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Overview... P180 The PCI 208 is based on a 120Mhz 32-bit floating point DSP supported by 8Mbits of SRAM, 32 Mbits of Flash memory and 128kbits of dual port RAM for PCI communications. A large FPGA provides for up to 8 stepper axes, or 8 axes with encoder feedback, or mixtures of the two, or up to 4 stepper axes with encoder verification. For +/-10v input servo drives an optional mezzanine board provides 16 bit resolution voltage outputs and analogue inputs. A DIN rail mounting break-out board eases the wiring interconnections for low-volume applications. The PCI 208 is designed for motion control applications centred around a PC. Application programs written on the PC can access its facilities easily using an OCX component. It is also possible to run application programs on the PCI 208 in multi-tasking BASIC language or to use both programming techniques. Trio's Motion Perfect development software can be used to monitor the execution of programs, IO and motion. Complex motion such as cams, gears, linked axes, and interpolation is made easy with the comprehensive command set. The PCI208 has 20 opto-isolated digital 24v inputs and 10 opto-isolated outputs. The inputs can be used as high-speed hardware registration inputs for highly accurate control of print and packaging lines. The I/O count can be expanded using Trio CANbus digital and analog modules. The PCI208 has 2 built-in CAN channels for I/O and axis control. The basic PCI 208 has 2 stepper axes.  The axis count can be increased in single axis steps up to 8.  A P184 or P185 DAC board is required for analog output servo operation. Features.... Short PCI Card 2-8 Axes Stepper/Servo control High Speed Dual Port RAM Interface OCX Software Component eases application software Opto-isolated IO (20 In/10Out) with CAN I/O expansion 100 Way MDR Connector 2 CAN Interfaces Downloads and Information.... Specification table System Flexibility Axes Controlled 2-8   Any Servo / Stepper Combination Any combination   SERCOS option 0   CANopen Drive Support yes   Digital Signal Processor 120MHz Programming PC OCX Component for Visual BASIC, Delphi etc yes   Number of Simultaneous Programs 7   Motion Perfect Windows Software yes   Stand-Alone or computer controlled yes   Permanent Flash EPROM for program storage yes   Available memory for user programs PC + 512kb on-board   Mixed OCX and on-board programming yes   User table memory 32,000   Accurate and fast real number mathematics yes   Program Trace Debugger yes   Named Constants and variables yes   TrioBASIC extensions yes Motion Functions Comprehensive Range of Motion Commands yes   Cam Profiles yes   Software gearbox, Clutches etc yes   Acceleration/Deceleration & S-Ramp Controls yes   5 Term Control yes   Max Interpolated Axes 8   Hardware Position Capture (Registration) 5us Interfaces PCI 32 bit Dual Port RAM 128kbits   Expansion header Yes   4 or 8 x 16 bit voltage outputs optional   Differential 6 Mhz Encoder Inputs Up to 8   Differential 2 Mhz Stepper Outputs Up to 8   Enable Relay Solid State   24 volt Opto-Isolated Inputs 20   24 volt Opto-Isolated Outputs 10   CAN Bus I/O Capability Dual 1 Mbaud CAN Ports   Max Input / Output Expansion Channels 256   Rear Panel Connector 100 Way MDR   Electronic Current Limit on All I/O Channels Yes   Watchdog status indication yes   CAN Analogue Inputs Capability yes   Real Time Clock - Packaging Card Type 175mm long PCI v2.2   Trio supplied interface cable 2.5m optional   CE marked for EMC yes   Breakout board available optional   5v DC Output for Incremental Encoders yes Accessories & Expansion Breakout Module (P181) Din rail mounted module to convert PCI 208 100 way High Density connector to 8 x 9 pin sub D style encoder connectors and  screw terminal disconnects for I/O and analogue outputs. Requires P187 connecting cable.   Additional Stepper Axis (P182)     Additional Servo Axis (P183)   4 Axis DAC Module (P184) Provides 4 +/-10V, 16 Bit outputs for the P180 (PCI 208).  Includes 4 x 0-10V analogue inputs 12 Bit. 8 Axis DAC Module (P185) Provides 8 +/-10V 12 Bit outputs for the P180 (PCI 208). 100 Way Cable 2.5m (P187) 100 way to 100 way High Density cable for connecting PCI 208 to PCI 208 Breakout Module. CAN 16 I/O (P316) DIN rail mounted module with 16 x 24V opto-isolated bi-directional I/O. Connect up to 16 modules over distances up to 100m CAN 8 Analogue Inputs (P325) DIN rail mounted module with 8 x 12 bit +/-10V analogue inputs. Connect up to 4 modules over distances up to 100m Download Data Sheet View Application Notes Download Technical Reference Manual - PCI 208

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