Lin Engineering Inc. (Santa Clara, CA), a leader in step motor design, unveiled its new Simple Step 17, an integrated step motor and controller solution that can be set to execute a preset string of commands upon power-up. Commands include nested loops and execution halt pending a switch closure. Up to 16 step motors can be linked, and it can store up to 16 programs. The Simple Step is also capable of stand-alone operation with no connection to a PC.
There is a fully integrated controller incorporated to the back of the stepper motor. Commands can be issued from any serial terminal program (such as HyperTerminal) or from the Simple Step Windows application. The commands are intuitive and simple. The Simple Step 17 features stand-alone operation with no connection to a PC; automatic execution of stored commands upon power-up; daisy chain up to 16 units; fully programmable ramps and speeds; up to 256 micro-stepping resolution; bipolar control; two digital I/O and two fixed-input channels; and up to 85 oz-in torque.
