Motion Controllers are suited for robotic applications.

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With 20 kHz servo update rate and 2 kHz profile update rate, SPiiPlus and MC4U motion controller series feature advanced tuning tools including FFT analysis, profile/variable monitoring, and up to 8 axis of arbitrary path generation with cubic interpolation. They provide application programming using ACSPL+ multi-tasking language that delivers 64-bit floating point math and array handling capabilities. Open architecture design offers PCI-bus, serial, and Ethernet communications options.



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ACS Motion Controllers Feature Advanced Tuning Tools Required for Robotics Applications



ACS motion controllers are ideal for general automation and robotics applications...

PLYMOUTH, MN (September 22, 2008) -- ACS Motion Control, an international manufacturer of advanced multi-axis motion controllers, machine control systems and integrated control modules, has developed motion control modules ideal for robotic applications.
Featuring advanced tuning tools, including FFT analysis as well as profile and variable monitoring that provides quick and easy system setup, ACS' SPiiPlus and MC4U control modules optimize motion to provide a high-performance solution.

ACS' SPiiPlus and MC4U motion controller series offer flexible application programming using the ACSPL+ multi-tasking language that features 64-bit floating point math, vast array handling capabilities and the use of user units.

"Our motion controllers enable fast implementation of complex applications, such as robotics, using powerful support tools with a unique controller simulator that shortens a user's time to market,"
said Evan Reed, ACS Vice President. "Regardless of the complexity of the application, ACS has a motion control module that provides the precise control required."

The high-performance, digital SPiiPlus Series and MC4U Series motion control modules use a flexible CONNECT command to easily implement the most complex forward and inverse kinematic equations.

The SPiiPlus Series and MC4U Series feature a 20kHz servo update rate and a 2kHz profile update rate for tight position control and synchronization with external processes. The dual loop control enhances responsiveness in lead-screw and belt driven based systems. The motion controllers' open architecture design offers a variety of communication options including PCI-bus, serial and Ethernet communications. Remote monitoring is available using a TCP/IP Ethernet link. The modules also offer up to eight axis of arbitrary path generation with cubic interpolation (PVT).

Optimized for motion control applications, ACS' powerful software tools provide easy setup, tuning and programming and application simulation. The software enables the implementation of highly complex motion-time-event sequences with accurate positioning and timing. The free motion simulator can be downloaded at www.acsmotioncontrol.com.

For more information about ACS' SPiiPlus and MC4U motion controllers, contact ACS at 14700 28th Ave North - Suite 25, Plymouth, MN 55447; call 800-545-2980; e-mail evanr@acsmotioncontrol.com; or go to www.acsmotioncontrol.com.

About ACS

An international manufacturer of advanced multi-axis motion controllers, machine controllers and integrated control modules, ACS (NASDAQ: ACSEF) provides standard and custom products that combine power and precision to deliver flexible, economical, user-friendly motion and machine control solutions. Established in 1985, ACS' international headquarters is located in Israel and its North American headquarters resides in Plymouth, MN. ACS also has facilities in South Korea and distributors worldwide that deliver dependable customer service and product support. ACS is an ISO9001 certified manufacturing facility, demonstrating its continuous commitment to providing customers with reliable devices that are thoroughly tested with the latest available techniques.

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