Computer Interface Motion Controllers
Last Updated: January 31, 2025
Description
Computer Interface Motion Controllers are devices that manage and control the movement of mechanical systems by interfacing with a computer. They are responsible for executing commands that dictate the position, speed, and trajectory of motors and actuators, ensuring precise and coordinated motion across multiple axes.
Working Principle
Computer Interface Motion Controllers operate by receiving digital commands from a host computer, which are then converted into analog signals to drive motors. These controllers typically use feedback devices such as encoders or resolvers to monitor the actual position or speed of the system, allowing for real-time adjustments to maintain the desired motion profile. This feedback loop is crucial for achieving high precision and accuracy in motion control applications. The controllers support various types of motion, including simple linear and circular paths, as well as complex, user-defined trajectories, making them versatile tools in automation and robotics.
Applications
Computer Interface Motion Controllers are widely used in industries that require precise motion control. For example, in robotics, they are essential for controlling the movement of robotic arms, ensuring accurate positioning and manipulation of objects. In manufacturing, these controllers are used in CNC machines to execute complex cutting and shaping operations. They are also employed in the aerospace industry for controlling flight simulators and in the automotive industry for testing vehicle components under simulated conditions.
Advantages over other Motion Controllers
One of the key advantages of Computer Interface Motion Controllers is their ability to handle complex, multi-axis motion with high precision. Unlike simpler controllers, they can execute intricate motion paths and provide real-time feedback and adjustments, which is critical in applications requiring high accuracy. Additionally, their compatibility with various computer interfaces such as PCI, VME, and PXI bus allows for seamless integration into existing systems, enhancing their versatility and ease of use.
Limitations
Despite their advantages, Computer Interface Motion Controllers have limitations. They can be complex to set up and require specialized knowledge to program and operate effectively. Additionally, their performance is highly dependent on the quality of the feedback devices and the precision of the mechanical components they control. In some cases, the initial cost of these controllers can be high, particularly for systems requiring advanced features and high-resolution feedback.
Considerations
When selecting a Computer Interface Motion Controller, several factors should be considered. Initial costs can vary significantly depending on the complexity and capabilities of the controller. Operating expenses may include maintenance of the feedback devices and periodic calibration to ensure accuracy. Durability is another important consideration, as controllers used in harsh environments may require additional protection or more frequent replacements. Accuracy is paramount in applications where precision is critical, so choosing a controller with high-resolution feedback capabilities is essential. Finally, replacement and maintenance costs should be factored into the overall cost of ownership, as these can impact the long-term viability of the system.
from ElectroCraft
The ElectroCraft PRO Series Programmable Servo Drives are based on the latest in digital drive technology, offering a cost effective, compact and modular solution for the control of rotary or linear brushless, stepper or PMDC brush motors. The ElectroCraft PRO Series drives integrate advanced motion... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 1.0
- Product: Speed Controller
- Motor / System: DC Brushed; DC Brushless
from FAULHABER MICROMO
Compact design. Controlled via RS232 or CANopen interface. Minimal wiring requirements. Parametrization with “FAULHABER Motion Manager “ software and USB interface. Wide range of accessories. Simple start-up [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Continuous Current: 1
- DC Input: 6 to 30
- Peak Current: 5
from ETEL S.A.
Our AccurET position controllers offer a compact and versatile solution, covering a wide range of voltage and current levels, simplifying the integration of different direct drive axes types into machines. These controllers feature a modular mounting design, allowing each unit to drive two axes and... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 2.0
- Product: Multi-Axis
- DC Input: 48 to 340
from PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P.
Digital servo controller for BIX piezo inertia drives E-881 n For two-phase inertia drives n Position-controlled operation n Open-loop step operation n Emulator available Integrated power amplifier and voltage generator for two-phase piezo inertia drives. Position-controlled operation with encoder. [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- PC-Based Bus: Other; TCP/IP | USB
- Product: PC-Based; For two-phase inertia drives
- Axes: 1.0
from Yaskawa America, Inc. - Motion Division
10W to 55kW, 1.6 kHz Bandwidth. The Sigma-5 servo amplifier delivers the highest performance in the industry due its unmatched frequency response, reduced settling times and more precise control. In addition it provides a faster set up, simpler tuning, and vibration suppression. With a wide range of... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 1.0
- Product: Multi-Axis; Speed Controller
- Motor / System: Linear
from ElectroCraft
The ElectroCraft PRO Series Programmable Servo Drives are based on a new design concept offering a cost effective, compact and modular solution for the control of rotary or linear brushless, stepper or PMDC brush motors of powers up to 1600W, with 80V nominal voltage. Designed to support both low... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 1.0
- Product: Speed Controller
- DC Input: 11 to 50
from FAULHABER MICROMO
Compact design. Controlled via RS232 or CANopen interface. Minimal wiring requirements. Parametrization with “FAULHABER Motion Manager “ software and USB interface. Wide range of accessories. Simple start-up [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Continuous Current: 1.4
- DC Input: 6 to 30
- Peak Current: 5
from ETEL S.A.
The ACCURET+ Position Controllers represent the latest generation of motion control technology, offering outstanding performance and versatility. The ACCURET+ series stands for ultimate performance. This fourth generation of position controllers has been designed to meet the increasing demands of... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 2.0
- Product: Multi-Axis
- DC Input: 24 to 100
from PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P.
Linearity error to 0.02 %. Fast 25 Mbit/s serial interface. Comprehensive I/O functions. Low-cost OEM versions available. Extensive software support. Fast digital controller. As bench-top (.xRG) or as OEM board (.xR). Voltage range -30 to 130 V. Interfaces. USB, digital RS-232, fast serial interface... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 1.0
- Resolution: 16
- DC Input: 24
from Yaskawa America, Inc. - Motion Division
he Sigma-7Siec offers single axis motion in a compact package: - IEC61131-3 and PLCopen programming standards. - Controller and SERVOPACK integrated in one unit. - Single axis of motion control. Overview. Communication Protocols: Open standards EtherNet/IP and Modbus/TCP for connectivity to nearly... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- AC Input: 100 to 200
- Axes: 1.0
- Power: 50 to 15000
from ElectroCraft
The Universal Drive takes performance, efficiency and flexibility to the next level, utilizing state-of-the-art digital drive technology combined with an intuitive and highly configurable user interface. Perfect for a wide range of industrial, commercial market, and consumer product applications. [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 1.0
- Product: Speed Controller
- Motor / System: DC Brushed; DC Brushless
from FAULHABER MICROMO
Compact design. Controlled via RS232, EtherCAT or CAN interface. Minimal wiring requirements. Parametrization with “FAULHABER Motion Manager “ software and USB interface. Wide range of accessories. Simple start-up [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Continuous Current: 3
- DC Input: 6 to 36
- Peak Current: 9
from ETEL S.A.
The ACCURET+ Position Controllers represent the latest generation of motion control technology, offering outstanding performance and versatility. The ACCURET+ series stands for ultimate performance. This fourth generation of position controllers has been designed to meet the increasing demands of... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 2.0
- Product: Multi-Axis
- DC Input: 96 to 420
from PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P.
