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When PCs Control Machines
a programmable logic controller or writing ladder logic. The computer becomes the PLC and does the logic. The first point to understand is that there are two different philosophies for handling CNC tasks on a PC. One is to use the main CPU and motherboard circuitry to control the servoloop. The other
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Cell Controllers
of what cell control actually is. A few years ago, most people thought of a cell controller as an all-encompassing computer that watched over an entire plant. Today, a cell controller is often just a small, rugged computer, linked to several PLCs, which doubles as an operator station. This computer
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Making the move to PC-based motion control
Improvements in productivity and expandability are just some of the reasons PC-based motion control is becoming more common. PC-based motion-control systems do away with stand-alone controllers, placing all of the controller functionality on the control board mounted in the PC's ISA/PCI bus slot
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Motion Control
tachometer combinations FAULHABER recommends the LC302, 4-quandrant, linear controller. ARSAPE Stepper Drivers come in three versions, low and medium voltage and a current mode (chopper) drive, encompassing the full range of ARSAPE miniature DC stepper motors. Each series is available in three
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New Connectivity Strategies in Motion Control
controller can be re-evaluated. An. example of the new thinking can be found in Delta Tau's UMAC (Universal Motion and. Automation Controller). The UMAC consists of a series of 3U-format Euro-cards that can slide. in and out of an enclosed rack, communicating over an internal bus. It can communicate
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The Benefits of PAC Solutions (.pdf)
Computers became considerably lower cost,. and board designers created single board computers, often known as embedded controllers, with. I/O, memory, CPU and operating system in non-volatile memory. These began to be used in a. variety of machine control applications from CNC machines in factories
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Reuel Inc. Installs Jet Edge Waterjet System
that features fully equipped machine and fabrication shops that, in addition to the new waterjet, include vertical milling centers, plunge and wire EDM machines, CNC lathes, CNC punches and press brakes, a shear, plasma cutter and a powder-coat paint line. Reuel also has a high-tech molding
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SERCOS III Brochure
application. SERCOS III combines even the most mission-critical real-time qualities with Ethernet technology. SERCOS_III_Brosch_eng.fh9 Automation. More than 50 controller. ABB. and 30 drive manufacturers. ACD Antriebstechnik. Amada. offer products and solutions. AMS. that use the SERCOS