Description

Anorad PC-2000 Motion Controller Simple Type: Motion Controller The Anorad PC-2000 Servo Controller is a 16-bit ISA (PC-AT) Bus compatible multi-axis motion controller that performs high-precision trajectory control of 1 to 6 axes. Distributed control topologies are also supported with remote communication provided by RS-232 and/or RS-485 serial ports. The controller interfaces to servo amplifiers and feedback devices via the 4U Motor Interface Chassis (MIC). The controller receives power from the PC, or in stand-alone applications, from the MIC. The PC-2000 Motion Controller (PC-2000) can control a wide range of actuators including electromagnetic and piezo-electric motors. Linear or rotary motors may be of DC brush/brushless or AC brushless type. Sinusoidal or 6-step software commutation is supported, eliminating the requirement for hall effect switches. Flexible n-dimensional gearing, contouring, and interpolation modes are available for coordinated motion requirements. Please refer to the Ano-2000 NT API Library Programming Manual (Item Number 802139) for detailed descriptions of the different motion modes and configuration requirements. Interfacing of incremental and absolute optical encoders, laser interferometers, and analog sensors are supported. Joystick control is supported for development, testing, and debugging. Dedicated programmable strobe and latch lines enable many advanced applications such as precision position triggering/gating and data collection. Programmable home and limit sensing coupled with index sensing provide interface flexibility. Drive and encoder fault sensing together with dedicated Emergency Stop and High-Power Enable signals help to assure safety of operation.