Ndrive HL User’s Manual
Introduction
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CHAPTER 1:
INTRODUCTION
Aerotech’s Network Digital Linear Drive (Figure 1-1) (and PWM Ndrive CP, HP, MP,
and Nservo, Npaq) complement the Automation 3200 System. Connected via the IEEE-
1394 (FireWire
®
) communication bus, these drives provide deterministic behavior, auto-
identification, and easy software setup from the Nmotion SMC software controller.
Featuring a high-speed Harvard architecture DSP, the drives are linear for eliminating
EMI/RFI emissions and have fully digital current and servo loops providing up to an 8
kHz servo loop closure, 32 MHz line driver encoder data rate, and an optional Ethernet
port for access to third party networked I/O solutions. Additionally, one 18 bit analog
output and one 16 bit analog input is standard. The Ndrive HL also features an optional
on-board brake relay, programmable resolution multiplication up to x65,536, with a 200
kHz maximum amplified sine wave input frequency, and up to three-axis Position
Synchronized Outputs (laser firing). In addition, the use of the commercially standard
FireWire communication link makes integration to the Automation 3200 network plug-n-
play easy.
This product is intended for light industrial manufacturing or laboratory use.
Figure 1-1.
Ndrive HL Networked Digital Drive
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