FMC - Standalone Embedded Control Core

Run independently. Trigger from existing systems. Execute at the edge.

FMC is the Standalone Embedded Control Core of the ESMind Portable Motion Control Package. It stores and executes SelecStep workflows locally, coordinates motion and I/O, and turns defined machine tasks into real hardware actions.

Rather than depending on continuous control from a PC, FMC executes tasks directly at the machine level. It can operate as the main controller of a compact automation workcell or as an add-on task module within an existing system.

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Built for Different Deployment Scales

FMC series

Industrial-format control for automation workcells

A 24 V DIN-rail version designed for electrical cabinets, training workcells, compact industrial machines, and standalone automation stations.

It provides a practical interface between SelecStep workflows and real industrial motion and I/O hardware.

Typical applications

Standalone automation workcells
Conveyor and pick-and-place systems
Training and demonstration workcells
Compact industrial machines
Machine development and pilot systems

Micro FMC

Compact control for embedded integration

A small-format FMC designed for robotics, prototypes, compact mechanisms, and integration directly inside existing products or machines.

Its compact size makes it suitable for applications where space, power consumption, and portability are important.

Typical applications

Small robots and mobile platforms
Embedded motion mechanisms
Prototype machines
Add-on task modules
Research and development systems

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Dual-Mode Scalability

Two Ways To Use FMC

Standalone Workflow Mode

Program and run directly on FMC.

In Standalone Mode, users can create, edit, store, and run SelecStep workflows directly on the FMC device.

No PC required for operation.
No external software required for local task execution.
No PLC required for target standalone tasks.

External Trigger Mode

Trigger stored programmes from existing systems.

In External Trigger Mode, FMC can be added to an existing machine, PLC system, HMI, relay logic, sensor board, or external controller.

The external system activates a predefined digital input mask. FMC reads the input pattern, selects the stored SelecStep programme, executes it locally, and reports status through outputs.

Trigger → Execute Locally → Report Completion

Build Workflows Step by Step - No Code

Instead of writing code, users create workflows using predefined commands. Example:

MOVE +5000

OUTPUT 1 ON

MOVE -3000

OUTPUT 1 OFF

HOME

END

The controller executes each step sequentially and predictably.

Available commands include: 1. Empty, 2. Move X, 3. Delay, 4. Output, 5. Repeat, 6. Go To, 7. Loop To, 8. Reset Pos, 9. Wait Input, 10. Check Input, 11. Home Return, 12. End Program