DMC-1416 Galil Motion Control Motion Controller

The Galil Motion Control DMC-14x6 Series Motion Controllers were developed specifically for one or two axis applications, allowing it to be smaller in size (1/2 size card) and lower in cost than the Optima series multi-axis controllers. The DMC-1416 is a single axis Ethernet controller integrated with an internal brush or brushless power amplifier. Performance capability of these controllers includes: 12 MHz encoder input frequency, 16-bit motor command output DAC, +/-2 billion counts total travel per move, 250 µsec minimum sample rate and non-volatile memory for program and parameter storage. Designed for maximum flexibility, the DMC-14x6 can be interfaced to a variety of motors and drives including step motors, brush and brushless servo motors and hydraulics. An additional encoder input is available on the DMC-1415 and DMC-1416 for gearing or cam applications, hand wheel inputs, or dual-loop operation. Modes of motion include jogging, point-to-point positioning, electronic cam, electronic gearing and contouring. Several motion parameters can be specified including acceleration and deceleration rates and slew speed. The DMC-14x5 / DMC-14x6 also provides motion smoothing to eliminate jerk. For synchronization with outside events, the DMC-14x5 / DMC-14x6 provides uncommitted I/O. The DMC-1415 and DMC-1416 provide 7 digital inputs, 3 digital outputs and 2 analog inputs. Committed digital inputs are provided for forward and reverse limits, abort, home, and definable input interrupts. Event triggers can automatically check for elapsed time, distance and motion complete. The DMC-14x6 is easy to program. Instructions are represented by two letter commands such as BG for Begin and SP for Speed. Conditional instructions, Jump statements and arithmetic functions are included for writing self-contained applications programs. An internal editor allows programs to be quickly entered and edited, and support software such as the WSDK allows quick system set-up and tuning. Commands may also be sent in Binary to decrease processing time. To prevent system damage during machine operation, the DMC-14x6 provides many error handling features. These include software and hardware limits, automatic shut-off on excessive error, abort input and user-definable error and limit routines. The DMC-1416 provides an internal brush or brushless power amplifier for a standard DC servo motor.