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MACRO: Distributed Hardware, Centralized Software
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From Delta Tau Data Systems, Inc.
It's an increasing dilemma for today's designers of machines employing motion control: as the machines get more complex, the wiring required for traditional highly centralized controllers becomes more and more difficult to deal with, adding to initial cost, multiplying possible failure modes, and even decreasing performance (it can be hard to flex a thick wiring bundle). Many designers investigate distributed control systems for this reason. The allure of these systems is undeniable: put the intelligence for a particular task out on the machine close to the sensors and actuators. Now the wires from the sensors and actuators can be very short, and any necessary information required to or from the central controller can be combined into a higher-level protocol transmitted over a single cable. Products & Services
Servo drives provide electrical drive outputs to servo motors in closed-loop motion control systems where position feedback and corrective signals optimize position and speed accuracy.
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CNC controllers are used to control machines and processes. They provide capabilities ranging from simple point-to-point linear control to highly complex algorithms with multiple axes of control. CNC controllers are used to retrofit many types of machine shop equipment.
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Motion control systems contain matched components such as controllers, motor drives, motors, encoders, user interfaces and software. Components in these systems are optimally matched by the manufacturer.
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Motion controllers range from simple linear controllers to complex, user-programmable modules that act as controllers within complex integrated multi-axis motion systems.
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