Aerotech, Inc. Automation Motion Server A3200

Design Features

• Family of industrial PCs preconfigured with Aerotech's A3200 motion controller
• Intel i5 and i7 processors
• Rack or panel-mount versions
• DVI and HDMI video outputs
• Optional EtherCAT™ or PROFINET interface
• Real time, high-speed TCP stack ideal for smart cameras and Ethernet-based I/O
• Solid-state disk drive for fast startup and robust operation
• Operating temperature range of 5 to 50°C

All Automaton Motion Server products are shipped with a fully tested and verified installation of Aerotech’s A3200 motion controller operating in a 64-bit Windows^® operating system. The Motion Server is ready to work right out of the box — apply power, connect the drives, and start developing. You’ll waste no more time on PC selection, operating system activation/configuration, controller installation, and managing deliveries from multiple vendors. Get started on integrating your value-added process as soon as you open the box.

Multiple Packages

The Automation Motion Server is available in panel-mount and rack-mount versions. The panel-mount version is designed for integration into a control cabinet. The slotted “key-hole” mounting pattern makes for easy insertion and removal from the cabinet, and a liquid cooled heat-sink and solid-state disk-drive ensure reliable operation up to 50°C. The rack-mounted version is available in 1U and 4U heights with rear-accessible internal PCI expansion capability.

Fieldbus Support

Communicate with EtherCAT or PROFINET fieldbus I/O with an optional universal dual-port Ethernet adapter. A real-time enabled Ethernet port can also be installed to communicate with intelligent cameras and other peripherals through Modbus^®/TCP.

Design Features

• Rugged design
• Panel mounting/rack mounting
• Reliable 24 x 7 operation
• Eight USB 2.0 ports
• Four serial ports
• Optional SSD
• Horizontal or flat mounting

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 eliminate the motion control card
• Uses commercially available FireWire determinism for communications between drives and controller
• Programmable in native RS-274 G-code, AeroBasic command set, C, C++, .NET, VisualBASIC or LabVIEW for flexibility
• Runs brushless servo, brush, stepper or voice coil