Motion Control Card features Ethernet communications.

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Motion Control Card uses Ethernet bus to communicate data and to supply power at same time. Ethernet communication allows implementation of protocols already embedded in operating system. Embedded RISC processor is programmed with 4-quadrant, 32-bit PID regulator that refreshes regulation up to 4 KHz. Using card, dc motors with brushes can be controlled in position or speed, as well as position with trapezoidal speed profile.



Original Press Release:



World First Ethernet & PoE Motion Control Card



Combining a 32bit motion controller with the speed of the Ethernet communication protocol.

February the 16th 2005, Lausanne

This is the first motion control card using an Ethernet bus to communicate data and to supply power at the same time. Thanks to its integrated web server (http), it offers an innovative solution for installation and roll out problems.

The Ethernet communication allows the implementation of several protocols (TCP-IP, http,...) already embedded in every operating system (MS Windows, MacOS, Unix or others). In addition, the card uses the latest IEEE 802.3af standard, that allows the card to be powered from the Ethernet cable up to 15[W (card + motor). In order to use the full potential of the card (70W continuous and 150W max) it can also be powered from an external supply.

The embedded RISC processor is programmed with a well experienced 4-quadrants 32 bits PID regulator that refreshes the regulation up to 4KHz. With this solution DC motors (with brushes) can be controlled in position or speed, as well as position with a trapezoidal speed profile.

For more information: http://www.fiveco.ch/section_motion/ipdcmot/real_ipdc_Image_F.htm

Some information on FiveCo
FiveCo has been founded by a team of microengineers (from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology). FiveCo's strongest skills are electronics design and microprocessors programming.
FiveCo had the opportunity to manage several projects in different domains and particularly in the interfacing of devices through wired (Ethernet) or wireless systems (Bluetooth, RF). www.fiveco.com / info@fiveco.com.

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