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Integrated Motion and Machine Control Solutions
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Aerotech’s Advanced Automation Technologies: 46 years in the making... and going strong... • Controls • Software • Amplifiers • Motors • PLC • Fieldbus • I/O • Vision • Peripherals • Robotics • Data Acquisition

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WORLD HEADQUARTERS Aerotech, Inc. 101 Zeta Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 Ph: 412-963-7470 Email: sales@aerotech.com Aerotech United Kingdom The Old Brick Kiln, Ramsdell, Tadley Hampshire RG26 5PR, UK Ph: +44 (0)1256 855055 Email: sales@aerotech.co.uk Aerotech Germany Gustav-Weibkopf-Str. 18, 90768 Furth, Germany Ph: +49 (0)911 967 9370 Email: sales@aerotechgmbh.de Aerotech Japan WBG Marive East 22F, 2-6-1 Nakase Mihama Ward, Chiba, Japan 261-7122 Ph: +81 (0)50 5830 6821 Email: sales@aerotechkk.co.jp Aerotech China Room 101, No. 28 Building, Tianlin Road 140 Xuhui District, Shanghai, China...

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Configure Your Automation Solution with Aerotech Common Software Platform: Tools, Powerful Programming Environment, Calculators, Diagnostics Aerotech Integrated Motion and Machine Control • Easy to use • Flexible • Scalable • Networked • Lowest cost of ownership • Advanced control technology • Controls servo, piezo, voice coil, and stepper motor Integrated Motion and Machine Control Solutions

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Develop your own applications with .NET, C#, VB.NET, C, LabVIEW® Tango, AeroBasic™ or PLC languages Award-Winning Controllers • PC-based • 1 to 32 axes of coordinated motion • Up to 32 tasks • RS-274 (G-code) • Advanced features for demanding applications • PWM or linear drives (up to 150 A) • Scanner control for marking • Tightly integrated laser functionality • Retro-fit package for old controls • Integrated PLC and Motion - MotionPAC • Stand-alone • 1 to 10 axis controller • Up to 4 tasks • Versatile, cost-effective, coordinated motion • PWM or linear drives (10-150 A peak) • Drives...

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Configure Your Automation Solution with Aerotech Linear and Rotary Servomotors/Accessories Fieldbus and Network Connectivity • EtherNet /IP™ • PROFINET • Modbus®/TCP • RS-232 • EtherCAT™ • Ethernet TCP/IP • USB • GPIB Custom Controls, Drives and Motors PLC Integrated Motion and Machine Control Solutions

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Scalable Automation Control Software for Simple Applications and the Power User Integrated Configuration Manager for Easy Setup Tool tips Compare parameter files Standard motion toolbars Configurable workspace with your preferences Standard Windows® menus Motion Composer: Use the same Aerotech software with the A3200, Ensemble, or Soloist • Configuration Manager to organize your applications Work with this controller • Calculators for quick and easy setup • Extensive diagnostics for commissioning Network Explorer for project management • Integrated Development Environment for fast...

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Scalable Automation Control Software for Simple Applications and the Power User Calculators for Quick and Easy Setup Easily switch axis to be configured Current loop calculator Select your motor or add a custom motor System knows all parameters of Aerotech components Configure feedback for user units Select amplifier type Directly enter any parameter values here Summary of default, current and new values for all parameters Integrated Motion and Machine Control Solutions

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Extensive Diagnostics for all System Signals and Variables Shorten Debug and Startup Time System toolbar for system control Axis toolbar for control of each axis Standard toolbar for program control Issue immediate commands without operator interface open Control all axes at once Dockable windows for custom work environment Multiple tabs for organized programming Configurable to see only the information you want Real-time readout of system state variables Real-time access to system signals Real-time reporting of all faults Real-time system information View task status as needed Watch any...

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Advanced Diagnostic and Tuning Capabilities Minimize Startup Time and Allow Easy Optimization of Motion Save plots for future reference Current and recommended gains pop up after each run Use sinusoidal sweep or white noise method Input amplitude and frequency range for test Select desired system bandwidth and phase margin Scope, tuning and data collection fully integrated with controller Automatic calculation of PID-FF gains 10 Integrated Motion and Machine Control Solutions

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Use Encoder Tuning Tool to Increase System Accuracy Fully integrated with controller Optimally calculates gain and phase of amplified sine encoder channels in seconds Actual encoder performance Graphical display of the Lissajous plot to optimize the encoder signal

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Loop Transmission is a Tuning and Diagnostic Utility that Greatly Enhances System Performance Automatic calculation of gain margin Graphical loop shaping — add filters or change gain by dragging the gain curve, and the filter coefficients and PID gains are calculated automatically Identify resonances and use filters iaa74ff Open or closed loop response Analyze position loop, velocity loop or current loop Calculator and loop shaping to increase performance Automatic calculation of phase margin System frequency response or Bode plot 12 Integrated Motion and Machine Control Solutions

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Fully Integrated Digital Filter Calculator Makes Performance Enhancements Easy Select your filter type: low pass, high pass, notch, resonant, lead/lag Axis selection Add up to eight filters per axis Discrete time gains are automatically calculated and stored in the parameter file Configure filters for your application by specifying frequency, depth and width Cursor control to read out gain and phase Composite frequency response of all filters Store all parameters in the parameter file

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Integrated I/O Panel for Debug, Commissioning or Operations View I/O axis information and program at the same time Monitor digital I/O control Use the I/O panel during programming to test as you go Tool tip provides physical connector and pin on the drive to easily associate electrical wiring with software variables Set analog I/O during commissioning for easy testing Set digital I/O during test and commissioning 14 Integrated Motion and Machine Control Solutions

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