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Product
Bus Type
Number of Axes/Board
CPU Speed
Digital I/O
I/O Type  
ACR8020
PCI/CPCI
1-16
150 MHz
64 Std, 320 Max
24 Volt
ACR8010
ISA or Standalone
1-8
60 MHz
64 Std, 320 Max
24 Volt
ACR2000
ISA or Standalone
1-4
50 MHz
32 Std, 288 Max
24 Volt
ACR1500
ISA
4
40 MHz
48 Std
TTL
ACR1200
Standalone
1-2
40 MHz
32 Std, 288 Max
24 Volt

 

 

 

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ACR8020 (1-16) Axes PCI/CPCI Bus Motion Controller

 


The ACR8020 is Acroloop Motion Control Systems' newest and most feature-packed controller ever for PCI, CPCI PC Bus operation. It has the ability to run 8 Servo Loops (16 with expansion board) DAC or Stepper Outputs and 10 Encoders (20 with expansion board) at 20MHz counting rate. It can also be equipped with 8 Analog (16 with expansion board) inputs with 12 or 16 bit resolution. Multi-axis coordination can be performed in multiple groups of Axes. Because of our modular design, it is possible to have several axes of servo mixed with stepper outputs on the same controller. All of the Acroloop Motion Control Systems’ controllers are software compatible so that the standard features and benefits apply to the ACR8020.

ACR8020 Exclusives:

150 MHz Floating Point DSP.
8/16 Axes.
10/20 Encoders.
512k User/System Memory Expandable to 2 Megs each.
Encoder Loss Protection.
64 Optically Isolated 24Volt DC I/O Expandable to 320 I/O.
Dual Port Memory Standard.
Master PCI/CPCI DMA Transfer.
Full Size PCI and 6U CPCI Size.
Optional RS232/RS485 and AcroWire IEEE-1394 Interface.


 

ACR8020 Detailed Specifications

Hardware
Axes/controller
1-8 Axes (Expandable to 16)
Communications
PCI, CPCI Bus
Processor
32/64 bit Floating Point DSP @150MHz
Trajectory
Calc. 64-bit Precision
User Memory
512KB (expandable to 2 MB)
System Memory
512KB (expandable to 2 MB)
Firmware
Flash Based
Flash Memory
512KB (expandable to 2 MB)
Size
Full size PCI, 6U CPCI
Operating System
Multitasking RTOS

Communications

PC Interface
Bus Mastering PCI, CPCI
with Dual Port Memory

Inputs/Outputs

Encoder Inputs
10 (expandable to 20) at 20MHz
Analog Outputs
Up to 16 16-bit Precision
Stepper Outputs
Up to 16 @ 4 MHz
Digital I/O
64, 24V-DC Optically-Isolated
(expandable to 320)

Auxiliary Analog

Inputs
Up to 8 (Expandable to 16 bit)
 

 

 



Performance


Multi-tasker
16 Coordinate Systems, Motion/PLC programs
Trajectory Update
Every 100-500 usec
Servo Update
25usec/axis
Ladder Logic PLC
100-500usec scan
Interpolation
Linear, Circular, Sinusoidal, Helical and Elliptical,
Splines, Nurbs, 3-D Arcs
Servo Loop
PID, Velocity Feedforward, Acceleration Feedforward
Notch, LoPass filtering
Position Reg.
Hardware, < 1usec
Communications
Simultaneous PCI, Serial and LPT ports,
AcroWire IEEE-1394

Software Support

Standard Lang.
Visual Basic, C++
Program Tools
AcroVIEW Motion/PLC Program
Dev. Tools
ActiveX Controls
Operating System
Windows NT, 98, 2000

Additional Firmware Highlights:

Triggered Floating Point Electronic GEARING.
Triggered Segmented Electronic CAM.
On-the-fly Position and Velocity Matching.
Ladder Logic PLC.
Interruptible Moves.
Either Analog or Digital Feedback for Position or Velocity Loops.
Dual Encoder Feedback.
Teach and Learn Functions.
Parameter Based with over 15,000 addressable.
Predefined Hardware Registers.
Sinusoidal Commutation.
NURBS and Splines.
3-D Arcs.
Automatic Tangential Tool Orientation.

