Animatics Intros the SM2315 Controller, Amplifier and Encoder
Animatics Corp. (Santa Clara, CA) introduced a new controller, amplifier and encoder built into a brushless dc motor, the new Animatics SM2315. At the heart of the SM2315 is the Animatics motion control chip, a single microcontroller that handles all processing functions of the SmartMotor, including the PID loop, the trajectory generator, the user program execution, I/O control and all communications over as many as three high-speed serial channels simultaneously. The SM2315 also features a machine-wound stator and molded, high-energy magnet, as well as a completely die-cast aluminum housing assembly.
The SM2315 motor can be programmed to stand-alone or operate as part of an RS-232 or RS-485 network. Delivering up to 30oz-in of continuous torque and driving as fast as 10,000rpm, it also has a subnetwork to link in peripherals like LCDs, OPTO-22 I/O, and digital joysticks. The 7bit of onboard I/O can be used as dedicated inputs, programmable
inputs, outputs or even 10bit analogue inputs. A family of adapters dedicate different I/O points as 24V isolated I/O. The adapters occupy half of the mating connector's backshell, with a small screw terminal also inside the backshell. The SM2315 also has an expansion slot for additional or custom electronics.
The total motion-control system measures 2.3” x 2.25”. Animatics claims that it fully conforms to NEMA-23 stepper motor frame and shaft dimension standards. The units are currently available and are priced at $499 each.
