Motion Control Networks

Chuck Lewin, President & CEO of Performance Motion Devices (download as PDF)

The trend toward distributed motion control and motion networks is driven by a desire to reduce wiring, lower cost, and increase reliability. When launching a development project to tap into these benefits, you will face choices regarding network buses, protocols, and a host of technical issues. In the end it is the architecture and physical configuration of your machine that will dictate which motion network you select and how you distribute the control problem. The cost savings and flexibility offered by motion networks can be substantial, but the key is knowing what kind of solution will work best in your control application.