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News Release from: Rockwell Automation | Subject: Allen-Bradley Ultra5000
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 24 May 2001
Fast reaction time from intelligent
motion control
Rockwell Automation introduces the Allen-Bradley Ultra5000, an intelligent positioning addition to the Ultra family of single axis, low cost, motion motor and drive products.
Rockwell Automation introduces the Allen-Bradley Ultra5000, an intelligent positioning addition to the Ultra family of single axis, low cost, motion motor and drive products Its intelligence comes from the fact that the controller and drive are combined in a single unit
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 20 Feb 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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According to Rockwell Automation, the low-cost Allen-Bradley Ultra5000 DeviceNet slave interface brings all the benefits of DeviceNet connectivity to the lightning-fast Ultra5000 servo drive.
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This removes communications between devices allowing extremely high processing power and speed.
Instead of the more usual 1000 instructions per second, speeds of up to 5 million per second are possible, because the pre-configured programming language is downloaded as executable code.
The Ultra5000 is ideal for cost-sensitive, advanced motion applications, such as high-speed labellers, rotary knives, flying shears and feed-to- length systems.
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It integrates a high-speed digital signal processor (DSP), a flexible ANSI C programming package and on-board I/O and communication capabilities.
New Ultraware software provides the configuration and programming tools, including a full colour, syntax C editor in an intuitive, object-based environment for motion, logic and project organisation.
There is an easy to use library function to create compact, versatile motion programs and acquire axis information for use in the application logic.
Users can integrate pre-assembled motion functions into their application program or write custom algorithms to tailor the application to their individual needs.
For a stand-alone capability as required by many single-axis applications, the Ultra5000 incorporates digital and analogue I/O on the motion controller.
This avoids the need for a separate PLC, reducing system cost, complexity and integration effort.
Other features such as direct DF1 communications to an Allen-Bradley PanelViewTM operator interface, further increase its cost-effectiveness as a stand-alone motion control system.
The Ultra5000 also incorporates a DeviceNetTM communication interface, allowing it to seamlessly integrate with Allen-Bradley Logix systems.
It also has the ability to plug into an encoder, allowing it to follow the speed of a conveyor, for example, and the built-in digital rotating reference frame current regulator ensures optimal motor performance at all times.
All members of the Ultra family are CE compliant and UL rated and this, together with Rockwell Automation's ability to provide local support anywhere in the world, make them the perfect choice for OEMs that are active in international/export markets. Request a free brochure from Rockwell Automation ...
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