Motion Controller includes full PC functionality.

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Stand-alone motion controller, eXMP-SynqNet(TM) utilizes dual-processor architecture with scalable Celeron® processor running VxWorks, embedded NT, or other real-time operating systems along with XMP family Sharc® DSP motion co-processor. Unit includes Ethernet, up to 4 COM ports, and on-board flash memory. It supports CAN networking for integrated I/O programming using Motion Programming Interface, and up to 32 axes of servo or stepper motors across network.



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eXMP-SynqNet Stand-Alone PC Motion Controller Brings Added Functionality to Machine Builders



Santa Barbara, CA. - 13 February, 2003 - Motion Engineering, Inc. (MEI) today announced the availability of the eXMP-SynqNet(TM)
stand-alone motion controller. The eXMP-Synqnet utilizes dual-processor architecture with an scalable Celeron® processor running VxWorks, embedded NT, or other real-time operating systems along with the XMP family Sharc® DSP motion co-processor. The eXMP-SynqNet includes full PC functionality including Ethernet, up to four COM ports and on-board flash memory. In addition, the eXMP supports CAN networking for integrated I/O programming using MEI's Motion Programming Interface (MPI).

"We are pleased to offer a compact, high performance solution for stand-alone PC based motion control using the SynqNet protocol", said Ross McMillan, the eXMP project manager. "The eXMP-SynqNet is perfect for systems that would otherwise require expensive, distributed PC card cages to fulfill motion, I/O and other peripheral machine tasks. With the eXMP-SynqNet we can fulfill our customers needs for a cost effective solution that takes advantage of the SynqNet digital drive interface.

The eXMP-SynqNet supports up to 32 axes of servo or stepper motors across a SynqNet network. And like all XMP-Series motion controllers, the eXMP-SynqNet takes advantage of the Motion Programming Interface (MPI), an object-oriented API that lets you create sophisticated, multi-threaded applications in C or C++. The eXMP-SynqNet can also be programmed with MEI's MPX (ActiveX® libraries) to speed and simplify the software design cycle. In addition, MEI's Windows based Motion Console and Motion Scope development utilities can be used to configure and debug all axes on the eXMP.

The eXMP-SynqNet encompasses all the XMP's advanced capabilities, including customized control algorithms via the Enhanced Controls Architect (ECA), support for a variety of position feedback devices and complex, multi-axis path motion.

More information about the eXMP can be obtained from Motion Engineering, Inc. at http://motioneng.com/exmp.html.

SynqNet information can be found at www.synqnet.org

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About MEI
Founded in 1987, Motion Engineering Inc. designs, manufactures, market and sells performance motion control solutions to high value capital equipment builders in the semiconductor, electronic assembly, robotics and medical markets. MEI's core hardware and software technologies 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.

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