Multi-axis motion controller ULTIMET+ LIGHT

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A smart motion coordinator at the heart of ETEL’s decentralized control architecture, ULTIMET+ LIGHT ensures real-time synchronization, fast data exchange, and efficient multi-axis control. ULTIMET+ LIGHT is ETEL’s latest motion controller and the master node of the TRANSNET bus, purpose-built for high-end decentralized control architectures. It enables multi-axis coordination with nanosecond-level synchronization, low-latency communication, and flexible embedded programming, all without becoming a performance bottleneck. As the backbone of the TRANSNET real-time network, ULTIMET+ LIGHT enables direct slave-to-slave communication, bypassing delays typically introduced by master-routed bus topologies. For instance, this architecture enables ultra-fast real-time compensation between axes, even in complex systems. The Real-Time Values (RTV) feature provides flexible and deterministic data sharing across all nodes, with cycle times down to 50 µs. As a key enabler within ETEL’s control ecosystem, RTVs support advanced functions like crosstalk compensation, axes positions oversensing, dynamic error corrections, etc. contributing to faster settling times and higher process accuracy, a proven requirement in the most advanced semiconductor equipment. Characteristics Master controller for TRANSNET real-time bus Supports 50 µs and 100 µs cycle time Direct slave-to-slave data communication 2 ns jitter synchronization across all axes 4 concurrent user threads for programming Two variants: Gateway or Interpolation