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- Market-proven solutions for laser processing
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- Different integration levels and high integration capability
- Comprehensive solutions that combine ease of use and smooth operation while increasing productivity
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In order to develop the appropriate positioning solution that can also be optimally integrated into the application, PI works closely with its customers right from the start. Due to the variety of technologies and experience in precision positioning and automation, PI can react flexibly to the requirements of laser technology and offer motion solutions that meet customer needs:
- From single and multi-axis systems without beam deflection to highly customised solutions where the motion of galvanometer scanners and the positioning systems have to be synchronised and are able to run simultaneously.
ACS Motion Control, as part of the PI Group, allows the supply of highly sophisticated automation and motion controllers with a wide range of drive options and dedicated modules for the control of laser applications.
You can find out more about our broad portfolio for Performance Automation here.
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2 or 4 Axis Motion Controller with Integrated Servo Drives
- Controller and Drive Axes: 2 or 4
- Host PC/PLC/PAC Communication: TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, RS-232
- Controller Cycle Rate: 1kHz
- Drive Supply Input: 12-48Vdc
- Bus Voltage: Equal to drive supply input
- Max Current Output Per Axis: 5/10A
- Encoder Channels: 4 (AqB, Absolute, or SinCos)
- Mounting Type: Panel
- Functional Safety Options: STO & SS1
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2 or 4 Axis DS402 EtherCAT® Intelligent Drive Module up to 10/20A at 150VDC
- Communication Protocol: EtherCAT DS402 (CiA402) CoE
- Max EtherCAT Cycle Rate: 4kHz
- Real-Time ACSPL+ Program Threads: 4
- Drive Axes: 2 or 4
- Drive Supply Input: 24-150Vdc
- Bus Voltage: Equal to drive supply input
- Max Current Output Per Axis: 15/30A up to 100Vdc, 10/20A up to 150Vdc
- Mounting Type: Panel
- Functional Safety Options: STO & SS1
UDMma
2 or 4 Axis EtherCAT® Universal Drive Module up to 10/20A at 150VDC
- Drive Axes: 2, 4
- Drive Supply Input: 24-150 Vdc
- Bus Voltage: Equal to Vin
- Max Current Output Per Axis: 15/30A up to 100Vdc, 10/20A up to 150Vdc
- Encoder Channels: up to 4
- Mounting: Panel
- Functional Safety Options: STO, SS1
- Proprietary ACS Feature Options: ServoBoost, Non-Linear Control
LCM EtherCAT® Laser Control Module
Enables direct control of a laser source with full synchronization to motion
- The LCM is designed to meet the needs of laser processing system OEMs with demanding throughput and accuracy requirements.
- Working under any ACS SPiiPlus Platform EtherCAT master controller, the LCM tightly synchronizes control of a fixed beam laser with motion.
- Sub-microsecond latency enables high-accuracy laser micromachining, while high pulse frequencies enable high levels of throughput.
SPiiPlusSPC Smart Processing Commander
Machine Control Interface for High-Precision Laser Processing Applications
- Flexible CAD-to-motion import and design
- 2D and 3D processing modes
- Laser Control Module support for accurate fixed beam laser triggering, dynamic power control
- Dynamic Position Monitoring
- Flexible processing architectures
- Rich galvo scanner and vision system calibration features
- Pre-developed support for leading galvo, laser, and camera suppliers
- Customization Options via C# plugins
Laser Processing Control Solutions Brochure
Smarter Motion Control Solution for Faster Laser Processing Systems
ACS Promise
We are always ready to rise to the challenge to deliver smart, best-performing motion control solutions for the most demanding applications, developed and supported in partnership with you and in-line with your needs.
ACS Motion Control Brochure
High-Performance OEM Motion Control Solutions
ACS and its partners tailor motion control solutions with standard products to meet your unique requirements.
- Motion controllers
- Motion controllers with integrated drives
- Motor drives
- Drive interfaces
- Laser interfaces
- Auxiliary products
Smarter Gantry Control
Improve Throughput and Accuracy with Advanced MIMO Control Algorithm
- MIMO decoupled control of linear position and yaw displacement loops
- Independent tuning and optimization of linear and yaw control loops
- Dynamic cross-axis center of mass compensation
- Error mapping compensation (orthogonality, straightness...)
- Dual-loop gantry control
System Optimisation and Support
UK based support tailored to your needs
- System implementation, mechanics, controller and peripheral devices
- System optimisation including tuning
- Fault diagnosis including root cause analysis and corrective action
- Training
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Automation Platforms for Laser Material Processing
Precision – Throughput – Synchronized Motion
X-417 Scalable Integrated Multi-Axis System
Fast Configuration, Delivery, and Startup to Accelerate the Implementation of Precision Automation Processes
Advanced Control Technology for Laser Material Processing
How to make it easier for system integrators to design and build advanced systems for a new age of laser applications
