PoleStar Controller and Motor Drivers

The PoleStar is ExtraTech's Ethernet enabled integrated I/O interface and stepper motor driver board. Extratech has optimized their high-end uCito-based controller with 4 motor drives and modest amounts of I/O, to make this system fit into an incredible efficient package. The enclosure size is 31x19x11cm (12 x 7.25 x 4.25in).
 
 
 
 
 

The Polestar provides the following features. . .

• Software

  • Coordinated motion
    
  • Linear, circular, & smooth curve interpolation
    
  • Linear and S-curve accelerations
    
  • For complete list see Software Information
• 4 Motor Drives
  • Each is software configurable from 1.0 to 4.0 Amps
    
  • 16 level microstepping  (3,200 steps per rev on 1.8 degree motor)
    
  • Main Bus OverVoltage & UnderVoltage Protection
    
  • Individual Over temperature protection on each drive
    
  • Phase-to-Phase & Phase-to-Ground Short Circuit protection
    
  • Each drive can be software linked to any of the 4 axis of motion
    
  • Directly runs NEMA 17, 23 or 34 frame motors
    
  • Diagnositic hardware/software for testing the machines wiring and motors
    
  • Internal cooling supports full functionality up to 120F external ambient temperature
• Integrate power supplies
  • Only requires external 26VAC or 40VDC
• Communications and operator interface
  • Ethernet TCP/IP
    
  • EIA-232 host port
    
  • EIA-232 keypad port
    
  • GLCD Touch Screen
• 2 PWM outputs which will run 24V solenoids or relays directly
  
• 1 mechanical relay output
  
• Depending on the requirements of the customer, the PoleStar can be configured to have a mixture of the following addition features.
  • 2 8-bit analog input channels (0-5V)
    
  • Support for 4 encoders
    
  • Up to 15 user or travel-limit inputs
    
  • 1 Optically isolated TTL output
    
  • 0-10V DAC
    
  • 2 Solid State Relays

 
Contact ExtraTech today to see how well this package can solve your motion control needs.

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