KOLLMORGEN VMC500 18433-13A Multi-Axis Motion Controller

Product Description

The VMC500 (18433-13A) is a Kollmorgen legacy VMC series embedded multi-axis motion controller, designed for coordinated servo motion control in automation machinery. It executes position synchronization, electronic cam, gearing and sequence logic, and works with Kollmorgen servo drives and AKM / DBL servo motors. 18433-13A is the designated part number for this VMC500 hardware variant. It features onboard I/O and fieldbus interfaces for direct connection to sensors, actuators and HMI, widely used for high-precision machine motion control.

Features

• Part No: 18433-13A, Model: VMC500 motion controller
• Support multi-axis synchronized motion, electronic gearing, cam profiling, flying shear
• Built-in digital input / output channels for local sensor and actuator control
• Communication interfaces: RS232, RS485, analog command and pulse-direction output
• Programmable via Kollmorgen Visual Motion software environment
• High-speed position loop calculation, suitable for continuous cyclic motion tasks
• Overvoltage, overcurrent, watchdog and motion fault diagnostic functions
• Industrial metal housing, wide operating temperature range for machine cabinet installation
• CE certified for industrial automation applications

Applications

• Packaging machinery, printing press and converting equipment
• Textile machinery, winding, unwinding and slitting lines
• Material handling, robotic pick-and-place and automated assembly machines
• Legacy machine retrofitting and spare replacement for VMC control systems
• High-speed synchronized motion loops with multiple servo axes

FAQ

Q: What software is used to program VMC500 18433-13A?
A: Kollmorgen Visual Motion programming software, dedicated for VMC series controllers.

Q: Is VMC500 still in production?
A: No, VMC series is discontinued legacy hardware, available as surplus, refurbished and tested spare parts only.

Q: What is the difference between VMC500 and VMC400?
A: VMC500 supports more axes and higher motion performance than VMC400 for complex multi-axis synchronization.

Q: Can it control third-party servo drives?
A: It can drive third-party servos via pulse/direction or analog command, best matched with Kollmorgen servo drives.