Power, Flexibility and Ease of Use
We’ve combined power, flexibility and ease of use with a full line of machine control products. So whatever
your application needs and whatever your time constraints may be, we have a solution to keep you ahead
of your competitors.
Power
Our motion controllers utilize the latest in DSP technology, including the Motorola 56k series DSP microprocessors.
Its fast and precise calculation capabilities translate into a highly accurate and fast-paced motion trajectory
calculation and control. In addition, we use a high-level BASIC-like language for performing real-time custom
servo loop tasks in an Open Servo structure. Our continuously increasing computational speeds (40-160MHz)
enable our motion controllers to have many advanced features, including:
• Advanced PID and pole placement servo algorithms (better control)
• Up to 32 axes of control in 16 coordinate systems (multi-axis trajectory control, multitasking)
• Dynamic multi-block lookahead for robust acceleration control (path fidelity at any speed)
• Forward and inverse kinematics (robotics and other non-Cartesian actuators)
• Reverse and retrace capability (welding, cutting, EDM)
• Acceleration and jerk control (smooth, jerk-free motion)
• Cascaded servo loops (tight coupling of velocity/force loop)
• True S-curve acceleration/splines (precise and smooth trajectory control)
• Coordinate translation and rotation (2D and 3D)
• Leadscrew and backlash compensation (automatic laser compensation for high precision)
• 24-bit hardware position capture and compare (precise coordination with real-time events)
• 48-bit floating-point and integer calculations (precision)
• User-written servo capabilities for custom servo algorithms (freedom to do your own advanced algorithm)
• Servo loop update rate up to 6.25 microseconds per axis (fast, precise calculations and positioning)
• Maximum encoder input rate up to 40 MHz (more encoder resolution for high response and stiff servo loop)
• Multitasking of up to 16 motion programs and 64 PLC with simultaneous execution (calculation power)
Flexibility
With six generations of proven in-the-field motion controllers, we offer a broad and diverse line of motion
control products. From 1 to 32 axes of linear or rotary servo, stepper or hydraulic motion in any combination,
including a variety of analog or digital I/Os, different types of encoder feedback, analog (+/-10V) and digital
(direct PWM) outputs to servo amplifiers, as well as pulse and direction output for steppers. Also, RS232, USB
and ethernet communication. We can provide the best solution for today, with the best upgrade path to the future.
• All motion controllers operate standalone or in multiple bus formats (ISA, PCI, VME and PC/104)
• Up to 32 axes of control in 16 coordinate systems
• Axis control - digital PWM, analog +/-10V or stepper
• Motor types: rotary & linear, AC induction, brush and brushless DC, stepper and hydraulic in any combination
• Analog or digital I/O - high/low power, sinking or sourcing
• Encoder inputs - A/B quad, sinusoidal with interpolation, absolute, R/D, SSI, MLDT
• Types of communications - USB, ethernet (UDP/TCPIP) or RS232
• Field buses - DeviceNet, Profibus and MACRO (fiber-optic) protocol
• Amplifiers - a variety of linear and PWM brush and brushless motor drives
Ease of Use
We provide a complete suite of software tools using step-by-step instructions, allowing the user to quickly
integrate our motion system. Our motion programming language is intuitive, using plain English command
statements, such as WHILE, IF and ELSE. Move commands are simply programmed with an axis letter, such as
X, Y, Z, followed by the move distance in inches, revolutions, millimeters or other units specified. Transparent to
the user, simple-written motion programs are converted to very precise multi-axis motion trajectories. Since our
motion controller is also a PLC device, it can run logic programs independently but concurrently with motion
programs, simplifying the task of implementing I/O processes that are simultaneous with motion programs. PLC
programs may be written in ASCII language, compiled, or by using IEC-1131 Relay Ladder Logic.
• Step-by-step, easy to follow set-up programs
• BASIC-like language for motion programming
• Motion and logic control combined in one product
• Product-specific wizards for hardware configuration
• Software tools for program development, project management, servo tuning and program debugging
Delta Tau Controllers
UMAC (UNIVERSAL MACHINE AND AUTOMATION CONTROLLER)
PMAC - PCI
PMAC2A - PC/104 4 AXIS WITH USB
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PMAC2-PC ULTRALITE
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