Integrated Motion Controllers

Our AMC range standalone, integrated motion controllers are our most popular range, more than 3,500 have been sold in the last few years. AMC3 motion controllers are used in a wide range of applications, they are available for from 2 to 3 axis motion controllers that are driven by stepper motors. See the range specification document for more details.

AMC3 motion controllers are supplied complete, in one small robust enclosure containing a high performance RISC processor board, control panel and display, PLC, optically isolated signal interfaces, low/ medium power stepper motor drives, and all power supplies. The only other items required are motors, cabling, we can supply these, and your machine.

For motion controllers requiring higher power servo drives see our AMC 4 and AMC-B controllers.

AMC 3 back panel, click for a larger picture

Most AMC features are accessible via menus defined by the system firmware. AMC motion controllers are generally supplied with menus suiting one application. Three basic menus are available: Standard menu, Cutting menu, and Engraving Menu. Custom menus are also available.

• Designed to get the highest productivity from your machine
  
  
• Configurable features support innumerable applications
  
  
• Support for up to 3 stepper axes
  
  
• Has one programmable analog output for spindle speed control, or laser power control, or dispense rate control
  
  
• Integral PLC with 8 inputs and 4 outputs
  
  
• Programmable Event Subroutines automatically control external devices including cutters, dispensers, part loading and unloading
  
  
• 21 key keyboard give immediate access to motion controllers functions
  
  
• 4 Pressure sensitive machine jog keys make precise manual machine positioning simple
  
  
• 2 line alphanumeric display gives easy access to the numerous system features via menus and softkeys.
  
  
• Menus can be displayed in English, Spanish, German or French
  
  
• WinAMC® compatible, - control can be driven remotely by custom PC based virtual control panels
  
  
• Job programs are accepted in G and M code, HPGL, ESSI, and GPS protocols at baud rates up to 115K via an RS232 interface
  
  
• One small rugged enclosure designed for use harsh industrial environments
  
  
• Designed and built to give a long working life
  
  
• Integrated motion controllers test features
  
  
• Plug in cards make maintenance simple
  
  
• Easily disconnected and shipped for 'same day' repair
  
  
• Options include, automatic tool height control, speed proportional direct laser pulsing, speed proportional dispensing control
  
  
• Custom features are available for your special applications
  
  

Our engineers are available to modify or add features, as you require.