Servo drives - Cygnus

Multi-axis EtherCAT servo drive for any type of motor.

The Cygnus servo drive combines high power density with advanced control capabilities for robotics, semiconductor equipment, and precision motion systems. Designed for flexibility, it supports multiple motor types—brushless, brushed, linear, stepper, and voice coil—making it ideal for diverse applications.

With integrated Safe Torque Off (STO) and Safe Brake Control (SBC), Cygnus ensures functional safety while reducing system complexity. Its compact design includes built-in EMC filtering and operates seamlessly over EtherCAT® networks, enabling real-time synchronization and deterministic performance.

Cygnus offers single, dual, and quad-axis configurations with input voltages from 48 VDC to 400 VDC, delivering up to 7 kW per axis. It supports a wide range of encoders, including EnDat, Hiperface®, SSI, BiSS-C, Sin/Cos and incremental types, ensuring compatibility with modern feedback systems.

Developers can leverage the Prodrive Motion Platform (PMP) for fast commissioning, advanced tuning, and real-time signal tracing. With MATLAB® and Simulink® integration, custom control algorithms can be deployed effortlessly, enabling optimized performance for demanding motion applications.

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Flexible Motion Architecture

Execute custom motion algorithms directly on the drive with real-time programmability.
Multi-Axis Scalability

Dual, quad, and up to 6-axis configurations covering a wide power range for compact or large machine setups.
Universal Motor

Compatible with brushless, Brush, linear, and voice-coil motors for maximum design freedom.
Stand-alone functionality

Motion controler and Multi axis servo drive in a single unit

Benefits

Application Diversity

Supports multiple motor types and encoder technologies, making it ideal solution from the prototyping phase.
Safety Integration

Built-in Safe Torque Off (STO) and Safe Brake Control (SBC) functions eliminate the need for external safety hardware, simplifying design and improving reliability.
Advanced Control

Embedded motion controller (Cygnus-M) with MATLAB®/Simulink® support and PMP APIs (C++, C#, .NET, Python.NET™) for flexible programming and customization.
Simplicity

Integrated EMC filtering eliminates the need for external filters and additional wiring
Future-Proof Architecture

Supports software updates for new features
Connectivity

Supporting EtherCAT® standard protocol

Application areas

Wafer Handling
Robotics

Markets & Industries

Medical & life sciences

Video-over-IP solution for low-latency, uncompressed video distribution
Industrial automation

Robotics and automated quality control