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Safe Torque Off (STO)
Getting Started
Site Preparation
Mechanical Setup
Flyway Cooling Setup
Electrical Setup
Control Cabinet Wiring
Software Setup
Configure Host PC
Host PC to PMC Connection
Installation and Quick Start
Usage Examples
Hardware Specifications
3-Series
S3 Flyways (Stators)
S3-xS-04.08
S3-xN-04.08
M3 XBots (Movers)
Standard 3 Series XBots
M3-06-SD00-04 (aka M3-06-04)
M3-08-SD00-05 (aka M3-08-05)
M3-09-SD00-11
M3-10-SD00-11
M3-12-SD00-11
M3-13-SD00-11
M3-15-SD00-11
M3-17-SD00-11
M3-18-SD00-11
M3-25-SD00-11
Hygienic 3 Series XBots
M3-06-HY01-10
M3-08-HY01-10
M3-09-HY01-10
M3-12-HY01-10
M3-13-HY01-10
High Temperature 3 Series XBots
M3-06-HT01-10
M3-08-HT01-10
M3-09-HT01-10
M3-12-HT01-10
M3-13-HT01-10
4-Series
S4 Flyways (Stators)
S4-xS-04.08
S4-xN-04.08
M4 XBots (Movers)
Standard 4 Series XBots
M4-09-SD00-10
M4-11-SD00-11
M4-12-SD00-11
M4-13-SD00-11
M4-16-SD00-11
M4-18-SD00-11
M4-20-SD00-11
M4-22-SD00-11
M4-24-SD00-11
M4-33-SD00-11
Hygienic 4 Series XBots
M4-09-HY01-10
M4-11-HY01-10
M4-12-HY01-10
M4-13-HY01-10
M4-16-HY01-10
High Temperature 4 Series XBots
M4-09-HT01-10
M4-11-HT01-10
M4-12-HT01-10
M4-13-HT01-10
M4-16-HT01-10
Planar Motor Controller (PMC)
C-XXX-6.2 Technical Details
Accessories
Planar Motor Network (PMNet) Cables
PMNet Cable NC-006-CS
PMNet Cable NC-028-CS / NC-050-CS / NC-100-CS
PMNet Cable NC-006-CR
PMNet Cable NC-028-CR / NC-050-CR / NC-100-CR
PMC Cable Sets
PMC Power Cable CC-XXX-PWR
PMC Ethernet Cable CC-XXX-ETH
PMC Fieldbus Cable CC-XXX-FB
Flyway Power Cables
Power Cable PC-006-DR
Power Cable PC-006-DS
Power Cable PC-050-SR / PC-100-SR / PC-200-SR
Power Cable PC-050-SS / PC-100-SS / PC-200-SS
Power Supplies
Flyway Power Supply PS-1500-DIN
PMC Power Supply PS-0025-XX
STO Power Supply VC-0024
Product Numbering
XBot Numbering
Flyway Numbering
Planar Motor Controller Numbering
Certifications
Certification Downloads
Software Manual
Quick Reference
PMC Fieldbus Error Codes
PMC Ethernet Error Codes
PMC Hardware Error Codes
PMC Hardware Error Code Breakdown
PMC State Descriptions
XBot State Descriptions
XBot Types
XBot ID Management
XBot Positioning Error Limits
Concepts
Loading Zone
Loading Zone Boundary (Fence)
Intersection Zone
Command Label
Auto Loading Zone
Loading Example
Unloading Example
Accident XBot Handling
Accident XBot Handling Example
Flyway Cluster Linking
Flyway Cluster Linking Example
System Commands
Activation
Deactivation
PMC Information
Get PMC Version
Get PMC Serial Number
Get PMC Status
Read PMC State
Get PMC Warning Code
Get PMC Warning Log
Get PMC Error Code
Get PMC Error Log
Set PMC Date and Time
Read TimeStamp
System Configuration
Get PMC Configuration
Set PMC Configuration
System Start Up
Start Up Planar Motor System
Reboot PMC
Set XBot Orientation
Get Spaced XBot Positions
System Connection
Auto Connect to PMC
Connect to Specified PMC
Gain Mastership
Service Mode Control
Auto Refresh
Basic Motion Commands
XY Motion
Single Axis Motion
Short Axis
Arc Motion
Arc Motion Center and Angle
Arc Motion Target and Radius
Stop XBot Motion
Pause/Resume
Pause XBots
Resume XBot
Levitation
Levitation/Landing
Levitation/Landing with Speed Control
Motion Macro
Clear Motion Macro
Get Motion Macro Status
