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Aerotech motion controllers are used in our own positioning systems and in motion control and positioning systems throughout the world. The A3200 is software-based (no PC slots required) and marries a robust, high performance motion engine with vision, PLC, robotics, and I/O in one unified programming environment. The A3200 utilizes the industry standard FireWire® network to provide from 1 to 32 axes of synchronized control with no degradation in performance as the axis count increases.

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. The Ensemble™ can control brushless, brush, or stepper motors or stages in any combination, and both PWM and linear drives are available. It offers easy to use, affordable multi-axis (1-10 axes) motion programming for laboratory experimentation, production testing, or advanced OEM automated manufacturing systems.

Aerotech’s Soloist™ (excluding the MP) is a single-axis servo controller that combines a power supply, amplifier, and position controller in a single package. The Soloist™ can control up to four tasks simultaneously, as well as handle variables and manage I/O, which allow it to be used in demanding production applications. The Soloist™ also has high-speed position latch inputs and advanced data logging capabilities, making it ideal for laboratory and test instrument applications.

Dynamic Controls Toolbox
The Aerotech Dynamic Controls Toolbox includes user-friendly advanced servo algorithms and tuning tools that enable the highest level of system performance from your hardware investment.

Aerotech’s Harmonic Cancellation algorithm dramatically reduces positioning errors on systems with periodic trajectory commands or disturbances. This feature, part of the Dynamic Controls Toolbox, provides an easy-to-use command set and graphical user interface to enable the algorithm and to extract the highest possible performance from your investment in a precision motion control system.

When you choose your Aerotech controller, consider including Aerotech's ETM (Enhanced Throughput Module) option. The ETM helps improve the positioning performance of high-dynamic motion systems by directly measuring the unwanted motion of the machine base and communicating it back to the controller. By working in concert with the Dynamic Controls Toolbox and Aerotech controllers, the ETM significantly improves move-and-settle time and contouring performance, increases throughput of existing and new machines, and greatly reduces the effects of frame motion on the servo system.

Motion Designer
Aerotech’s Motion Designer is an easy to use software GUI for generating or importing motion trajectories, and running and then evaluating the trajectory.

Automation Control Solutions BrochureMotion Control Automation Solutions
Aerotech's Automation Control Solutions brochure highlights our complete lines of high-performance automation controllers and software, drives, linear and rotary motors, and the benefits and features of each. An automation controller comparison chart, extensive software capabilities and examples, standard and advanced control solutions, as well as examples of motion applications, are provided. Order your free hard copy or download a convenient pdf.


Motion Controllers

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Automation 3200 Software-only Motion Controller Ensemble Stand-alone Multi-Axis Motion Controller and Software Soloist Single-Axis Servo Controller
The Automation A3200 motion, vision, and I/O system features the world's first high-performance, software-only controller (Nmotion SMC) that offers from 1 to 32 axes of synchronized motion control. The A3200 uses the FireWire network.

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The Ensemble™ is Aerotech's next-generation, stand-alone controller for moderate- to high-performance applications. It offers functionality appropriate for applications from basic laboratory experimentation and general purpose positioning to advanced OEM systems at an affordable price.

Winner of the Semiconductor International Editors' Choice Best Product 2008

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Aerotech’s Soloist™ is a single-axis servo controller that combines a power supply, amplifier, and position controller in a single package. The Soloist can control up to five tasks simultaneously, as well as handle variables and manage I/O, for demanding production applications. It has high-speed position latch inputs and advanced data logging capabilities that make it ideal for laboratory, test, and industrial applications.

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Number of Axes
1 - 32
Type
Software
Drive Types
Brushless,
DC Brush,
Stepper
Number of Axes
1 - 10
Type
Stand-Alone
Drive Types
Brushless,
DC Brush,
Stepper
Number of Axes
1
Type
Stand-alone
Drive Types
Brushless,
DC Brush,
Stepper
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Soloist SC Spindle Controller    
Aerotech’s Soloist™ SC is a single-axis spindle controller that combines a power supply, amplifier, and velocity controller in a single package. The Soloist SC achieves superior velocity control by combining a high performance control loop with a linear power amplifier.

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Number of Axes
1
Type
Stand-alone
   


A3200: Easy machine retrofits, preserve your capital investment

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Nservo Nstep Nmark™ SSaM
Nservo provides an economical method to retrofit any existing system that uses analog servo amplifiers to the performance and flexibility of the Automation 3200 digital platform.
Nstep is a one- to four-axis stepper controller that interfaces with any standard stepper drive via clock and direction inputs. Motion can be coordinated with other axes, even non-stepper axes, to produce contoured motion. Nmark™ SSaM synchronized scanner and
motion module for the Automation 3200 motion platform directly synchronizes scanner and servo motion for marking parts of unlimited size and complexity.

  

 

 
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