The MotionPod™ from MotionLink Ltd is a flexible 4-axis motion controller with internal power supplies and either microstepping or servo motor power control, integrated into one efficient package.

Based on proven high-performance Galil motion-control technology, the MotionPod™ is suited to multi-axis system and machine motion control, saving space and cabling.

Available in either a panel-mountable enclosure or with front panel as a standard 19-inch 2U rack mount, the MotionPod™ accepts switched and fused main voltages from 90 to 240 volts, 50/60Hz. Internal power supplies provide logic and motor power. A full range of Galil English-based motion control commands allow many modes of both simple and complex control of stepping motors and brushed or brushless servo motors in a system.

Both Ethernet and RS232 communication is provided. The hardware interface to motors, encoders, digital inputs and outputs and analog inputs is achieved simply, through secure D Connectors. (Please click image below for details of connections).

Internally, emergency stop and braking functions, where required, are handled easily and properly. The MotionPod™ is an economical and very capable multi-axis motion controller for almost any application where reliable and flexible control of motors is required.

The MotionPod™ incorporates a 32-bit microcomputer and provides such advances features as PID compensation with velocity and acceleration feedforawrd, programming memory with multitasking for simultaneously running up to 8 programs and uncommitted I/O for synchronising motion with extrnal events. Modes of motion include point-to-point positioning, jogging, linear and circular interpolation, contouring, electronic hearing and ECAM.

Key Features

• Ethernet 10Base-T port; (1) RS232 port up to 19.2kbaud;
• Ethernet supports multiple masters and slaves. TVP/IP, UDP and ModBus TCP protocol for communication with I/O devices;
• 4 axes control;
• User- configurable for stepper or servo motors on any combination of axes. Optional firmware for piezo-ceramic motors. Sinusoidal commutation for brushless servo motors;
• Accepts up to 12MHz encoder frequencies for servos. Outputs up to 3MHz for steppers;
• PID compensation with velocity and acceleration feedforward, integration limits, notch filter and low-pass filter;
• Modes of motion include jogging, point-to-point positioning, contouring, linear and circular interpolation, electronic gearing and ECAM. Features ellipse scaling, slow-down around corners, infinite segment feed and feedrate override;
• Over 200 English-based commands executable by controller. Includes conditional statements and event triggers;
• Non-volatile memory for programs, variables and arrays. Concurrent execution of up to 8 programs; Dual encoders, home and limit for each axis;
• 8 TTL uncommitted inputs and outputs;
• 8 analog inputs;
• High-speed position latch and output compare for each axis;
• Enclosure or 19-inch rack-mount options;
• Communication drivers for Windows, DOS and Linux;
• Custom hardware and fimware options available;
• CE certified.

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