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  Software Motion Controller   

SINUSOIDAL COMMUTATION



Brushless motors must be sinusoidally commutated to obtain the smoothest motion. By having the motion controller perform the commutation, multiple transducers and cables are not needed. The A3200 has direct dual analog outputs to support commutation.

MOTOR CONTROL


The A3200 can be used to control brush, brushless, or stepper motors in any combination.




DUAL LOOP CONTROL


Dual-loop control is used to eliminate the effects of backlash and other forms of lost motion.

VELOCITY PROFILING

   

Velocity profiling is a mode of motion where constant vector velocity is maintained along the programmed path.


ORTHOGONALITY CORRECTION

Accuracy in an XY configuration can be dramatically improved using a lookup table. The table contains error data for one axis as a function of the other axis’ position, thereby reducing positioning errors caused by misalignment of the axes.

PARTS ROTATION



This feature is useful in cases where a two-dimensional part must be repeated in different orientations. The user programs a pivot point and rotation angle, eliminating the need to translate the part program many times over.

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