NEW: MOVI-C^® modular automation system

The start of something big.
The future of automation:

MOVI-C® – the new modular automation system.
MOVI-C®. More flexibility. More performance.

Four modules – from a single source – the complete solution for your automation tasks.

MOVI-C^® is the complete solution for your automation tasks. With its four fundamental modules – engineering software, control technology, inverter technology and drive technology – SEW EURODRIVE offers a complete modular automation system from a single source.

Four modules – One solution: Total automation from a single source

Engineering software

Save time and cut costs

Faster and easier planning, startup, operation and diagnostics for drive technology. In addition to saving you time and money, the software features one-of-a-kind usability.

Get in on the savings with MOVISUITE®

Control technology

More freedom, less work

More freedom in parameterization, less programming work, plus user-friendly central data management – this technology helps reduce complexity.

Control your applications simply and easily with MOVI-C® CONTROLLER

Inverter technology

Control and monitor any motor

The MOVIDRIVE® application inverter is available as a modular multi-axis system (single-axis/double-axis modules) and as a single-axis inverter.

Take advantage of its modular design for your applications

Drive technology

Diverse application options

Whether you need a gear unit, a motor, gearmotors for centralized or decentralized installations:

SEW EURODRIVE always has the right drive technology for you

MOVI-C^® in action

Since its premiere at the SPS IPC Drives trade fair in November 2016, we have been recording videos to demonstrate the highlights of the new MOVI-C^® modular automation system. Curious? Then take a moment and join us on a short journey into the future of automation.

gingerbread packaging machine

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Automated packaging – MOVI-C® for multipack assembling and top loader.
Lebkuchenproduktion mit MOVI-C®

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Lebkuchenproduktion mit dem modularem Automatisierungsbaukasten MOVI-C®
Gingerbread production in full swing with MOVI-C®
MOVI-C®: A comprehensive modular automation system

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The new MOVI-C® automation series represents the future of automation. The modular system is made up of four modules.
Experience MOVI-C® up close at this year's HANNOVER MESSE.

MOVI-C^® – The all-round solution for any topology

Typical application: Materials handling (Single-axis automation)

The MOVIDRIVE^® technology application inverters are directly connected with the higher-level controller via fieldbus interfaces. Predefined MOVIKIT^® application modules are used to implement the drive function quickly and reliably using graphical editors. Each axis is controlled individually. A memory card in the MOVIDRIVE^® application inverter is used for data management.

Typical applications: Multiple column hoists, tripod mechanics, robots (Motion control)

The application inverters MOVIDRIVE® modular and MOVIDRIVE^® system are connected with the MOVI-C^® CONTROLLER via EtherCAT^®/SBus^PLUS in a real-time capable manner. The MOVI-C^® CONTROLLER receives setpoints from the higher-level controller via fieldbus for single-axis movements or coordinated movements. The MOVI-C^® CONTROLLER determines the setpoints for the connected application inverters and in this way performs tasks, such as phase-synchronous operation, electronic cam function, or kinematics.

Predefined MOVIKIT^® application modules are used to implement the motion control drive function quickly and reliably using graphical editors. More than 50 kinematic models are available that cover a great number of mechanical arrangements. SEW-EURODRIVE creates new kinematic models on request. A memory card in the MOVI-C^® CONTROLLER is used for data management.

Typical applications: Packaging machines, processing machines, complex transportation tasks (Module automation)

All drive functions of the motion control topology are available in the module automation topology. In addition to the graphical editors for the drive functions, some or all automation tasks of the higher-level controller can be implemented easily and flexibly using the programming system (IEC 61131) in the MOVI-C^® CONTROLLER. Any EtherCAT^® devices can be integrated for automation purposes in addition to MOVIDRIVE^® application inverters.

Typical applications: Series machines with many axes, kinematic calculation in the higher-level PLC (EtherCAT^® motion slave)

The CiA402 profile for controlling inverters has established itself in plants with very individual motion control functions that are calculated in the higher-level controller. For control via CiA402, the application inverters MOVIDRIVE^® modular and MOVIDRIVE^® system can be directly connected to the controller using the integrated EtherCAT^® interface. This means integration into the higher-level controller is particularly fast, simple, and without extensive conversion effort.