N E W P R O D U C T - P R E S S R E L E A S E
January 31, 2006 - for immediate release:
World-first Ethernet and
PoE Motion Control Card.
Pittsford, NY. FMOD-IPDCMOT is the first motion control card which uses an Ethernet bus to communicate data and supply power at the same time at distances of up to several thousand yards. Thanks to its integrated http web server, FMOD-IPDCMOT offers an innovative control solution combining a 32bit motion controller with the speed of the Ethernet communication protocol to control DC brush motors (10 – 48V). Ethernet communication allows the implementation of protocols (TCP-IP, http, etc.) already embedded in every operating system (MS Windows, MacOS, Unix, etc.) In addition, the module uses the latest IEEE 802.3af standard, which allows FMOD-IPDCMOT to be powered from an Ethernet cable at powers of up to 15W (card + motor). In order to use the full potential of the card (70W continuous and 140W max) it can also be powered from an external supply.
The embedded RISC processor is programmed with a powerful 4-quadrant 32-bit RISC PID regulator that refreshes power regulation up to 4KHz with a sampling rate of 20 – 2,000 Hz. With this solution, brushed DC motors can be controlled in position or speed, as well as position with a trapezoidal speed profile. Available modes include: Brake Mode, Free Mode, Open-loop Mode, Position Control Mode, Speed Control Mode, with 10 different homing modes. Current limitation is automatic and configurable over TCP/IP to prevent motor overheating and wear.
Made in Switzerland by FiveCo, FMOD-IPDCMOT is available from stock from FiveCo’s distributor Saelig Co. Inc.
Hi-Res Image: http://www.saelig.com/images/ipdcmot_box_sticker_onwhite_hi.jpg
