Automation1 HXA4 6-Axis Hexapod Servo Drive
Automation1-HXA4 is a compact 6-axis hexapod drive, precisely engineered to amplify the advantages of our second-generation hexapod family including HEX150-125HL. It simplifies your system design by treating the hexapod like any other axis on the Automation1 network, enabling effortless coordination across complex motion systems. With only two connectors per hexapod, plus ample built-in analog and digital I/O, the HXA4 reduces complexity without sacrificing capability. The HXA4 delivers an exceptional balance of capability and cost, making high-performance hexapod control more accessible than ever.
As part of the Automation1 motion control platform, the HXA4 integrates seamlessly with our development software, controls, motor drives, fiber-optic HyperWire® communication bus and a full suite of automation tools.
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Design Features
- Cost-effective, high-performance 6-axis design
- Compact size minimizes panel space for easy integration
- Built-in analog & digital I/O, part-speed PSO & safe torque off enhance connectivity, performance & safety
- Compatible with all Aerotech second-generation hexapods
- Offers effortless integration & coordination with other Aerotech axes & drives—just another axis on the Automation1 network
Key Applications
Automation1 HXA4 is ideal for controlling hexapods for a variety of applications, including:
- Optics inspection, alignment & bonding
- Photonic device manipulation, alignment & packaging
- Optical wafer probing
- Synchrotron & beamline sample manipulation
Precision Motion, Unlocked.
The HXA4 six-axis hexapod servo drive delivers better motion control to automation system developers, machine builders and OEMs. The compact and budget-friendly HXA4 design is a perfect fit for contoured multi-axis motion control and point-to-point applications, such as performing optical and photonic alignments, manipulating samples in synchrotrons and beamlines, and testing and qualifying advanced electro-optical devices.
Optimal Performance. Easy to Achieve.
The powerful Automation1-iSMC motion controller empowers the HXA4 with multi-axis motion trajectories, coordinated and calibrated motion and all the power of the AeroScript real-time programming language. Alternatively, take advantage of other programming languages such as Python, C, G-code, LabVIEW and more. Integrate the HXA4 into a larger control structure using the powerful Automation1 APIs – part of the Automation1-MDK motion development kit. Not big on programming? No problem. Simply build a custom user interface with the Automation1 MachineApps HMI Builder for Windows PCs.
The Automation1 controller supports RS-274 G-code natively and allows extra large programs (including points files) to be streamed to the controller using the APIs. Whether you have a simple sub-millisecond process or something that goes on for days, the HXA4 and Automation1 can meet your application needs.
Automation1 HXA4 General Specifications
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Motion Controller | Aerotech’s Automation1-iSMC Intelligent Software-Based Motion Controller (version 2.11 and above) |
| Number of Axes | 6 |
| Motor Style | Aerotech Brushless hexapod motors |
| Motor Supply | 15-100 VDC |
| Control Supply | 24 VDC |
| Bus Voltage - AC (1) | 15-100 VDC |
| Peak Output Current (1 sec)(2)(3) | 10 A |
| Continuous Output Current (2)(4)(5) | 3 Apk |
| Position Synchronized Output (PSO) | Standard: Three-axis Part-Speed PSO |
| Multiplier | 250 kHz sine-wave input; encoder multiplier up to 16,384 |
| I/O | 6x analog inputs, 16-bit, differential, ±10 V 1x analog output, 16-bit, ±10 V 4x digital inputs, optically isolated 4x digital outputs, optically isolated |
| Drive Array Memory | 67.1 MB (16,777,216 32-bit elements) |
| Safe Torque Off (STO) | Yes, SIL3/PLe/Cat 4 (certification pending) |
| HyperWire Connections | 2x HyperWire small form-factor pluggable (SFP) ports |
| Current Loop Update Rate | 20 kHz |
| Servo Loop Update Rate | 10 kHz |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 40 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -30 to 85 °C |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Compliance | [Pending] CE approved, NRTL safety certification, EU 2015/863 RoHS 3 directive |
- Output voltage depends on input voltage.
- Peak value of the sine wave; rms current for AC motors is 0.707 Apk.
- This specification is for all axes together. The drive can achieve the peak output current for each axis with all axes running.
- This specification is per axis.
- Maximum achievable continuous output current depends on the thermal conditions of the drive and the specific mechanical device (hexapod) paired with the drive.
Automation1 HXA4
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Automation1-HXA4 | Six-axis Hexapod PWM servo drive with HyperWire motion controller |
Axes
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| -AX6 | Six-axis servo motor drive |
Firmware Version
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| -DEFAULT | Configured with current firmware version at the time of shipment. |
| -LEGACY | Configured with legacy firmware version. |
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