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PCI Card provides stepping/pulse-type servo motor control.

April 15, 2008 - Designed for general-purpose, extreme motion applications, 4-axis Model PCI-1240U features NOVA® MCX314-motion ASIC that builds in variety of motion control functions, such as 2/3-axis linear interpolation, 2-axis circular interpolation, and T/S-curve acceleration/deceleration rate. Card includes hand wheel and jog function, up to 4 MPPS output for each axis, 2 pulse output types, up to 1 MHz encoder input for each axis, 2 encoder pulse input types, and constant speed control.

Related categories: Controls and Controllers

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Release date: April 10, 2008

Advantech Launches 4-Axis Stepping and Servo Motor Control Universal PCI Card

(Cincinnati, Ohio - 4/10/08) - The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech introduces the PCI-1240U 4-axis stepping/pulse-type servo motor control card designed for general purpose extreme motion applications. The card has a NOVA® MCX314-motion ASIC that builds in a variety of motion control functions, such as a 2/3-axis linear interpolation, 2-axis circular interpolation, T/S-curve acceleration/deceleration rate, and much more. In addition, the PCI-1240U performs these motion controls without processor loading during driving.

Other features include: hand wheel and jog function, up to 4 MPPS output for each axis, two pulse output types (CW/CCW or pulse/direction), up to 1 MHz encoder input for each axis, two encoder pulse input types (A/B phase and up/down), constant speed control, position management and software limit switch function, and BoardID switch.

For advanced applications, Windows DLL drivers and user-friendly examples to decrease programming load can be provided. To purchase or if you have any questions, please contact Advantech at 1-800-205-7940 or your regional Advantech authorized dealer for more information.

Advantech Corporation, Industrial Automation Group - Founded in 1983, the Industrial Automation Group of Advantech Corporation is a pioneer in eAutomation technology; combining connectivity, flexibility and ruggedness with today's most reliable PC-based automation technologies. Product offerings include: Open HMI platforms, Industrial Ethernet, Automation Controllers, Automation Software, Embedded Automation Computers, Distributed I/O Modules, Plug-in I/O, and Industrial Communication solutions for a wide array of industries. With more than 20 years experience in providing a full range of products to different vertical markets, the eAutomation group is proving to be a globally leading Automation Product and Services provider. US operations for the eAutomation Group are based in Cincinnati, OH (800-205-7940). Advantech Corporation, eAutomation Group, 1320 Kemper Meadow Drive, Suite 500, Cincinnati, OH 45240. Website: www.advantech.com. Email: eAinfo@advantech.com.

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Phone: 513-742-8895 ext 333

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Name: Advantech Automation Corp.
Address: 1320 Kemper Meadow Dr., Suite 500
City: Cincinnati
State: OH
ZIP: 45240
Country: USA
Phone: 877-294-8989
FAX: 513-742-0554
http://www.advantech.com/ia

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