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 The AMC is no longer the name for one controller but a whole family providing a full range of control options for the system builder and original equipment builder. All the AMC family have the same major benefit of Smooth, High Speed Motion to meet the increasing demands on motion and machine controllers. AMC controllers use RISC processor technology to provide you with the computational ability to remove any mechanical system performance restrictions as a result of the controller. The parameters within the controller are set to get the best from your mechanical system optimising the performance for all of the job programs run on your system. The AMC can be supplied in a variety of ways dependant on the application and the method of system integration to be used. For system builders wanting to use their own drive amplifier and motor combination there is the AMC-B, a bookcase controller for up to 6 axes of stepper and servo signals. The AMC-E is a board set for those who would prefer building into their own systems. NEE have the expertise to design customised packaging of controllers and drive interfaces for a variety of special applications. For those who prefer a fully integrated solution, other AMC controls can be supplied either in it's uniquely designed case or a 19" rack with the stepper or servo amplifiers and power supplies together with the control cards, interfaced in a single housing solution. This arrangement minimises the cabling requirements on the machine resulting in a cheaper, more reliable to install and more easily maintained system. Each of the family of controls has a plc element, fully programmable I/O with outputs switching on the fly and conditional program execution. The AMC controls have an analogue output which can be programmed to give, for example, variable spindle speeds. The voltage can be a variable output dependent upon the movement or surface feed-rate. The AMC will accept data in a number of formats allowing you to use your favourite software package to create the job programs. From HPGL, G and M codes, Word address, ESSI and NEE's own Graphical Programming Software. AMC controllers allow data to be received from a PC whilst executing a job without stopping the machine. This allows very large programs to be sent to the controller without affecting job cycle times. Where the AMC controllers are fitted with the standard panels the display can readout in German, French, Spanish or English. Two software products complete the family picture. WinAMC® is a full flexible operator interface where all the functions of the AMC control can be monitored on either a touchscreen or PC providing the exact functions for any level of operator. WinAMC® provides a set of virtual switches buttons and display components for axes readout, I/O status and provide manual functions direct from the virtual panel. Graphical Programming Software, GPS, has been designed to give an easy and rapid method of creating job programmes and graphically verifying motion control and plc sequences. AMC Controls are used on a wide range of machines for example:
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