Automation1 iHXA4 6-Axis Hexapod Servo Drive with Motion Controller
Automation1 iHXA4 is a compact 6-axis hexapod drive and motion controller, 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 iHXA4 reduces complexity without sacrificing capability. The iHXA4 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 iHXA4 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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Specifications
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Ordering Info
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Description
Design Features
- Includes full motion controller & drive in one package
- 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 iHXA4 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
Better Motion. Better Control.
The iHXA4 hexapod drive delivers better motion control to automation system developers, machine builders and OEMs. Its efficient design is a perfect fit for contoured multi-axis motion control and point-to-point applications. The embedded iSMC motion controller can control up to 12 axes of motion, including onboard axes and those extended over the HyperWire motion bus. Contoured applications such as making precision optical and photonic alignments, advanced packaging, and sample manipulation in synchrotron and beamline applications, are all possible with the iHXA4.
A Unified Platform for Complex Automation
Move beyond single-device control and embrace a truly unified automation ecosystem. Because the iHXA4 is a native component of the Automation1 platform, you can seamlessly program and deploy motion for your hexapod alongside other linear and rotary servo stages, galvo scanners, additional hexapods and more, all within a single development environment. This integrated approach simplifies the control of complex machines and unlocks advanced, system-level capabilities that are more challenging to achieve with disparate control systems.
Simple to Integrate
The powerful Automation1-iSMC motion controller brings serious application integration power to the iHXA4. Use the powerful Automation1 APIs (provided with the Automation1-MDK motion development kit) to integrate the controller into your own custom application or avoid coding and quickly develop your own 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 iHXA4 and Automation1 can meet your application needs.
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 |
Dimensions
AUTOMATION1-iHXA4-CAT-SHT4
Ordering Information
Automation1 iHXA4
| Option | Description |
| Automation1-iHXA4 | 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. |