Motion control card is drop-in replacement

Varedan Technologies is offering an alternative source for Motion Engineering customers using the XMP-PCI.

Varedan Technologies is offering an alternative source for Motion Engineering customers using the XMP-PCI.

With the recently announced "end of life" for the XMP-PCI card, the VMC-2000 offers drop in replacement pin-for-pin compatibility with the XMP-PCI.

The VMC-2000 series motion control cards are functionally compatible with Motion Engineering XMP-PCI motion controllers and offer a similar software library of commands so current users can continue to use their existing software and application code.

The VMC-2000 series motion controllers are full-length universal slot PCI cards available with either four axes (VMC-2400) or eight axes (VMC-2800) of motion.

Each axis features quadrature encoder feedback inputs, optically isolated limit, amplifier fault, and home sensor inputs and an amp enable output.

Dual 12bit D/As provide 16 channels of +/-10V DC analogue outputs for either servo control or general-purpose use.

Configurable RS422 differential line drivers provide pulse and direction outputs as well as a spare output for each axis.

Eight optically isolated general-purpose I/O pins can be configured by the user's application.

A high-speed position capture input can be configured using one of the optically isolated inputs on each axis.

Through the use of high-density VHDCI connectors, the VMC-2000 series allows all connections to be made to the card without the need for running wires and cables inside the PC chassis.

Four high-density connectors provide two axes of connections each and are pin for pin compatible with the MEI XMP-PCI pinout.

Breakout boards are available to provide connections to each signal, or ready-made cables can be purchased from a number of third party vendors.

The included software library routines enable the user to quickly build their motion application code using C/C++.

Windows drivers are included for plug and play installation on any PC platform.

Example programming applications are included and can be used to get the card up and running in a few minutes.

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