrupts can be set for points that need monitoring, avoiding repeated polling.Isolation is provided between power, communication and I/O, with 3000 Vrms rated on the outputs. The flywheel diode of each 8-channel port can be connected to a separate power source, and LEDs show communication state and I/O status. The module is supplied from 24 VDC and mounts on a DIN rail.ApplicationsMachine automationDistributed digital output expansion on Motionnet networks

MN-AD8-DIN is a DIN-rail mounted Motionnet slave module that brings eight +/- 10 V analogue inputs onto a Motionnet network through an RJ-45 communication port. Each channel is sampled at up to 250 ksps with 16-bit resolution, giving a stated minimum resolution of 0.3 mV, which suits engineers who need fast, precise voltage acquisition at distributed points in a machine.Offset and gain are calibrated in hardware and the calibration data is stored in EEPROM, so the module does not depend on software trimming. A 5 V internal reference with low drift supports the accuracy of the inputs. Power and communication are each isolated, with a 1000 V isolated 24 VDC supply input.On the network, the transfer speed is selectable at 2.5, 5, 10 or 20 Mbps by DIP switch, and the cyclic time is 15.1 us per device at 20 Mbps. Up to 64 modules can share one communication port, and the I/O connection status is updated by hardware without taking CPU time.Suitable for Motionnet systems where many analogue inputs are spread across a machine.ApplicationsMachine automationDistributed analogue voltage acquisition on Motionnet networks

The MN-DA2-DIN CR is a DIN-rail mounted Motionnet I/O module that provides two analogue output channels in the ±10 V range. It suits engineers who need distributed analogue control points on a Motionnet network without dedicating CPU time to I/O status updates, which the hardware handles automatically.Each channel offers 16-bit resolution, with DNL of ±1 LSB and INL of ±3 LSB, and a slew rate of 20 V/µs. Offset and gain are calibrated in software. Power and communication are isolated from each other, and the module is rated for 24 VDC ±5% input with 1000 V isolation.Communication runs through an RJ-45 port, and the transfer speed is selectable at 2.5, 5, 10 or 20 Mbps by DIP switch. The module is rated for 0 ~ +60 °C operation and carries CE, UKCA, RoHS and WEEE markings.ApplicationsDistributed analogue output control on Motionnet networksExpansion of analogue output points, up to 128 per communication port with 64 modules

The MN-HUB4 CR is a Motionnet hub module that lets engineers build star or tree networks where standard Motionnet only supports daisy-chain wiring. Each of its four RJ-45 channels has its own independent Motionnet transceiver, so every branch is handled separately.Using a hub reduces the total cable run and the wiring effort. The module supports transfer speeds of 2.5, 5, 10 and 20 Mbps, with the following limits:100 M max. at 20 Mbps, up to 32 modules50 M max. at 20 Mbps, up to 64 modules100 M max. at 10 Mbps, up to 64 modulesPer-channel LEDs show Motionnet activity and the module is powered from 12 - 24 V, rated for 0 ~ +60 °C operation. The CR variant uses the RJ-45 jack connector.ApplicationsMachine automationMotionnet networks requiring star or tree wiringMotion control with I/O or independent axesMotion control with interpolation axes

The MN-HUB4EC is a Motionnet hub module that lets engineers build star or tree networks, where standard Motionnet only supports a daisy-chain layout. Each of its four channels has its own independent Motionnet transceiver, so branches can be routed from a central point.Using a hub rather than a single chain can shorten the overall cable run and simplify installation, which can also reduce wiring cost. The module uses Mini-Clamp (e-CON) connectors for its communication lines and is powered from 12 to 24 V.Per-channel LEDs show Motionnet activity, while the status indicators report communication state (link and error). The unit is rated for an operating temperature of 0 to +60 °C.ApplicationsMachine automationMotionnet networks that need star or tree wiring instead of daisy-chain

MN-MP4U-DIN CR is a DIN-rail Motionnet slave module that adds four axes of pulse-output motion control to a distributed Motionnet network. Modules are daisy-chained from the controller over standard Cat.5 LAN cable, and a single serial line can host up to 16 four-axis modules, giving up to 64 axes per line.Each axis provides pulse output of up to 6.6 MHz, encoder input, and dedicated inputs for home, slow-down, positive and negative limit sensors, with software limits and a compare trigger output. Trapezoidal and S-curve acceleration profiles, multi-axis linear interpolation, 2-axis circular interpolation, and on-the-fly speed and position changes are supported.The 26-pin HD D-Sub connector accepts servo and stepper drivers directly. This order includes four CA-PC26M cables, which reduce drive wiring. Three-way isolation between power, communication and I/O improves noise immunity and protects the device.ApplicationsDistributed multi-axis motion control on a Motionnet fieldbusHighly integrated machine automationControl of servo drivers and stepper drivers

