Motion Controllers

Motion Control Network Modules

Multi-axis servo motion board for distributed control

• Multi-axis servo motion board for distributed control
• Float-Point DSP Processor
• 4 MotionWire ports
• Attach up to 16 modules on each Motionwire ports
• 120 Mbps communication rate per MotionWire port
• Size: 198mm by 107mm

High-speed, synchronous motion control network

• Increases performance
• Adds modularity
• Reduces wiring & labor

The motion control network uses RJ45 connectors and CAT5e cabling in a star and/or daisy-chain topology for the communication link between the servo controller and modules.

The motion control network modules are available for servo and stepper motor interfaces, digital I/O, analog I/O, serial encoders and Sin/Cos interpolators. MotionWire is synchronous and deterministic - a specification required for precise motion control applications. The servo / stepper network module has four MotionWire ports. The communication rate is 120Mbps for each port, providing 480Mbps communication capability in a distributed motion control network.

This technology is ideal for high performance applications including nanometer position control, high tolerance velocity regulation, tightly synchronized multi-axis motion, distributed systems with high axis counts, and buffered data acquisition. Applications include CNC machine tools, semiconductor, flat panel, data storage, automotive, medical, aerospace, coil winding, assembly, and others. Cables are minimized in a MotionWire set up. System integration is fast and field servicing is easy. Remote diagnostic software enables quick installation, debugging, and verification of network operation.

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