GE DS200DSPCH1ADA

The proven reliability of GM’s products enables them to deliver unprecedented productivity in machines through increased efficiency and flexibility, with unique features such as the Pacoal multiprocessor architecture and simultaneous updating of synchronised axes without compromising performance. Motion path planning is an extremely computationally intensive process,” explains Michael Schary, CTO of GE Enterprise Solutions.” Our hybrid distributed architecture makes it possible to add axes without increasing the load on the central processor, so performance is identical regardless of the number of axes in the system. For complex motion applications, this is critical. According to Shiman Sushaa of Arc Consulting Group, “End users and OEMs are constantly looking for higher performance from production machines. Rapid traverse is designed to get additional performance from the same machine. In fact, it can help manufacturers gain a competitive advantage in many multi-axis machine applications because of embedded advanced features such as scalability, no degradation of performance, seamless blending of lift-limited movement anywhere along the motion profile, and powerful diagnostic tools to maximise machine availability.

The GE DS200DSPCH1ADA controller is designed to meet the high-end needs of complex motion applications. It is part of an integrated motion and machine logic solution that delivers the performance, flexibility and scalability required for advanced machine automation. MicroMotion modules control up to four axes plus a spindle, and up to 10 modules can be placed in a MicroMotion rx3i rack to control up to 40 axes simultaneously. Together with world-class Fanuc servos, it provides an unrivalled solution for machine automation. Using the unique Pacoal architecture, a multiprocessor architecture with virtual dual-port memory and high-speed PCI backplane connections.

GE DS200DSPCH1ADA motion enables consistent performance and tight axis synchronisation across all axes in the rack. Variation in manufacturing is the enemy of quality and yield. In complex machining operations where many axes need to be synchronised, motion controllers with a single microprocessor for all functions will see loop update performance degrade as the CPU processes information from more axes. Longer loop update times can introduce errors and variability in high-speed manufacturing, and the Pacoal architecture eliminates this variability.

As an integrated motion solution, the GE DS200DSPCH1ADA simplifies programming by sharing a common database, eliminating complex data exchanges between different programmes and reducing the learning curve required for two different programming languages, thereby increasing engineering productivity. Rapid traverse serves the needs of high-speed machines with a large number of synchronised axes. Industries requiring this capability include packaging, assembly, woodworking, metalworking and printing. Rapid motion is immediately available. “Papp motion provides an amazing leap in performance,” says Paul Durstine, motion product manager for General Electric (GE) Intelligent Platforms.”” In scalable motion control, the distributed CPU architecture integrated through the high-speed backplane provides the greatest scalable motion control.” General Motors’ (GM) Foot Motion is the motion controller of choice for OEMs requiring an integrated motion and machine logic solution.