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The MACRO link
Description
MACRO is an acronym for Motion and Control Ring Optical, which is a non-proprietary digital interface developed
by Delta Tau Data Systems for connection of multi-axis motion controllers, amplifiers, and I/O on a fiber optic or
twisted pair copper (RJ45 connector) ring. Since the fiber optic cable transmits light and not electricity, it is immune
to electromagnetic noise, capacitive coupling, ground loops, and other wiring problems. In addition, the MACRO
ring allows amplifiers and I/O devices to be connected with a single fiber optic strand, simplifying the wiring and
assembly process.
The fiber optic MACRO Interface enables the PMAC to control multiple servo axes and I/O even when separated by
a great distance. With the MACRO interface, the MACRO system can be up to 3 kilometers (2 miles) from the PMAC
controller or other MACRO devices on the ring. With the RJ-45 electrical interface, the system can be up to 30 meters
(100 feet) away.
Features
• Multi-mode fiber optic (FDDI-PMD ISO/IEC 9314-3) 100-Base-FX
• Twisted pair copper (CAT5) 100-Base-TX
• 125 Mbits/sec data transmission rate
• MACRO is the only field bus capable of closing the servo loop over the fiber optic ring
• Up to 256 nodes supported.
• Supports 128 motion and 128 I/O nodes
• Up to 16 master controllers supported
• 3000 m (~ 10,000 ft) maximum distance between nodes with glass fiber
• 30 m (~ 100 ft) maximum distance between nodes with RJ-45 twisted pair
• Data update rate for 16 nodes at 40 KHz
• Centralized or distributed control
• Conversion interfaces for DeviceNet or Profibus devices
Digital Connectivity
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TURBO PMAC2 ULTRALITE WITH UMAC MACRO
TURBO PMAC2 ULTRALITE 32-AXIS
Board Level MACRO Ring
System Level MACRO Ring
Board/System Level MACRO Ring
Turbo PMAC2
Ultralite 32-Axis
Turbo UMAC
32-Axis with
MACRO Interface
Turbo PMAC2
Ultralite 32-Axis
MACRO I/O
24 In, 16 Out, 8 Analog
Geo MACRO Drives
2-Axis
Geo MACRO Drives
2-Axis
Geo Direct PWM Drive
2-Axis
MACRO I/O
24 In, 16 Out, 8 Analog
UMAC MACRO
Local I/O
Direct PWM Interface
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