In addition to ServoTrends (Galil's quarterly news letter), Galil also provides What's New At Galil. This informational letter will keep you up to date on everything Galil on a monthly basis! It will contain information about our new and exciting products, enhancements to existing products, training announcements, and technical motion control articles. If you are already registered for the ServoTrends news letter you will be receiving the What's New At Galil news letter as well. If not register now to receive your free copy via email!
Error Light (Red LED) on Galil Motion Controllers
The red error LED has multiple meanings for Galil motion controllers. Here is a list of reasons the error light will come on and possible solutions:
New Features on the RIO Pocket PLC - Real Time Clock, PWM output, and Expanded Modbus capability
The following additions are included in Rev 1.0d firmware:
Sending Email From an RIO Pocket PLC
The RIO family of pocket PLC's has the ability to send emails when connected to a network with an SMTP Mail Server.
RIO Pocket PLC and Power over Ethernet (POE)
POE (Power over Ethernet) is a convenient way to power the RIO-47xxx Pocket PLC. A power supply is not needed at the RIO installation because the power is delivered over the Ethernet cable.
Servo Motor Controller Basics
This article is a brief introduction to servo motor control and explains the different components in a servo motor system and how each component works to create the entire motion control solution. An example system is shown here: 