Run Motion Macro
Save Motion Macro
Rz Full Rotation
Rotary Motion Spin
Rotary Motion P2P
Wait Until
Wait Until Displacement
Wait Until Command Label
Wait Until Zone
Wait Until Time Delay
Wait Until Fieldbus Digital Input
Motion Buffer
Get Motion Buffer Status
Motion Buffer Control
Jog
Jog Velocity
Jog Short Axis
6DOF
6 DOF Motion
6 DOF Motion With Velocity
G-code
Run G-code
Read G-code
Save G-code
Get G-code IDs
Delete G-code
Advanced Motion Commands
Synchronous Motion
Trajectory
Delete Trajectory
Save Trajectory
Activate Trajectory
Read Trajectory Hash
Stream
Configure Feedback Stream
Read Stream Feedback
Configure Feedback Stream Extended
Read Stream Feedback Extended
Stream Mode Control
Write to Stream
Star-Planet
Planet XBots Control
Get Star
Get Planets
Cam
Cam Mode Control
Cam Mode Control Bufferable
Cam Mode Control Advanced
Group
Create XBot Group
Delete XBot Group
XBot Group Buffer Control
XBot Group Bond Control
Get XBot Group Status
Group Linear Motion
Auto Driving
Auto Driving Default Velocity
Auto Driving Specified Velocity
Mover Management Commands
Mover Stereotype
Define Mover Stereotype
Assign Mover Stereotype
Read Mover Stereotype Definition
Accident Handling
Read Num Accident XBots
Get All Accident XBots
Get All Accident Locations
Recover Accident XBot
Virtual XBot
Virtual XBot Teleport
Virtual XBot ReadPos Control
Status
Read XBot Status
Read XBot Force
Read XBot Speed
Read XBot IDs
Read XBot Position
Read XBot State
Read XBot State Extended
Get XBot IDs
Get XBot Status
Weighing
Weigh XBot
Weigh XBot Async
Weigh XBot Tare
Payload Weighing [Deprecated]
Noise
Inject Noise
Inject Noise Delay
Hold For Status
Hold for XBots State
Hold for XBot State
Hold for XBots Idle
Hold for XBot Idle
Hold for PMC State
Set Jerk Limit
Force Mode
Force Mode Ctrl
Force Mode Extended
Force Mode Limits
Find XBots In Area
XBot Part Control
External Interface Commands
Conveyor Interface
Create Auto Loading Zone
Delete Auto Loading Zone
Activate Auto Loading Zone
Deactivate Auto Loading Zone
Hold For Auto Loading Zone
Get Auto Loading Zone Status
Get All Auto Loading Zone Status
Unload XBot from Auto Loading Zone
Auto Loading Zone Clear
Border/Flyway Cluster Linking
Get Incoming XBots
Get Incoming XBots Extended
Get Border Status
Read Number of Incoming XBots
Using Digital Output from PMC
Configure Digital Output from PMC
Configure Digital Output for Force
Configure Digital Output for Zone
Configure Digital Output for Command Label
Configure Digital Output for Displacement
Configure Digital Output for Motion
Read Digital Output from PMC
Using Digital Input to PMC
Configure Digital Input to PMC
Configure Digital Input As Trigger Source
Configure Digital Input To Quick Stop
Configure Digital Input To Run Macro
Configure Digital Input To Reset DO
Configure Digital Input To Cam
Send Digital Input to PMC
Stator Management Commands
Flyway Status
Get Flyway Serial Number
Get Flyway Error
Get Flyway Status
Get Flyway Position
Get Flyway Connection Error Count
Get PMNet Error Count
Power Sector
Recover Power Sector
Get Power Sector Status
Activate Power Sector
Deactivate Power Sector
Safety Sector
Recover Safety Sector
Get Safety Sector Status
Activate Safety Sector
Deactivate Safety Sector
