Product category:
Stepper and Servo Drives, Motors, Controls
News Release from: SmartDrive | Subject: Taranis starter package
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 12 June 2001
Starter package for DSP based stepper
drive system
SmartDrive has introduced a starter package for its recently introduced Taranis DSP-based stepper drive system, which contains everything a user needs to program and install a fully operational system
SmartDrive has introduced a starter package for users of its recently introduced Taranis DSP-based stepper drive system The package contains everything a user needs to program and install a fully operational system, including programming software, I/O simulation, cables and support material
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 7 Jun 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
Related stories
Converting CAD drawings into motion profiles
CAD to Motion from SmartDrive is a new piece of software that will take any CAD drawing that is in DXF file format and provide a list of moves for a stepper or servo controller program.
DSP technology widens prospects for stepper drives
This article shows how the latest DSP (digital signal processing) technology has been exploited in a new generation of direct digitally controlled stepper drives.
Included in the starter pack is a Windows-based software package known as Nimbus, which provides the user with a very powerful and flexible environment for writing, debugging and commissioning Taranis programs.
It incorporates an editor which features automatic colour highlight of keywords and variables, as well as 'cut and paste' capabilities between multiple program windows, plain ASCII source text and extensive integrated software and hardware 'help' support.
A 9-way cable provides serial communication between the PC and the Taranis unit, while a plug-in board is used to simulate digital and analogue inputs and outputs.
Also included is programming tutorial documentation with application examples, plus SmartDrive's 'Smart Systems' CD which provides guidance on motor selection and systems integration.
Launched in March 2000, Taranis is a high-performance, low-cost stepper drive system based on a superfast digital signal processor (DSP) with dedicated peripheral functions.
The DSP system allows direct precision control of the motor current switching devices, with adaptive mathematical modelling providing accurate control of the winding current.
This results in very quiet, super-smooth motion, with over 3 million steps per revolution.
• SmartDrive: contact details and other news
• Email this article to a colleague
• Register for the free Engineeringtalk email newsletter
• Engineeringtalk Home Page
Search the Pro-Talk network of sites
