Automove Series 201 Asymtek X-Y Controller

The Nordson / Asymtek Automove Series 100 / 200 / 300 / 400 Systems are microprocessor based products with "on-board" intelligent firmware addressable through an RS-232C interface. Any computer or terminal with an RS-232C interface can control the Automove products. The host computer is an integral part of the Automove system and is needed during programming.

The Automove systems are based on a common internal electronic and programming language. The series X-Y tables and 400 dispensing system are integrated units and are set at the factory for optimum performance. The Automove 201 X-Y controller, however, usually requires integration with other manufacturer's components.

The Automove systems are intelligent three axis positioning devices with powerful input/output controls. The three axes are divided so that two axes, X-Y, move simultaneously and the Z moves sequentially. The X-Y axes have programmable microstepping which allows the user to choose from 200-6400 steps per revolution. Programmable microstepping allows the user to electronically change the resolution of a mechanical system. The Z axis is a full/half step driver.

The Automove 201 can drive an Automove series 300 X-Y table, a leadscrew X-Y table, or a custom set of mechanics. Personality parameters determine default values such as resolution, speed, acceleration, travel limits, and calibration factors. The Automove 201 is set at the factory for optimum performance with an Automove Series 300 X-Y table. If the user is using the 201 with a leadscrew table or a custom system, it will be necessary to change some of the personality values. Parameters in the non-volatile EEPROM can be permanently changed. Experimentation is often needed to determine the optimum values for each system.