Special control algorithms for NEXLINE ® Nano positioning linear-motor actuators. Highly stable 20-bit D/A converter. Servo frequency 50 kHz. Flexible interfaces: Ethernet, RS-232, USB. Digital Motion Controller. The E-712.1AM is a high-performance single channel piezo controller for... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- AC Input: 90 to 240
- Axes: 1.0
- Frequency: 50 Hz; 60 Hz
from ElectroCraft
The Universal Drive takes performance, efficiency and flexibility to the next level, utilizing state-of-the-art digital drive technology combined with an intuitive and highly configurable user interface. Perfect for a wide range of industrial, commercial market, and consumer product applications. [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 1.0
- Product: Speed Controller
- Motor / System: DC Brushed; DC Brushless
from FAULHABER MICROMO
Compact design. Controlled via RS232, EtherCAT or CAN interface. Minimal wiring requirements. Parametrization with “FAULHABER Motion Manager “ software and USB interface. Wide range of accessories. Simple start-up [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Continuous Current: 4
- DC Input: 12 to 50
- Peak Current: 12
from ETEL S.A.
ULTIMET ADVANCED - Motion Controller. The ULTIMET ADVANCED motion controller offers unparalleled performance and flexibility for advanced motion control applications. The ULTIMET ADVANCED is a robust and versatile multi-axis motion controller, designed to meet the evolving demands of modern... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 63.0
- Product: Multi-Axis
- Configuration: Stand Alone
from PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P.
25 kHz control bandwidth. Interfaces: Ethernet, USB and RS-232. Digital inputs and outputs. Optional analog inputs and outputs. DSP 32/64-bit floating point, 375 MHz. 20-bit DAC and ADC resolution. Auto-loading of calibration data from stage ID chip for interchangeability of controller and... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Resolution: 20
- Product: DSP
- Axes: 3.0
from ElectroCraft
The Universal Drive takes performance, efficiency and flexibility to the next level, utilizing state-of-the-art digital drive technology combined with an intuitive and highly configurable user interface. Perfect for a wide range of industrial, commercial market, and consumer product applications. [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 1.0
- Product: Speed Controller
- Motor / System: DC Brushed; DC Brushless
from FAULHABER MICROMO
Compact design. Controlled via RS232, EtherCAT or CAN interface. Minimal wiring requirements. Parametrization with “FAULHABER Motion Manager “ software and USB interface. Wide range of accessories. Simple start-up [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Continuous Current: 5
- DC Input: 12 to 50
- Peak Current: 15
from ETEL S.A.
UltimET Light motion controller, part of our TransnET architecture, offers seamless synchronization and control of up to 63 axes, ensuring optimal performance in motion control applications. UltimET Light motion controller serves as the master on the TransnET bus, facilitating communication with up... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 63.0
- Product: Multi-Axis
- Configuration: PC Board; Other; PCI, PCIe, TCP/IP
from PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P.
Reference Class Digital Motion Controller. Highly Stable 20-bit D/A Converters. Real-Time Operating System for Excellent Trajectory Control. Modular Design for Greatest Flexibility in Meeting Custom Requirements. Auto-Calibrating from Stage ID-Chip for Interchangeability of Controller and Mechanics... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 3.0 to 6.0
- Resolution: 18
- AC Input: 90 to 240
from ElectroCraft
The Universal Drive takes performance, efficiency and flexibility to the next level, utilizing state-of-the-art digital drive technology combined with an intuitive and highly configurable user interface. Perfect for a wide range of industrial, commercial market, and consumer product applications. [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 1.0
- Product: Speed Controller
- Motor / System: DC Brushed; DC Brushless
from FAULHABER MICROMO
Compact design. Controlled via RS232, EtherCAT or CAN interface. Minimal wiring requirements. Parametrization with “FAULHABER Motion Manager “ software and USB interface. Wide range of accessories. Simple start-up [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Continuous Current: 10
- DC Input: 12 to 50
- Peak Current: 30
from ETEL S.A.
ULTIMET+ LIGHT - Smart Motion Coordinator. A smart motion coordinator at the heart of ETEL's decentralized control architecture, ULTIMET+ LIGHT ensures real-time synchronization, fast data exchange, and efficient multi-axis control. ULTIMET+ LIGHT is ETEL's latest motion controller and the master... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 63.0
- Product: Multi-Axis
- Configuration: PC Board; Other; PCIe
from PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P.
PI is now introducing the next generation of digital controllers: The new E-753 provides a wider range of functionality and, with 24-bit digital/analog converters, offers even higher resolution than the proven E-750 digital controller it replaces. [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Resolution: 32
- Product: DSP
- Axes: 1.0
from ETEL S.A.
Discover the AccurET VHP (Very High Performance) position controller, which has been specially developed for the most demanding motion systems. AccurET VHP position controllers are engineered to deliver exceptional performance in precision motion applications. Leveraging specialized hardware and... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 2.0
- Product: Multi-Axis
- DC Input: 30 to 100
from PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P.
Output power up to 50 W. Linearity error up to 0.02 %. Fast 25 Mbit/s serial interface. Comprehensive I/O functions. Extensive software support. Fast piezo controller. 1 channel. For piezo-based Nano positioning systems with capacitive sensors. High output current for dynamic applications. Digital... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Resolution: 16
- Product: DSP
- Axes: 1.0
from PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P.
Key Features. 62.5 µs (250 µs) microsecond per axes servo update rate. Up to 8 axes of motion control. Controls servo motors, step motors, and hydraulics. Maximum encoder input rate up to 22 MHz (Accelera). Non-volatile program memory. Multitasking of four independent programs. Modes of... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Resolution: 12
- Product: PC-Based
- PC-Based Bus: PCI
from PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P.
Key Features. 4 or 8 axes of simultaneous control (0.1 ms update time). 80 MHz CPU optional 240 MHz. Ethernet TCP/IP, USB and RS-232 communication interface. All axes independent or coordinated in any combination. Multitasking of up to 256 motion and 64 asynchronous PLC programs. Easy-to-use,... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 4.0 to 8.0
- Resolution: 32
- AC Input: 90 to 250
from PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P.
Key Features. 4 or 8 axes of simultaneous control (0.1 ms update time). 80 MHz CPU optional 240 MHz. Ethernet TCP/IP, USB and RS-232 communication interface. All axes independent or coordinated in any combination. Multitasking of up to 256 motion and 64 asynchronous PLC programs. Easy-to-use,... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 4.0 to 8.0
- Resolution: 32
- AC Input: 90 to 250
from PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P.
Modular Piezo Controller System with many Options. For High Power Amps to 280 Watts. Up to 6 Channels. Choice of Linear Amplifier Modules, Low & High Voltage. Optional Servo-Motion Controller for Cap Sensors, Strain Sensors and Piezo Resistive Sensors. Optional USB Interface, TCP/IP, RS-232. [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- AC Input: 90 to 264
- Axes: 3.0 to 12.0
- Frequency: 50 Hz; 60 Hz
from PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P.
