Orion Packaging Systems: Orion Packaging Systems: High-speed motion network

New Orion® ServoWire(TM) servo drives and PC-based digital motion controllers from Ormec (Rochester, NY) communicate at speeds to 200 megabits/sec using the IEEE-1394 network protocol, originally Apple Computer's FireWire(TM) network protocol.

Sep 30, 1998

Benefits include better performance and lower cost compared to other motion control networks, according to the supplier. It allows deterministic, real-time control and is said to provide plug-and-play, self-configuring installation. Packaging applications include high-speed cutting or sealing.

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