HIWIN’s E2 Series and the New Era of Industrial Connectivity

White Paper Overview

Motion control systems face two primary challenges in today's industrial landscape: system complexity and communication protocol limitations. System complexity arises from the need to integrate components from multiple manufacturers. Because engineers must ensure that components can communicate effectively within the system, the integration process often leads to compatibility issues and increased setup time.

Traditional communication methods, like ±10 V analog commands and pulse and direction signals, have served the industry for years. However, these unidirectional and analog methods are becoming increasingly outdated. They limit the responsiveness of systems and make diagnostics more challenging, often requiring additional components or methods to achieve the desired level of control and feedback.