The RoHS compliant MC-CQ-4X Motion Control System is a PWM motor controller designed to drive National Aperture MM series motorized stages and other systems utilizing DC brush type motors with single ended quadrature AB encoders.  The MC-CQ-4X incorporates four MCDC-series motor controllers and provides connectivity and packaging suitable for ease of use and rapid deployment in desktop, bench top and industrial automation applications.

Features:

  • Unit includes both motion controller AND amplifier (no external amplifier required)

  • Programmable current limits

  • RS-232 connectivity (direct or via available multiport USB to serial converter)

  • RoHS compliant

  • Package includes:
    • Easy-to-use configuration software with radio buttons and drop down selections
    • RS232 null modem cable
    • Front panel On/Off switch, fuse, and power-on LED for each axis
    • Front panel accessible fuses for each axis
    • 19-Inch Rack-Mount Option available
    • Full support for NAI’s “Motion Console” 4-axis “out-of-the-box” motion control software
    • Low-profile design
    • Shielded country-specific power cord
    • 15v switching power supply
    • 3-foot extension ribbon cable (10-conductor) for attachment to NAI stages
    • Fuses: (2-each) .25 Amp, .5 Amp, 1 Amp, 2 Amp and 6 Amp
    • CD containing evaluation version of "IMS Motion Console" motion control software
    • CD including:
      • National Aperture MC-CQ-4X User Manual
      • Motion Manager Configuration Software
      • MCDC Motion Controller Instruction Manual
         

The MC-CQ-B integrates seamlessly with IMS Motion Console software, eliminating the need for software development in many applications incorporating one to four axes of motion so your system is up and running in minutes.  

 

Specifications

Supply Voltage:
PWM Switching Frequency:
Efficiency:
Maximum Continuous Motor Current:

Maximum Peak Motor Current:

Controller Current Consumption:
5 V Outputs - Maximum Combined Load:
Limit Switch Configuration:

Limit Switch Logic Levels:
Encoder Input Logic Levels:
Encoder Input Maximum Frequency:
Maximum Motor Velocity:
Baud Rate:
Serial EEPROM Program Memory:
Operating Temperature:
Storage Temperature:
Dimensions:

Compliance:

Specifications

12 - 30 V DC, 15 V DC recommended for NAI Stages
78.12 kHz
95%
3 A with sufficient motor connection wiring
1 A with 28 gauge ribbon cable
10 A with sufficient motor connection wiring
2 A with 28 gauge ribbon cable
60 mA with no motor, encoder or limit switch current
50 mA (from encoder Vcc and limit Vcc)
switches to ground expected
(controller incorporates 1k pullup resistors to 5V)
low 0 - 0.5 V, high 4.0 - 5.0 V
low 0 - 0.5 V, high 4.0 - 5.0 V
400 kHz
30,000 rpm (do not exceed stages speed rating)
600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200
6656 bytes
0 to 70 degrees C
-25 to 85 degrees C
With Rack Mount, H 1.72" x W 19" x D 6",
Without Rack Mount, H 1.75" x W 16" x D 6"
CE, RoHS

 


 

 

         

 

Setting a new standard in automation interface software, IMS Motion Console gives you the power to command your system's operation instantly, with absolutely no programming.  Whether you're pushing the frontiers of scientific research or integrating precision industrial systems, Motion Console delivers the features that get you effortlessly connected to your objectives.

For use with NAI MC-CQ and MCDC motion controllers, the Motion Console architecture seamlessly integrates the motion controller and drive electronics, communication hardware, motors, stages, cameras and human machine interface devices that used to require weeks of integration effort.

With Motion Console, multi-axis position sequences may be executed directly from the embedded spreadsheet simply by entering position data and clicking the run button.  Additional spreadsheet columns may be configured to hold sequence timing and flow control commands as well as serial communication transmission and response data, providing effortless control not just of motion hardware but of a virtually unlimited range of RS-232 and RS-485 devices.

Motion Console includes a four axis wireless or wired joystick control interface, a video interface for DirectShow and DCAM compatible cameras, powerful and easy to use system configuration capabilities, an optional API and a variety of other features that come together to make system automation easier than you ever thought it could be.                                                                                                                                                                                                 

A fully functional 30 day trial version of Motion Console for Windows XP and 2000 is available for download and may be operated with motion controller hardware or without it using Motion Console's included and preconfigured motion controller simulators. 

 

 

 
 

Wired Control Pad

Wireless Control Pad

 
 

$69

$79

 

 
  Plug and play wireless and wired USB control pads interface seamlessly with IMS Motion Console software and provide configurable multi-range speed control and configurable joystick response curves for four axes of motion.  Position storage and recall and spreadsheet navigation and execution are also available via control pads.  




 

 


 

  Plug and play USB to serial converters provide additional RS232 serial ports when needed for single or multi-axis applications.  These converters provide easy setup and proven reliable performance.  
  USB to Serial Converter Type Part Number Price  
 

USB to 1 RS232 Port

MC-CQ-SER-TO-USB-1 $59  
  USB to 2 RS232 Ports MC-CQ-SER-TO-USB-2 $199  
  USB to 4 RS232 Ports MC-CQ-SER-TO-USB-4 $359  
  USB to 8 RS232 Ports MC-CQ-SER-TO-USB-8 $575  


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