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MC 186/40
Four Axis Position Control Module
For Multibus I™ Applications
The MC 186/40 motion control
module is an intelligent linear motion
control sub-system for use with
Multibus I applications. The module
provides a highly integrated solution
to control the position of four servo
axes. The MC 186/40 senses position
using magnetostrictive linear
displacement transducers
(Temposonics™) and controls the
associated output based on
programmable parameters. Drive
outputs can be configured to work
with hydraulic valves and servo drives.
Features
• Four axes of independent or
coordinated control
• Optically isolated inputs and outputs
• Direct connection to
Magnetostrictive (Temposonics™)
sensing devices
• Motion profiles can be changed on
the fly using dual port RAM
• Full PID loop control
• One millisecond control loop
• Axis status indicators
• Optional RS-232 diagnostic port for
tuning parameters and graphic
display of motion
Applications
• Headrigs, carriages, and other forest
industry machinery
• Hydraulic actuators
• Scanning
• Palletizers/Stackers
• Laser positioning
• Robotics
• Tube forging machines
• Pinch roller positioning
Diagnostic Program - MB1MON
(Requires SBX-351MU option
and external PC)
• Provides graphic display of previous
motion profile
Magnetostrictive Inputs
• Resolution to 0.0005 inches
• Direct connection to
magnetostrictive transducers
(Temposonics)
• 1,2 or 4 recirculations
• Positive or negative interrogation
pulses
• Maximum speeds up to 60 inches
per second (0.001" resolution)
• Transducer lengths up to 144 inches
• Provides utilities to calculate motion
parameters SCALE, OFFSET &
DIRECTION
• Provides access to auto tuning
function
• Allows user to activate simple
motion profiles
• Permits user to change control
parameters
• Displays parameter and status
information for multiple axes
• Saves and retrieves graphic
diagnostic information to and from
disk
• Provides a mode to display
previously saved diagnostic graphic
information using a PC
Computer Systems, Inc.
11719 NE 95th Street, Vancouver, Washington 98682-2442 (360) 254-8688