PCI-8366

Description

Parameter Specifications

1. Power Supply: The PCI – 8366 typically operates on a +5V DC power supply from the PCI bus, with a power consumption of approximately 5 – 7W. This low – power design helps in minimizing heat generation and overall system power requirements.
2. Motion Control Axes: It supports up to 4 axes of motion control. Each axis can be controlled independently or coordinated with other axes for complex motion profiles.
3. Pulse Output: The module can generate high – frequency pulse trains for driving stepper or servo motors. The maximum pulse frequency is up to 4 MHz, enabling precise control of motor speed and position.
4. Encoder Input: It has encoder input channels for each axis, allowing for closed – loop feedback control. The encoder resolution can support up to 20 – bit counting, which provides high – precision position feedback.
5. Communication Interface: It communicates with the host computer via the PCI bus, providing a high – speed data transfer rate for real – time motion control commands and data acquisition.

Applications

1. CNC Machining: In computer – numerical – control (CNC) machining centers, the PCI – 8366 can be used to control the movement of the cutting tools along multiple axes. It enables precise machining of complex parts with high accuracy and repeatability.
2. Robotics: In robotic systems, it can control the movement of robot arms. By coordinating the motion of multiple axes, it allows robots to perform tasks such as pick – and – place operations, welding, and assembly.
3. Automated Packaging: In packaging machines, it can control the movement of conveyor belts, filling nozzles, and sealing mechanisms. This ensures accurate positioning and efficient operation of the packaging process.

Weight and Dimensions

1. Weight: Approximately 0.3 kg, which is relatively light and easy to install in a computer chassis.
2. Dimensions: It has a standard PCI card form factor, with dimensions of about 167.64mm (length) x 106.68mm (width). This standard size allows it to be easily inserted into a PCI slot on a motherboard.

Features

1. Multi – axis Control: The ability to control up to 4 axes simultaneously provides flexibility in designing complex motion control systems.
2. High – speed Pulse Output: The 4 MHz pulse output frequency enables fast and precise motor control, which is crucial for high – speed machining and robotic applications.
3. Closed – loop Feedback: The encoder input channels allow for closed – loop control, which can compensate for errors and ensure accurate positioning of the motors.

Stability and Reliability

1. Robust Design: Built with high – quality electronic components and a sturdy PCB layout, it can withstand normal vibrations and electrical interference in industrial environments.
2. Driver Support: It is supported by reliable device drivers that ensure stable communication between the module and the host computer. These drivers are regularly updated to improve compatibility and performance.
3. Long – term Testing: Through long – term testing, it has been proven to have a reliable performance over time, with a low failure rate.

Practical Case