• resolution 300,000 pos./revolution
• linear motor controller

  
• supports stepper motors, linear motors and DC-motors
• phase currents up to 10A (peak 20A)
• acceleration up to 10m/s²
• up to 32 axes can be connected via CAN
• closed loop interface
• joystick mode
  
• communication interfaces: RS-232/USB
• ASCII command language
  
• housing 19“ 4HE/84TE, fan integrated
  

Application areas

Semi-conductor production

ultrasonic microscopy

wafer inspection

Concept

Pegasus is a robust n-axes positioning controller whose axis boards are accommodated modularly in a 19“ housing. Each axis module has a controller and a power amplifier. To communicate with the modules, a RS-232 interface or a USB interface are available.

Key features

The controlling technology, developed by ITK, is also used for Pegasus. With the advantages of a very high resolution, a high constant velocity and a low power dissipation in the motors. Stepper motors and linear motors can be moved simultaneously with Pegasus.

Positioning

Pegasus is a positioning controller. Two positioning modes are possible: a given absolute or relative position or a given velocity and direction. The axis modules work independently and are not coupled. Nevertheless, it is possible to realise a synchronous positioning of multiple modules, using the Venus -2 synchronous commands.

Axis extension

The basis rack can be equipped with seven axis modules. An extension of eight modules up to a maximum of 32 axis modules is possible with every further rack. Each rack can be optionally assembled with stepper motor, linear motor or DC-motor modules.

Resolution

The axis modules are equipped with a 32bit processor that can compute position input down to 16nm. Also this small position is transformed into a rotor angle by the power amplifier.

Performance class

We offer Pegasus in performance classes from 100W to 1000W. Phase currents up to 10A (peak 20A) are possible.

Measuring systems

Pegasus supports optical measuring systems with RS-422 signal output or 1V_pp signal output. Magnetic AMR-measuring systems are supported as well.

Programming

The program-controlled operation is realised via the interpreter language Venus-2.