The A-81x series of motion controllers from PI offers a completely integrated electronics solution, with controller, drives, and power supplies packaged together in a compact 19-inch rack-mount enclosure. These controllers are designed and optimized to work with the PIglide line of air bearing... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 1.0 to 4.0
- Product: Multi-Axis
- Motor / System: Voice Coil; DC Motors, 3-phase Brushless Motor
from PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P.
Integrated Driver for up to 2 Axes, EtherCAT Master for Synchronizing up to 4 Axes. ACS motion controller with integrated ACS driver module. Upgradable to up to 4 axes with the G-910.RC01 driver module. Directly compatible with positioners from PI. For AC servo motors / brushless DC motors, brushed... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 2.0 to 4.0
- Product: Brushless DC Motors, Brushed DC Motors, Voice Coil Motors
- Motor / System: DC Brushed; DC Brushless; DC Servo; AC Servo; Voice Coil
from PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P.
Integrated power amplifier and voltage generator for piezo inertia drives. Data recorder for high speed tracing. TCP/IP or USB interface. Extensive software support: LabVIEW, MATLAB, C / C++ / C# / VB.NET, Python. Optional joystick for manual operation [See More]
- Setup: Joystick; Computer
- DC Input: 24
- Axes: 1.0
- Power: 30
from PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P.
Recommended Controller Configuration for Drives with Incremental Sensors, 1 to 3 Axes. For PiezoWalk ® NEXLINE ® drives. Up to 3 axes. Highly stable 20-bit D/A converters. Control frequency 50 kHz. Extensive software package. Coordination of motion. The E-713 motion controller coordinates... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- PC-Based Bus: Other; TCP/IP | USB
- Product: Multi-Axis; PC-Based
- Axes: 3.0
from PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P.
For operation of the P-616 6D NanoCube ®. Ideal for silicon photonics applications. Integrated scanning routines for fiber optic alignment. High-resolution analog inputs for detecting the optical signal. Comprehensive software package. Coordination of motion. For controlling 6-axis parallel... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 6.0
- Product: Multi-Axis; PC-Based
- Motor / System: For piezo-driven positioners with strain gauge sensors
from PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P.
Recommended Controller Configuration for Drives with Incremental Sensors, 3 Axes. For PiezoWalk ® PICMAWalk drives. Up to 3 axes. Highly stable 20-bit D/A converters. Control frequency 50 kHz. Extensive software package. Coordination of motion. The E-713 motion controller coordinates the motion... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- PC-Based Bus: Other; TCP/IP | USB
- Product: Multi-Axis; PC-Based
- Axes: 3.0
from PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P.
For PICMA ® piezo actuators. Up to 6 axes. Highly stable 20-bit D/A converters. Control frequency max. 50 kHz. Optional: high-resolution analog inputs and outputs. Comprehensive software package. Coordination of motion. The E-713 Motion Controller supports piezo nanopositioning systems with... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 6.0
- Product: Multi-Axis; PC-Based
- Motor / System: For piezo nanopositioning systems with capacitive sensors
from PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P.
High-Voltage Amplifier up to 6kW Peak Power. Linear Amps and Switched Amps with Energy Recovery. Output Voltage 0 to 1050V and bipolar. Optional Position Servo-Motion Controller Module. Optional Computer Interface and Display Module. Differential Output [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- AC Input: 100 to 240
- Product: Controller / Drive
- Frequency: 50 Hz; 60 Hz
from PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P.
24-Bit USB Interface and High-Speed Analog Interface. Notch Filters for Higher Bandwidth. Networking for up to 12 Motion Controllers. Choice of Sensor Strain Gauge (lower cost) or Capacitive Sensor (higher precision). Table for User-Defined Curves [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- DC Input: 12 to 30
- Resolution: 24
- Voltage: -30 to 130
from PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P.
Closed-Loop Precision Motion Controller for Nano Positioning Systems. Integrated 24-Bit High-Speed USB & RS-232 Interfaces. Integrated Linear Piezo Driver, 14 W Peak Power. Network Capability with up to 4 Channels. For Piezo Systems with Capacitive and Strain Gauge Position Feedback Sensors. [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 1.0
- Resolution: 24
- DC Input: 12 to 30
from Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.
Mitsubishi Electric has developed a solution for automation users to leverage existing 3rd party control platforms and provide an easy replacement solution for the their servo amplifiers and servo motors. Mitsubishi Electric is well known for superior high performance servo systems and now these... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Communication: SSCNETIII Fiber Optic Communication Network
- Configuration: DIN Rail
from Yushin America, Inc.
It offers excellent operability with a 7.5 inch colored LCD panel and function keys. Quick response of picture conversion enables fast operation.SD card is adopted as a memory medium. SD card is adopted as a memory medium. Teaching data can be backed up in the SD card and data copy to another robot... [See More]
- Setup: Manual; Computer; Control Panel; Handheld
- PC-Based Bus: Other
- Product: Robotic; PC-Based
- Operating Mode: Other
from Prior Scientific, Inc.
Controls as standard: - Stages: ES111 or ES107. - 2 Filter Wheels. - 3 Shutters. - 1 Focus Motor. Upgradeable for encoded focus. 2 x RS232 ports. High Speed USB connection with data transfer rates of up to 32 Kb/s. Smaller, space saving design with dimensions of 210mm x 85mm x 210mm deep. Upgraded... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Motor / System: Bipolar
- Product: Multi-Axis
- Configuration: Stand Alone
from Industrial Indexing Systems, Inc.
The Emerald Servo Drives can be configured as a standalone full featured position controller and drive combo or used in a networked automation system. At-A-Glance. Designed to control high speed production machinery. Ideal for web control, synchronized cut-off, form-fill-seal, cut and seal, punching... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Configuration: Panel Mount
- Axes: 2.0 to 32.0
- Communication: DeviceNet; Ethernet; RS232; SERCOS; USB
from Mad City Labs, Inc.
QS-PLL ™ is an atomic force microscope (AFM) controller designed for use with resonant probes, such as tuning forks, and Mad City Labs nanopositioners and micropositioners. The controller integrates motion control and phase lock loop (PLL) control thus streamlining the hardware interface. [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 1.0 to 3.0
- Product: PC-Based
- Frequency: 50 Hz; 60 Hz
from Gantner Instruments, Inc.
The Q.series EC C101 combines powerful System-on-a-Chip computing with the flexibility of EtherCAT communication. This unique design greatly simplifies the implementation of reliable high-speed multi-axis servo control solutions. It has never been so easy to create an integrated control and... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Resolution: 18
- Product: Multi-Axis
- Voltage: 10
from OMEGA Engineering, Inc.
