Re: MTS/Instron Load Frame Controller IOCs

[Mark Rivers via Tech-talk <tech-talk at aps.anl.gov>]

Hi Jonathan,

We use the Galil DMC-4183 controllers.  For high-current servo motors like the Parkers you list, the 3547 driver option will work.  It works with power supplies up to 80V and can drive brushed servo motors up to 8 A continuous and 15 A peak.  We are using them to drive a number of 3-phase brushless motors.

I just used the Galil online  configuration tool to generate this part number. This is an 8-channel version.  I don't know how many motors you need to drive?

https://www.galil.com/motion-controllers/dmc-4103/customize

The part number is DMC-4183-BOX8-D3547-D3547.

The list price is $5,130.

The EPICS Galil driver is very mature and full-featured.

Mark

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Subject: MTS/Instron Load Frame Controller IOCs

Hi everyone,

 

Thanks for all your help so far, you’ve been fantastic!

 

Our facility is looking to implement a universal testing frame at one of our beamports, and we are looking to acquire an MTS or Instron load frame controller to control the motors on the frame. Are you folks aware of any IOCs/support modules that have been written for these controllers?

 

Suggestions for other kinds of epics-compatible controllers that would work for the purpose of driving these motors are also welcome!

 

Motor Specs:

Parker RX320E

DC Brushed Servo-electric motors

Permanent Current: 7.8A

Supply Voltage: 54V

Peak Current: 20A

Maximum Speed: 3000rpm

 

Thanks,

 

Jonathan Hai
Research Engineer/Tech Monkey
Canadian Neutron Beam Laboratory
McMaster University
Sapere Aude