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DMC-1500, 1300, 1000

DMC-1500, 1300, 1000
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DMC-1500, 1300, 1000

Product catalog summary
Features
  • Motion: The system supports various motion modes such as jogging, point-to-point positioning, contouring, linear and circular interpolation, electronic gearing, and electronic cam (ecam). It includes dual-loop control, backlash compensation, and motion smoothing.
  • Inputs/Outputs: It offers main and auxiliary encoder inputs, multiple uncommitted inputs and outputs, and high-speed position capture for each axis.
  • Programming: The system includes on-board memory for applications, non-volatile memory for parameters, and supports multitasking. It provides extensive DLLs and documentation for C/C++ programmers and drivers for multiple operating systems.
  • Formats: Available in 1- through 8-axis formats, compatible with ISA, VME cards, or stand-alone boxes.
Modes of Motion
  • Point-to-Point Motion: Allows independent specification of target position, speed, acceleration, and deceleration for each axis.
  • Jogging: Provides jog speed and direction control with smoothing functions.
  • 2D Linear and Circular Interpolation: Supports complex paths with vector speed and acceleration control.
  • Electronic CAM: Simulates mechanical CAM motion with complex profiles and varying gear ratios.
  • Contouring: Allows arbitrary profiles on any set of axes with linear interpolation between points.
  • Electronic Gearing: Simulates mechanical gears with adjustable gear ratios and simultaneous independent or vector moves.
Other Features
  • User I/O: Provides digital and analog inputs/outputs for synchronizing motion with external events.
  • High-Speed Position Capture: Captures exact position within 0.1 microsecond of an input occurrence.
  • Error Handling: Includes safety controls, software travel limits, and program interrupts for error conditions.
  • Dual-loop Control: Compensates for mechanical backlash using dual encoder inputs per axis.
Customization and Support
  • Galil offers customization for hardware or software features and provides a 100+ Guarantee for competitive pricing.
System Processor and Memory
The DMC-1000 (1–4 axes) features a Motorola 32-bit microcomputer with 64K RAM, 64K EPROM, and 256K EEPROM. For 5–8 axes, it includes 256K RAM, 64K EPROM, and 512K EEPROM. The DMC-1500 and DMC-1300 also use a Motorola 32-bit microcomputer with 256K RAM, 64K EPROM, and 128K EEPROM.
Communications Interface
The DMC-1000 uses an ISA interface with high-speed FIFO, the DMC-1300 uses a VME interface with dual-port RAM, and the DMC-1500 is stand-alone with RS232/422 communication.
Memory
Program memory varies by model and axis count, ranging from 500 lines × 40 characters to 2000 lines × 40 characters, with varying numbers of variables and array elements.
Filter
Features PID control with velocity and acceleration feedforward, dual-loop control, velocity smoothing, integration limits, torque limits, and offset adjustment.
Kinematic Ranges
Positioning is 32-bit with automatic rollover, velocity up to 8 million counts/sec, and acceleration up to 67 million counts/sec².
Uncommitted Digital I/O
1-4 axes have 8 optoisolated inputs and 8 TTL outputs, while 5-8 axes have 16 optoisolated inputs, 8 TTL inputs, and 16 TTL outputs.
Uncommitted Analog Inputs
7 individual ±10 V analog inputs with 12-bit resolution, with a 16-bit option for DMC-1500.
High-Speed Position Latch
Inputs latch axes within 0.1 microsecond if optoisolation is bypassed, 40 µsec with optoisolation.
Dedicated I/O (Per Axis)
Includes main encoder inputs, auxiliary encoder inputs, limit inputs, home input, high-speed position latch input, analog motor command output, and more.
Minimum Servo Loop Update Rate
Varies from 250 microseconds for 1 axis to 1000 microseconds for 8 axes.
Maximum Encoder Feedback Rate
8 MHz.
Maximum Stepper Rate
2 MHz.
Power Requirements
1-4 axis requires +5V 750mA, -12V 40mA, +12V 40mA; 5-8 axis requires +5V 1.25A, -12V 60mA, +12V 60mA.
Environmental
Operating temperature is 0–70º C, with humidity at 20–95% RH, non-condensing.
Mechanical
DMC-1500 dimensions are 13" high × 2.5" wide × 6.6" deep, weighing 6 lbs.
Specifications
Includes detailed motion control commands and program flow instructions.
Connectors
Various connectors for main, auxiliary, and stepper interfaces, including RS-232 ports.
Hardware Accessories
Includes ICM-1100 Interconnect Module, AMP-1100 series, DB-10072-OPTO I/O Expansion, DB-10096-TTL I/O Expansion, and TERM Operator Terminal.
Ordering Information
Details on part numbers, descriptions, and pricing for various configurations and expansions.
Ordering Information Summary
Product Descriptions and Pricing
  • DMC-1510 to DMC-1580: These are stand-alone motion controllers ranging from 1-axis to 8-axis. Prices vary based on the number of axes, with discounts available for bulk purchases.
  • DMC-1510-72 to DMC-1540-72: These models include 72 I/O options, with pricing adjusted accordingly.
  • Options and Accessories:
    • -4MF Option: Memory upgrade for saving arrays.
    • -16 Bit ADC: Upgrade for 16-bit resolution on analog inputs.
    • TERM-H and TERM-P: Hand-held and panel-mount terminals for user interface.
    • ICM-1100: Interconnect Module for every set of 4 axes, with options for high or low amp enable.
    • AMP-1110 to AMP-1140: ICMs with on-board PWM amplifiers for brush-type servos, available for 1 to 4 servos.
  • Software and Utilities:
    • Galil Utilities: Includes communication drivers and DMCWIN software.
    • CTOOLKIT: Comes with C/C++ documentation and examples.
    • WSDK: Software for setup, tuning, and analysis.
    • ActiveX Tool Kit: Provides custom controls for ActiveX software.
Additional Information: Galil offers further discounts for quantities between 1 and 100. Customers are advised to contact Galil for a quotation.
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DMC-1500, 1300, 1000-1

