What can the D1 motor control system do?

Portal with controls and cable channels in a Portal Tower setup.

What is the D1?

The drylin D1 motor control system is a versatile and particularly user-friendly solution for controlling stepper, DC and EC/BLDC motors in industrial applications. It enables quick and uncomplicated commissioning, as the complete configuration is carried out directly via a browser-based interface – without any additional software installation. Users can intuitively set motion parameters such as position, speed or travels and easily automate recurring sequences. Thanks to common interfaces such as PROFINET, CANopen or Modbus TCP, the D1 can be easily integrated into existing control systems. At the same time, it impresses with its performance with high voltages and currents as well as its flexible usability in a wide variety of applications, from single axes to more complex automation solutions.

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D1 motor control with ports for power supply, Ethernet, and stepper and DC motors.

Easy to connect

For this, you initially only need four things as minimum equipment:

A 12-24V power supply
A motor (stepper motor or DC motor without encoder and brake*)
A network cable
A PC or notebook

Then start your Internet browser, connect the control system to the PC/laptop, switch on the power supply to the D1 and the display of the D1 dryve lights up. With the IP address, which you simply enter in the address bar of the browser. The connection is made! Without installing software. You can start programming directly on the user interface afterwards.

Which settings are available?

The following can be adjusted: travel mode, positions, speeds, accelerations and other parameters for controlling a linear axis - and all this without extensive or special programming skills.

Experience how easy it is and what you can configure yourself live with our online simulation. There you can try out the user interface for yourself. A virtual drylin linear axis moves directly according to your inputs.

To the online simulation

Simulation of an igus dryve Motor Controller with linear drive and setting parameters in the online simulation.

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Is it possible to integrate the D1 into a higher-level control system?

Integrating the D1 into higher-level industrial control systems is easy. Digital inputs and common communication protocols such as CANopen or Modbus TCP make connection to systems such as PLC control systems or industrial PCs particularly uncomplicated.

In addition, the D1 convinces with its versatility: it works just as reliably with microcontrollers such as Arduino or single-board computers such as Raspberry Pi. This means that the D1 offers ideal conditions for use in IoT projects.

Below is a selection of control systems with which successful solutions have already been implemented. Depending on the requirements, different communication interfaces such as digital inputs and outputs, clock/direction signals, analogue inputs or protocols such as CANopen and Modbus TCP (gateway) were used to ensure a smooth connection between the D1 and the higher-level control system.

Servotronix	Beckhoff	Mitsubishi	Raspberry Pi	Arduino	BeagleBone	Software for PC-based control systems
softMC301	CX1020	FX3G-40M	Version 4	Uno	Black	CODESYS
	CX5130		Version 3	Uno WiFi		LabVIEW
			Version 2	Mega		MATLAB
			Revolution Pi	Leonardo
				Due
				And many more

Tips and tricks

Free video instructions

With the drylin dryve experience, we offer you optimal support in selecting and commissioning your motor control system. You learn all functions step by step in clear video tutorials and receive practical insights into applications already implemented. In addition, clear content helps you quickly find the right motor control system for your individual requirements. Assistance is also provided for error messages.

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dryve control software with machine configuration and connected igus drive module.

Sample programmes for download

Use our extensive sample programs for a quick and easy start to your application. You receive download packages with master or control programs as well as suitable parameterisation data for dryve. The solutions are compatible with common industrial control systems such as Siemens, Beckhoff or Wago and can also be used just as easily with single-board computers such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi or BeagleBone.

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White paper on motor control systems

Our white paper offers you well-founded knowledge about igus motor control systems. Learn more about the similarities and differences of the systems, possible sensor and signal generator connections as well as integration options at control system level. In addition, a practice-oriented checklist helps you to clearly define the most important requirements and specifications for your application.

Download the white paper

Steel linear axis from the zlw modular system with carriage and guides.

Looking for an even more convenient solution?

We recommend choosing a maintenance-free drylin linear axis with an igus motor. Many motor parameters are adopted automatically by the D1. This saves you from configuring the motor at all.