Category: Aerotech

Automation1

The Automation1 AeroScriptPlus feature is part of the user-friendly

Automation1 motion control platform, which includes the following:

• Development Software

• Controls

• Motor Drives

• Fiber-Optic HyperWire® Communication Bus

KEY FEATURES:

• Optimizes LASER DRILLING

• Solves complex problems such as OPTICAL ALIGNMENTS & TOOL

CENTER POINT PROGRAMMING

• Enables AEROSCRIPTPLUS FUNCTIONALITY on each controller

you deploy

• Runs MULTIPLE AEROSCRIPTPLUS programs simultaneously with

a single license

• Includes complex APPLICATION SPECIFIC programming that is ready

for use

Plus Means More Capabilities

With the AeroScriptPlus feature, available in your Automation1-iSMC

controller configuration, you can run any AeroScriptPlus program⁠—

including DrillOptimizer, AeroAlign Optical Alignment Algorithms and

Tool Center Point programming system configuration⁠—on your controller.

AeroScriptPlus programs are specially designed AeroScript library files

that you can purchase via the AeroScriptPlus product configurator.

Each AeroScriptPlus program supplies special canned functionality

for specific systems and applications. These files are encrypted and

can only be run on Automation1 controllers that have AeroScriptPlus

configured.

More AeroScriptPlus programs are coming soon to Automation1. and

capabilities will continuously improve.

EtherCAT

EtherCAT stands for Ethernet for Control Automation Technology.

It is a real-time communication protocol over standard Ethernet hardware

/ networks. In EtherCAT, the network topology has one central controller

that manages the communication of up to N (65.535) other devices.

EtherCAT devices transfer data “on the fly,” enabling high speed, high

throughput communication over the Ethernet physical layer.

EtherNET/IP

EtherNet/IP is an application-layer protocol that uses standard Ethernet

(TCP/UDP) communication to implement the Common Industrial Protocol

(CIP). CIP is frequently employed for reliable communication with various

automation components, including Ethernet-based PLCs, I/O modules and

field devices. Communication is facilitated through two primary methods:

implicit messaging, which uses UDP for time-critical, scheduled data

exchange at a fixed Requested Packet Interval (RPI), and explicit messaging,

which uses TCP for setting or retrieving object data for standard objects like

Identity and Message Router.

Automation1

Automation1 Industrial Ethernet support is part of the user-friendly

Automation1 motion control platform, which includes the following:

• Development Software

• Controls

• Motor Drives

• Fiber-Optic HyperWire® Communication Bus

Modbus TCP/IP

Modbus TCP/IP is an extension of the Modbus family of vendor-neutral

communication protocols used for supervision and control of automation

equipment. Specifically, it provides a network and transport layer in an

Internet environment over the TCP/IP protocols for the Modbus application

layer. The most common use of the protocol is for communication with

Ethernet-based PLCs, I/O modules and other simple field buses or I/O

networks. The Modbus TCP/IP protocol is an automation standard.

EtherCAT

EtherCAT stands for Ethernet for Control Automation Technology.

It is a real-time communication protocol over standard Ethernet hardware

/ networks. In EtherCAT, the network topology has one central controller

that manages the communication of up to N (65.535) other devices.

EtherCAT devices transfer data “on the fly,” enabling high speed, high

throughput communication over the Ethernet physical layer.

EtherNET/IP

EtherNet/IP is an application-layer protocol that uses standard Ethernet

(TCP/UDP) communication to implement the Common Industrial Protocol

(CIP). CIP is frequently employed for reliable communication with various

automation components, including Ethernet-based PLCs, I/O modules and

field devices. Communication is facilitated through two primary methods:

implicit messaging, which uses UDP for time-critical, scheduled data

exchange at a fixed Requested Packet Interval (RPI), and explicit messaging,

which uses TCP for setting or retrieving object data for standard objects like

Identity and Message Router.

Expand Your Automation Solution

Industrial Ethernet (IE) is enhanced with determinism and real-time

control for use within an industrial setting. All Automation1 PC-based

and drive-based controllers (equipped with IE ports) support Modbus

TCP/IP and EtherNet/IP IE protocols. Additionally, Automation1

drive-based controllers (equipped with IE ports) support EtherCAT

IE protocols. Supporting IE protocols makes Automation1 controllers

highly expandable. Data items on the IE networks are mapped to

registers in the Automation1 controller, making the networked devices

directly accessible to the Automation1 controller and vice versa. 