Zone
Define Zone
Zone Fence
Zone Control
Zone Collision Control
Get Zone Status
Get Zone Status Extended
Zone Override
Zone Remove XBot
Zone Place XBot
Mover Identification Commands
RFID Reset IDs
RFID Get Xbot IDs
Mover ID Scan Mover ID
Mover ID Manual Scan
Mover ID Auto Scan
Mover ID Get Scan Location
Mover ID Read Scan Status
Mover ID Recover ID
Mover ID Change Absolute IDs
Mover ID Set
Mover ID Register IDs
Mover Label Get Label
Mover Label Set Label
Mover Label Get XBot ID
Downloads
PMC Changelogs
pmc 2025.11v7.22.55 (117.22.55)
pmc 2025.10v7.22.30 (117.22.30)
pmc 2025.09v7.22.07 (117.22.07)
pmc 2025.08v7.20.49 (117.20.49)
pmc 2025.07v7.20.40 (117.20.40)
pmc 2025.04v7.17.55 (117.17.55)
pmc 2025.03v7.17.43 (117.17.43)
pmc 2025.02v7.17.35 (117.17.35)
pmc 2025.01v7.17.12 (117.17.12)
PMC Checksums
PMLib Changelogs
pmlib 2025.11v7.22.55 (6.03.048.00)
pmlib 2025.11v7.22.55 (117.12.02)
pmlib 2025.09v7.22.07 (6.03.047.00)
pmlib 2025.08v7.20.49 (6.03.046.00)
pmlib 2025.08v7.20.49 (117.11.01)
pmlib 2025.07v7.20.40 (6.03.044.01)
pmlib 2025.03v7.17.43 (6.03.039.00)
pmlib 2025.02v7.17.35 (117.09.01)
pmlib 2025.01v7.17.12 (6.03.037.00)
PMT Changelogs
pmt 2025.11v7.22.55 (117.21.01)
pmt 2025.10v7.22.30 (117.19.01)
pmt 2025.09v7.22.07 (117.18.01)
pmt 2025.08v7.20.49 (117.17.01)
pmt 2025.07v7.20.40 (117.16.01)
pmt 2025.04v7.17.55 (117.15.01)
pmt 2025.03v7.17.43 (117.14.01)
pmt 2025.02v7.17.35 (117.13.01)
pmt 2025.01v7.17.12 (117.12.07)
Planar Motor Libraries
PC Platform: Control over Ethernet
Visual Studio .NET
Python
LabVIEW
PLC Platform: Control over Fieldbus
EtherCAT-Based Platform
ABB Automation Builder
Acontis EC-Engineer
Beckhoff TwinCAT
Bosch Rexroth ctrlX Works
CodeSys
Inovance InoProShop
IntervalZero RTX64 Kingstar
Omron Sysmac Studio
Phoenix Contact PLCnext Engineer
Schneider EcoStruxure Machine Expert EtherCAT
Wago CodeSys
Profinet-Based Platform
Siemens TIA Portal
Powerlink-Based Platform
B&R Automation Studio
EtherNet/IP-Based Platform
Allen Bradley Studio 5000
Mitsubishi GX Works3 EtherNet/IP
Schneider EcoStruxure Machine Expert EtherNet/IP
Keyence KV Studio
CC-Link IE Field-Based Platform
Mitsubishi GX Works3 CC-Link
3D Simulation Software
Emulate3D
Visual Components
Industrial Physics
Planar Motor Tool
Interface Overview
PMT Menu Bar
PMT System Mode Indicator
PMT Monitoring Window
PMT Command Training
PMT Command History
PMT Virtual XBot Monitoring
PMT Status
PMT Diagnostic
Command Training in Planar Motor Tool
Basic Motion in PMT
PMT-Pause & Resume
PMT-Stop Motion
PMT-Linear Motion
PMT-Single Axis
PMT-Arc Motion (Target & Radius)
PMT-Arc Motion (Center & Angle)
PMT-P2P Rz Rotation
PMT-Rotary Spin
PMT-Wait Until (Time Delay, Command Label)
PMT-Wait Until (Displacement)
PMT-Levitation
PMT-Motion Buffer
PMT-6 Degrees of Freedom Motion
PMT-Motion Macro (Normal)
PMT-Motion Macro (Infinite Loop)
PMT-Short Axis (XBot Center)
PMT-Short Axis (User Defined Center)
Advanced Motion in PMT
PMT-Group Operation (Unbonded)
PMT-Synchronous Motion
PMT-Planet XBots
PMT-Auto Driving Motion
PMT-Group Operation (Bonded)
PMT-Trajectory Motion
Mover Management in PMT
PMT-Activation
PMT-Force Mode
Mover Stereotype Configuration
PMT-Define Mover Stereotype
PMT-Assign Mover Stereotype to XBot
