Z-axis motion controller MC2

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The drive system MC2 – including motion controller MC2 and drives of the series SD2S – is the solution for machine manufacturers who develop a PC-based application software and look for a well-proven system for the motion tasks. The communication between the motion controller MC2 and the client‘s PC is established via Ethernet based on the DNC-361 protocol. Using the provided documentation the client can easily implement the protocol into his application software. Then, the various motion functions of the drive system MC2 are available in the application software. The Motion Controller for Your Machine MC2 runs a real-time operating system that permits synchronous data transmission to the drive amplifiers. This makes controlled spatial movement of the axes possible. The used optical fiber connection ensures an extremely fail-safe data line. As an option, MC2 also offers an EtherCAT master interface which enables direct data exchange between the MC2 and the application unit, e.g. an exposure unit. The drive amplifiers SD2S can evaluate all common measuring systems and reach an exceptional positioning accuracy with very constant speed of the X/Y main axes. In addition, SD2B plus is available for Z-axis positioning, e.g. for focus adjustment of exposure units. These features ensure a high quality of the manufactured products. As an option, SD2S provides the opportunity to output trigger signals for the synchronization of the application unit, e.g. print head. This function also allows scaling the motion axes to the resolution of the application unit. MC2 provides up to eight inputs or outputs for your machine.