 

 

ACR8020 (1-8 axis) Ordering Matrix

 

 

ACR8020 (9-16 axis) Ordering Matrix

 

 

 

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ACR8010 (1-8 Axes) ISA Bus /
Standalone Motion Controller


 

The ACR8010 is Acroloop Motion Control Systems’ newest and most feature-packed controller for ISA PC Bus Operation. The ACR8010 is capable of Standalone or PC-Bus operation. It has the ability to run up to eight servo loops, with up to 10 encoders at 20MHz. It can optionally be equipped with 8 analog inputs through a 12 or 16 bit analog/digital converter and introduce these inputs into servo loops. It is possible to have a Virtual Axis be the Master to multi-axis coordinated motion. Because of our modular design to our outputs, it is possible to have several axis of servo with several axis of stepper on the same controller. Of course all of Acroloop Motion Control Systems’ controllers run on the same software and firmware, so the standard features and benefits apply to the ACR8010 as well. The ACR8010 is Acroloop Motion Control Systems’ answer to affordable high performance control when flexibility, real-time speed, and ease of programming are most needed.

ACR8010 Exclusives:

60 MHz Floating Point DSP.
8 Axes of Servo or Stepper.
Up to 10 Encoders at 20 MHz.
512K User/System Memory Expandable to 2 Megs each.
Encoder Loss Protection.
64 Optically Isolated 24Volt DC I/O Expandable to 320 I/O.
Dual Port Memory Option.
Calender Clock Option.
Full Size ISA Size Plug and Play.
Up to four Communication Channels. (ISA, COM1, COM2, LPT).
Optional RS232/RS485 and AcroWire IEEE-1394 Interface.
 

ACR8010 SPECIFICATIONS

Hardware:


Axes/controller
1-8 axes
Communications
PC-Bus or Standalone
Processor
32/64 bit Floating Point DSP @ 60MHz
Trajectory Calc.
64-bit precision
User Memory
512KBytes (expandable to 2 MB)
System Memory
512K bytes (expandable to 2 MB)
Firmware
Two 128K x 16 EPROM's
Flash Memory
512K bytes (expandable to 2 MB)
Size
Full size ISA board
Operating System
Real time system independent of PC

Communications:


PC Interface
Two 512 x 8 hardware FIFO's,
Optional Dual Port RAM
Standalone
Two Serial Ports (RS-232 and/or RS-422)
One Parallel Port (8-bits)
Protocols
Binary (PC), String, & ASCII

Inputs/Outputs:
Encoder Inputs
10 (32-bit registers), up to 20 MHz
Analog Outputs
up to 8, 16-bit precision
Stepper Outputs
up to 8, 4 MHz
Digital I/O
64, 24VDC optically-isolated
(expandable to 320)

Auxiliary Analog:
Inputs
up to 8 (12 or 16 bit)

 

 

 

Performance:


Multi-tasker
8 coordinate systems, Motion/PLC programs
Trajectory Update
Every 200-500 micro seconds
Servo Update
50 microseconds/axis
Ladder Logic PLC
200-500 microsecond scan time
Interpolation
Linear, Circular, Sinusoidal, Helical
and Elliptical, Splines, Nurbs, 3-D Arcs
Servo Loop
PID, Velocity Feedforward, Acceleration
Feedforward with Notch, LoPass and programmable filtering
Position Capture
Hardware, < 1 microsecond
Communications
Simultaneous PC, Serial and LPT Ports, AcroWire IEEE-1394

Software Support:


Standard Lang.
Visual Basic,Visual C++, C++
Program Tools
AcroVIEW Motion/PLC Program
Dev. Tools
ActiveX/OCX controls
Operating System
Windows NT, Windows95/98, DOS

Additional Firmware Highlights:


· Triggered Floating Point Electronic GEARING.
· Triggered Segmented Electronic CAM.
· On-the-fly position and velocity matching.
· Ladder Logic PLC.
· Programmable Limit Switch.
· Interruptible moves.
· Either analog or digital feedback for position or velocity loops.
· Dual encoder feedback.
· Teach and Learn functions.
· Parameter based with over 15,000.
addressable pre-defined hardware registers.
· Sinusoidal commutation.
· NURBS and Splines.
· 3-D Arcs.
· Automatic Targential Tool Operation.