The MN-SERVO-DAA is a single-axis motion control module that plugs directly into a Delta ASDA-A/A2 servo drive and joins a Motionnet line through a standard Cat.5 LAN cable. It adds an axis to a distributed motion system without a separate controller-side wiring run to each drive, which suits compact, highly integrated machine automation.Each module handles pulse output of up to 6.6 MHz, encoder input and the limit, home and slow-down sensor inputs for its axis. Up to 64 axes can be controlled on one line, with multi-axis linear and 2-axis circular interpolation, and T/S-curve acceleration and deceleration. Speed and position can be changed on the fly.The CR ordering version is fitted with spring-type terminal blocks as standard, so no additional terminal board is needed. Three-way isolation between power, communication and I/O is provided for better noise immunity and device protection.ApplicationsDistributed multi-axis motion control in machine automationAxis expansion for Delta ASDA-A/A2 servo drive systems

The MN-SERVO-DAA-EC CR is a distributed single-axis motion control module that connects directly to a Delta ASDA-A/A2 servo driver and extends a Motionnet network. Each module is chained to the next with a serial Cat.5 LAN cable, which reduces the wiring between drivers and the controller in integrated machine automation projects.Motion features include trapezoidal and S-curve acceleration and deceleration, multi-axis linear interpolation, 2-axis circular interpolation, and the ability to change speed and position on the fly. Each axis has slow-down, home, positive and negative limit sensor inputs, plus software limits and compare trigger output. Up to 64 axes can be controlled per line.This CR variant uses an e-CON Mini-Clamp connector, which makes wire termination easier and leaves less debris than conventional wiring. Power, communication and I/O are three-way isolated for better noise immunity and device protection. The module is rated for 24 VDC ±5% input and an operating range of 0 ~ +60 °C.ApplicationsDistributed single-axis motion control on a Motionnet fieldbusIntegrated machine automation with Delta ASDA-A/A2 servo drives

MN-SERVO-MJ3 CR is a single-axis extension module for distributed motion control over Motionnet. It plugs directly into a Mitsubishi MELSERVO-J3/J4 servo driver and is chained to the controller with a standard Cat.5 LAN cable, which reduces driver-to-controller wiring. Up to 64 single-axis modules can share one serial line, making it a practical choice for highly integrated machine designs.This ordering code is the version fitted with spring-type terminal blocks, so no additional terminal board is needed for field wiring. The module provides a 6.6 MHz maximum pulse output, 2-axis circular interpolation, multi-axis linear interpolation and T/S-curve acceleration and deceleration, with sensor inputs for slow-down, home and positive and negative limits on each axis.Power, communication and I/O are three-way isolated, with 1000 V isolation on the 24VDC input. The operating range is 0 ~ +60 °C, and the module carries CE, UKCA, RoHS and WEEE marks.ApplicationsDistributed multi-axis motion control in highly integrated machine automationPositioning control of Mitsubishi MELSERVO-J3/J4 servo axes

The MN-SERVO-MJ3-EC CR is a single-axis motion control slave module for distributed Motionnet networks. It connects directly to a Mitsubishi MELSERVO-J3/J4 servo driver, reducing the wiring needed between drivers and the controller. Modules are chained with standard Cat.5 LAN cable, and one serial line supports up to 64 single-axis modules.Each axis offers pulse output up to 6.6 MHz with a 28-bit counter, and encoder input in CW/CCW or A/B phase modes. T/S-curve acceleration and deceleration are supported, and speed and position can be changed on the fly. Multi-axis linear and 2-axis circular interpolation are included, along with slow-down, home, positive and negative limit sensor inputs, software limits and compare trigger output.Three-way isolation between power, communication and I/O is intended to provide better noise immunity and device protection. The e-CON Mini-Clamp connector variant allows an easier, debris-free wire termination process. The rated operating temperature is 0 ~ +60 °C.ApplicationsDistributed multi-axis motion control on a Motionnet fieldbusIntegrated machine automation with Mitsubishi MELSERVO-J3/J4 servo drivers

The MN-SERVO-PA4 CR adds a single motion axis to a Motionnet distributed control network and mounts straight onto a Panasonic MINAS A4 servo driver. Modules are linked in series with standard Cat.5 LAN cable, which reduces driver-to-controller wiring in compact machine designs.Each module handles pulse output at up to 6.6 MHz, encoder input, and the servo interface signals (SVON, ERC, ALM_RST, ALM, RDY, INP). Per-axis limit, home and slow-down sensor inputs, software limits and a position compare trigger output support safe, repeatable motion sequences. One Motionnet line can carry up to 64 axes.Three-way isolation between power, communication and I/O improves noise immunity and protects the device. Spring-type terminal blocks are fitted as standard, so no additional terminal board is needed. The module operates from 0 to +60 °C.ApplicationsDistributed single-axis motion control on Panasonic MINAS A4 servo driversHighly integrated machine automation

MN-SERVO-PA4-EC CR is a distributed single-axis motion control module that extends a Motionnet fieldbus network to Panasonic MINAS A4 servo drivers. It mounts directly on the servo driver, so the controller needs only one serial Cat.5 LAN connection per module instead of separate point-to-point wiring to each drive.Modules are daisy-chained with simple LAN cables, and a single serial line supports up to 64 single-axis modules. The module provides pulse output at up to 6.6 MHz, encoder input, and dedicated inputs for slow-down, home and positive and negative limit sensors on each axis, along with multi-axis linear and 2-axis circular interpolation.This ordering code uses the e-CON Mini-Clamp connector variant, which offers a quicker and debris-free wire termination process. Its power, communication and I/O are three-way isolated for better noise immunity and device protection.ApplicationsDistributed motion control on a Motionnet fieldbusIntegrated machine automation with Panasonic MINAS A4 servo drivers