PMT-Read Stereotype Definition
PMT-Jerk Limit Control
PMT-Accident XBot
PMT-Payload Weighing
PMT-Get XBot Status
Stator Management in PMT
Zone in PMT
PMT-Zone Activation
PMT-Define Z-Limited Zone
PMT-Zone Fence
PMT-Remove XBots from Zone
PMT-Override Zone Speed
PMT-Add XBots to Zone
PMT-Get Zone Status
PMT-Define Zone
Useful Features
Diagnostic Using Planar Motor Tool
Command Help
Updating Planar Motor Controller
Jogging Using Planar Motor Tool
Position Preview
Configuring Planar Motor System
Open Configurator Window
General System Configuration
Flyway Layout Configuration
Trajectory Configuration
XBot Configuration
Feedback Configuration
Performance Limits
Cluster Border Configuration
Flyway Offset Configuration
Cam Configuration
Loading and Saving Configuration
XID Configuration
Power Sector Configuration
Application Notes
Liquid Cooling Guide
Flyway Hygienic Cover Guide
Mounting Plate Guide
S3-xS Mounting Plate Guide
S3-xN Mounting Plate Guide
S4-xS Mounting Plate Guide
S4-xN Mounting Plate Guide
Selecting a Levitation Height
E-Stop: Quick Stop and STO Implementation
Training
Demo: Planar Motor Tool Basic Functionality
Demo: Safety and Collision Avoidance
Demo: Layout Reconfiguration
Tutorial: Planar Motor Setup in 10 Minutes
Tutorial: Planar Motor Integration into Rockwell Studio 5000
Tutorial: Connection to Siemens PLC
Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Logs
Fieldbus Snapshot Capture
PMC Error | Flyway Bootup Failure
Main
Safety
Proper Use
Hazardous Energy
Qualified Personnel
XBot Safety
M3 XBots Magnetic Field Diagrams
M4 XBots Magnetic Field Diagrams
Flyway Safety
Safe Disposal of Hardware
Safe Torque Off (STO)
Getting Started
Site Preparation
Mechanical Setup
Flyway Cooling Setup
Electrical Setup
Control Cabinet Wiring
Software Setup
Configure Host PC
Host PC to PMC Connection
Installation and Quick Start
Usage Examples
Hardware Specifications
3-Series
S3 Flyways (Stators)
S3-xS-04.08
S3-xN-04.08
M3 XBots (Movers)
Standard 3 Series XBots
M3-06-SD00-04 (aka M3-06-04)
M3-08-SD00-05 (aka M3-08-05)
M3-09-SD00-11
M3-10-SD00-11
M3-12-SD00-11
M3-13-SD00-11
M3-15-SD00-11
M3-17-SD00-11
M3-18-SD00-11
M3-25-SD00-11
Hygienic 3 Series XBots
M3-06-HY01-10
M3-08-HY01-10
M3-09-HY01-10
M3-12-HY01-10
M3-13-HY01-10
High Temperature 3 Series XBots
M3-06-HT01-10
M3-08-HT01-10
M3-09-HT01-10
M3-12-HT01-10
M3-13-HT01-10
4-Series
S4 Flyways (Stators)
S4-xS-04.08
S4-xN-04.08
M4 XBots (Movers)
Standard 4 Series XBots
M4-09-SD00-10
M4-11-SD00-11
M4-12-SD00-11
M4-13-SD00-11
M4-16-SD00-11
M4-18-SD00-11
M4-20-SD00-11
M4-22-SD00-11
M4-24-SD00-11
M4-33-SD00-11
Hygienic 4 Series XBots
M4-09-HY01-10
M4-11-HY01-10
M4-12-HY01-10
M4-13-HY01-10
M4-16-HY01-10
High Temperature 4 Series XBots
M4-09-HT01-10
M4-11-HT01-10
M4-12-HT01-10
M4-13-HT01-10
M4-16-HT01-10
Planar Motor Controller (PMC)
C-XXX-6.2 Technical Details
Accessories
Planar Motor Network (PMNet) Cables
PMNet Cable NC-006-CS
PMNet Cable NC-028-CS / NC-050-CS / NC-100-CS
PMNet Cable NC-006-CR
PMNet Cable NC-028-CR / NC-050-CR / NC-100-CR
PMC Cable Sets
PMC Power Cable CC-XXX-PWR
PMC Ethernet Cable CC-XXX-ETH
PMC Fieldbus Cable CC-XXX-FB
Flyway Power Cables
Power Cable PC-006-DR
Power Cable PC-006-DS
Power Cable PC-050-SR / PC-100-SR / PC-200-SR
