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InMotion Simulation Uses Galil Motion Controllers
Ever wondered how nerve-wracking it must feel like to be in the middle of an 8.2 magnitude earthquake, or imagined how exhilarating it would be to experience a 5D ride that swiftly tilts a motion platform in three axis while getting blasted with water and air.
These are just a few of the scenarios that InMotion Simulation in Prescott, AZ can re-create in a virtual reality format. Founded in 2003 by Mark Barry, the company has custom designed and built hundreds of high-fidelity motion simulators for a variety of industries including the military, entertainment, museums, academia, Hollywood and flight training.
GalilSuite Software is now available on Linux Red Hat 5.x
GalilSuite-Overview
GalilSuite Revision 1.0, released on Windows in January 2013, is now available on Linux Red Hat 5.x. GalilSuite is a powerful and flexible tool for configuring, analyzing and tuning Galil motion and I/O controllers. GalilSuite provides an impressive user interface, servo tuning capabilities with multiple tuning methods, real-time scopes, multiple device management, and simplified communications. In addition, a comprehensive GUI as well as automated help for all tools allows easy management of the complete system.
DMC-40x0 Accelera Series Now Available with 2 Ethernet Ports
Galil has just released the latest model in the DMC-40x0 Accelera Motion Controller Series. There is now a -C022 option that provides two Ethernet ports for easy-daisy chaining of multiple controllers. The -C022 option is available for 1- through 8-axis versions of the DMC-40x0 motion controller. For example, DMC-4060-C022 specifies a 6-axis model with dual Ethernet ports.
Sin/Cos Encoders and Sinusoidal Drives help Galil Controllers Achieve Ultra-Precise Motion
Introduction
The use of linear motors for precision motion applications has increased as technology has improved.
A linear motor typically uses a servo drive with sinusoidal commutation to minimize torque ripple and provide quiet smooth motion. It is also becoming more common for linear motor manufacturers to provide position feedback in the form of an analog sin/cos encoder as this method uses the signals from the motor magnets and is more cost-effective. Galil motion controllers now provide options for sinusoidal drives and interpolation of sin/cos analog feedback for smooth control of ultra-high performance applications.
New DMC-40x0 with Two Ethernet Ports
A new Communication Management Board (C022) is available for Galil’s DMC-4040 and DMC-4080 Accelera Motion Controller. With C022 the DMC-40x0 provides: