Design Features
Complete motion capabilities include: point-to-point; linear, circular, helical, and spherical interpolation; velocity profiling; electronic gearing; on-the-fly trajectory modification; high speed I/O; camming
1 to 32 axes of scalable, synchronized motion
Utilizes the power of the PC to increase performance and capabilities
Programmable in native RS-274 (G-code), AeroBASIC, C, .NET, or LabVIEW
8 kHz servo update rate for 1 to 32 axes provides consistent performance regardless of axis count
Each axis has up to a three-phase ±10 volt output to drive any amplifier in any mode
CE approved; follows the 2011/65/EU RoHS 2 Directive
Software configurable for brush, brushless, and stepper motor operation
OEM Solutions
A3200-OEM packages Aerotech’s flagship Automation Machine Controller software with an OEM-style control card for a cost-effective solution in high-volume applications.
High Performance 32-Axis Motion, Vision, Robotics, and I/O Platform
Aerotech’s ground-breaking motion, vision, robotics, and I/O platform, the Automation 3200, is used in many applications in semiconductor, data storage, medical laser processing, automotive and machine tool industries. The system features a high-performance, software-only controller (Motion Composer) that offers 32 axes of synchronized motion control. It is the successor to Aerotech’s performance-leading and widely utilized UNIDEX 500 and 600 PC-based motion controllers. Motion Composer retains the best features of these previous controllers and combines them with an advanced, high-performance distributed control architecture to produce a truly state-of-the-art motion, vision, robotics, and I/O platform.
The Digital Automation Platform: Automation 3200
The Automation 3200 digital automation platform represents a revolutionary advancement over traditional PC-bus-based motion controllers. The A3200 is software-based (no PC slots required) and marries a robust, high performance motion engine with vision, robotics, and I/O in one unified programming environment. The A3200 utilizes the industry standard super-high-performance FireWire®(IEEE-1394) network to provide from 1 to 32 axes of synchronized control with no degradation in performance as the axis count increases.
The A3200 software consists of a development environment, Motion Composer, and a runtime. Motion Composer contains extensive tools for program development, debug, and machine setup such as encoder calibration, time and frequency-based tuning tools, loop transmission, autotuning, and system configuration. Comprehensive C# and C libraries are provided for motion and system status of all axes.
The integration of multiple common automation tools into a single platform provides users the ability to integrate, develop, and maintain the system faster, with lower cost than ever before. For instance, coupling a vision module with the motion system that coordinates a cutting process (laser, drill, mill, etc.) provides the ability to identify the workpiece and its position, and to adjust the position and signal to the cutter all within one system. By adding Aerotech’s Nmark, a user can fully coordinate the motion of a galvo scanner with the motion of a servomotor to allow for laser marking or processing with an unlimited field of view. This integration dramatically reduces wiring, software development and the necessary components, which not only lowers integration and setup cost but also increases reliability.
A3200-OEM is a digital 2- or 4-axis (position and velocity) servo controller with 8 kHz sample rate. It is compatible with square-wave encoders and provides a ±10 V three-phase command to any amplifier. With 11 digital inputs, 8 digital outputs, 4 analog inputs, 2 analog outputs (in addition to the 8 analog outputs that drive the amplifier) and expandable I/O, A3200-OEM will accommodate most system I/O requirements. Only a single FireWire® cable is needed to communicate with the motion generator on the PC. Other features include limits, ESTOP, brake, auxiliary feedback input, high-speed latching inputs, and Ethernet.
Specifications
Motion Composer Specifications
| Feature | Description |
|---|
| Axes | 32 axes |
| Driver Type Compatibility | ±10 V output |
| Position Feedback | 5 V TTL quadrature encoders, max 40 MHz input;
1 Vp-p sine-wave encoders, max 250 kHz input, requires external MXH box |
| Position Modes | Absolute, incremental, dynamic trajectory correction |
| Motion Types | Independent Motions | Point-to-point incremental; target position or velocity; velocity profiles; time based; free run |
| Coordinated Motions | RS-274 standard G-code motion including linear, circular, helical and spherical interpolation, cutter compensation, normalcy, parts rotation, mirroring, path retrace, polar transformations and cylindrical transformations, scaling |
| Electronic Gearing | Electronic master/slave gearing, cam profiling with cubic splining |
| Advanced Features | High-speed registration, multi-dimensional error mapping and orthogonality correction, autotuning, backlash compensation, gantry algorithms |