The MN-SERVO-YSV CR expands distributed motion control on a Motionnet fieldbus by adding a single servo axis. It mounts directly on a Yaskawa Sigma II/III/V servo driver and is linked to the controller through a serial Cat.5 LAN cable, which reduces the wiring between drivers and the controller. This suits compact, highly integrated machine automation designs.Each module is wired at its spring-type terminal blocks, so no additional terminal board is needed. Connecting the serial LAN cable between modules is the only inter-module wiring required, and one serial line can carry up to 64 single-axis modules.Motion features include linear interpolation across multiple axes, 2-axis circular interpolation, and T/S-curve acceleration and deceleration. Speed and position can be changed on the fly. Each axis has inputs for slow-down, home and positive and negative limit sensors, and the module provides software limits and a compare trigger output. Power, communication and I/O are three-way isolated for better noise immunity and device protection.ApplicationsDistributed multi-axis motion control in machine automationServo axis expansion for Yaskawa Sigma II/III/V driven machines

The MN-SERVO-YSV-EC CR is a distributed single-axis motion control module for Motionnet networks, designed to drive a Yaskawa Sigma II, III or V servo driver. It connects directly to the servo driver, so axes can be added to a machine as a distributed extension.Modules are chained with a standard Cat.5 LAN cable, which reduces the wiring between drivers and the controller. Each Motionnet line supports up to 64 single-axis modules, with transfer speeds of 2.5, 5, 10 and 20 Mbps and a pulse output of up to 6.6 MHz.Motion features include multi-axis linear and 2-axis circular interpolation, T/S-curve acceleration and deceleration, and speed and position changes on the fly. The e-CON Mini-Clamp connector allows wire termination without debris, and three-way isolation separates power, communication and I/O.ApplicationsDistributed multi-axis motion control on a Motionnet fieldbusIntegrated machine automation with Yaskawa Sigma II/III/V servo drivers

PCIe-MN200 is a PCI Express x1 motion control card for engineers who need to run distributed motion and I/O over Motionnet from a PC. Two independent Motionnet lines on RJ-45 connectors let one card drive a network of slave modules for coordinated axis control and remote signal handling in machine automation.Beyond the serial network, the card provides parallel I/O on its own connector, with 8 digital inputs and 4 digital outputs for direct, low-latency switching. The digital inputs accept 12-24 V signals in either NPN or PNP wiring, and both input and output channels are isolated to 3000 Vrms. An optional quadrature encoder input adds support for a linear scale or manual pulse generator.Software support covers Windows 11, Windows 7 and 10 in 32 and 64-bit editions, and Windows XP and 2000 in 32-bit. Development is possible with VC, VB and BCB, and the EzGo Utility is supplied for configuration.ApplicationsMachine automationDistributed motion control of multi-axis equipmentPositioning, zero return and multi-axis interpolationDistributed remote I/O for PC-based control systems

PISO-MN200 CR is a 32-bit/33 MHz PCI master card that drives two Motionnet serial lines from a single host PC. It suits machine automation projects that need distributed motion control and remote I/O on one bus, with up to 128 slave modules across both lines.Each Motionnet line can run distributed I/O or motion control. In I/O-only use, the card exchanges signals with up to 2048 points on 64 local devices within 0.97 msec. For motor control, it can manage up to 64 axes for continuous positioning, zero return and multi-axis interpolation. The card also provides 8 parallel digital inputs and 4 parallel digital outputs for fast, direct I/O alongside the serial network.Setup is handled through the EzGO Utility, and the Windows drivers support VC, VB and BCB development. The CR ordering code is the RoHS-compliant version with RJ-45 Motionnet connectors. Check the Motionnet cable length limits against your chosen transfer speed and slave count before installation.ApplicationsMachine automationDistributed motion controlDistributed I/O controlMulti-axis positioning and interpolation

Dual-line Motionnet master for distributed control in PCs. The PISO-MN200EC installs in a universal 32-bit/33 MHz PCI slot and drives two Motionnet lines, each supporting up to 64 slave modules, for a total of 128. Communication runs at 2.5, 5, 10 or 20 Mbps, selected in software.Use one line for remote I/O or both lines for motion. On an I/O-only line the card exchanges signals with up to 2048 points across 64 local devices within 0.97 msec. On a motion line it controls up to 64 axes, covering continuous positioning, zero return and multi-axis interpolation.Alongside the Motionnet connections, the card provides parallel I/O with 8 input channels (12-24 V, NPN or PNP) and 4 output channels (NPN or PNP), each isolated to 3000 Vrms. An optional quadrature encoder input is available for linear scales or manual pulse generators. The EzGO Utility is supplied to help set up and tune the system.ApplicationsMachine automationDistributed motion controlDistributed I/O controlMulti-axis positioning and interpolation