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Break-out boards for KFLOP servo motion control

KFLOP break-out board for Sanyo Denki RS2 Advanced Series Servo Amplifier

As a by product of new robotics series development we have designed a number of break-out boards for connecting the Dynomotion KFLOP motion control board to specific servo drives / amplifiers.

The first three break-out boards support the following amplifier models:

- Sanyo Denki SANMOTION R Advanced Model amplifiers Series RS2 (all models with CN1 host connector)
- HNC Automation HSD2 Series Servo Drives
- ALLIT OEM closed loop stepper drives Trust Step P- Series

The prototype boards are shown in the images above and below. These boards will be produced in series next months in two versions:

- a developers version identical to the boards shown here but with production quality PCBs
- a system integrator's version which comes with a professional enclosure, Phoenix-style pluggable connectors and space optimized DIN-rail mountable design

Each unit comes with optional matching cable assemblies build with CAT 7 twisted pair signal cables as well as cables with matching servo drive connectors.

HNC development break-out board

HNC HSD2 series breakout board for KFLOP

Sanyo Denki RS2 Advanced series break-out board for KFLOP

URS Roadmap sneak-preview

Testing motion control with test unit

On the occasion of the press conference Saturday, June 15, 2013, we had the pleasure to provide a sneak preview at our new robotics development in cooperation with Cho Thavee Doll PLC - the VR7.

The VR7 is an advanced robotic welding solution aimed at automotive and metal working applications. The baseline R&D for this new product was started in early 2010 while the VR7 project launch was in autumn of 2012. The VR7 is the first discrete solution of the Universal Robotic System (URS) roadmap which is being developed exclusively with our partner, CTV Doll PLC.

Amongst other it includes:

- robotic arm assemblies with up to 6 axis

- linear actuators

- motion control SW as well as CAD / CAM tool-chain integration

- vision and smart inventory systems

- positioning systems

- robotic tool packs

- smart bench and conveyor systems

The system is designed for easy operation with a new revolutionary computer assisted work-flow paradigm. It allows for set-up and teaching of robotic welding routines without intrinsic know-how of robotic / G-CODE programming. Furthermore, change-over cycle times can be cut as much as 50% - ideal for workshops with many different designs and lower production volumes.

VR7 work-space is one of the largest for a standard unit with over 400 cm of effective work-space.

Notably, the URS roadmap aims at the creation of an open and flexible system design integrating open source software such as LinuxCNC as well as commonly available machine parts and camera systems.

ALLIT is joined by leading Thai and international experts in robotics, mechatronics and image processing.

The VR7 targets emerging markets in SE-Asia, Africa and S-America and will be competitively priced for SMEs.

New LPC2388 industrial control board

LPC-2388 ARM Board ports view

Our embedded systems engineers have spun this generic embedded board for industrial control applications. It is based on the NXP LPC-2388 and features LAN, USB OTG / Host, 2 serial ports, CAN BUS (via adapter board), line-in and audio-out ports and a full-size SD card slot.

It can be extended via daughter boards to break out signals (i.e. GPIOs, ADC, PWM, CAN, SPI etc.).

The board is compatible with the ALLIT ARM Framework including a port of FreeRTOS and Light-weight IP (lwIP).

It is available at academic pricing to all CEED students and members of the Vulcan network.

Upgraded precision tooling

Precision CNC for PCB & MCPCB Tooling We have upgraded our workshop with a new precision CNC for tooling of PCBs, metal-core PCBs (MCPCBs), micro-structures and advanced composites.

The new tooling service will be used in in-house prototyping and is also available for customer / customization projects (i.e. factory automation, precision cutting and engraving). It fills the gap for a machine that combines precision with aluminium, copper, brass and fiberglass machining capability.

The machine features a resolution of 0.005mm with a repositioning accuracy of 0.05mm combined with a spindle power of 3HP operating at 50,000 RPM. A special misting unit prevents metal warping / overheating during machining.

For more information please contact our sales!

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