Name: Omron CK3M-CPU101 Programmable Multi-Axis Motion Controller CPU - INOSAKI
SKU: Omron-CK3M-CPU101
Price: 1434.56 USD
Availability: InStock

Technical Overview

The Omron CK3M-CPU101 is a high-performance Programmable Multi-Axis Controller (PMAC) CPU unit designed for precise motion control, linear motor drive control, and nanoscale positioning. Featuring a 1.0 GHz processor, 1 GB of RAM, and 1 GB of Flash memory, it executes ultra high-speed synchronous control with cycle times as fast as 50 µs for up to 5 axes. Designed without EtherCAT capability (unlike the 111/121 models), it supports local axis integration by connecting up to two axis interface units per rack and allows for modular expansion. It operates on a 5 VDC supply and offers Ethernet TCP/IP (Modbus-TCP supported) and USB connectivity for flexible programming via G-code, ANSI C, or native Power PMAC IDE.

Key Features

1 GB RAM and 1 GB Flash Memory for high-speed processing and data retention
Ultra high-speed synchronous control (50 µs/5 axes cycle time)
Supports up to two axis interface units per CPU rack with expansion capabilities
Ethernet TCP/IP (RJ45) and USB communication ports
Flexible programming utilizing G-code, ANSI C, or original PMAC language
Native capability for complex kinematics, matrix handling, and space conversion
Custom servo regulation algorithms for multi-vendor actuators and encoders
Compact DIN rail mountable design

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter	Value
Module Type	CK3M Motion Control CPU
CPU Clock Frequency	1.0 GHz
Memory Capacity	1 GB RAM, 1 GB Flash
Minimum Cycle Time	50 µs / 5 axes
Supply Voltage	5 VDC
EtherCAT Support	None (0 axes via EtherCAT)
Max. Axis Interface Units	2 (per rack)
Communication Ports	Ethernet TCP/IP (RJ45), USB
Programming Languages	G-Code, ANSI C, Original PMAC Language
Mounting Type	DIN Rail
Operating Temperature	0 to +55 °C
Dimensions (H x W x D)	90 mm x 63.2 mm x 80 mm
Weight	220 g

Industrial Applications

1. Semiconductor Wafer Inspection Stage

Driving the linear motors of high-precision XY gantry systems to inspect semiconductor wafers for microscopic defects.

Problem Solved

Standard PLCs lack the sub-millisecond servo loop times required to position linear direct-drive stages with nanometer accuracy. The CK3M-CPU101 utilizes its 1.0 GHz processor and 50 µs synchronous control cycle to run custom servo regulation algorithms (via ANSI C), executing ultra-fast, nanoscale positioning without network latency.

Nanoscale PositioningLinear Motor Drive50 µs Cycle TimeCustom Servo AlgorithmsANSI C

2. Hexapod Telescope Mirror Positioning

Aligning complex optical mirrors in large-scale telescopes or advanced laser alignment systems using a Stewart platform (hexapod).

Problem Solved

Controlling multiple interacting axes simultaneously requires heavy inverse kinematics computation, which bogs down standard controllers. The CK3M-CPU101 natively processes complex matrix handling and space conversions in real-time, leveraging its 1 GB of RAM and local multi-axis synchronization via the connected axis interface units.

Hexapod KinematicsMatrix HandlingSpace ConversionMulti-Axis SynchronizationOptical Alignment

3. High-Precision CNC Laser Cutting System

Managing the rapid toolpath execution and laser power modulation in multi-vendor CNC laser cutting machinery.

Problem Solved

Laser cutters require seamless interpolation of toolpaths from large G-code files while syncing axes with third-party encoders. The CK3M-CPU101 provides native G-code support, 1 GB Flash memory for storing complex part programs, and ultra high-speed multi-axis interpolation, allowing manufacturers to use mixed-vendor actuators without being locked into a single ecosystem.

G-Code ExecutionHigh-Speed InterpolationMulti-vendor EncodersCNC Toolpathing1 GB Flash Memory