The DMX-ETH series is an easy to use all-in-one stepper solution with Ethernet connectivity. This product provides a drop-in stepper axis for PLC/PC-based Ethernet system at an affordable price.

Standard Protocol

The DMX-ETH uses standard TCP/IP protocol to communicate. Arcus has recently provided a whitepaper disucssing how to link our DMX-ETH to industry standard PLCs.

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Closed Loop Capability

The integrated encoder allows for automatic position maintainence to be achieved. The 1000 count encoder allows for 0.9 degree encoder resolution to be achieved.

Stand-alone Programmable

The DMX-ETH is stand-alone programmable via our BASIC-like programming language (A-Script). Multi-tasking allows for up to two programs to be run in parallel.

Specifications

• On-the-fly target change
• On-the-fly speed change
• Opto-isolated I/O
• 10Mbps Ethernet communication (ASCII, TCP/IP)
  • 2 x inputs
  • 2 x outputs
  • +Limit/-Limit/Home inputs
• 1000 line incremental encoder (4000 counts/rev with 4x quadrature decoding)
  • StepNLoop closed loop control (position verification)

Stepper driver

• 12-48 VDC
• 3.0 Amp max current setting (peak current)
• 2 to 500 micro-step setting
• 1 MHz max pulse support

Stepper motor

• NEMA 17/23 motor sizes available in different stack sizes
• 1.8° step angle