Motion Controller enables advanced algorithms.
Press Release Summary:
With PMC form factor, 64-bit SynqNet® ZMP Motion Controller utilizes 466 MHz Motorola PowerPC processor and is optimized to work with MechaWare(TM) servo development environment. It supports servo update rates to 48 kHz, allowing optimal control of machines requiring high levels of coordination and synchronization between axes. Controller is compatible with Motion Programming Interface (MPI) and code developed for XMP-SynqNet series controllers.
Original Press Release:
Motion Engineering Introduces 64 Bit SynqNet® Motion Controller
MEI's ZMP Motion Controller Enables Advanced Algorithms and Ultra Performance
Santa Barbara, CA - 02 March, 2004 - Motion Engineering, Inc. (MEI) today announced the introduction of the ZMP Motion Controller, the highest performance member of their SynqNet® family. The 10X increase in processing power and double precision math allows the ZMP to run the most advanced control algorithms in MEI's arsenal, giving OEM's higher precision, higher throughput motion control for their demanding applications.
"The ZMP controllers are a perfect match for our SynqNet performance motion network," noted Phil Strong, CEO of Motion Engineering. "Our customers continue to leverage our software tools and SynqNet, and the ZMP architecture is an optimal platform for OEM next generation machine performance."
Motion Engineering's first ZMP offering is a PMC form factor SynqNet(tm) motion controller that provides machine builders with the ultimate in high-performance motion control. The 64-bit ZMP controller utilizes a 466 MHz Motorola PowerPC processor for optimum flexibility and speed. With a 10X increase in processing power, the ZMP family of controllers are optimized to work with MEI's MechaWare(tm) advanced servo development environment for the ultimate in precision control schemes.
SynqNet motion control networks provide a 100Mbps synchronous real-time connection between motion controllers and torque drives, stepper drives, and I/O modules. SynqNet is the only high-speed digital motion control network that offers fault tolerance, real-time node data collection, firmware downloads, wide servo vendor support, and requires no network programming.
The ZMP controller offers servo update rates up to 48kHz, allowing optimum control of machines requiring high levels of coordination and synchronization between axes.
The ZMP controller family is compatible with the Motion Programming Interface (MPI). And code developed for XMP-SynqNet series controllers is compatible with all ZMP-SynqNet controllers. The ZMP is available for immediate order, with initial production shipments scheduled for early Q2 2004.
More information can be obtained from Motion Engineering, Inc. at www.motioneng.com All trademarks property of their respective owners.
About MEI
Founded in 1987, Motion Engineering Inc. designs, manufactures, markets and sells performance network motion control solutions to high value capital equipment builders in the semiconductor, electronic assembly, robotics and medical markets. MEI's SynqNet(tm) motion platforms combined with advanced tools and engineering services allow OEMs to build better machines, faster.
MEI is a privately held company headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA with offices and development centers in the US, Europe and Japan. MEI's processes and business systems are ISO9001:2000 certified and designed to serve the high standards demanded by the world's leading capital equipment suppliers. Information is available on the Web at www.motioneng.com.