 

 

 

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ACR2000 (1-4 Axes) ISA Bus /
Standalone Motion Controller:

The ACR2000 is capable of Standalone or PC-bus
operation. It has the ability to run up to four servo
loops, with up to 4 encoders at 20MHz. It can optionally
be equipped with 8 analog inputs through a 12-bit analog/digital
converter and introduce these inputs into servo loops. Because
of our modular design to our outputs, it is possible to have
four axis of servo or four axis of stepper on the same controller.
The ACR2000 controller, like the ACR8010, uses a SIMM card
for analog outputs or stepper outputs and can be purchased as 2 or 4
axis. Of course, all of Acroloop’s systems run on the same software
and firmware, so the standard features and benefits apply to the ACR2000
as well.

The ACR2000 is Acroloop Motion Control Systems’ answer to four axis
or less affordable high performance control, when flexibility in the field,
real-time speed, and ease of programming are most needed.
 

ACR2000 Exclusives:

50 MHz Floating Point DSP.
4 Axes of Servo or Stepper.
Up to 4 Encoders at 20 MHz.
128K User/System Memory Expandable to 1/2 Megs each.
32 Optically Isolated 24Volt DC I/O Expandable to 288 I/O.
Half Size ISA Size.
Up to four Communication Channels. (ISA, COM1, COM2, LPT).
Optional RS232/RS485 and AcroWire IEEE-1394 Interface.
 

 

Detailed Specifications (ACR2000):

Hardware:


Axes/controller
1-4 axes
Communications
PC-Bus or Standalone
Processor
32/64 bit Floating Point DSP @50MHz
Trajectory Calc.
64-bit precision
User Memory
512KBytes
System Memory
512KBytes
Firmware
Two 128K x 16 EPROM's
Flash Memory
512KBytes
Size
Half- size ISA board
Operating System
Real time system independent of PC

Communications:


PC Interface
Two 512 x 8 hardware FIFO's BAD
Two Serial Ports (RS-232 and/or RS-422)
One Parallel Port (8-bits)
Protocols
Binary, String, & ASCII

Inputs/Outputs:
Encoder Inputs
4 (32-bit registers), 8 MHz
Analog Outputs
up to 4, 16-bit precision
Stepper Outputs
up to 4, 4 MHz Digital I/O 32, 24VDC
optically-isolated (expandable to 320)

Auxiliary Analog:
Inputs up to 8 (12- bit)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Performance:


Multi-tasker

8 coordinate systems, Motion/PLC programs
Trajectory Update
Every 200-500 micro seconds
Servo Update
50 microseconds/axis
Ladder Logic PLC
200-500 microsecond scan time
Interpolation
Linear, Circular, Sinusoidal, Helical and
Elliptical Splines, Nurbs, 3-D Arcs
Servo Loop
PID, Velocity Feedforward, Acceleration
Feedforward with Notch, LoPass and
programmable filtering
Position Reg.
Hardware, < 1 microsecond
Communications
Simultaneous PC, Serial and LPT ports, AcroWire IEEE-1394

Software Support:


Standard Lang.
Visual Basic,Visual C++, C++
Program Tools
AcroVIEW Motion/PLC Program
Dev. Tools
ActiveX/OCX controls
Operating System
Windows NT, Windows 95/98, DOS

Additional Firmware Highlights:


· Triggered Floating Point Electronic GEARING.
· Triggered Segmented Electronic CAM.
· On-the-fly position and velocity matching.
· Ladder Logic PLC.
· Programmable Limit Switch.
· Interruptible moves.
· Either analog or digital feedback for position or velocity loops.
· Dual encoder feedback.
· Mixing of Axes and interpolation.
· Teach and Learn functions.
· Parameter based with over 15,000.
addressable pre-defined hardware registers.
· NURBS and Splines.
· Spherical Commands.
· Automatic Targential Tool Operation
.

