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Introduction
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2.1 NextMove e100 features
NextMove e100 is a high performance multi-axis intelligent controller for servo and stepper
motors.
NextMove e100 features the Mint motion control language. Mint is a structured form of Basic,
custom designed for stepper or servo motion control applications. It allows you to get started
very quickly with simple motion control programs. In addition, Mint includes a wide range of
powerful commands for complex applications.
Standard features include:
Control of up to 16 axes, including 4 stepper and 3 servo axes (on board), plus external
axes over the Ethernet POWERLINK connection.
Point to point moves, software cams and gearing, complex path control, splines etc.
20 general purpose digital inputs, software configurable as level or edge triggered.
12 general purpose digital outputs and 1 relay output.
2 differential analog inputs with 12-bit resolution.
4 single-ended analog outputs with 12-bit resolution.
USB 1.1 serial port (compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 3.0).
RS232 / RS485/422 serial port for programming or connection to an HMI operator panel.
Ethernet POWERLINK & TCP/IP support: Twin Ethernet ports with integrated hub for
communication with host PC or other Ethernet POWERLINK devices.
CANopen protocol for communication with Mint controllers and other third party devices.
Programmable in Mint.
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