Integrated Position Controller

Model: ELE-IPC

The Integrated Position Controller is based on a modular chassis to accommodate multiple functions in one box. The modular and flexible architecture is configurable for control of up to eight axes. The architecture allows an increased connectivity to a wider variety of positioning equipment. The ELE-IPC is needed for complex control functions and offers local or remote control. Position control functions are accessible from full scale system implementations managed by a host computer system. Ethernet connectivity is used to connect to the host workstation or an optional touchscreen display. An optional hand-held local control unit may be used to provide operator control near the final positioner. A virtual control panel (VCP) can run on any Windows-based local control device or rack mounted front panel. A user-programmable position trigger output is provided to initiate measurements at specific locations. This trigger is used in many microwave test systems to initiate an entire sequence of measurements. These position signals are especially powerful when combined with Vector Field Analyzer™.

Features

• Provides measurement triggering of other instruments based on position and captures position data responding to external triggers
• Integrated controller and power amplifier functionality for “one box” configuration minimizing hardware and cabling
• Modes of operation include position, velocity, torque and incremental motion control
• Virtual axes provide coordinated motion per mathematically defined relationships
• Scalable architecture for control of up to 8 axes with up to 8 stored profiles per axis
• Supports high accuracy incremental and absolute position feedback sensors
• Positioner accuracy enhancement corrects for repeatable systemic errors