Product category: Embedded Computing and Control
News Release from: NEE Controls | Subject: AMC E
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 12 December 2001
Machine controller boosts productivity
All the users of the AMC E machine controller are reporting back increased productivity; examples quoted are between 20 to 50% and in one 3D application as much as 300% improvement
All the users of the recently launched AMC E machine controller are reporting back increased productivity, examples quoted are between 20 to 50% and in one 3D application as much as 300% improvement. The AMC E control system comprises two plug-in board sets: a stepper set and a brushed/brushless servo set.
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The systems are designed for OEMs who need the features, performance and flexibility, together with PC compatibility, provided by the latest technology, all at low cost.
Each AMC E controller is a two board set, an interface board and a RISC processor board.
The system has an integral PLC, which is easily configured with the supplied software.
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Designers can automatically control and monitor machine operations such as cutter control, dispensing control, laser control, automatic part loading and unloading, and automatic tool changing.
AMC E controls are CE certified with the axes, analogue, I/O and RS232 signals optically isolated for improved performance.
Outputs signals can switch on the fly when the axes are in motion.
The major benefit of the AMC E is the way it produces smooth, accurate and quiet machine operation thus giving precise parts, prolonging tool and machine life.
It gives the ability to use a wide range of part generation and machine control software, North East Electronics can even customise the control to suit a customer's software, if required.
The control can be used with a wide range of motors and motor drives.
NEE can supply AMC board sets separately, or as an integrated system in an enclosure at very competitive prices.
Numerous special options are available to meet the demands of a wide range of applications.
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