Gilang Ramadhan
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TI-35-INT
Programmable Motion Controllers are microprocessor or computer-based systems used to implement precise motion control. Programmable Motion Controllers is a digital computer used for automation of electromechanical processes. In simple words, Programmable Motion Controllers can be defined: human use computer to make motion in mechanical devices. Unlike general-purpose computers, Programmable Motion Controllers is designed for multiple inputs and output arrangements. Components of a typical Programmable Motion Controllers Systems include:
- Programmable Motion Controllers (or simply Controller)
- Determines the tasks to be performed by the motors
- Sets things like speed, distance, direction, and acceleration rate
- Sends electric signals to the Drive (that's why Programmable Motion Controllers used for electromechanical process)
- Drive
- An electronic power amplifier which delivers the power to operate the motor in response to low-level control signals.
- In general, Drive will be specifically designed to operate with a particular type of motor.
- Motor
- May be a stepper motor (either rotary or linear), a DC brush motor or a brushless servo motor
Here I attach a video about Programmable Motion Controller by Mitsubishi Electric:
References:
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ab4bH9pBiQ
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Programmable_logic_controller
- Frank D. Petruzella. Industrial Electronics.