The SiNet ™ Hub 444 allows up to 4 Stepper or Servo Si ™ drives to be controlled in host mode from a single PC or PLC's RS232 serial port or will run in stand-alone mode. Each indexer-drive acquires its unique address from the port to which it is connected. This simple addressing scheme... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- DC Input: 5 to 24
- Product: Multi-Axis
- Voltage: 28
from Performance Motion Devices
Prodigy ®/CME PC/104 boards provide all the features of the regular Prodigy PC/104 boards but add the capability to download and run C-language programs directly. These boards provide high-performance motion control for scientific, automation, industrial, and robotic applications in a PC/104... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Resolution: 16
- Product: Speed Controller
- Axes: 1.0 to 4.0
from Galil
The CDS-3310 is a single-axis controller and drive system for precisely controlling a brush or brushless servo motor. It combines a high-performance, programmable motion controller with a 500W PWM drive in a compact, cost-effective package. The CDS-3310 provides a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port and up... [See More]
- Setup: Manual; Joystick; Computer; Control Panel; Handheld
- Resolution: 32
- Product: Controller / Drive; PC-Based; MCU
- Axes: 1.0
from H2W Technologies
The MCSA-30012-1 is a fully integrated single-axis programmable motion controller with built in servo amplifier, separate DC power supply, and cables. Assembly will be mounted to a chassis panel and completely wired. It uses a 32-bit RISC processor to provide high processing speeds. The motion... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 1.0
- Resolution: 32
- AC Input: 100 to 240
from Hymark/Kentucky Gauge
Up to 12 positioning axis and up to 4 rotation speed axis. Handheld for Manual Mode. USB interface. Simple NC programming language (direct or via PC) [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Communication: USB
- Axes: 12.0
from Parker Hannifin / Automation / Electromechanical Division - Europe
C3 powerPLmC: In Compax3 integrated PLC for logic, data, communication, Motion Control, Visualisation. Motion Control with function modules. Easy to implement a Drive with the integrated Drive-Interface. PLC functionality: 4 real time tasks types, debugging, single step,watch function, log,... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- AC Input: 400
- Axes: 1.0
- Phase : Three Phase
from Aerotech, Inc.
Design Features. Complete motion capabilities include: point-to-point; linear, circular, helical, and spherical interpolation; velocity profiling; electronic gearing; on-the-fly trajectory modification; high speed I/O; camming. 1 to 32 axes of scalable, synchronized motion. Utilizes the power of the... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Resolution: 16
- Product: PC-Based
- Axes: 32.0
from Kollmorgen Corporation
S300 Series digital brushless servo drives are compact, easy-to-use and extremely versatile. The small footprint saves space in the switchgear cabinet, and with its wide-ranging connectivity options the S300 may be the only drive family you need. These drives work with our best-in-class rotary servo... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Phase : Three Phase
- AC Input: 115 to 480
- Frequency: 50 Hz; 60 Hz
from Nidec Control Techniques
The compact, easy-to-use Epsilon EP servo drive is scalable from a simple amplifier to a completely programmable 1.5-axis motion controller capable of the performance necessary for applications that require a high degree of precision. For added application flexibility, the Epsilon EP is available in... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 1.0 to 1.5
- Product: Controller / Drive; Speed Controller
- AC Input: 90 to 264
from Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.
Bringing ground-breaking machine innovation. Total system performance, not individual component specifications leads to maximum performance - Based on this view, the MELSEC iQ-R series servo system controllers offer you an ideal solution to maximize your system productivity. The MELSEC iQ-R series... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- DC Input: 5
- Axes: 16.0 to 32.0
- Configuration: Stand Alone
from Yushin America, Inc.
Eye-Friendly, Large, Full-Color Touch Panel It offers excellent operability with a 10.4 inch full-color touch panel and function keys. User-Friendly Operation "Operator Panel" offers simple, no-fuss operation. "Audio Guidance" function gives audible support to make even complicated operations easy. [See More]
- Setup: Manual; Computer; Control Panel; Handheld; Wireless; Web Enabled
- PC-Based Bus: Other; Wireless
- Product: Robotic; PC-Based
- Operating Mode: Other
from Prior Scientific, Inc.
The Prior PCI II incorporates a 32 bit BUS that communicates at speeds of 133 MBps. This yields a communication response time of less than 250 nanoseconds - over 100 times faster than standard RS232 communications. The Prior PCI II controller is capable of driving the stage at step sizes as small as... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Resolution: 16
- Product: Multi-Axis; PC-Based
- PC-Based Bus: PCI
from Industrial Indexing Systems, Inc.
The Emerald Servo Drives can be configured as a standalone full featured position controller and drive combo or used in a networked automation system. At-A-Glance. Designed to control high speed production machinery. Ideal for web control, synchronized cut-off, form-fill-seal, cut and seal, punching... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Continuous Current: 5
- AC Input: 220
- Configuration: Panel Mount
from Mad City Labs, Inc.
The Nano-Drive ® Series of controllers are complete electronic packages for sub-nanometer positioning. All Nano-Drive ® controllers include low noise, low drift amplifiers, absolute position control, bandwidth selection, and closed loop feedback. Closed loop feedback ensures that the... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 1.0 to 3.0
- Resolution: 20
- DC Input: 24
from Performance Motion Devices
The Juno ® Family of ICs provides advanced velocity and torque control for brushless DC, DC brush, and step motors. Available as a single, one-axis IC, Juno ICs provide full four-quadrant motion control, direct quadrature encoder input, profile generation, field-oriented control (FOC), and much... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Configuration: PCB Mount
- DC Input: 12 to 56
- Communication: CANbus; RS232; RS485
from Galil
The IOC-7007 Ethernet I/O controller provides an intelligent solution for handling inputs and outputs. The IOC-7007 controller base accepts up to seven Galil I/O IOM modules. IOM modules are available with TTL inputs, optoisolated inputs, optoisolated outputs, high power outputs, dry contact relays,... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 1.0
- Product: Controller / Drive
- Motor / System: Linear
from Hymark/Kentucky Gauge
2 Axis Controller with integrated servo drives. Easy to use. 5.7" Touchscreen Display. Windows based PC software for programming [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 2.0
from Parker Hannifin / Automation / Electromechanical Division - Europe
Up to 8 axes of servo or stepper control. 150 MFLOPS, 32-bit floating-point DSP. Advanced Multitasking of up to 24 simultaneous programs. Interpolation of 8 axes in any combination. Up to 10 encoder inputs at 20 MHz. 10/100 Base-T Ethernet. Supports EtherNet/IP protocol. USB2.0. Absolute Encoder... [See More]
- Setup: Computer; Handheld
- Resolution: 32
- Product: Multi-Axis
- Axes: 2.0 to 8.0
from Aerotech, Inc.
Design Features. Rugged design. Panel mounting/rack mounting. Reliable 24 x 7 operation. Eight USB 2.0 ports. Four serial ports. Optional SSD. Horizontal or flat mounting [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- PC-Based Bus: ATA; Other; USB; Serial Ports; SATA
- Product: PC-Based
- AC Input: 120
from Kollmorgen Corporation
This digital multi-axis system operates directly from 115 to 400 VAC lines and provides output current of 3 or 6 Amps RMS/phase, continuous. It supports 1 master and up to 7 extension axes, is CANopen compatible, and is fully programmable via an RS232 interface. These drives are supported for... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- AC Input: 115 to 400
- Product: Multi-Axis
- Phase : Single Phase; Three Phase
from Nidec Control Techniques
The compact, easy-to-use Epsilon EP servo drive is scalable from a simple amplifier to a completely programmable 1.5-axis motion controller capable of the performance necessary for applications that require a high degree of precision. For added application flexibility, the Epsilon EP is available in... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 1.0 to 1.5
- Product: Speed Controller
- AC Input: 20 to 264
from Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.
