Multiple
Ensemble controllers can be controlled from a
single Windows® PC through Ethernet or USB, allowing
more than ten axes of motion to be operated from one
host PC. The Ensemble HMI with Integrated Development
Environment software offers a graphical user interface
in Windows® featuring an intuitive Program Editor,
Variable Output Window, Compiler Output Window, Task
State Monitor, Network Explorer, and Solution Explorer.
This interface enables users to easily monitor all aspects
of their positioning system, no matter how complex. The
Axis Control, Diagnostic screens, and IO Control interfaces
are further supplemented by a fully functional Autotune
utility that minimizes startup time and allows easy
optimization of motion axes. System diagnostics are
easily read from the interface. The HMI Windows-based
remote software package is included with each unit,
which allows the user to upload/download programs,
modify parameter files, and analyze motion with
Aerotech’s advanced graphical tuning package, all
from the convenience of a remote PC.
single Windows® PC through Ethernet or USB, allowing
more than ten axes of motion to be operated from one
host PC. The Ensemble HMI with Integrated Development
Environment software offers a graphical user interface
in Windows® featuring an intuitive Program Editor,
Variable Output Window, Compiler Output Window, Task
State Monitor, Network Explorer, and Solution Explorer.
This interface enables users to easily monitor all aspects
of their positioning system, no matter how complex. The
Axis Control, Diagnostic screens, and IO Control interfaces
are further supplemented by a fully functional Autotune
utility that minimizes startup time and allows easy
optimization of motion axes. System diagnostics are
easily read from the interface. The HMI Windows-based
remote software package is included with each unit,
which allows the user to upload/download programs,
modify parameter files, and analyze motion with
Aerotech’s advanced graphical tuning package, all
from the convenience of a remote PC.
Each
Ensemble axis uses the processing power of a 225
MHz double precision, floating-point DSP to offer
exceptional performance in a variety of applications,
including point-to-point motion, linear and circular
interpolation, multi-axis error correction, 2D error
mapping, direct commutation of linear and rotary brushless
servomotors, and on-board servo autotuning. High-speed
interrupts and data logging capabilities provide a real-time
link to external systems. The Ensemble also offers high-speed
position latching capability and optional single-axis PSO
(Position Synchronized Output). Whether the requirement
is simple point-to-point motion or complex velocity profiled
contours with output on the fly, Ensemble ensures peak
performance for critical applications.
MHz double precision, floating-point DSP to offer
exceptional performance in a variety of applications,
including point-to-point motion, linear and circular
interpolation, multi-axis error correction, 2D error
mapping, direct commutation of linear and rotary brushless
servomotors, and on-board servo autotuning. High-speed
interrupts and data logging capabilities provide a real-time
link to external systems. The Ensemble also offers high-speed
position latching capability and optional single-axis PSO
(Position Synchronized Output). Whether the requirement
is simple point-to-point motion or complex velocity profiled
contours with output on the fly, Ensemble ensures peak
performance for critical applications.
Flexible
Drives
Multi-Axis
Motion Controller
Ensemble
Epaq and Drives
Up
to 10 axes of coordinated motion
Multiple
10-axis systems can be controlled by a single PC via Ethernet or USB
Controller
architecture capable of coordinating motion of up to five independent tasks
Capable
of driving and controlling linear or rotary brushless, DC brush servo, and microstepping
motors
Complete
motion capabilities include: point-to-point, linear and circular interpolation,
electronic gearing, velocity
profiling
Program
in AeroBASIC™ with the HMI/IDE, Microsoft .NET including C#, VB.NET®,
Managed C++, or LabVIEW® over
Ethernet
or USB from Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP
or
non-Windows® programs (including Linux) to command the Epaq
Remote
ASCII interface provided for Windows®
through
standard Ethernet, RS-232 port, and optional IEEE-488
-based
remote diagnostics, tuning, and programming interface software
Advanced
Windows®
Axis
jogging/control with optional joystick
Epaq
is available in rackmount or desktop versions
The
Ensemble™ is Aerotech’s next-generation multi-axis controller
for moderate- to high-performance applications with high-speed
communication through 10/100 Base T Ethernet or USB interfaces. It
offers easy-to-use, affordable multi-axis motion programming for
laboratory experimentation, production testing, or advanced OEM
automated manufacturing systems.
for moderate- to high-performance applications with high-speed
communication through 10/100 Base T Ethernet or USB interfaces. It
offers easy-to-use, affordable multi-axis motion programming for
laboratory experimentation, production testing, or advanced OEM
automated manufacturing systems.
and
rack-mount installations, the Ensemble is offered in a
stand-alone, 6-axis unit with integrated drives. Three
additional panel-mounted linear or PWM drives may be added
externally to the six-axis unit for up to nine axes of motion
control. The Ensemble can control any Aerotech brushless,
brush, or stepper motors or stages in any combination.
The simple parameter interface also allows easy integration
to third-party motors and stages. The controller encoder
interface includes TTL quadrature input or analog encoder
input. Standard serial interfaces on the Ensemble are an
Ethernet port, a USB 2.0 port, and RS-232 port. Standard
I/O on each axis includes a ±10 VDC analog input, dedicated
home marker input, over-travel limits, Hall inputs for motor
commutation, E-stop input, six programmable inputs, and four
programmable outputs.
stand-alone, 6-axis unit with integrated drives. Three
additional panel-mounted linear or PWM drives may be added
externally to the six-axis unit for up to nine axes of motion
control. The Ensemble can control any Aerotech brushless,
brush, or stepper motors or stages in any combination.
The simple parameter interface also allows easy integration
to third-party motors and stages. The controller encoder
interface includes TTL quadrature input or analog encoder
input. Standard serial interfaces on the Ensemble are an
Ethernet port, a USB 2.0 port, and RS-232 port. Standard
I/O on each axis includes a ±10 VDC analog input, dedicated
home marker input, over-travel limits, Hall inputs for motor
commutation, E-stop input, six programmable inputs, and four
programmable outputs.
Versatile,
Stand Alone,
Multi-Axis
Control
With
the Ensemble stand-alone controller, up to ten axes of
synchronized motion are offered in a distributed network of
panel-mounted drives. This is excellent for applications
where drives must be embedded into a machine at various
locations or where panel space is at a premium. For desktop
synchronized motion are offered in a distributed network of
panel-mounted drives. This is excellent for applications
where drives must be embedded into a machine at various
locations or where panel space is at a premium. For desktop