{"product_id":"brand-new-1768-m04se-4-axis-motion-module-fast-shipping","title":"Brand New 1768-M04SE 4-Axis Motion Module Fast Shipping","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllen-Bradley 1768-M04SE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eserves as a high-performance motion synchronization gateway for the CompactLogix 1768 platform. This module coordinates up to four axes of motion using the SERCOS (Serial Real-time Communication System) interface, providing a deterministic digital link between the controller and servo drives. We supply this unit as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New and Original\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring precise execution of complex motion profiles including electronic gearing and camming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAxes Supported\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to 4 SERCOS Drives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Drives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKinetix 2000, 6000, 7000; Ultra 3000 SERCOS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Mbps or 8 Mbps (Selectable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCycle Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.5 ms (8M rate\/4 drives) or 1.0 ms (4M rate\/4 drives)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSERCOS Class\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClass B (Position or Velocity control)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiber Optic Connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF-SMA standard screw-type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e980 µm (Plastic) \/ 200 µm (Glass)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Dissipation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5.04 Watts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1768 CompactLogix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImmunity to Electromagnetic Interference (EMI):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 1768-M04SE utilizes fiber-optic cabling for all drive communications. This optical isolation completely eliminates ground loops and electrical noise interference, which frequently cause signal corruption in traditional copper-based motion systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeterministic Real-Time Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBy employing the SERCOS protocol, the module guarantees synchronized updates for all four axes. This determinism is critical for high-speed packaging and printing applications where even microsecond jitters can cause mechanical misalignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimplified Topology:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe \"daisy-chain\" fiber optic ring reduces wiring complexity significantly. Engineers connect the module to the first drive, then loop through subsequent drives back to the module, creating a redundant path that simplifies troubleshooting and installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeep Kinetix Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module integrates natively with Studio 5000 Logix Designer. This allows engineers to perform drive configuration, auto-tuning, and motion diagnostics directly through the controller software without needing third-party commissioning tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Motion Capabilities:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis hardware supports sophisticated Motion Instructions (MAG, MAP, MCTP), enabling complex synchronization such as virtual master axes, high-speed registration, and non-linear camming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Kinetix drives work with the 1768-M04SE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis module specifically supports SERCOS-enabled drives, including the Kinetix 2000, 6000, 7000, and the Ultra 3000 series with SERCOS interface. 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