Motor/Controller Kit offers fully programmable functions.
Press Release Summary:
Simple Step 17 with Designer's Kit includes integrated motor, RS485-RS232 converter card, db-9 female connector cable, switch push button, Opto Sensor, 4-pin connector for converter card, extra wiring for I/O, and CD-ROM. Motor offers automatic execution of stored commands upon power up, fully programmable ramps and speeds, bipolar control, 2 digital I/O and 2 fixed input channels, and up to 85 oz-in. torque.
Original Press Release:
Integrated Motor & Controller: The Simple Step 17 w/Designer's Kit
Santa Clara, CA - June 2003 - By now, you have probably heard of Lin Engineering's Simple Step 17. This new and innovative product, released this past year, is designed to allow for rapid implementation of stepper motors requiring automation. Now, Lin Engineering is adding to the simplicity of their Simple Step 17 by adding the Designer's Kit.
The Designer's Kit includes the Simple Step integrated motor, an RS485 to RS232 converter card, a db-9 female connector cable, a switch push button, an Opto Sensor, a 4-pin connector for the converter card, extra wiring for I/O and a cd-rom.
It can be set to execute a preset string of commands upon power up which can be issued from any serial terminal program (such as Microsoft ® Hyper Terminal software) or from the Simple Step Windows application. Commands include nested loops and execution halt pending a switch closure. The Simple Step is also capable of stand alone operation with no connection to a PC.
Some of the fully programmable features include but are not limited to: stand alone operation with no connection to a PC; automatic execution of stored commands upon power up; daisy chain up to 16 units of Simple Step 17; fully programmable ramps and speeds; up to 64 micro stepping resolution; bipolar control; two digital I/O and two fixed input channels; up to 85 oz-in torque. Please see the company website www.linengineering.com for technical specifications as well as downloadable Simple Step commands, quick reference guides, a windows application example and a Simple Step manual.
Lin Engineering
1990 Russell Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Tel.408-919-0200
Fax. 408-919-0201
www.linengineering.com
email: sales@linengineering.com
