Problem:  In our development of motion control systems we found the marketplace lacking in clear-cut, affordable core components.  There are cheap, low end systems out there, not flexible or reliable.  There are high end "solutions" out there if you don't mind embedding  5 figures worth of operating software and hardware.

The Solution:  We developed our own system.  Our goals were quality, reliability and the flexibility to be able to extend the system in ways we haven't thought of yet.   PC104 expansion gives us the flexibility to handle anything that may be thrown at us in the future. We designed into our foundation (carrier board ), the functionality to glue a system together.  We added a set of very high quality components from well-known and respected vendors.  This combination has proven to be the solution to many control systems problems, and may solve yours as well.

Two Axis Assembly.

Add servo amplifiers and motors, wire components and go! The system is designed to be a jumping off point for customizable motion control applications. The operating software is designed to be extensible. The operating software is field upgradeable. The software components are held in Flash memory. The operating software can be upgraded via standard PC with the provided software. The DSP motion control systems can accommodate most amplifier/motor combinations. 

Key Features

• 24 general purpose optically isolated I/O points - 12, 24 VDC sinking isolated inputs with Ten (sinking) isolated 24VDC solid state outputs, 510ma, 12.5 watts max current.
• Two dry contact 2 amp relay outputs.
• Two channel differential encoder inputs for 2 axes with Single ended signal outputs for 2 axes.
• Solid state inputs for 4 dedicated signals for 2 axes, Positive, negative, home and amplifier faults.
• Outputs for In-Position signals for 2 axes.
• Two 12-bit single ended DAC outputs, 0-10 or 0-5 volts programmable.
• Designed to accept input from 25 key keypad.
• Designed to accommodate output to serial LCD display.
• Connector for 9 pin serial port and 25 pin parallel port.
• Power indicator and input/output LED’s for visual status determination.
• Compact 6 by 12 inch form factor.
• The WCB0031 comes with testing software to exercise both the digital I/O and analog outputs.

• New Version 2.1!  Windows NT Graphical User Interface Application makes simple the task of setting up and tuning the DSP PID loops. 
• A simple point and click user interface for writing and testing user motion programs.

• 100 MHz 486 provides enough processing power for the most demanding control application.
• Compact system designed for embedded systems.

• Update rates to 16khz with 16 bit resolution analog signals for brushed and brush-less servo motors.
• Produces accurate and stable motion profiles.  

01/20/2005