Integrated Hardware and Software Simplifies Motion Control Application Development for SNAP PAC System™ Temecula, CA – March 12, 2007 – Opto 22 introduced the SNAP Motion Control Subsystem, which offers a cohesive development platform for applications that require motion control along with analog, digital, and serial control. By combining motion control with process control, sequential logic, string and data handling, math, and networking in a single PAC system, the SNAP Motion Subsystem helps complete the multi-domain functionality of the SNAP PAC System.
Furthermore, by integrating motion control commands into the Opto 22 PAC Control programming environment, users can continue to use a single development environment to address all of their industrial control, motion, data acquisition, and monitoring challenges. The SNAP Motion Control Subsystem combines a SNAP Motion host communication module in a SNAP I/O form factor, a SNAP Motion breakout board, and the OptoMotion command library for use with PAC Control—the control programming component of Opto 22’s PAC Project software suite.
Combined, PAC Control and the SNAP Motion Control Subsystem provide a set of integrated, easy-to-use tools that simplify application development where multi-axis stepper motor control is combined with traditional analog, digital, and serial-based automation and control. Each SNAP-SCM-MCH-16 Motion host module is capable of communicating with up to 16 axes of stepper motion. This is accomplished through the use of up to four SNAP-SCM-BB4 breakout boards—intelligent Magellan-based motion processors that accommodate up to 4 axes of stepper motion each.
Furthermore, because the breakout boards drive the stepper motors based on commands received serially from the host, the SNAP Motion Control Subsystem can act as a distributed, intelligent system delivering higher performance than traditional single-CPU motion control systems. The OptoMotion command set for PAC Control supports several Magellan Motion Processor commands and gives users the ability to define and acquire motion process data such as position, velocity, acceleration, breakpoints, interrupts, and time intervals, and also execute motion-related actions such as smooth stops, abrupt stops, stepping, and position adjustments.
The SNAP Motion Control Subsystem provides an ideal, cost-effective approach to solving tough automation and motion problems for applications in aerospace, automotive, packaging, and other industries. This includes fabrication, registration, cutoff, winding, die cutting, and inspection processes involving hydraulic pumps, air cylinders, machine tools, and other equipment.
About Opto 22
Opto 22 develops and manufactures hardware and software for applications involving industrial automation and control, remote monitoring, and data acquisition. Opto 22 products use standard, commercially available networking and computer technologies, and have an established reputation worldwide for simplicity, innovation, quality, and reliability. Opto 22 products are used by automation end-users, OEMs, and information technology and operations personnel. The company was founded in 1974 and is privately held in Temecula, California, USA. Opto 22 products are available through a worldwide network of distributors and system integrators.
About the SNAP PAC System
Opto 22’s flagship SNAP PAC System combines PAC Project software, SNAP PAC controllers, SNAP PAC brains, and SNAP I/O into a completely integrated, easy-to-use system designed to simplify the typically complex process of solving automation, monitoring, and data acquisition problems. By combining hardware, software, training, and support, the SNAP PAC System dramatically reduces the time, effort, and cost required to understand, design, buy, apply, and maintain automation and control systems. Pre-sales consultation, product training, support, and documentation are all FREE of charge with the SNAP PAC System.
