Programmable Motion Controllers

Gilang Ramadhan

112110096

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:

1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ab4bH9pBiQ
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Programmable_logic_controller
3. Frank D. Petruzella. Industrial Electronics.