Introducing Galil’s Family of Motion Controllers April 13, 2016
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Galil manufactures a wide range of single and multi-axis motion controllers designed to solve a wide range of motion control applications. For clarity, the controllers are broken down into their respective communication formats. The most common PC based solution is the plug and play PCI Bus. Other PC based form factors include ISA, VME, CompactPCI, and PC/104 boards. For applications where a Stand-Alone controller (not dependant on a PC) is needed, there are controllers with RS232, USB and Ethernet connectivity.
Galil’s Single / Multi-Axis Motion Controller Platforms includes:
- Stand-Alone Ethernet, RS232/RS422 & USB Controllers
- PCI, PC/104, Compact PCI, VME & ISA BUS Controllers
- Programming Software for Galil Motion Controllers
Galil Controller Accessories
Galil also provides many accessories such as interconnect modules and cables for fast and easy prototyping. Software tools such as WSDK for servo tuning and analysis, and an ActiveX Tool Kit speed system development. In addition, Galil offers servo motors and amplifiers to complement its line of controllers.
Since their introduction of the first microprocessor-based motion controller in 1983, Galil has remained the industry’s leading innovator. Galil’s unparalleled array of motion controllers – for both stepper and servo motors – is backed by superior technical support and can accommodate the most demanding applications – with absolute precision.
Over 500,000 controllers sold worldwide!
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New 1-Axis Controller with internal 800W sine drive from Galil March 15, 2016
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Galil DMC-30012
The DMC-30012 Series is Galil’s latest generation single-axis motion controller. It uses a 32-bit RISC processor to provide higher speed than older models. The DMC-30012 features an internal 800-Watt brushless sine drive which minimizes space, cost and wiring .The motion controller operates stand-alone or can be networked to a PC via Ethernet. Features include:
• Single-axis motion controller with on-board 800 W brushless sinusoidal servo amplifier; 10 A cont.,15 A peak at 20-80 VDC rated
• Two daisy-chainable Ethernet 100 Base-T ports. One 115kbaud RS232 port
• Ethernet supports multiple masters and slaves. TCP/IP, UDP and Modbus TCP master protocol for communication with I/O devices
• Encoder feedback up to 15 MHz. Quadrature standard; SSI and BiSS encoder option. Main and auxiliary encoder inputs
• Non-volatile memory for programs, variables and arrays
• Concurrent execution of four programs
• Optically isolated forward and reverse limit inputs and homing input 8 uncommitted, isolated inputs and 4 isolated outputs
• High speed position latch and output compare
• 2 uncommitted analog inputs and 1 uncommitted analog output
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Check out Galil’s New H-bot Firmware in Action March 9, 2016
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Read more @ http://www.galil.com/news/whats-new-at-galil
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Introducing Galil’s New C Programing Library June 10, 2015
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gclib is a C-compatible application programming interface (API) for communicating with Galil motion controllers and PLCs.
Features include:
- Currently supports Windows, Ubuntu, Red Hat, and Fedora.
- C interface for maximum compatibility and portability.
- Extensive examples and support for multiple compilers.
- Open source component allows modifications in the field.
- Open source implementation of the GalilTools Communication Library (Galil.h) for existing code.
In February Galil introduced a new C application program interface (API) library. This library gives programmers access to powerful routines to interact with Galil motion controllers in a wide variety of application development environments. To download the APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) click on http://www.galil.com/downloads/api
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Galil Now Offers EPICS Driver Baselines October 3, 2014
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EPICS stands for Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System. It is a set of open source, distributed software tools used extensively for scientific instruments such as particle accelerators, telescopes, and other large-scale experimental installations. Using EPICS, scientists are able to network together arbitrarily complex systems of nodes, such as motion controllers, PLCs, instrumentation, and other software and hardware agents. Using a read/write protocol called Channel Access, the Input/Output controllers (IOCs), can interact while providing high-level functionality and interaction for sophisticated physics applications.
Galil now offers the EPICS Driver Baseline. As shown in Illustration 1, this software provides communication drivers and device support to create a Galil EPICS IOC. The software comes with the basic support needed for building a feature-rich IOC including the following:
– Support for the DMC-3x01x, DMC-4000, and DMC-41×3 Ethernet based controllers. Galil communications libraries allow extension to PCI-based controllers such as the DMC-18×6, DMC-18×2, and DMC-18×0. The array access feature allows easy extension to Galil’s line of RIO-47xxx PLCs.
– Basic Motor Record Support, which is an EPICS IOC Record designed specifically for motion controllers. See Table for some example fields imn the EPICS Motor Record.
