07 Sep 2007 Single-board, Stand-alone, Real-time Embedded Control Subsystem for Galvanometer-Steered Laser Systems Cambridge Technology’s EC1000 is the next generation in galvo-steered laser control systems. This compact, fully integrated dual system-on-a-chip (SoC) control system is ideal for deployment into modern factory environments with distributed automation. In this environment, a single host computer can supervise a factory of networked laser marking appliances. The EC1000 is designed to be completely embedded into a scanning head and does not require a nearby physical host computer for operation. Remote Access, Remote Control, and Remote Monitoring are fully supported for tetherless operation in a distributed laser marking environment. Factory reliability and EMI immunity are ensured through the use of optically isolated digital control ports.
Reconfigurations or job changes are easily made via the browser-based configuration management environment either by downloading via 10/100 base-T Ethernet, temporary connection to a laptop or USB memory stick, or via the optional pendant.
The EC1000 includes a complete library of control features for today’s lasers as well as 3-axis of direct dynamic galvanometer servo driver control without the need for intermediate interface boards such as XY/2-100
The EC1000 DLL interface to third-party or user software packages simplifies integration into existing automated scanning systems.
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