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Servo Motor Controller Basics

Posted on February 9th, 2010 by John Hayes at Galil
Posted in Motion Controllers | 1 Comment »
This article is a brief introduction to servo motor control and explains the different components in a servo motor system and how each component works to create the entire motion control solution. An example system is shown here: Servo Motor ...
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BiSS encoder interface for Galil controllers

Posted on December 3rd, 2009 by Andy Herum at Galil
Posted in Feedback Devices, Inside Galil | Comments Off
This article discusses the basics of the options for using a BiSS encoder with a Galil controller or Pocket PLC. The Galil BiSS interface is a standard upgrade option for the following controllers: DMC-40x0 10/100Base-T Ethernet/RS232 Accelera Series 1-8 axis DMC-21x3 10Base-T Ethernet/RS232 ...
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Using Custom Classes in a GalilTools C# Application

Posted on October 22nd, 2009 by John Hayes at Galil
Posted in Software | No Comments »
This article deals with using custom Classes with the GalilTools API. In the first article located here: http://www.galilmc.com/techtalk/software/how-to-create-a-custom-class-library-with-galiltools/ we created a new custom class that was able to access the RIO Data Record and parse it. In this article, we will use ...
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How To Create a Custom Class Library with GalilTools

Posted on October 20th, 2009 by John Hayes at Galil
Posted in Software | 1 Comment »
This article describes how to create a class that has properties and methods that can be used to enhance the functionality of the standard GalilTools API in a .NET environment. The default API provides a good base communication shell ...
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RIO-47122 Pocket PLC Now Reads Position Sensors

Posted on September 29th, 2009 by Mark Middleton at Galil
Posted in Inside Galil | 1 Comment »
The RIO-47122 Pocket PLC now accepts inputs from two position sensors such as quadrature encoders, SSI encoders and BiSS encoders. The new RIO options are listed below. Additional position channels and I/O options are available upon request. Quadrature Encoders Allows use ...
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Coordinate Transformation Options

Posted on July 17th, 2009 by Todd Shearer at Galil
Posted in Motion Controllers | 5 Comments »
Summary Galil now offers users the option of ordering motion controllers with on board Coordinate Transformation. This option allows a user with a complex kinematic transform to have that calculation performed directly on the Galil controller. Working with a Galil application ...
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S-Curve Motion Profile Using Contour Mode

Posted on July 16th, 2009 by John Hayes at Galil
Posted in DMC Programming, Motion Controllers | No Comments »
In some applications, an S-curve motion profile can help to smooth the motion and reduce the possibility of exciting a vibration or oscillation. The "S-curve" refers to the rounded "S" shape of the velocity versus time graph. To understand where ...
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Laser Control Options

Posted on July 13th, 2009 by DJ Roberts at Galil
Posted in Motion Controllers | 2 Comments »
Galil Laser Control options focus around a group of specific application requirements found primarily in laser marking, inscribing, raster imaging, and intensity control. Although lasers are particularly suited to these modes, many other technologies are applicable, including focused ultrasound, imaging ...
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Alternative Feedback Options

Posted on July 10th, 2009 by Jason Rhodewalt at Galil
Posted in Motion Controllers | 2 Comments »
A majority of motion control systems that include feedback will use an incremental encoder. The draw back to incremental encoders is that upon power up the controller does not know the position of the motor in absolute terms. To compensate ...
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RTD and Thermocouple Interface for RIO Pocket PLC

Posted on June 1st, 2009 by John Hayes at Galil
Posted in I/O Control | 4 Comments »
Galil’s RIO Pocket PLC and new SCB interface for RTDs and thermocouples provide an easy method for precisely handling temperature control applications. The SCB-48206 Signal Conditioning Board interfaces to up to six RTDs (Resistive Temperature Device) and the SCB-48306 provides ...
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