Bringing ground-breaking machine innovation. Total system performance, not individual component specifications leads to maximum performance - Based on this view, the MELSEC iQ-R series servo system controllers offer you an ideal solution to maximize your system productivity. The MELSEC iQ-R series... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- DC Input: 5
- Axes: 16.0 to 32.0
- Configuration: Stand Alone
from Yushin America, Inc.
The E-touch Web controller has various networking functions. By establishing a network, you can conduct unitary control of all programs and data, and send data to/from remote plants. Functions available with this E-touch Web controller are copying of teaching data and programs, remote control, and... [See More]
- Setup: Manual; Computer; Control Panel; Handheld; Wireless; Web Enabled
- PC-Based Bus: Other; Wireless
- Product: Robotic; PC-Based
- Operating Mode: Other
from Prior Scientific, Inc.
The ProScan ™ III Controller can control: - One ProScan stage and focus. - Four TTL input and outputs. - Supports Interactive Control Center (ICC). - 2 x RS232 ports. The compact and modular design of the ProScan ™ III system is capable of controlling up to 16 individual stepper motor... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 16.0
- Product: Multi-Axis
- Motor / System: Bipolar
from Industrial Indexing Systems, Inc.
The LMC-400 Luminary Automation Controller features multi-axis capability to control four Luminary Series drives and provide access to 36 I/O points. The LMC-400 features a master encoder input bus and four drive ports for synchronized motion and coordinated I/O. Touchscreens, ASCII terminals, or a... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- AC Input: 100 to 240
- Axes: 4.0
- Power: 400
from Mad City Labs, Inc.
The Nano-Drive ® Series of controllers are complete electronic packages for sub-nanometer positioning. All Nano-Drive ® controllers include low noise, low drift amplifiers, absolute position control, bandwidth selection, and closed loop feedback. Closed loop feedback ensures that the... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 1.0
- Resolution: 20
- DC Input: 24
from Performance Motion Devices
Prodigy ®/CME Machine-Controller boards provide high-performance motion control for medical, scientific, automation, industrial, and robotic applications. Available in 1, 2, 3, and 4-axis configurations, these boards support DC brush, brushless DC, and step motors and allow user-written... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 1.0 to 4.0
- Resolution: 16
- DC Input: 12 to 56
from Galil
The DMC-18x0 PCI motion controller is a member of the Optima Series, Galil's prior-generation, multi-axis motion controllers. The DMC-18x0 controller accommodates 1- through 8-axis formats and allows control of step or servo motors on any combination of axes. Any mode of motion can be programmed... [See More]
- Setup: Manual; Joystick; Computer; Control Panel; Handheld
- Resolution: 16
- Product: Controller / Drive; PC-Based
- PC-Based Bus: PCI
from Hymark/Kentucky Gauge
1 Axis Controller with integrated servo drive. Easy to use. 5.7" Touchscreen Display. Windows based PC software for programming [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 1.0
from Parker Hannifin / Automation / Electromechanical Division - Europe
PLC for logic, data, communication, Motion Control, Visualisation. Motion Control with function modules. Easy to implement a Drive with the integrated Drive-Interface. PLC functionality: 4 real time tasks types, debugging, single step,watch function, log, simulation, online trace, breakpoints. [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Configuration: Stand Alone
- Axes: 1.0
from Aerotech, Inc.
Design Features. Family of industrial PCs preconfigured with Aerotech's A3200 motion controller. Intel i5 and i7 processors. Rack or panel-mount versions. DVI and HDMI video outputs. Optional EtherCAT ™ or PROFINET interface. Real time, high-speed TCP stack ideal for smart cameras and... [See More]
- Setup: Computer; Web Enabled
- PC-Based Bus: USB
- Product: PC-Based
- AC Input: 85 to 230
from Kollmorgen Corporation
The S700 is a digital servo drive with extended functionality that is ideal for complex drive tasks. It incorporates onboard Ethernet connectivity for use with EtherCAT ® and SynqNet ™, and the optional MMC memory card enables parameter records and firmware to be easily backed up in the... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Phase : Single Phase; Three Phase
- AC Input: 110 to 480
- Frequency: 50 Hz; 60 Hz
from Nidec Control Techniques
The compact, easy-to-use Epsilon EP servo drive is scalable from a simple amplifier to a completely programmable 1.5-axis motion controller capable of the performance necessary for applications that require a high degree of precision. For added application flexibility, the Epsilon EP is available in... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 1.0 to 1.5
- Product: Speed Controller
- AC Input: 20 to 264
from Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.
Superior Motion Control with Easy Settings. State-of-the-art Motion performance is packed in a compact module. The MELSEC iQ-F series Simple Motion module achieves various controls including synchronous and cam controls with an excellent ease of use similar to Positioning modules. [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Configuration: Stand Alone
- Axes: 4.0
- Communication: Ethernet
from Industrial Indexing Systems, Inc.
Luminary Series Servo Drives provide the OEM market with a low cost but high performance servo drive for use in applications such as x-y tables, actuators, roll feeders, or any requirement where true position, velocity and torque control are desired. The Luminary Series is a cost competitive... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Continuous Current: 10
- AC Input: 100 to 240
- Servo Feedback: Incremental Encoder; Absolute Encoder
from Performance Motion Devices
The Magellan ® MC58000 Motion Control IC provides high- performance motion control for medical, scientific, robotics, and automation applications. Available in 1, 2, 3, and 4-axis versions, the MC58000 is a two-IC chipset that provides position and velocity control for Brushless DC, step, and DC... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Resolution: 16
- Product: Multi-Axis
- Axes: 1.0 to 4.0
from Galil
The DMC-22x0 stand-alone motion controller is a member of the Optima Series, Galil's prior-generation, multi-axis motion controllers. The DMC-22x0 features 10Base-T/100Base-T Ethernet connectivity. The controller is packaged in a compact, rugged enclosure and contains an internal power supply for... [See More]
- Setup: Manual; Joystick; Computer; Control Panel; Handheld
- Resolution: 16
- Product: Controller / Drive
- Axes: 1.0
from Parker Hannifin / Automation / Electromechanical Division - Europe
Combines the powerful features of the 6K Controller with the Gemini GV digital servo drive for a complete stand-alone servo solution in one small package. Six powerful ranges for up to 11.8 kW of continuous power. Full ASCII communication capability. Control features such as registration,... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Resolution: 12
- Product: Controller / Drive
- Axes: 1.0
from Aerotech, Inc.
Design Features. Up to eight integrated drives in one stand-alone controller. Additional external drive axes can be added to provide up to ten axes of coordinated motion. Controller architecture capable of coordinating motion of up to five independent tasks. Capable of driving and controlling linear... [See More]
- Setup: Joystick (optional feature); Computer
- Axes: 1.0 to 8.0
- Product: Controller / Drive; Multi-Axis; DSP
- Motor / System: DC Brushed; DC Brushless; DC Servo; AC Servo; Microstepping Motor; Linear
from Kollmorgen Corporation
The decentralized drive system consists of a central power supply and robust IP67 rated servo drives, which are placed nearby the motor. The system offers everything that is needed for the next generation of machine design - and removes everything that hinders the simplicity. Power supply as well as... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- AC Input: 400 to 480
- Product: Multi-Axis
- Phase : Three Phase
from Nidec Control Techniques
The compact, easy-to-use Epsilon EP servo drive is scalable from a simple amplifier to a completely programmable 1.5-axis motion controller capable of the performance necessary for applications that require a high degree of precision. For added application flexibility, the Epsilon EP is available in... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 1.0 to 1.5
- Product: Speed Controller
- AC Input: 20 to 264
from Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.
