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News Release from: SMAC Europe | Subject: LAD-1 smart amplifier
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 14 November 2002
Stepper signal to servo motion amplifier
launched
SMAC's single axis and dual axis range of servo controllers now have a stepper signal driven amplifier to complement their range.
SMAC's single axis and dual axis range of servo controllers now have a stepper signal driven amplifier to complement their range This enables SMAC's range of moving coil actuators to be easily integrated into systems where stepper controllers are already in place
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 22 Apr 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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The LAD-1 is a smart amplifier that achieves servo motion profiles using servo based step and direction (or count up/count down) type signal inputs.
SMAC moving coil actuators and brush-type DC servo motors can now be used in applications previously limited to stepper motors.
It implements a mnemonic type command instruction set via a standard RS-232 serial communication interface.
These commands are used to set various operation parameters, including PID's to optimise performance, which are then stored in non-volatile RAM for automatic retrieval at power up.
The LAD-1interfaces to the real world via an on board PWM DC motor driver and a quadrature type encoder interface, 8 dedicated opto-isolated digital inputs and an RS-232 serial communications link.
The digital inputs enable the user to select differing modes of operation, either position mode or unique torque mode.
When this stepper compatible amplifier is used in conjunction with SMAC's range of high resolution, low-cost actuators, it is now possible to have a system that is competitively priced against traditional stepper and ballscrew set-ups.
The smart driver is intended to provide a direct plug-in replacement for stepper/ballscrew systems, with all the advantages of direct drive without any supplementary software charges. Request a free brochure from SMAC Europe ...
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