FAST modules (Function Application Software Toolbox) from Lenze are software tools designed to simplify automation tasks, mainly in industries like packaging, logistics, and material handling. These modules enable engineers to create customized machine control systems using pre-configured software blocks, reducing programming time and increasing operational flexibility.
Key Features of Lenze FAST Modules
- Modular Architecture: FAST modules allow engineers to select and implement predefined functional blocks into their systems, reducing development time and lowering the risk of errors. Another advantage is the easy integration of new functions into existing solutions.
- Multi-axis Support: These modules are designed for controlling multi-axis systems and kinematics, which is crucial for applications like pick-and-place tasks, gantry robots, or Delta and SCARA robotics. They allow for precise synchronization of movements across multiple mechanical axes.
- Drive and Control Integration: FAST modules combine motion control functions with additional tasks, such as controlling conveyors or other related devices. This makes it possible to create a centralized system for controlling an entire production line.
- Simplified Programming: The software allows engineers to focus on optimizing the machine without spending excessive time programming basic tasks. FAST modules include visualization tools that enable real-time testing and debugging of the equipment.
Lenze FAST modules credit system
Lenze’s FAST modules use an "application credit" system to manage software utilization in industrial automation. Each module in the FAST toolbox requires a specific number of credits, which are deducted based on the particular functions it performs, such as motion control, coordinated multi-axis motion, and specialized kinematics.
Each module has assigned credits depending on the functions it provides. For example, basic control like the "Winder Dancer" requires 50 credits, while advanced kinematic applications can require between 100 and 300 credits, depending on complexity and the degrees of freedom involved in motion control. This system allows developers to efficiently manage resources within Lenze’s automation ecosystem, reducing costs by allocating credits only to active modules.
FAST Motion
Application credit | c430 | c5x0 | i950 | |
Motion Control (L_MC1P, L_MC2P) *1) | 150 | YES | YES | YES |
Coordinated Motion (L_MC4P) *2) | 300 | NO | YES | NO |
Robot Kinematics (L_MK4P) | 0 | NO | YES | NO |
Robot Kinematics Export (L_MK4E) | 0 | NO | YES | NO |
FAST ApplicationTemplate 2.0 | 0 | YES | YES | NO |
i950 Base
Application credit | c430 | c5x0 | i950 | |
Cia402 [0] | 0 | NO | NO | YES |
FAST Technology Application (i950)
Application credit | c430 | c5x0 | i950 | |
Cia402 Advanced [1] | 50 | NO | NO | YES |
Speed Control [10] | 50 | NO | NO | YES |
Table Positioning [20] | 50 | NO | NO | YES |
Electronic Gearbox [40] | 50 | NO | NO | YES |
Sync And Correction [41] | 100 | NO | NO | YES |
Winder Dancer-controlled [50] | 100 | NO | NO | YES |
Winder Tension-controlled [51] | 100 | NO | NO | YES |
i950 PLC
Application credit | c430 | c5x0 | i950 | |
User [10000] | 100 | NO | NO | YES |
FAST Technology Application Project Template (i950)
Application credit | c430 | c5x0 | i950 | |
Cia402 Advanced [10000] | 250 | NO | NO | YES |
Speed Control [10000] | 125 | NO | NO | YES |
Table Positioning [10000] | 150 | NO | NO | YES |
Electronic Gearbox [10000] | 150 | NO | NO | YES |
Sync And Correction [10000] | 225 | NO | NO | YES |
Winder Dancer-controlled [10000] | 200 | NO | NO | YES |
Winder Tension-controlled [1000] | 200 | NO | NO | YES |
Selectable Fieldbus
Application credit | c430 | c5x0 | i950 | |
EtherCAT Device | 100 | NO | NO | YES |
Profinet Device | 150 | NO | NO | YES |
FAST Technology modules V2
Application credit | c430 | c5x0 | i950 | |
Temperature Control (L_TP2P) | 50 | YES | YES | YES |
Basic Motion (L_TB2P) | 25 | YES | YES | YES |
FollowSetValues (TF2P) | 25 | YES | YES | YES |
Speed Control (L_TF2P) | 25 | YES | YES | YES |
Virtual Master (L_TF2P) | 25 | YES | YES | YES |
Table Positioning (L_TF2P) | 50 | YES | YES | YES |
Electronic Gearbox (L_TS2P) | 25 | YES | YES | YES |
SyncPos (L_TS2P) | 25 | YES | YES | YES |
FlexCam (L_TS2P) | 50 | YES | YES | YES |
CrossCutter (L_TS2P) | 100 | YES | YES | YES |
Sync & Correction (L_TS2P) | 100 | YES | YES | YES |
FlyingSaw (L_TS2P) | 100 | YES | YES | YES |
Traverser (L_TW2P) (only available in AKB) | 100 | YES | YES | YES |
100 | YES | YES | YES | |
StackerCraneAxisControl (L_TV2P) | 50 | YES | YES | YES |
PickAndPlace (L_TX2P; only on request)) | 100 | YES | YES | YES |
CoordinatedMotion (L_TC2P; only on request) | 100 | YES | YES | YES |
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