For applications not needing the advanced features of a motion controller, the QD75 single-slot modules offer the flexibility to include or add motion to Q series control platforms. Features include linear and circular interpolation as well as multi-axis point-to-point commands. The QD75 modules are... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Configuration: DIN Rail
- Axes: 1.0 to 4.0
- Communication: SSCNETIII Fiber Optic Communication Network
from Performance Motion Devices
The Magellan ® MC55000 Motion Control IC provides high- performance motion control for medical, scientific, robotics, and automation applications. Available in 1, 2, 3, and 4-axis versions, this flexible and powerful chipset provides profile generation, direct quadrature encoder input, and pulse... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Resolution: 16
- Product: Multi-Axis
- Axes: 1.0 to 4.0
from Galil
The DMC-41x3 motion controller is Galil's latest generation Econo motor controller. Compared with the DMC-21x3 Econo controller, the DMC-41x3 offers the following enhancements: 100BASE-T Ethernet, aux RS232 port, USB port, uncommitted analog inputs, accepts 15 MHz encoder frequencies, more program... [See More]
- Setup: Manual; Joystick; Computer; Control Panel; Handheld
- Resolution: 16
- Product: Controller / Drive; Multi-Axis; PC-Based
- PC-Based Bus: PCI
from Parker Hannifin / Automation / Electromechanical Division - Europe
ETHERNET Powerlink expands the ACR9000 family by adding real-time motion control over standard Ethernet. The high-speed digital communications network enhances machine performance and configuration possibilities while reducing set-up time and installation complexity. Control of 16 ETHERNET Powerlink... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Resolution: 12
- Product: Controller / Drive
- Axes: 1.0
from Aerotech, Inc.
Design Features. Up to six integrated drives in one stand-alone controller. Additional external drive axes can be added to provide up to nine axes of coordinated motion. Controller architecture capable of coordinating motion of up to five independent tasks. Capable of driving and controlling linear... [See More]
- Setup: Joystick (optional feature); Computer; Control Panel
- Axes: 6.0 to 9.0
- Product: Controller / Drive; Multi-Axis; DSP
- Motor / System: DC Brushed; DC Brushless; DC Servo; AC Servo; Permanent Magnet; Hybrid; Linear
from Kollmorgen Corporation
The AKD ® BASIC Series provides all the performance features of our AKD Series, along with built-in machine and motion control that can be programmed in BASIC using Kollmorgen ’s integrated development environment. With control functions on the drive itself, there ’s no need for a... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 1.0
- Resolution: 27
- AC Input: 120 to 480
from Nidec Control Techniques
The compact, easy-to-use Epsilon EP servo drive is scalable from a simple amplifier to a completely programmable 1.5-axis motion controller capable of the performance necessary for applications that require a high degree of precision. For added application flexibility, the Epsilon EP is available in... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 1.0 to 1.5
- Product: Speed Controller
- AC Input: 90 to 264
from Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.
The LD77MH simple motion modules offer the flexibility to include or add motion to the L series PLC. A variety of controls including positioning control, speed control, torque control, cam control and synchronous control can be achieved with simple parameter settings and a sequence program. The... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Configuration: DIN Rail
- Axes: 2.0 to 16.0
- Communication: SSCNETIII Fiber Optic Communication Network
from Performance Motion Devices
Our Magellan ® MC58113 Motion Control IC provides high-performance motion control with an integrated digital current loop for medical, scientific, robotics, and automation applications. Available as a single, one-axis IC, the MC58113 IC is a programmable device that provides positioning,... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 1.0
- Resolution: 16
- DC Input: 12 to 56
from Galil
Galil's Econo Series motion controllers deliver precise, multi-axis control in a low-cost package. Prices for the 4-axis Econo controllers are as low as $395 in 1,000 quantities which is less than $100 per axis. Econo controllers don't stint on performance and can handle any mode of motion with... [See More]
- Setup: Manual; Joystick; Computer; Control Panel; Handheld
- Resolution: 16
- Product: Controller / Drive; PC-Based
- PC-Based Bus: PCI
from Parker Hannifin / Automation / Electromechanical Division - Europe
1-8 axes of stepper/servo control (any combination). Outputs standard +/- 10V or step & direction. Servo update rates of 62.5 axis. Motion Planner Software provided 10 Mbps twisted pair Ethernet. TCP/IP and UDP protocol. 4-8 digital outputs [See More]
- Setup: Computer; Web Enabled
- Resolution: 12
- Product: Controller / Drive; Multi-Axis; PC-Based
- PC-Based Bus: Other; Ethernet
from Aerotech, Inc.
Design Features. Up to 4 axes of brush, stepper or brushless AC motors. Aerotech's FlashConfig feature automatically configures axis parameters based on the connected stage type. Touch screen with intuitive menu-driven interface for quick and easy access to system functionality. Joystick input for... [See More]
- Setup: Joystick; Computer; Control Panel
- Axes: 4.0
- Product: PC-Based
- Motor / System: DC Brushed; DC Brushless (optional feature); Stepper Motor
from Kollmorgen Corporation
The AKD PDMM ® combines an AKD servo drive with a powerful, embedded motion controller in a single, compact package that can control up to 64 axes on your machine. It provides integrated control for multiple high-performance axes, complete I/O and HMI interfaces, and includes the full automation... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Features: Auxiliary I/O
- Product: Multi-Axis
- Configuration: Stand Alone
from Nidec Control Techniques
The compact, easy-to-use Epsilon EP servo drive is scalable from a simple amplifier to a completely programmable 1.5-axis motion controller capable of the performance necessary for applications that require a high degree of precision. For added application flexibility, the Epsilon EP is available in... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 1.0 to 1.5
- Product: Speed Controller
- AC Input: 90 to 264
from Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.
The QD77MS Simple Motion Module offers the flexibility to add to the current powerful iQ Platform to take the benefits of PLC CPU modules and all the available option modules on the rack makes this motion module one of the most powerful positioning modules in the industry. QD77MS2 is 2 axes Simple... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Configuration: DIN Rail
- Axes: 2.0 to 16.0
- Communication: SSCNETIII Fiber Optic Communication Network
from Performance Motion Devices
Prodigy ®/CME Stand-Alone boards provide high-performance board-level motion control for scientific, automation, industrial, and robotic applications in a stand-alone board format. Similar to other Prodigy/CME products, these boards provide the ability to download and run C-motion programs... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 1.0 to 4.0
- Resolution: 16
- DC Input: 5
from Galil
The DMC-18x6 motion controller is Galil's highest performance PCI bus motion controller. It belongs to Galil's latest generation motion controller family: the Accelera Series, which accepts encoder inputs up to 22 MHz, provides servo update rates as high as 32 kHz, and processes commands as fast as... [See More]
- Setup: Manual; Joystick; Computer; Control Panel; Handheld
- Resolution: 32
- Product: Controller / Drive; PC-Based
- PC-Based Bus: PCI
from Aerotech, Inc.
