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VXM Controller
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VXM™ Motor Controller Motorized Stages Precise Positioning Control Controller for Velmex Positioning Systems Control motion on multiple axis TM Positioning Systems for Science and Industry Positioning Systems for Science and Industry

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Velmex Versatility Velmex positioning products provide a variety of precise, yet simple, modular configurations to satisfy a broad range of applications where high precision and value are essential. Velmex applications are limited only by your imagination. For example: VXM™ Introduction Dimensional Drawings • Antenna Alignment • Automation • Camera Positioning • Film and Animation Work • Inspection and QA/QC • Medical And Biological Analysis • Moving Probes, Sensors, Components • Optical Focusing • Photonics • Pick and Place • Prototyping • Research and Testing • Workhold Fixturing and...

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VXM™ Stepper Motor Controller Velmex VXM Controllers can control motion on multiple axes. Pictured: a VXM with single axis BiSlide®. Velmex VXM Controller Systems are components of the power systems that drive motorized Velmex products including UniSlides®, BiSlides®, XSIides™ and Velmex Rotary Tables. The VXM's advance design delivers high, consistent performance and insures they are very efficient, reliable and easy to program. Velmex pioneered the development of a microprocessor- based indexer/driver controlling two, three up to four axes in a single system. This 2-phase, unipolar...

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Additional VXM™ Features: • Powerful, yet small and compact, delivering value at a low cost. • Easy to use command structure. Intuitive, comprehensive command instruction set, makes it easy to program. • Higher rated motor drives for long life and overload tolerance. • Resonance-free motor torque from modulated current control. Has less low speed vibration than typical 400 step/rev controllers. Velmex VXM Systems enable the step motor to operate more efficiently by utilizing pulse width modulation current control with an automatic motor power-down for lower power consumption. The system’s...

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VXM™ Specifications Dimensions: Weight (with power supply) - VXM -1 Height x Width x Length Electrical Requirements AC Power Supply Operating Temperature Relative Humidity Motor Compatibility NEMA 17 to NEMA 34 Runs 6 or 8 lead permanent magnet step motors rated from 0.4 to 4.7 amps 2 motor version, one motor operates at a time COSMOS™ (Computer Optimized Step Motor Operating System) Motor Compatibility Program Storage (memory type) 5 (RAM/ FLASH) Interface Speed Range (steps/sec) Default Baud Rate Maximum Baud Rate Program language ASCII Characters VXM-1 with a Velmex Rotary Table. Most...

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[Slide® Dimensional Drawings VXM™ (Top down view) VXM™ (Front view) Power Supply (Top down view) Power Supply (End view) Positioning Systems for Science and industry

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Options and Accessories for VXM™ Step Motor Controller Power cords – to address numerous international requirements. Joysticks – to control one- or two-axis systems. Bussing Cable – to connect two VXM Controllers together Cables for Motors and Limit Switches – VXM Controller includes the cables to connect the motors and limit switches the VXM will control. • Auxiliary I/O Breakout Module is a convenient method to interface to the VXMs auxiliary I/O. • I/O Relay module w/available AC or DC relays. Thumbwheel – Program selector switch. USB Adapter Cable – for communication with the computer...

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More Positioning Solutions from Velmex Velmex manufactures standard and custom linear and rotary motion-control positioning equipment for scientific, research, machining and industrial applications. Velmex produces UniSlide®, BiSlide® and XSlide™ manual and motor-driven assemblies; manual and motor-driven XY tables, rotary tables, elevating tables and turntables; VXM™ motor controls and VRO™ digital readouts. Products include slides, stages and actuators in a variety of configurations and a broad range of sizes and payload capacities. Velmex UniSlide® Assemblies are available in a variety...

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