 

 

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ACR1500 (4 Axes) ISA Bus Motion Controller

The ACR1500 is Acroloop Motion Control Systems’ new OEM 4-axis PC-Bus based controller. The ACR1500 is a PC-bus based card only and offers no serial or LPT ports as an option. It has the ability to run up to four servo loops with up to 4 encoders at 20MHz. It can optionally be equipped with 8 analog inputs through a 12 or 16 bit analog/digital converter, and introduce these inputs into the servoloop. Because of our modular design to our outputs, it is possible to have two axis of servo with two axis of stepper on the same controller or all of one type. Unlike the Acroloop family of controllers the ACR1500 utilizes a 16-bit bus, therefore, reducing cost dramatically. Until the ACR1500, this level of control had been typically double the price! Of course, all of Acroloop’s systems run on the same software and firmware, so the standard features and benefits apply to the ACR1500 as well.

The ACR1500 is Acroloop Motion Control Systems’ answer to affordable high
performance control when low cost, real-time speed, and ease of
programming are most needed.
ACR1500 Exclusives:

40 MHz Floating Point DSP.
4 Axes of Servo or Stepper.
Up to 4 Encoders at 20 MHz.
128K User/System Memory.
48 TTL I/O with Industry Standard Opto22, 50 Pin Connector.
Low Cost 16-bit Bus.
Half Size ISA Size PC Bus Card.

 

ACR 1500 Detailed Specifications

 

Hardware:


Axes/controller
1-4 axes
Communications
PC-Bus
Processor
32/64 bit Floating Point DSP @40MHz
Trajectory Calc.
64-bit precision
User Memory
128KBytes
System Memory
128KBytes
Firmware
One 256K x 16 EPROM
Flash Memory
128KBytes
Size
Half- size ISA board
Operating System
Real time system independent of PC

Communications:


PC Interface
Two 512 x 8 hardware FIFO's BAD
N/A
Protocols
Binary, String, & ASCII

Inputs/Outputs:


Encoder Inputs
4 (32-bit registers), up to 20 MHz
Analog Outputs
up to 4, 16-bit precision
Stepper Outputs
up to 4, 4 MHz
Digital I/O
48 Opto-22 compatible, programmable
as inputs or outputs in groups of 8

Auxiliary Analog:


Inputs
up to 8 (12 or 16 bit)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Performance:


Multi-tasker
8 coordinate systems, Motion/PLC programs
Trajectory Update
Every 200-750 micro seconds
Servo Update
75 microseconds/axis
Ladder Logic PLC
200-750 microsecond scan time
Interpolation
Linear, Circular, Sinusoidal, Helical and Elliptical
Splines, 3-D Arcs
Servo Loop
PID, Velocity Feedforward, Acceleration
Feedforward with Notch, LoPass and
programmable filtering
Position Reg.
Hardware, < 1 microsecond
Communications
PC, Bus

Software Support:


Standard Lang.
Visual Basic, Visual C++, C++
Program Tools
AcroVIEW Motion/PLC Program
Dev. Tools
ActiveX/OCX controls
Operating System
Windows NT, Windows 95/98

Additional Firmware Highlights:


· Triggered Floating Point Electronic GEARING.
· Triggered Segmented Electronic CAM.
· On-the-fly position and velocity matching.
· Ladder Logic PLC.
· Programmable Limit Switch.
· Interruptible moves.
· Either analog or digital feedback for position or velocity loops.
· Dual encoder feedback.
· Mixing of Axes and interpolation.
· Teach and Learn functions.
· Parameter based with over 15,000.
addressable pre-defined hardware registers.
· Sinusoidal Commutation.
· Automatic Targential Tool Operation.

