Aerotech Automation1 FLEX Distributed Amplifier Multi-Axis Servo Control

The new Automation1 FLEX reduces cabling by placing up to four axes modules on your mechanical stages. These modules include your power amplifier and axis feedback signal, enabling complete serialisation of your power supplies and axis feedback for a multi-axis custom motion system. The axis feedback runs over the durable high-flex glass optical fiber Hyperwire FLEX network. The protocol enables a low latency, high-speed path that enables encoder-based PSO over a serialised feedback network.

The FLEX control system requires only a single panel-mounted controller, enabling smaller control panels and more elegant, compact machine designs. FLEX stands out in cleanroom applications, since fewer cables produce fewer particulates.

Features:

• Daisy-chain signals to minimize cable management

• Field-mounted axes modules reduce cabinet space

• Centralised flex controller connects to 4 axis modules

• Axes modules include power amplifiers & feedback signal processing

• Low-latency serialised axis feedback

• High-flex glass optical fiber cables

• Works with encoder-based position synchronised output (PSO)