AEROTECH Automation1 FLEX Distributed Amplifier Multi-Axis Servo Control System
Automation1 FLEX Distributed Amplifier Multi-Axis Servo Control System
Want a sleeker, more innovative design for your Aerotech custom-engineered motion system? Add Automation1 FLEX, which reduces cabling by distributing up to four axes modules on your mechanical stages.
Key Features
Daisy-chain signals to minimize cable management
Field-mounted axes modules reduce cabinet space
Centralized flex controller connects to 4 axis modules
Axes modules include power amplifiers & feedback signal processing
Low-latency serialized axis feedback
High-flex glass optical fiber cables
Works with encoder-based position synchronized output (PSO)
Control Without Compromise
Want a sleeker, more innovative design for your Aerotech custom-engineered motion system? Add Automation1 FLEX, which reduces cabling by placing up to four axes modules on your mechanical stages. These modules include your power amplifier and axis feedback signal, enabling complete serialization of your power supplies and axis feedback for a multi-axis custom motion system. The axis feedback runs over the durable high-flex glass optical fiber Hyperwire FLEX network. The protocol enables a low latency, high-speed path that enables encoder-based PSO over a serialized feedback network.
FLEX
The FLEX control system requires only a single panel-mounted controller, enabling smaller control panels and more elegant, compact machine designs. FLEX stands out in cleanroom applications, since fewer cables produce fewer particulates.
Automation1 FLEX Controller General Specifications
| Category | Specification |
| Maximum Supported Number of Axis Modules | 4 |
| Control Supply | 24 VDC |
| Motor Supply(1) | Single-phase 0-240 VAC; 50/60 Hz |
| Bus Supply Voltage(1) | 0-340 VDC |
| Position Synchronized Output (PSO) | Standard: • One-axis PSO (includes one-axis Part-Speed PSO) Optional: |
| HyperWire FLEX Connections | 1x HyperWire FLEX Port |
| HyperWire Connections | 2x HyperWire small form-factor pluggable (SFP) ports |
| Sync Ports | 2x Sync Ports |
| I/O Expansion Boards (Optional) | • 1x additional PSO connection point • 16x digital inputs, optically isolated • 16x digital outputs, optically isolated • 3x analog inputs, 16-bit, differential, ±10 V • 3x analog outputs, 16-bit, single-ended, ±10 V |
| Internal Motor Supply Capacitance | 2400 µf |
| Maximum Motor Supply External Breaker | 20 Amp (Type-D) |
| Automatic Brake Control | With Automation1 Studio, a discrete digital output must be configured as the automatic brake control output. This requires the -EB1 expansion board on the FLEX Controller. You must wire the axis brake directly from the FLEX Controller (an additional device may be required). |
| Drive Array Memory | 67.1 MB (16,777,216 32-bit elements) |
| High-Speed Data Capture | Yes (Limitations apply. See controller help files for more information.) |
| Safe Torque Off (STO) | Please contact Aerotech. |
| Current Loop Update Rate | 20 kHz |
| Servo Loop Update Rate | 10 kHz |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 40 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -30 to 85 °C |
| Weight | 1.18 kg (2.60 lb) |