Compact, two axis motion controller provides OEMs with benefits of ethernet connectivity at low cost

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(2003), "Compact, two axis motion controller provides OEMs with benefits of ethernet connectivity at low cost", Assembly Automation, Vol. 23 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/aa.2003.03323bad.005

Compact, two axis motion controller provides OEMs with benefits of ethernet connectivity at low cost

Compact, two axis motion controller provides OEMs with benefits of ethernet connectivity at low cost

Keywords: Ethernet, Motion control

Naples Coombe is providing OEMs with the benefits of compact, two axis motion control and ethernet and RS232 connectivity – all at low cost, on its new Galil DMC 1425 motion controller (Plate 4). The DMC 1425 provides powerful links for easy, high speed and long distance communications between any number of computer hardware devices located on a LAN, including MMI interfaces, PCs, PLCs, motion controllers and vision systems. In addition, the controller also supports the Modbus protocol for easy communication with I/O devices.

Plate 4 Naples’ compact, two axis motion controller provides OEMs with benefits of ethernet connectivity at low cost

By supporting the 10-base T ethernet protocol, the extremely compact (95.25 × 127 mm) DMC 1425 provides a practical solution for decentralised control applications where space is at a premium. The motion controller supports both stepper and servo motor operation – providing linear and circular interpolation of up to two servo axis – and is equally effective in standalone applications, where its non-volatile memory enables it to be used without a host computer.

Although about half the size and price of multi-axis controllers, the DMC 1425 sacrifices nothing in performance, offering the OEM an impressive array of features to handle even the most challenging applications. These include advanced PID compensation, an extra encoder input for electronic gearing, uncommitted digital I/O and analogue inputs, forward and reverse limits, and high-speed position latch. Modes of motion offered include: point-to-point positioning, jogging, contouring, electronic gearing and electronic CAM (ECAM).

In common with single axis controllers in the ECONO series, programming of the DMC 1425 is considerably simplified with two-letter, intuitive commands and a full set of software tools such as WSDK for servo tuning and analysis, ActiveX tool kit for visual basic users and a C-programmers tool kit.

The package of high functionality, compactness and low cost that the DMC 1425 provides, makes the product, the ideal OEM solution for applications in industry sectors such as machine tools, manufacturing, medical equipment, aerospace, materials handling, packaging, semiconductor manufacturing, food processing, textiles and test and measurement.

For further information contact: John Naples, MD, Naples Coombe Ltd, Main Street, Chaddleworth, Berks, RG20 7EH. Tel: 01488 638488; Fax: 01488 638802; E-mail: sales@naplescoombe.com; Web site: www.naplescoombe.com