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ACR1200 (1-2 Axes) Standalone
Motion Controller

 

The ACR1200 is Acroloop Motion Control Systems’ new OEM 2-axis standalone controller. The ACR1200 is a standalone controller card only and offers no PC port as an option. The ACR1200 comes standard with two serial ports, either RS-232 or RS-422. It has the ability to run up to two servo loops with up to 3 encoders at 20MHz. It can optionally be equipped with 8 analog inputs through a 12 or 16 bit analog/digital converter and introduce these inputs into the servoloop. Because of our modular design to our outputs, it is possible to have one axis of servo with one axis of stepper on the same controller, or all of one type. Until the ACR1200, this level of control at our price had not been available. Of course, all of Acroloop’s systems run on the same software and firmware, so the standard features and benefits apply to the ACR1200 as well.

The ACR1200 is Acroloop Motion Control Systems’ answer to affordable high
performance standalone control, when low cost, real-time speed, and ease of
programming are most needed.
 

ACR1200 Exclusives:

- 40 MHz Floating Point DSP.
- 2 Axes of Servo or Stepper.
- Up to 3 Encoders at 20 MHz.
- 128k User/System Memory each.
- Encoder Loss and Encoder Fault Protection.
- 32 Optically Isolated 24Volt DC I/O (Expandable to 160 I/O).
- High Performance and a Low Cost.
- Up to three Communication Channels. (COM1, COM2, LPT).
- Optional AcroWire IEEE-1394 Interface.
 

ACR1200 Detailed Specifications

 

Hardware:


Axes/controller
1-2 axes
Communications
Standalone
Processor
32/64 bit Floating Point DSP @40MHz
Trajectory Calc.
64-bit precision
User Memory
128K bytes (expandable to 512K)
System Memory
128K bytes (expandable to 512K)
Firmware
Two 128K x 16 EPROM's
Flash Memory
128K bytes (expandable to 512K)
Size
8” W x 5” H
Operating System
Real time system independent of PC

Communications:


Interface
N/A
Standalone
Two Serial Ports
(RS-232 and/or RS-422)
Protocols
Binary, String, & ASCII

Inputs/Outputs:


Encoder Inputs
3 (32-bit registers), up to 20 MHz
Analog Outputs
up to 2, 16-bit precision
Stepper Outputs
up to 2, 4 MHz
Digital I/O
32, 24VDC; expandable to 160,
opto-isolated 24 VDC I/O

Auxiliary Analog:


Inputs
up to 8 (12 or 16 bit)

Performance:


Multi-tasker
8 coordinate systems, Motion/PLC programs
Trajectory Update
Every 200-750 micro seconds
Servo Update
75 microseconds/axis
Ladder Logic PLC
200-750 microsecond scan time
Interpolation
Linear, Circular, Sinusoidal, Helical and
Elliptical Splines, Nurbs, 3-D Arcs
Servo Loop
PID, Velocity Feedforward, Acceleration
Feedforward with Notch, LoPass and
programmable filtering
Position Reg.
Hardware, < 1 microsecond
Communications Simultaneous, Serial
and LPT ports

Software Support:


Standard Lang.
Visual Basic,Visual C++, C++
Program Tools
AcroVIEW Motion/PLC Program
Dev. Tools
ActiveX/OCX controls
Operating System
Windows NT, Windows 95/98, DOS

Additional Firmware Highlights:


· Floating Point Electronic GEARING.
· Segmented Electronic CAM.
· On-the-fly position and velocity matching.
· Ladder Logic PLC.
· Programmable Limit Switch.
· Interruptible moves.
· Either analog or digital feedback for position or velocity loops.
· Dual encoder feedback.
· Mixing of Axes and interpolation.
· Teach and Learn functions.
· Parameter based with over 15,000.
addressable pre-defined hardware registers.
· Sinusoidal Commutation.
· NURBS and Splines.
· Spherical Commands.
· Automatic Targential Tool Operation.