Design Features. Network drives through a high-speed serial interface to coordinate up to ten axes of motion. Coordinate motion using up to five independent tasks. Drive and control linear or rotary brushless, DC brush servo, and micro-stepping motors. Command various motion types including:... [See More]
- Setup: Computer; Other; Human Machine Interface
- Axes: 1.0
- Product: Controller / Drive; DSP
- Motor / System: DC Brushed; DC Brushless; DC Servo; AC Servo; Permanent Magnet; Hybrid; Microstepping Motor; Linear
from Kollmorgen Corporation
The Kollmorgen AKD ® Series includes a complete range of Ethernet-based servo drives that are fast, feature-rich, flexible and easy to integrate into any application. These next-generation drives offer plug-and-play commissioning for instant, seamless access to everything in your machine. Paired... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Resolution: 27
- Product: Multi-Axis (optional feature)
- AC Input: 120 to 480
from Nidec Control Techniques
Mentor MP is a modern DC drive based on Control Techniques' current AC drive technology. The Mentor MP's internal field controller with intelligent field weakening means that 90% of applications require no additional external controller. [See More]
- Setup: EPROM; Computer; Control Panel
- Axes: 1.0
- Product: Speed Controller
- AC Input: 24 to 480
from Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.
The MR-MQ100 is designed to be the performance leader for single axis and 1.5 axis control. Combined with the speed and accuracy of the SSCNETIII fiber optic communication network as well as the power of the MR-J3-B series servo amplifiers, machines can now perform at higher production levels where... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Configuration: DIN Rail
- Axes: 1.0
- Communication: SSCNETIII Fiber Optic Communication Network
from Performance Motion Devices
Prodigy ®-PC/104 boards provide high-performance board-level motion control for scientific, automation, industrial, and robotic applications in a PC/104 compatible board format. These boards support Brushless DC, DC Brush, and step motor types, and are available in 1, 2, 3, and 4-axis... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 1.0 to 4.0
- Resolution: 16
- DC Input: 12 to 56
from Galil
The DMC-300xx Series is Galil's latest generation single-axis motion controller. It uses a 32-bit RISC processor to provide higher speed than older models. The DMC-300xx is available as a compact card-level or box-level unit and connects to a stepper or servo motor amplifier of any power range. Or,... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 1.0
- Resolution: 32
- DC Input: -12 to 12
from Aerotech, Inc.
Design Features. Networkable with any Ensemble drive to control up to ten axes of piezo and/or servomotor stages. Multi-axis Position Synchronized Output (PSO) for real-time triggering of events. High-precision 20-bit sensor resolution for capacitive sensor feedback. Thermally-stable feedback... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Resolution: 20
- Product: Controller / Drive; Multi-Axis
- Axes: 10.0
from Kollmorgen Corporation
AKD2G features include dual-axis, expandable I/O (without increasing the size), removable memory, dual-channel STO, and the first drive-resident graphic display in the industry. The AKD2G is optimized for single-connector AKM2G and AKM (with or without brake) reducing wiring with single hybrid cable... [See More]
- Setup: Computer; Other; Graphic Display
- Axes: 2.0
- Product: Multi-Axis (optional feature)
- AC Input: 120 to 480
from Nidec Control Techniques
Mentor MP is a modern DC drive based on Control Techniques' current AC drive technology. The Mentor MP's internal field controller with intelligent field weakening means that 90% of applications require no additional external controller. [See More]
- Setup: EPROM; Computer; Control Panel
- Axes: 1.0
- Product: Speed Controller
- AC Input: 24 to 480
from Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.
The Q170MCPU motion controller completely fills the need for a stand-alone unit with built in motion and logic control. The development concept is based on a compact unit with built in power supply, motion and logic control, Ethernet network, external encoder interface and high speed registration... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Configuration: DIN Rail
- Axes: 1.0 to 16.0
- Communication: SSCNETIII Fiber Optic Communication Network
from Performance Motion Devices
A programmable version of the standard ION ® 500 Digital Drive, the ION/CME 500 allows designers to download and run motion programs directly onto the ION 500 Digital Drive itself. This feature off-loads the host and allows for greater design flexibility with the distribution of motion programs... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Motor / System: DC Brushed; DC Brushless
- Axes: 1.0
- DC Input: 12 to 56
from Galil
The DMC-40x0 motion controller is Galil's highest performance, stand-alone motion controller. It belongs to Galil's latest generation motion controller family: the Accelera Series, which accepts encoder inputs up to 22 MHz, provides servo update rates as high as 32 kHz, and processes commands as... [See More]
- Setup: Manual; Joystick; Computer; Control Panel; Handheld
- Resolution: 16
- Product: Controller / Drive; Multi-Axis; PC-Based
- PC-Based Bus: PCI
from Aerotech, Inc.
Design Features. Up to 10 axes of coordinated motion. Multiple 10-axis systems can be controlled by a single PC via Ethernet or USB. Controller architecture capable of coordinating motion of up to five independent tasks. Capable of driving and controlling linear or rotary brushless, DC brush servo... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Resolution: 16
- Product: PC-Based
- PC-Based Bus: Other; Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP
from Kollmorgen Corporation
Kollmorgen S200 servo drives are the first all-digital industrial drives with a velocity loop bandwidth of 800 Hz. These compact drives offer simplified tuning and unmatched system throughput, with high-resolution feedback and high performance current loop bandwidth for smooth motion and rapid... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- AC Input: 120 to 240
- Resolution: 24
- DC Input: 20 to 90
from Nidec Control Techniques
Mentor MP is a modern DC drive based on Control Techniques' current AC drive technology. The Mentor MP's internal field controller with intelligent field weakening means that 90% of applications require no additional external controller. [See More]
- Setup: EPROM; Computer; Control Panel
- Axes: 1.0
- Product: Speed Controller
- AC Input: 24 to 480
from Performance Motion Devices
ION ® 500 & ION 3000 Digital Drives are compact, fully enclosed modules that provide high-performance motion control, network connectivity and power amplification for Brushless DC, DC Brush, and step motors. Two power output levels are available, the ION 500 is rated at 500 Watts and the ION... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Motor / System: DC Brushed; DC Brushless
- Axes: 1.0
- DC Input: 20 to 195
from Aerotech, Inc.
Aerotech ’s HEX RC is a high-performance, 6-axis motion controller ideal for controlling robotic systems like hexapods. The HEX RC is 4U high, rack-mountable, and compatible with the Automation 3200 (A3200) motion platform. A high-performance processor provides the intense computing power... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Axes: 6.0
- Product: Robotic
- Motor / System: DC Brushed; DC Brushless; DC Servo; AC Servo; Permanent Magnet; Hybrid
from Nidec Control Techniques
The Quantum MP is a packaged Mentor MP DC drive providing reliability, power and control to increase productivity for both new machines and applications in which DC motors are already installed. The Quantum MP package includes the drive, fusing, power switching and 115Vac interface making it the... [See More]
- Setup: EPROM; Computer; Control Panel
- Axes: 1.0
- Product: Speed Controller
- AC Input: 208 to 480
from Aerotech, Inc.