M OTI O N C O NTR O LLE R S LEGACY SERIES DMC-1500, 1300, 1000 FEATURES MOTION PROGRAMMING FORMATS s Modes of motion include jogging, s On-board memory for storing applica- s 1- through 8-axis formats point-to-point positioning, contouring, linear and circular interpolation, electronic gearing and ecam s Dual-loop control and backlash com- pensation s Servo loop update rates as low as 125 microsecond/axis s Encoder frequencies up to 8 MHz; Step motors up to 2 MHz s Software PID control with velocity and acceleration feedforward, offsets and integration limits s Motion Smoothing to eliminate jerk s Linear and Circular interpolation includes ellipse scaling, slow-down around corners, infinite segment feed, feedrate override INPUTS/OUTPUTS s Provides main and auxiliary encoder inputs for each servo axis tion programs, variables and arrays s Non-volatile memory for parameter storage s Programmable event triggers includ- s ISA, VME cards or stand-alone box with RS232/RS422 s Controls step motors and servo motors on any combination of axes ing At Time, At Position, At Input, At Speed s Automatic program execution upon power-up for stand-alone version s Intuitive, English-like command DMC-1500 Stand-alone Motion Controller language with over 200 commands directly executable by controller s Multitasking for simultaneous exe- cution of up to four applications programs s Extensive DLLs and documentation for C/C++ programmers s Software tools for automatic servo tuning and analysis; ActiveX controls for Visual Basic s Drivers for Linux, QNX, DOS, and all Windows operating systems DMC-1300 Motion Controller s 8 uncommitted, optoisolated inputs and 8 TTL outputs for 1- through 4-axis versions s 24 uncommitted inputs and 16 TTL outputs for 5- through 8-axis versions s 64 TTL inputs, 32 TTL outputs with DB-10096 attachment board s 72 I/O with DMC-1500-72 and DMC-1000-72 s 7 uncommitted analog inputs with 12-bit ADC standard; upgrade for 16-bit s Optoisolated Forward and Reverse limits and home input for each axis s High-speed position capture for each axis DMC-1040 Motion Controller www.galilmc.com • Galil Motion Control, Inc. • 77

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DMC-1500, 1300, 1000-2

M OTI O N C O NTR O LLE R S LEGACY SERIES DMC-1500, 1300, 1000 DESCRIPTION Galil continues to support their Legacy Series of generalpurpose controllers—which is a prior generation of controllers with a widely installed base. However, Galil does recommend their newest generation of controllers, the Optima Series, for most new applications. The Legacy Series of controllers is available in ISA, VME and stand-alone formats in 1- through 8-axis configurations. Standard features such as uncommitted I/O, program memory with multitasking, dual encoder inputs per axis, and control of both stepper and...

