GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms’ PACMotion Controller for Complex Motion Applications

GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, a unit of GE Enterprise Solutions, has announced the introduction of its breakthrough motion solution, PACMotion. PACMotion is a completely new motion controller designed to serve the high-end needs of complex motion applications.

PACMotion modules control up to four axes plus a master axis, and up to 10 modules can be placed in a PACSystems RX3i rack for simultaneously control of up to 40 axes. Paired with world-class FANUC Servos, it provides an unmatched solution for machine automation.

“PACMotion provides a striking leap in performance,” said Paul Derstine, Motion Product Manager for GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms. “PACMotion delivers the ultimate in scalable motion control combining a distributed CPU architecture integrated across a high speed backplane.”

“GE Fanuc’s PACMotion is the motion controller of choice for OEMs that need an integrated motion and machine logic solution. The proven dependability of GE Fanuc products allows them to deliver unprecedented productivity in their machines through increased efficiency, flexibility, and reliability enabled by unique features such the PACcore multi-processor architecture and simultaneous updating of synchronized axes with no performance degradation,” Derstine said.

“Motion path planning is an incredibly intensive computational process,” explained Michael Harsh, Chief Technology Officer for GE Enterprise Solutions. “Our hybrid distributed architecture makes it possible to add axes but not increase the load on the central processor, thereby keeping the performance exactly the same regardless of the number of axes in a system. For complex motion applications, this is critical.”