Compumotor: Ethernet motion controller

Compumotor (Rohnert Park, CA) has introduced the 6K motion controller with a built-in 10 megabit/sec Ethernet connection for communicating with a PLC or PC controller on a packaging machine.

Nov 30, 1998

Provides 2- to 8-axis control of stepper or servo motors. Also includes MotionPlanner software for easy setup. Expandable to up to 200 I/O points.

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