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DMC-1500, 1300, 1000-3

M OTI O N C O NTR O LLE R S LEGACY SERIES DMC-1500, 1300, 1000 COMMAND LANGUAGE APPLICATIONS PROGRAMMING Galil’s command language is comprised of intuitive, twoletter, English-like ASCII commands designed to make programming as quick and easy as possible. For example, the “BG” command begins motion while the “SP 2000, 4000” command sets the speed of the X-axis as “2000” and the Y-axis as “4000.” Commands are included for system set-up, tuning, prescribing motion, error handling and applications programming. A complete set of commands is described in the following table. Custom commands can be...

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DMC-1500, 1300, 1000-4

M OTI O N C O NTR O LLE R S LEGACY SERIES DMC-1500, 1300, 1000 MODES OF MOTION Point-to-Point Motion Any combination of axes may be operated in the Point-toPoint Motion mode to allow the target position (PA or PR), slew speed (SP), acceleration (AC) and deceleration (DC) to be specified independently for each axis. Upon begin (BG), the controller generates a trapezoidal velocity profile where the speed and acceleration can be changed anytime during motion. For applications that require smooth motion without abrupt velocity transitions, a motion smoothing function (IT) is provided. The position...

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DMC-1500, 1300, 1000-5

M OTI O N C O NTR O LLE R S LEGACY SERIES DMC-1500, 1300, 1000 Linear Interpolation The linear interpolation mode (LM) allows any arbitrary path on up to 8 axes to be defined as a set of linear segments (LI). The vector speed (VS), vector acceleration (VA), vector deceleration (VD), and vector smoothing (VT) are also defined. Up to 255 LI segments can be given prior to the start of motion and additional segments can be sent during motion allowing paths of unlimited length to be followed. Electronic Gearing The electronic gearing mode makes it easy for Galil controllers to simulate the motion...

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DMC-1500, 1300, 1000-6

M OTI O N C O NTR O LLE R S LEGACY SERIES DMC-1500, 1300, 1000 OTHER FEATURES Error Handling Dedicated I/O are provided for safety controls: forward and reverse limit inputs for each axis, home inputs for each axis, amplifier enable outputs for each axis, abort input and error output. In addition, the controller provides safety functions in software: upper and lower software travel limits, error limits, and automatic shut-off on excess error. Program interrupts are provided for error and limit conditions. The program interrupts cause the program sequencer to automatically branch to an error handling...

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DMC-1500, 1300, 1000-7

M OTI O N C O NTR O LLE R S LEGACY SERIES DMC-1500, 1300, 1000 SPECIFICATIONS SYSTEM PROCESSOR AND MEMORY UNCOMMITTED DIGITAL I/O DMC-1000 (1–4 axes): s Motorola 32-bit microcomputer s 64K RAM, 64K EPROM, 256K EEPROM s 1-4 axes: 8 optoisolated inputs, 8 TTL outputs DMC-1000 (5–8 axes): s 256K RAM, 64K EPROM, 512K EEPROM s 7 individual ±10 V analog inputs with 12-bit resolution s 5-8 axes: 16 optoisolated inputs, 8 TTL inputs, 16 TTL outputs UNCOMMITTED ANALOG INPUTS (16-bit available as an option for DMC-1500) DMC-1500, DMC-1300: s Motorola 32-bit microcomputer s 256K RAM, 64K EPROM, 128K EEPROM...

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DMC-1500, 1300, 1000-8

CS Clear motion sequence DT Contour time interval EA Select master cam axis EP Master counts per table entry GA Master axis for gearing IT Smoothing time constant-independent LI Linear interpolation distance LM Linear interpolation mode VM Coordinated motion mode VR Vector speed ratio VT Smoothing time constant—vector AM After motion complete AP After absolute position AR After relative distance AV After vector distance JP Jump to program location MF Forward motion past position MR Reverse motion past position RE Return from error subroutine RI Return from interrupt WC Wait for contour data ZS...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.