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Introducing the DMC-41x3 Econo Motion Controller with Ethernet

Galil is pleased to announce the upcoming release of its DMC-41x3 motion controller series. The DMC-41x3 is Galil's latest generation Econo Ethernet motion controller. Compared with the DMC-21x3 Econo motion controller, the new DMC-41x3 offers many enhancements including Ethernet 100Base-T, a USB 2.0 port, higher speed performance, larger program memory, analog inputs, and optically isolated I/O. These enhancements are highlighted in Table 1.

The DMC-41x3 accommodates the same multi-axis stepper and servo drives used in the DMC-40x0 Accelera Ethernet controllers and allows two 4-axis 500W servo drives or two 4-axis microstepping drives to be installed in an 8-axis controller package. The DMC-41x3 controller/drive unit is available for the motion controller purchased without internal drives. The DMC-41x3 controller and drive unit accepts power from a single 20-60 VDC source.

As with other Econo and Accelera motion controllers, the new DMC41x3 is available in one through eight axis formats, and each axis is user-configurable for stepper and servo motor operation.

Standard features include PID compensation with velocity and acceleration feedforward, memory for user programs, multitasking for simultaneously running up to eight programs, and I/O processing for synchronizing motion with external events. Modes of motion include point-to-point positioning, position tracking, jogging, linear and circular interpolation, contouring, electronic gearing, ECAM, and PVT.

The DMC-41x3 operates stand-alone or interfaces to a PC with Ethernet 10/100Base-T or USB. Like all Galil controllers the DMC-41x3 controllers are programmed with Galil's intuitive, 2-letter command language, making them easy to program. GalilTools software simplifies system set-up with automated servo tuning and real-time display of motion information.

For complete pricing and specifications for the DMC-41x3 series, please see: http://www.galilmc.com/products/dmc-41x3.php

The DMC-41x3 will be in BETA release August 2010 with full release expected in the Fall of 2010. Please contact a Galil applications engineer at 800-377-6329 or support@galilmc.com for more information.

Table 1: Comparison of DMC-41x3 and DMC-21x3 Ethernet Econo Controllers

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