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- Biotechnology
- Fiber positioning
- Flexible automation
- Semiconductor testing
- Micro-assembly
- Photonics / integrated optics
- Quality assurance testing
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The C-880 Automation Platform is a modular and highly versatile system for complex multi-axis positioning and automation tasks. It was conceived for applications ranging from photonics alignment and packaging to biotechnology.
Based on a rugged industrial PC, it offers the flexibility expected in today´s demanding prototyping and high-precision production environment.
A variety of models and options are available, making it possible to control nanopositioning systems with up to 18 axes. Servo-motors, voice coil-drives and piezo actuators/ stages can be combined in almost any combination. Available options include photometer cards for fully automated fiber alignment, a relay board for flexible automation, an integrated screen and keyboard for stand-alone operation, and a manual control pad.
PI General Command Set (GCS)
The comprehensive command structure is based on the PI General Command Set (GCS). With GCS the development of custom application programs is simplified, because the commands for all supported devices are identical in syntax and function. PI controllers for nanopositioning systems, for piezomotors and servo or stepper motors can be commanded with GCS.
Software / Programming
In addition to the user software for setup, system optimization and operation, comprehensive LabView and DLL libraries are provided.
Accessories for Flexible Automation
To live up to its name of ""Automation Controller", a variety of options and high-level drivers are available for the C-880:
- C-880.TCP
TCP/IP interface card, allowing operation of more than one C-880 from a single PC interface.
- C-880.R8
Relay Board which can switch power on up to 8 channels. The high-power capacity (24 V, 1 A) can be used to directly drive loads like pneumatic valves, magnets, relays, etc.
- F-206.MC6
Interactive manual control pad. This option allows easy manual control of any 6 motorized axes in the system using control knobs with programmable step-sizes.
- F-206.iiU / F-206.VVU
Photometer and A/D Cards. These cards are equipped with fiber-optic connectors, infrared- or visible-light photodiodes and amplifiers. Both have integrated 12-bit A/D converters with inputs accessible via a BNC socket on the card bracket.
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