Power Cable PC-050-SS / PC-100-SS / PC-200-SS
Power Supplies
Flyway Power Supply PS-1500-DIN
PMC Power Supply PS-0025-XX
STO Power Supply VC-0024
Product Numbering
XBot Numbering
Flyway Numbering
Planar Motor Controller Numbering
Certifications
Certification Downloads
Software Manual
Quick Reference
PMC Fieldbus Error Codes
PMC Ethernet Error Codes
PMC Hardware Error Codes
PMC Hardware Error Code Breakdown
PMC State Descriptions
XBot State Descriptions
XBot Types
XBot ID Management
XBot Positioning Error Limits
Concepts
Loading Zone
Loading Zone Boundary (Fence)
Intersection Zone
Command Label
Auto Loading Zone
Loading Example
Unloading Example
Accident XBot Handling
Accident XBot Handling Example
Flyway Cluster Linking
Flyway Cluster Linking Example
System Commands
Activation
Deactivation
PMC Information
Get PMC Version
Get PMC Serial Number
Get PMC Status
Read PMC State
Get PMC Warning Code
Get PMC Warning Log
Get PMC Error Code
Get PMC Error Log
Set PMC Date and Time
Read TimeStamp
System Configuration
Get PMC Configuration
Set PMC Configuration
System Start Up
Start Up Planar Motor System
Reboot PMC
Set XBot Orientation
Get Spaced XBot Positions
System Connection
Auto Connect to PMC
Connect to Specified PMC
Gain Mastership
Service Mode Control
Auto Refresh
Basic Motion Commands
XY Motion
Single Axis Motion
Short Axis
Arc Motion
Arc Motion Center and Angle
Arc Motion Target and Radius
Stop XBot Motion
Pause/Resume
Pause XBots
Resume XBot
Levitation
Levitation/Landing
Levitation/Landing with Speed Control
Motion Macro
Clear Motion Macro
Get Motion Macro Status
Run Motion Macro
Save Motion Macro
Rz Full Rotation
Rotary Motion Spin
Rotary Motion P2P
Wait Until
Wait Until Displacement
Wait Until Command Label
Wait Until Zone
Wait Until Time Delay
Wait Until Fieldbus Digital Input
Motion Buffer
Get Motion Buffer Status
Motion Buffer Control
Jog
Jog Velocity
Jog Short Axis
6DOF
6 DOF Motion
6 DOF Motion With Velocity
G-code
Run G-code
Read G-code
Save G-code
Get G-code IDs
Delete G-code
Advanced Motion Commands
Synchronous Motion
Trajectory
Delete Trajectory
Save Trajectory
Activate Trajectory
Read Trajectory Hash
Stream
Configure Feedback Stream
Read Stream Feedback
Configure Feedback Stream Extended
Read Stream Feedback Extended
Stream Mode Control
Write to Stream
Star-Planet
Planet XBots Control
Get Star
Get Planets
Cam
Cam Mode Control
Cam Mode Control Bufferable
Cam Mode Control Advanced
Group
Create XBot Group
Delete XBot Group
XBot Group Buffer Control
XBot Group Bond Control
Get XBot Group Status
Group Linear Motion
Auto Driving
Auto Driving Default Velocity
Auto Driving Specified Velocity
Mover Management Commands
Mover Stereotype
Define Mover Stereotype
Assign Mover Stereotype
Read Mover Stereotype Definition
Accident Handling
Read Num Accident XBots
Get All Accident XBots
Get All Accident Locations
Recover Accident XBot
Virtual XBot
Virtual XBot Teleport
Virtual XBot ReadPos Control
Status
Read XBot Status
Read XBot Force
Read XBot Speed
Read XBot IDs
Read XBot Position
Read XBot State
Read XBot State Extended
Get XBot IDs
Get XBot Status
Weighing
Weigh XBot
Weigh XBot Async
Weigh XBot Tare
Payload Weighing [Deprecated]
Noise
Inject Noise
Inject Noise Delay
Hold For Status