| Range Limits | Position | ±252 cnt |
| Velocity | 8 x 109 cnt/second |
| Acceleration Profiles | Linear and modified sine |
| Programmable Multitasking | 4 tasks standard; 32 tasks available with Professional Edition |
| Programming | Native G-code programming with AeroBasic™ extensions, .NET, C#, C, LabVIEW® |
| Advanced Functionality | Three-dimensional Position Synchronized Output, kinematics, Dynamic Controls Toolbox, Enhanced Throughput Module (ETM), Galvo API, Motion Designer |
| Minimum PC Requirements | The Automation 3200 platform works with most modern Windows/Intel-based desktop PCs. Please refer to the Aerotech website for complete specifications. |
| Standards | CE approved, 2011/65/EU RoHS 2 Directive |
Feature Summary
| Supports 2 (standard) or 4 closed-loop servo (position and velocity) axes |
| Each axis has three-phase ±10 volt outputs. Two outputs are driven directly by DACs and the third output will be a summation of the first two outputs to provide third phase generation for commutated motors. |
| Up to 5 channels of 40 MHz line driver quadrature encoder inputs |
| 24-volt tolerant opto-isolated CW, CCW, home and drive fault inputs per axis powered by either an internal 5 V or external power supply |
| 24-volt tolerant drive enable output per axis (open collector transistor, single ended, polarity selectable) |
| 11 digital inputs (8 optically isolated) |
| 8 opto-isolated digital outputs (sinking and sourcing; 5-24 V) |
| Four 16-bit analog inputs; two are differential with x1, x2.5, x4, x10 input gains |
| Two 16-bit analog outputs |
| Opto-isolated Position Synchronized Output (PSO) (opto-coupled, open collector, differential) |
| All I/O connections via easily removable connectors |
| Two FireWire® ports |
| Dedicated Emergency Stop sense input standard |
| Power supply (optional) |
| Equivalent software functionality (less current loop support) to the Ndrive, Npaq, etc. |
| Software configurable for brush, brushless and stepper motor operation |
| Fail-safe brake control output (open collector) |
| High-speed position latching input |
| 48 bits of programmable I/O, user definable as input/output by byte |
| Optional Ethernet port for I/O expansion |
Dimensions
Ordering Information
A3200-IA License
| Option | Description |
|---|
| MACHINE | Machine License |
| MACHINE UPGRADE | Machine license upgrade – LicenseID extended attribute required |
| MACHINE MIGRATION | Migration of a machine license from 3.xx or previous |
| MACHINE DOWNLOAD | Machine download (no CD shipped) |
| MACHINE ADDITION | Add machine seat – LicenseID extended attribute required |
| LICENSE EXTENSION | Extend maintenance on existing license |
| CD ONLY | Make a CD – LicenseID extended attribute required |
Axes
| Option | Description |
|---|
| -2 AXES | 2 axes of control |
| -4 AXES | 4 axes of control |
| -6 AXES | 6 axes of control |
| -8 AXES | 8 axes of control |
| -10 AXES | 10 axes of control |
| -12 AXES | 12 axes of control |
| -14 AXES | 14 axes of control |
| -16 AXES | 16 axes of control |
| -32 AXES | 32 axes of control |
Controller Options
| Option | Description |
|---|
| -FIVE AXIS CONTOURING | Allows five or more axes of contoured motion |
| -GALVO-VCT AND GRC | Support for the VCT and GRC galvos |
| -DYNAMIC CONTROLS TOOLBOX | Dynamic Controls Toolbox |
| -ENHANCED THROUGHPUT MODULE | Enhanced Throughput Module |
| -PROFESSIONAL | Professional option |
| -CNC | CNC option including CNC functionality and documentation |
MC Options
| Option | Description |
|---|
| -LABVIEW | LabVIEW® VI's |
| CNC OPERATOR INTERFACE | CNC interface |
| MOTION DESIGNER | Motion Designer |
| MOTION SIMULATOR | Motion Simulator |
| REMOTE | Ability to use in Client-Server |
Maintenance
| Option | Description |
|---|
| -MONTH | One month of maintenance |
| -YEAR | One year of maintenance |
| -NONE | No maintenance |
Version
| Option | Description |
|---|
| -CURRENT | Current software |
FW Cable
| Option | Description |
|---|
| -NCONNECT-900-66 | FireWire® cable 900 mm (3 ft) 6P to 6P |
| -NCONNECT-1800-66 | FireWire® cable 1.8 m (6 ft) 6P to 6P |
| -NCONNECT-3300-66 | FireWire® cable 3 m (9.8 ft) 6P to 6P |
| -NCONNECT-4500-66 | FireWire® cable 4.5 m (15 ft) 6P to 6P |
| -NO CABLE | No FireWire® cable |
Nservo-OEM Package
| Option | Description |
|---|
| -PS | Power supply option |
| -NPS | No power supply option |
Base Model
| Option | Description |
|---|
| -DB2 | 2 axis D connector (no options) |
| -DB4 | 4 axis D connector (no options) |
| -ENET-DB2 | 2 axis D connector (Ethernet) |
| -ENET-DB4 | 4 axis D connector (Ethernet) |
| -TB2 | 2 axis terminal block (no options) |
| -TB4 | 4 axis terminal block (no options) |
| -ENET-TB2 | 2 axis terminal block (Ethernet) |
| -ENET-TB4 | 4 axis terminal block (Ethernet) |
PSO Options
| Option | Description |
|---|
| -DPSO | Dual axis PSO firing |
| -TPSO | Triple axis PSO firing |
| -OPTO2 | PSO OPTO2 option |
| -OPTO3 | PSO OPTO3 option |
| -OPTO4 | PSO OPTO4 option |
Options
| Option | Description |
|---|
| -LMT5V | For non-opto isolated limits |
| -SE | For single-ended analog inputs |
| -NOLMT5V | No limit +5 V |
