Galil Motion Control

     Galil is proud to introduce a new “all in one” multi-axis drive for the DMC-41x3 and DMC-40x0 product families. This all in one drive module is perfect for customers who want have the ability to use one configuration in multiple applications or mix and match motors on the same bank of drives. This drive is available in 2 and 4 axis configurations.

     Monitoring and troubleshooting real time motion control systems can be tricky in high performance applications where the majority of PC and controller resources are dedicated to running the application. Adding on an extra layer of monitoring software can have a non negligible effect on the overall system performance and can in some instances eliminate or worsen the behavior you're looking to monitor. The ability to remotely monitor communications and status in real time from a separate PC is invaluable in these situations. Enter gcaps Remote Connect!

   Introducing the latest addition to Galil's software suite, the MotorSizer tool. This powerful tool offers a straightforward method of selecting the proper motors for a particular application with the same ease of use GDK is known for. The tool asks for various application details such as load mass and top speed, then provides a list of motors carried by your local Galil distributor with the appropriate motors highlighted. You can use this list to narrow down your search for motors and contact your distributor for more details. 

     Stepper motors are employed in a variety of applications across the engineering spectrum because they are inexpensive, simple to operate, and offer high torque at low speeds. The primary drawbacks of stepper motors are lack of position feedback and stalls; the user assumes that the stepper 'got there.' The addition of an encoder to the system can mitigate these drawbacks but at the cost of increased move and settle time. Galil's new Closed Loop Stepper Firmware overcomes these drawbacks while keeping move and settle times low. The result is precise motion and positioning with the low speed/high torque benefits of a stepper motor.

     Our sold out May product workshop was the first ever to be held remotely. The classroom and lab portions of the class were conducted live via 8x8. Galil demo boxes were sent to attendees so the hands on aspect was not lost. Our next available class is scheduled for September 16th -17th, 2020.

     The Galil Design Kit (GDK) is Galil’s premier software environment that provides easy communication with Galil’s motion controllers and PLCs. The tools in this package continue to be enhanced and expanded. Here's what's new

Introduction to Step-by-Step

     While Galil's Setup, Tuning and Diagnostic Software continues to be enhanced, so does this very important Tool, Step-By-Step. In this video the process of setting up an X-Y stage including initial controller communication, motor setup, tuning, and more is demonstrated. This process will introduce the Step-by-Step Tool and show how easy Step-by-Step makes the initial connection process and motor configuration (especially for new users). 

     For those who have or will struggle with resonances in your control systems, Galil has produced App-note #3502 "Using Notch Filters to Mitigate Resonance."  This note discusses the different types of resonances and what can be done to deal with them.  In particular it explains two ways to use the notch filters available in Galil controllers to solve resonance issues in real-world applications.

      The EDD-3701x, part of Galil’s EtherCAT Family of products, now communicates seamlessly with any TwinCAT® EtherCAT Master in addition to Galil's EtherCAT Masters (DMC-500x0 and DMC-52xx0).