Economic 4-axis Stepping Controller Card released by Advantech

Designed for basic motion control functionality, the new PCI-1243U is a low-cost stepping motor control card with a universal PCI interface.

Equipped with a PCD-4541 motion controller, the card can control 4 stepping motors simultaneously. The output pulse rate can reach up to 400 kpps, and with a 24-bit step counter for each axis, it offers precision suitable for most applications. There are also features like T-curve or S-curve acceleration, and pulse/direction or CW/CCW output mode.

PCI-1243U offers 5 switch input channels for each axis in addition to its eight digital inputs, and eight digital outputs. All DI/O channels are 1500 VDC isolated, and the input range is 12~24 VDC.

Although the price tag is low, PCI-1243U still offers advanced DLL drivers that can be used to create programs for Microsoft® Windows®. The user-friendly Motion Manager Utility is provided for easy configuration and testing. Four built-in homing types are offered with the DLL driver, so homing movements can be completed with a single command. For those who prefer doing their own register-level programming, there are DOS examples provided as reference.

The Advantech PCI-1243U motion controller is a cost-effective solution for integrated stepper applications, offering stepper-only control at a lower cost. Look for PCI-1243U in early April.