Design Features. 3U plug-in drives. 19 inch rack-mount design. Flexible design provides the ability to drive brush, brushless, or stepper motors with the same amplifier. 5 A to 30 A peak output current. PWM or linear amplifier. Integral power supplies. IEEE-1394 FireWire interface. Digital current,... [See More]
- Setup: Joystick (optional feature); Computer; Control Panel
- Axes: 1.0 to 6.0
- Product: Controller / Drive; Multi-Axis; DSP
- Motor / System: DC Brushed; DC Brushless; DC Servo; AC Servo; Permanent Magnet; Hybrid; Linear
from Nidec Control Techniques
The Quantum MP is a packaged Mentor MP DC drive providing reliability, power and control to increase productivity for both new machines and applications in which DC motors are already installed. The Quantum MP package includes the drive, fusing, power switching and 115Vac interface making it the... [See More]
- Setup: EPROM; Computer; Control Panel
- Axes: 1.0
- Product: Speed Controller
- AC Input: 208 to 480
from Aerotech, Inc.
Design Features. 3U, 19-inch rack-mount design with integral drives. Flexible design provides the ability to drive brush, brushless, or stepper motors with the same amplifier. 5 A continuous, 10 amp peak output current. PWM or linear amplifiers. Integral power supplies. IEEE-1394 FireWire interface. [See More]
- Setup: Joystick (optional feature); Computer
- Resolution: 12
- Product: Controller / Drive; Multi-Axis
- Axes: 4.0 to 8.0
from Nidec Control Techniques
The Quantum MP is a packaged Mentor MP DC drive providing reliability, power and control to increase productivity for both new machines and applications in which DC motors are already installed. The Quantum MP package includes the drive, fusing, power switching and 115Vac interface making it the... [See More]
- Setup: EPROM; Computer; Control Panel
- Axes: 1.0
- Product: Speed Controller
- AC Input: 208 to 480
from Aerotech, Inc.
Design Features. Complete motion capabilities include: point-to-point; linear, circular, helical and spherical interpolation; velocity profiling; electronic gearing; on-the-fly trajectory modification; high speed I/O; camming. 1 to 32 axes of scalable, synchronized motion. Utilizes the power of the... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- PC-Based Bus: Other
- Product: PC-Based
- Axes: 32.0
from Nidec Control Techniques
Unidrive SP drives can be configured to operate in the following modes: Open-loop V/Hz AC drive. Open-loop Vector AC drive. Open-loop Rotor Flux Control (RFC). Closed-loop Vector AC drive. Servo for synchronous permanent magnet motors / brushless servo motors. The drives are easy to install and... [See More]
- Setup: EPROM; Computer; Control Panel
- Axes: 1.0
- Product: Speed Controller; Regenerative
- Motor / System: Induction; Sensorless Vector; Vector Feedback
from Aerotech, Inc.
Design Features. Single-axis digital servo controller with integral power supply and amplifier. Advanced software architecture shortens customer development time; use C#, VB.Net, C, and LabVIEW?? combined with our full IDE and multitasking operating system. Host-mode operation allows you to send... [See More]
- Setup: Computer; Other; Human Machine Interface
- Axes: 1.0
- Product: Controller / Drive; DSP
- Motor / System: DC Brushed; DC Brushless; DC Servo; AC Servo; Permanent Magnet; Hybrid; Microstepping Motor; Linear
from Nidec Control Techniques
Unidrive SP drives can be configured to operate in the following modes: Open-loop V/Hz AC drive. Open-loop Vector AC drive. Open-loop Rotor Flux Control (RFC). Closed-loop Vector AC drive. Servo for synchronous permanent magnet motors / brushless servo motors. The drives are easy to install and... [See More]
- Setup: EPROM; Computer; Control Panel
- Axes: 1.0
- Product: Speed Controller; Regenerative
- Motor / System: Induction; Sensorless Vector; Vector Feedback
from Aerotech, Inc.
Design Features. Positioning control for brushless, DC brush-type or stepping motors. Available in models up to 150 A peak current. Ethernet, USB or RS-232 connectivity. Digital current loop. Integral shunt resistor network or optional external shunt. Optional encoder multiplier (opto x1000). CE... [See More]
- Setup: Computer
- Resolution: 16
- Product: PC-Based
- PC-Based Bus: Other; Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP
from Nidec Control Techniques
Unidrive SP drives can be configured to operate in the following modes: Open-loop V/Hz AC drive. Open-loop Vector AC drive. Open-loop Rotor Flux Control (RFC). Closed-loop Vector AC drive. Servo for synchronous permanent magnet motors / brushless servo motors. The drives are easy to install and... [See More]
- Setup: EPROM; Computer; Control Panel
- Axes: 1.0
- Product: Speed Controller; Regenerative
- Motor / System: Induction; Sensorless Vector; Vector Feedback
from Nidec Control Techniques
Unidrive SP drives can be configured to operate in the following modes: Open-loop V/Hz AC drive. Open-loop Vector AC drive. Open-loop Rotor Flux Control (RFC). Closed-loop Vector AC drive. Servo for synchronous permanent magnet motors / brushless servo motors. The drives are easy to install and... [See More]
- Setup: EPROM; Computer; Control Panel
- Axes: 1.0
- Product: Speed Controller; Regenerative
- Motor / System: Induction; Sensorless Vector; Vector Feedback
from Nidec Control Techniques
Unidrive SP drives can be configured to operate in the following modes: Open-loop V/Hz AC drive. Open-loop Vector AC drive. Open-loop Rotor Flux Control (RFC). Closed-loop Vector AC drive. Servo for synchronous permanent magnet motors / brushless servo motors. The drives are easy to install and... [See More]
- Setup: EPROM; Computer; Control Panel
- Axes: 1.0
- Product: Speed Controller; Regenerative
- Motor / System: Induction; Sensorless Vector; Vector Feedback
from Nidec Control Techniques
Unidrive SP drives can be configured to operate in the following modes: Open-loop V/Hz AC drive. Open-loop Vector AC drive. Open-loop Rotor Flux Control (RFC). Closed-loop Vector AC drive. Servo for synchronous permanent magnet motors / brushless servo motors. The drives are easy to install and... [See More]
- Setup: EPROM; Computer; Control Panel
- Axes: 1.0
- Product: Speed Controller; Regenerative
- Motor / System: Induction; Sensorless Vector; Vector Feedback
from Nidec Control Techniques
Unidrive SP drives can be configured to operate in the following modes: Open-loop V/Hz AC drive. Open-loop Vector AC drive. Open-loop Rotor Flux Control (RFC). Closed-loop Vector AC drive. Servo for synchronous permanent magnet motors / brushless servo motors. The drives are easy to install and... [See More]
- Setup: EPROM; Computer; Control Panel
- Axes: 1.0
- Product: Speed Controller; Regenerative
- Motor / System: Induction; Sensorless Vector; Vector Feedback