Description

The M31 is a compact, industrial motion controller designed specifically for MachPro CNC systems. It links your MachPro control PC to your drives and motors over Ethernet and supports both EtherCAT and traditional step-and-direction control, giving you flexibility in how you build or retrofit your machine. With support for up to 12 axes, the M31 scales from small routers and mills to large, multi-axis specialty machines, while maintaining synchronized, precise motion across all channels. It’s engineered as the motion “engine” of the MachPro platform, providing a stable, factory-certified hardware layer between your Windows control PC and the field hardware on the machine. Key Features

• Designed for MachPro CNC – Factory-certified motion controller for MachPro, tightly integrated for configuration, tuning, and diagnostics.
• Flexible drive connectivity – Controls axes via EtherCAT and step/direction outputs, so you can use modern EtherCAT servos and existing step/dir drives in the same platform.
• High axis count – Supports up to 12 motion axes – 6 step/direction – for complex machines, multi-head systems, or future expansion.
• Ethernet-based PC connection – Connects to the MachPro control computer using a dedicated static-IP Ethernet link for reliable real-time communication.
• Panel-friendly, compact form factor – DIN-rail/panel-mount layout with clearly labeled terminals (J1–J18) to simplify wiring and control-panel layout.

Typical Applications

• New MachPro-based machines needing scalable, multi-axis motion
• Retrofits where you want to keep existing step/dir drives while adding EtherCAT capability
• Multi-axis routers, mills, lathes, plasma, waterjet, and specialty CNC machines