GMC-SG001E-EN-P-JUN01 Motion Control Selection Guide

Chapter 3
Intelligent Positioning Drives
Ultra5000 Intelligent Positioning Drives
The Ultra5000 and Ultra5000-DN intelligent positioning drives make up
a high-performance, fully programmable positioning servo drive family.
The Ultra5000 servo drive family incorporates a state-of-the-art
DSP-based control architecture and a rugged Integrated Power Module
(IPM)-based power section. Ultra5000 drives are programmed using
motion commands in an ANSI C format. The Ultra5000 design is
optimized for high-speed position capturing and calculations. Position
capture latency is less than one microsecond, and processing time for
position-based calculations can be as low as 125 microseconds.
Each intelligent positioning drive features:
• Fully programmable controller to provide advanced motion control functions to any single-axis
application.
• High-speed processing for increased axis performance and control capabilities.
• Motion control programs created in an ANSI C format for fast code execution and compact programs.
• Advanced math capabilities for the most demanding application calculations.
• Proven power architecture for reliability.
• User programs designed in an ANSI C format, which provides a standard programming format and
includes the flexibility of arrays, structures, and libraries.
• Flexible, general purpose digital and analog I/O to satisfy cost-sensitive motion control applications
with a single integrated package.
• Advanced feedback capabilities including absolute and high-resolution encoders.
• Direct connection to a PanelView operator interface for a complete automation solution.
Ultra5000-DN DeviceNet Intelligent Positioning Drive
In addition to the standard Ultra5000 features, the Ultra5000-DN intelligent positioning drive features:
• Communication over one industry-standard network, providing common end-user solutions to
application challenges.
• Diagnostics that reduce downtime by providing accurate troubleshooting and failure warnings.
• Connectivity to automation systems using ControlLogix.
1 Publication GMC-SG001E-EN-P — June 2001