Hold for XBots State
Hold for XBot State
Hold for XBots Idle
Hold for XBot Idle
Hold for PMC State
Set Jerk Limit
Force Mode
Force Mode Ctrl
Force Mode Extended
Force Mode Limits
Find XBots In Area
XBot Part Control
External Interface Commands
Conveyor Interface
Create Auto Loading Zone
Delete Auto Loading Zone
Activate Auto Loading Zone
Deactivate Auto Loading Zone
Hold For Auto Loading Zone
Get Auto Loading Zone Status
Get All Auto Loading Zone Status
Unload XBot from Auto Loading Zone
Auto Loading Zone Clear
Border/Flyway Cluster Linking
Get Incoming XBots
Get Incoming XBots Extended
Get Border Status
Read Number of Incoming XBots
Using Digital Output from PMC
Configure Digital Output from PMC
Configure Digital Output for Force
Configure Digital Output for Zone
Configure Digital Output for Command Label
Configure Digital Output for Displacement
Configure Digital Output for Motion
Read Digital Output from PMC
Using Digital Input to PMC
Configure Digital Input to PMC
Configure Digital Input As Trigger Source
Configure Digital Input To Quick Stop
Configure Digital Input To Run Macro
Configure Digital Input To Reset DO
Configure Digital Input To Cam
Send Digital Input to PMC
Stator Management Commands
Flyway Status
Get Flyway Serial Number
Get Flyway Error
Get Flyway Status
Get Flyway Position
Get Flyway Connection Error Count
Get PMNet Error Count
Power Sector
Recover Power Sector
Get Power Sector Status
Activate Power Sector
Deactivate Power Sector
Safety Sector
Recover Safety Sector
Get Safety Sector Status
Activate Safety Sector
Deactivate Safety Sector
Zone
Define Zone
Zone Fence
Zone Control
Zone Collision Control
Get Zone Status
Get Zone Status Extended
Zone Override
Zone Remove XBot
Zone Place XBot
Mover Identification Commands
RFID Reset IDs
RFID Get Xbot IDs
Mover ID Scan Mover ID
Mover ID Manual Scan
Mover ID Auto Scan
Mover ID Get Scan Location
Mover ID Read Scan Status
Mover ID Recover ID
Mover ID Change Absolute IDs
Mover ID Set
Mover ID Register IDs
Mover Label Get Label
Mover Label Set Label
Mover Label Get XBot ID
Downloads
PMC Changelogs
pmc 2025.11v7.22.55 (117.22.55)
pmc 2025.10v7.22.30 (117.22.30)
pmc 2025.09v7.22.07 (117.22.07)
pmc 2025.08v7.20.49 (117.20.49)
pmc 2025.07v7.20.40 (117.20.40)
pmc 2025.04v7.17.55 (117.17.55)
pmc 2025.03v7.17.43 (117.17.43)
pmc 2025.02v7.17.35 (117.17.35)
pmc 2025.01v7.17.12 (117.17.12)
PMC Checksums
PMLib Changelogs
pmlib 2025.11v7.22.55 (6.03.048.00)
pmlib 2025.11v7.22.55 (117.12.02)
pmlib 2025.09v7.22.07 (6.03.047.00)
pmlib 2025.08v7.20.49 (6.03.046.00)
pmlib 2025.08v7.20.49 (117.11.01)
pmlib 2025.07v7.20.40 (6.03.044.01)
pmlib 2025.03v7.17.43 (6.03.039.00)
pmlib 2025.02v7.17.35 (117.09.01)
pmlib 2025.01v7.17.12 (6.03.037.00)
PMT Changelogs
pmt 2025.11v7.22.55 (117.21.01)
pmt 2025.10v7.22.30 (117.19.01)
pmt 2025.09v7.22.07 (117.18.01)
pmt 2025.08v7.20.49 (117.17.01)
pmt 2025.07v7.20.40 (117.16.01)
pmt 2025.04v7.17.55 (117.15.01)
pmt 2025.03v7.17.43 (117.14.01)
pmt 2025.02v7.17.35 (117.13.01)
pmt 2025.01v7.17.12 (117.12.07)
Planar Motor Libraries
PC Platform: Control over Ethernet
Visual Studio .NET
Python
LabVIEW
PLC Platform: Control over Fieldbus
EtherCAT-Based Platform
ABB Automation Builder
Acontis EC-Engineer
Beckhoff TwinCAT