Key Features

• EtherCAT SubDevice support for Automation1 drive-based controllers

• EtherNet/IP Adapter support for all Automation1 control hardware

• MODBUS support for all Automation1 control hardware

• Enables expansion of your control architecture

• Allows for integrating Automation1 into larger automation systems

• Enables expansion of I/O on a machine controlled by Automation1

Get Moving Faster

The Automation1 Software-Based Machine Controller (iSMC)

tightly integrates precision motion with process control. Whether

you’re programming a simple move, building a complete machine

or doing something in between, the Automation1 iSMC delivers

high-quality automation and improved throughput.

Because the iSMC integrates with our user-friendly Automation1

Motion Development Kit, you’ll quickly configure and develop

your application.

Capable of running a PC-based or drive-based hardware

platform, the iSMC allows you flexibility in deploying a wide

variety of motion control solutions.

Automation1

The iSMC is a part of the user-friendly Automation1 motion

control platform, which includes the following:

• Development Software

• Controls

• Motor Drives

• Fiber-Optic HyperWire® Communication Bus

KEY FEATURES:

• Deploy powerful machine & motion control

to either a PC-BASED OR DRIVE-BASED

hardware platform with the same Automation1

Motion Development Kit (MDK)

• Connects to servo motor drives, galvo

scan head controllers & more over our

HYPERWIRE® FIBER-OPTIC MOTION BUS

• Programmable via modern AEROSCRIPT

PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE or several

controller APIs

• Enjoy COMPLEX MOTION CONTROL MADE

EASY with a wide array of standard features &

development tools

Automation1

The iXA4 is a part of the user-friendly Automation1 motion control

platform, which includes the following:

• Development Software

• Controls

• Motor Drives

• Fiber-Optic HyperWire® Communication Bus

KEY FEATURES:

• Full iSMC motion CONTROLLER & DRIVE IN ONE package

• Available in 1-, 2- & 4-AXIS configurations

• COST-EFFECTIVE, high-performancedesign

• CONNECT TO THE CONTROLLER usingModbus TCP/IP or TCP

Socket interface

• AC & DC motor supply options

• Compact design MINIMIZES PANEL SPACE for multi-axis systems

• SAFE TORQUE OFF standard; POSITION SYNCHRONIZED OUTPUT

(PSO) options available

Unlock the Power of Precision

Take control of your process using the iXA4 PWM Servo Drive with

the full Automation1-iSMC Motion Controller. With the iXA4 you’ll build

more economical, more compact motion systems in less time thanks

to its streamlined multi-axis hardware design with embedded controller.

Control up to 12 HyperWire axes of motion, run up to nine user

tasks on the embedded Automation1 controller, and connect to other

automation devices over EtherCAT, EtherNet/IPTM, Modbus TCP/IP or

a TCP Socket interface.

The iXA4 supports multiple feedback device types and includes on

board memory. The amplifiers control brushless AC, brush DC, voice

coil and stepper motor types up to 340 VDC operating voltage and 20 A

peak current.

Automation1

The iXA4 is a part of the user-friendly Automation1 motion control

platform, which includes the following:

• Development Software

• Controls

• Motor Drives

• Fiber-Optic HyperWire® Communication Bus

Unlock the Power of Precision

Add precision motion control to your industrial and research systems with

the XA4 1-, 2- or 4-Axis PWM Servo Drive. These streamlined drives

enable machine builders to experience Automation1 precision on all of

their systems. The XA4 makes the power of the Automation1 motion

control platform more accessible than ever, so you can build solutions your

customers trust.

The simplified multi-axis XA4 brings precise, powerful control to multiple

axes of motion in a smaller machine footprint. Built on the user-friendly

Automation1 motion control technology, the XA4 unlocks faster build times

and improved quality and throughput. It communicates to Automation1

PC- and drive-based controller products over the HyperWire® motion bus,

supports multiple feedback device types and includes on-board memory.

Automation1

The XA4 is a part of the user-friendly Automation1 motion control

platform, which includes the following:

• Development Software

• Controls

• Motor Drives

• Fiber-Optic HyperWire® Communication Bus

KEY FEATURES:

• Available in 1-, 2- & 4-AXIS configurations

• COST-EFFECTIVE, high-performance design

• AC & DC motor supply options

• Compact design MINIMIZES PANEL SPACE for multi-axis systems

• SAFE TORQUE OFF standard;POSITION SYNCHRONIZED OUTPUT

(PSO) options available