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News Release from: Pilz Automation Technology | Subject: PMCprimo 16+
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 31 January 2006
Controller synchronises axes by the
score
Up to 20 axes can be synchronised when unit is used as a standalone controller, or up to 61 controllers can be networked together to let more than 100 axes be controlled.
Pilz has brought out the first models in the PMC (Pilz Motion Control) range using Mayr technology to provide flexible, modular and scalable drive-based and control-based platforms for intelligent automation This follows Pilz acquiring the Mayr Systems Division from Chr Mayr of Mauerstetten, Germany, in August 2005
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The PMCprimo 16+ is for highly complex applications.
Up to 20 axes can be synchronised when the unit is used as a standalone controller, or a maximum of 61 PMCprimo 16+ controllers can be networked together to let more than 100 axes be controlled.
For each axis, the user adds a drive and motor.
Next in the range, the PMCprimo Drive can be used as an intelligent single-axis automation system by virtue of its integral drive or it can operate as a master to synchronise up to eight further axes by adding appropriate drives and motors.
The PMCtendo DD digital servo drive incorporates a position controller.
It can either be used as the platform for the PMCprimo or deployed as a slave unit in multi-axis applications, with instructions conveyed by one of various industrial Fieldbus protocols.
Synchronous, asynchronous and linear motors can be used with the PMCtendo DD with resolver or sin-cos (Hiperface or Endat) encoder feedback.
To complete the family, the PMCtendo AC servo motors are for applications calling for highly dynamic, accurate positioning, or where smooth movements are required.
With a front face that accepts most gearboxes for servo applications, the AC motors are available with or without integral brakes and with power ratings from 400W to 14kW.
Soon, the PMC range will provide high-end motion control with integrated safety.
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