Multi-axis motion controller GPIO

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Extend the ACCURET+ position controllers with additional I/Os for fast, configurable, and real-time interactions with the machine process. The GPIO optional board creates a direct bridge between external devices (camera, laser, etc.) and the control core; eliminating latency, bus delays, and synchronization errors that typical I/O modules would introduce. The GPIO optional board adds fast and flexible I/O capability directly inside the ACCURET+ position controller. Installed in the controller’s optional slot, it greatly extends functionality while requiring only 25 mm of additional rack space. Within this compact footprint, ETEL packed eighteen configurable digital I/Os (selectable direction and voltage: 3.3, 5 or 24 VDC), four analog inputs and four analog outputs (±20 V, 16 bits). This allows seamless integration of a wide range of external sensors or process triggers. A redesigned connectivity concept with robust industrial connectors adds a practical, user-centric advantage that installers and integrators will appreciate. Separate, dedicated cables for digital and analog channels make wiring cleaner, safer and more modular. Above all, the true value of the GPIO optional board lies in being mechanically and electrically integrated inside the ACCURET+ controller. Signals are sampled and updated at the same 20 kHz frequency as the position loop, enabling true in-loop reaction for time-critical events such as camera triggering or laser activation. Characteristics 18 configurable digital I/Os, individually selectable as input or output Digital I/O voltage levels configurable by banks of 3 I/Os: 3.3, 5 or 24 VDC