Using the EPICS Channel Access feature, Galil array data can be read and written directly from the EPICS network. Coupled with DMC code embedded on the controller, the EPICS user can easily extend the EPICS support to any desired Galil firmware feature or programmable function. The array access feature, which is part of the Galil EPICS driver, allows quick deployment in an EPICS system without requiring a deep knowledge of EPICS IOC development.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| ACCL | Acceleration, Deceleration specified in seconds. Duration of the accel/decel region. |
| ATHM | At home. State of HM input. |
| DHLM | Dial High Limit. Essentially a soft forward end of travel. |
| DLLM | Dial Low Limit. Essentially a soft reverse end of travel. |
| DMOV | Motion complete Boolean. 1 = finished; 0 = moving.Uses motion complete bit from data record. |
| EGU | Engineering units. Galil baseline normalized to counts/steps. |
| ERES | Encoder step size in EGU |
| HOMF | Home Forward. Set to 1 to initiate home. |
| HOMR | Home Reverse. Set to 1 to initiate home. |
| HVEL | Homing velocity. |
| ICOF | Integral Gain (KI normalized). Valid range; 0.0 <= ICOF <= 1.0 |
| JAR | Jog Acceleration (EGU/s/s). |
| JOGF | Jog motor forward. Set to 1 to initiate jog forward. |
| JOGR | Jog motor reverse. Set to 1 to initiate jog reverse. |
| JVEL | Jog Velocity. |
| MRES | Motor step size (EGU) |
| PCOF | Proportional Gain |
| REP | Raw Encoder Position |
| RMP | Raw Motor Position. The contents of the hardware’s step-count register. |
| STOP | Stop motion. Set to 1 to initiate stop (ST) |
| VAL | Desired position. Will call a PA/PR to move the motor. |
| VELO | Velocity (EGU/s) |
| VMAX | Max Velocity (EGU/s) |
Table 1: Examples of helpful Motor Record Fields
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The DMC-40×0 and DMC-41×3 Now Have Twice The Program Memory! August 8, 2014
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Galil is pleased to announce our latest firmware release, revision 1.2, for the DMC-40×0 and DMC-41×3. This release provides an increase in program memory from 2000 x 80 characters to 4000 x 80 characters, and an increase in the total array elements from 16,000 to 24,000.
Galil DMC-4143 Controller
See complete story at: http://www.galilmc.com/techtalk/motion-controllers/the-dmc-40×0-and-dmc-41×3-now-have-twice-the-program-memory/
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Thermostat Control Using A Galil RIO PLC August 6, 2014
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Many applications need to hold a specific temperature for long periods of time. With conventional cooling systems, a compressor is used to remove heat from the chamber and bring the temperature down. The RIO Programmable Logic Controller is capable of controlling high precision refrigeration units with a simple thermostat style loop.
See Application Note at:
http://www.galilmc.com/support/appnotes/miscellaneous/note5524.pdf
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Free MotorSizing Software May 15, 2014
Posted by Servo2Go.com in Technical Support Information.Tags: Galil, Galil Motion Control, Motor Sizing Software, MotorSizer, Servo2Go
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Galil’s MotorSizer Software
Galil’s MotorSizer is a free, web-based tool for easy sizing of your motion system. This easy-to-use tool lets you specify your load and motion requirements for various mechanical systems. MotorSizer performs a thorough analysis to select motors and amplifiers (or enter your own) that can drive your load to the motion requirements. Galil‘s MotorSizer tool analyzes both stepper and servo motor systems. MotorSizer is password protected (registration is required) and automatically saves your data for future reference.
Click on the link below to download the Free Motor Sizing Software:
http://www.galilmc.com/learning/motorsizer.php
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Tips for Using Galil Optoisolated Outputs: A New 2-Minute Video from Galil April 1, 2014
Posted by Servo2Go.com in Product Video's, Technical Support Information.Tags: Automation, Galil, Galil Motion Control, Motion Control, Motion Controller, Motor Control, Optoisolated Output, Optoisolation, Servo System, Servo2Go, Stepper System, Video
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Galil has recently added a new video to its growing library of 2-minute instructional videos. This latest video gives recommendations for wiring and supply voltages when connecting to the optically isolated outputs on Galil controllers. This video focuses on best practices for connecting the outputs between the controller and load, and for connecting an external power supply to assure true optical isolation is maintained. Proper connections when using the various output options such as sourcing or sinking, supply voltages, and current ratings are discussed. Techniques for by-passing the optical isolation circuitry are also presented. >>Watch Video
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Galil Provides Custom Motion Controllers and PLCs to Meet Project Specifications February 18, 2014
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Galil is focused on providing the best motion control and PLC solutions to customers quickly and cost-effectively. If our standard product offering does not satisfy a customer’s requirements, we will build a special controller that can. Over the years we have produced thousands of custom hardware and software solutions; more than 50% of our customers use customized motion controllers and PLCs in their machines.
Galil Custom Controller
Custom motion controllers and PLCs consist of hardware and/or firmware modifications. An example of a hardware solution might include a unique form factor, special connectors, user-specified communication interfaces, integrated amplifiers, or additional I/O. Our hardware specials have a typical lead time of 12 weeks for prototypes with an NRE cost as low as $1000.00 US.
Controller firmware modifications may include coordinate transformation, ceramic motor control, custom filters or even custom I/O commands. The cost for custom firmware starts as low as $400 US.
The typical lead time is 2 weeks for minor modifications and up to 8 weeks for a more complicated solution.
The process of creating a custom motion controller or PLC requires iterative collaboration between Galil and the customer. The procedure for requesting and receiving a custom controller is:
• A customer brings a special request to our engineering team.
• An engineer on the team works closely with the customer to define the solution.
• Once it’s defined, the Galil team writes a detailed specification and generates a quote. The quote includes charges for engineering, the estimated lead time and the unit price at the specified quantity (we give quantity discounts).
• The customer reviews the specification and quote, signs it and sends it back to Galil.
• The customer issues a purchase order.
• Galil’s R&D team develops the custom solution, tests the solution, and documents the changes.
• The solution is delivered to the customer within the specified time frame.
• After delivery to the customer, Galil’s engineering team continues to provide technical support free-of-charge during implementation at the customer site.
Galil is committed to delivering the best standard or custom controller solution to our customers, along with superior technical support for the life of the project.
Click on the link below to view Servo2Go’s family of Programmable Motion Controllers from Galil Motion Control.
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