IMO XBF-PN08B is an 8-axis EtherCAT master positioning module for compatible XGB PLC systems supporting multi-axis servo control, electronic gearing, camming and linear, circular and helical interpolation.
£685.78
The IMO XBF-PN08B is an advanced 8-axis EtherCAT positioning and motion control module designed for compatible XGB programmable logic controller systems. It provides an EtherCAT master interface for controlling multiple servo axes from a compact PLC platform, making it suitable for automated machinery requiring coordinated, high-performance motion control.
The XBF-PN08B supports up to 8 EtherCAT servo axes and provides a 100BASE-TX RJ45 EtherCAT interface. Its motion capabilities include absolute and relative positioning, velocity control, homing, jogging, electronic gearing, camming and coordinated interpolation, providing extensive flexibility for complex machine-control applications.
For coordinated motion, the module supports 2–8-axis linear interpolation, 2-axis circular interpolation and 3-axis helical interpolation. It also incorporates an external encoder input supporting differential line-driver and single-ended signals, allowing encoder feedback and high-speed input functions to be integrated into the positioning system.
EtherCAT positioning modules allow a PLC to coordinate multiple servo drives through a deterministic industrial Ethernet network rather than requiring individual pulse-command wiring for every axis. The IMO XBF-PN08B provides control for up to eight EtherCAT axes, enabling sophisticated motion functions to be incorporated into compact automated machinery.
Functions including electronic gearing, camming, homing and multi-axis interpolation make the XBF-PN08B suitable for machines where several servo axes must operate in a precisely coordinated sequence. The external encoder interface also provides additional flexibility for applications requiring registration, position measurement or external motion references.
| Manufacturer | IMO |
|---|---|
| Series | XGB |
| Model | XBF-PN08B |
| Product type | EtherCAT multi-axis positioning module |
| Number of control axes | Up to 8 EtherCAT axes |
| Virtual axes | Up to 8 |
| Communication protocol | EtherCAT Master |
| Communication interface | Ethernet 100BASE-TX |
| Communication connector | RJ45 |
| Communication speed | 100 Mbps |
| Communication cycle | 1 ms |
| Positioning modes | Absolute / relative |
| Control functions | Position / speed / position-speed / speed-position / position-torque / feed control |
| Linear interpolation | 2–8 axes |
| Circular interpolation | 2 axes |
| Helical interpolation | 3 axes |
| Positioning data | Up to 400 operation data entries per axis |
| Operation steps | 1–400 per axis |
| Control units | Pulse / mm / inch / degree |
| Axis profiles | Linear / rotary |
| Motion functions | Homing / JOG / registration / electronic gearing / camming / motion sequence |
| External encoder channels | 1 |
| Encoder input | Differential line receiver / NPN open collector |
| Encoder signals | A / B / Z |
| Encoder input voltage | 5–24 V DC |
| High-speed input points | 1 |
| High-speed input type | Sinking / differential line driver |
| Isolated input commons | 3 |
| EtherCAT network cable | CAT.5 or higher shielded twisted-pair cable |
| Parameter configuration | XG-PM / XG5000 environment |
| Data backup | Non-volatile memory, battery not required |
| Status indication | RDY / RUN / ACT / AX1–AX8 LEDs |
| Encoder connection | 9-pin terminal block |
| Internal current consumption | approx. 510 mA |
| HS Code | 8537109199 |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
The XBF-PN08B is an 8-axis EtherCAT positioning module used with compatible XGB PLC systems to coordinate servo drives for applications requiring positioning, velocity control, electronic gearing, camming and multi-axis motion.
The XBF-PN08B supports up to 8 physical EtherCAT servo axes and also supports virtual EtherCAT axes for advanced motion-control functions.
The module operates as an EtherCAT master and uses a 100BASE-TX RJ45 Ethernet interface for communication with compatible EtherCAT servo drives.
Yes. The XBF-PN08B supports 2–8-axis linear interpolation, 2-axis circular interpolation and 3-axis helical interpolation for coordinated machine motion.
Yes. The module provides an external encoder input supporting differential line-driver and NPN open-collector signals, including A, B and Z encoder inputs.
IMO XGB EtherCAT positioning modules provide integrated multi-axis motion control for industrial PLC applications, helping machine builders and automation engineers implement coordinated servo positioning, interpolation, electronic gearing and camming within high-performance automated machinery.
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