Motion Controller Module acts as interface to PCI-bus.

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Suited for stepper and servo motors, MCI-0410 positioning system links and enables motor/driver connectivity to controller. Programmable 4-axis PCI-bus controller module is controlled by MPG2031 pulse generator chip, which carries out PCI-bus operation and oversees all programmed commands. Features include Z-phase counting and various signal and encoder/sensor input keys, standard clock of 3.2768 MHz, output pulse rate of 0.1-1,638,400 Hz, and set pulses from 0-16,777,215.



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NYDEN's New MCI-0410 4-Axis PCI-Bus Motion Controller Module



San Jose, CA-Nyden Corporation, a worldwide leader in Motion Control Technology, today introduced its latest addition to the Company's family of robust motor control positioning systems for both Stepper and Servo Motors, the MCI-0410, a 4-Axis PCI-Bus Controller Module

Acknowledging this specific Bus protocol to be the key successor to the once-popular ISA-Bus Control System, Nyden's design engineers constructed the MCI-0410 Controller Card to operate superbly as an optimal controller interface to the PCI-Bus industry. The card provides engineers with the critical stage technology needed to operate the most sought-after levels of command profile and speed execution from a compact system. The controller offers field-tested, multifunctional bus solutions that allow equipment designers of all engineered levels a cost effective approach to maximizing their design capabilities and build a variety of program-critical and durably reliable automation-such as semiconductor, material handling, food processing, conveying, medical, and packaging equipment

The MCI-0410 is an ultra high-speed programmable card that is designed to link and enable motor/driver connectivity to a simplified controller without the time-consuming need for designers to learn a new write-up language or familiarize themselves with the latest motion control technology not yet practiced in majority within today's fast-pace industry. The card's design flexibility is controlled by Nyden's own Pulse Generator Chip, the MPG2031, which is included to carry out all facets of PCI-Bus Operation and oversee the smoothness of all programmed commands set forth by the engineer. Furthermore, its functions include ensuring that the running compliancy of the four axis motors (of either stepper or servo variety) operate proportionally or independently, and that the complete equipment hookup easily scales motion profiles during the stages of Point-to-Point (PTP) positioning, Linear positioning, Speed, Home Search, Triangular and Trapezoidal.

Additional features of the MCI-0410 include: Z-Phase Counting and various Signal and Encoder/Sensor Input keys, a Standard Clock of 3.2768 MHz, an Output Pulse Rate of 0.1-to-1,638,400 Hz, an Acceleration/Deceleration Slope of 4.9-to-81,900,00.0 Hz/Sec and Set Pulses of 0-to-16,777,215 Pulses. A support function allows the Position Interrupt key to be selected during Home Search or Encoder Input Signaling. Output Pulses on the controller card provide the critical need for engineers to obtain Logic Positive or Logic Negative sets, to direct the machine's movement Clockwise or Reverse, and to manage the Photo-coupler and Driver Setting features. Memory space assigned by PCI configuration is advanced, at 64K byte (10,000H). For mainstream machine building, the MCI-0410 is designed to be extremely lightweight and compact: approximately 130 grams with a dimension of 174 x 106 x 20 mm.

NYDEN CORPORATION, located in San Jose, California, is the R&D and sales headquarters for MYCOM, INC., of Kyoto, Japan. The company's unique approach to customer service success is achieved by the support of thousands of engineers and end-users worldwide. A multi-million dollar company, NYDEN is proud to carry MYCOM's patented NanoDrive(TM), the first high resolution series to run over 500,000 steps/revolution, and the 5-Phase STAR Driver Stepping Systems, a series of low-cost 5-Phase stepper motors and drivers that offer increased true resolution with virtually no low speed resonance problems. The company is also the first to design the world's highest Nano-type 5-Phase Series. The NanoDrive(TM) offers users true resolution of over 500,000 steps per revolution for the highest accuracy and lowest vibration possible.

NYDEN CORPORATION supplies a new generation of motion control systems geared for every type of application. We offer 5-phase & 2-phase stepper motors with matching drivers, customized multi-axis programmable stand-alone controllers for steppers and digital servos, ISA and PCI-Bus motion controller cards, and a variety of motion-related accessories. We also work as contractors toward the design of our customers' most fundamental motion control-related application.

For a copy of NYDEN's full color motion control engineer's guide, contact Clara Kahnn at 408-232-7700, or for more information, please look us up at www.NYDEN.com.

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