Bosch Rexroth ctrlX Works
CodeSys
Inovance InoProShop
IntervalZero RTX64 Kingstar
Omron Sysmac Studio
Phoenix Contact PLCnext Engineer
Schneider EcoStruxure Machine Expert EtherCAT
Wago CodeSys
Profinet-Based Platform
Siemens TIA Portal
Powerlink-Based Platform
B&R Automation Studio
EtherNet/IP-Based Platform
Allen Bradley Studio 5000
Mitsubishi GX Works3 EtherNet/IP
Schneider EcoStruxure Machine Expert EtherNet/IP
Keyence KV Studio
CC-Link IE Field-Based Platform
Mitsubishi GX Works3 CC-Link
3D Simulation Software
Emulate3D
Visual Components
Industrial Physics
Planar Motor Tool
Interface Overview
PMT Menu Bar
PMT System Mode Indicator
PMT Monitoring Window
PMT Command Training
PMT Command History
PMT Virtual XBot Monitoring
PMT Status
PMT Diagnostic
Command Training in Planar Motor Tool
Basic Motion in PMT
PMT-Pause & Resume
PMT-Stop Motion
PMT-Linear Motion
PMT-Single Axis
PMT-Arc Motion (Target & Radius)
PMT-Arc Motion (Center & Angle)
PMT-P2P Rz Rotation
PMT-Rotary Spin
PMT-Wait Until (Time Delay, Command Label)
PMT-Wait Until (Displacement)
PMT-Levitation
PMT-Motion Buffer
PMT-6 Degrees of Freedom Motion
PMT-Motion Macro (Normal)
PMT-Motion Macro (Infinite Loop)
PMT-Short Axis (XBot Center)
PMT-Short Axis (User Defined Center)
Advanced Motion in PMT
PMT-Group Operation (Unbonded)
PMT-Synchronous Motion
PMT-Planet XBots
PMT-Auto Driving Motion
PMT-Group Operation (Bonded)
PMT-Trajectory Motion
Mover Management in PMT
PMT-Activation
PMT-Force Mode
Mover Stereotype Configuration
PMT-Define Mover Stereotype
PMT-Assign Mover Stereotype to XBot
PMT-Read Stereotype Definition
PMT-Jerk Limit Control
PMT-Accident XBot
PMT-Payload Weighing
PMT-Get XBot Status
Stator Management in PMT
Zone in PMT
PMT-Zone Activation
PMT-Define Z-Limited Zone
PMT-Zone Fence
PMT-Remove XBots from Zone
PMT-Override Zone Speed
PMT-Add XBots to Zone
PMT-Get Zone Status
PMT-Define Zone
Useful Features
Diagnostic Using Planar Motor Tool
Command Help
Updating Planar Motor Controller
Jogging Using Planar Motor Tool
Position Preview
Configuring Planar Motor System
Open Configurator Window
General System Configuration
Flyway Layout Configuration
Trajectory Configuration
XBot Configuration
Feedback Configuration
Performance Limits
Cluster Border Configuration
Flyway Offset Configuration
Cam Configuration
Loading and Saving Configuration
XID Configuration
Power Sector Configuration
Application Notes
Liquid Cooling Guide
Flyway Hygienic Cover Guide
Mounting Plate Guide
S3-xS Mounting Plate Guide
S3-xN Mounting Plate Guide
S4-xS Mounting Plate Guide
S4-xN Mounting Plate Guide
Selecting a Levitation Height
E-Stop: Quick Stop and STO Implementation
Training
Demo: Planar Motor Tool Basic Functionality
Demo: Safety and Collision Avoidance
Demo: Layout Reconfiguration
Tutorial: Planar Motor Setup in 10 Minutes
Tutorial: Planar Motor Integration into Rockwell Studio 5000
Tutorial: Connection to Siemens PLC
Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Logs
Fieldbus Snapshot Capture
PMC Error | Flyway Bootup Failure
Breadcrumbs
Planar Motor Technical Portal
Software Manual
Basic Motion Commands
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Levitation
Levitation/Landing
Levitation/Landing with Speed Control
