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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.

Motion Controllers

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. Click here for complete product information.	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. Click here for complete product information.	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. Click here for complete product information.
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
A3200: Easy machine retrofits, preserve your capital investment
Nservo	Nstep
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.