Arcus Technology
- Offer Profile
- Arcus Technology, a motion
control company headquartered in California, USA, is a global supplier of
motion control products founded on the principle that innovative motion
control solutions can be simple and affordable to our customers.
To fulfill your various communication needs, we provide a wide range of motion products with USB 2.0, RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet and CAN communications interfaces.
Product Portfolio
DMX Series : Integrated Motor + Driver + Controller + Encoder
DMX-K-SA
- Integrated Stepper Motor + Controller + Encoder +
Microstep Driver with RS-232/RS-485 Communication
Specifications (NEMA 17/23)
- RS-485/232 Communication (9600-115K bps)
- Stand-alone control via a BASIC-like programming language
- Multi-task programming support
- 12 to 35 VDC voltage input
- 16 microstep
- 100mA to 2.5A current setting
- Opto-isolated +Limit, -Limit, and Home inputs
- Opto-isolated Digital inputs (6)
- Opto-isolated Digital outputs (3)
- High speed position capture digital input
- Position synchronized digital output
- On-the-fly speed change
- 1000 line incremental encoder (4000 counts/rev with 4x quadrature decoding)
Specifications (NEMA 11)
- RS-485/232 Communication (9600-115K bps)
- Stand-alone control via a BASIC-like programming language
- 12 to 24 VDC voltage input
- Full, 1/2, 1/4, 1/16 microstep
- 100mA to 1.5A current setting
- Opto-isolated +Limit, -Limit, and Home inputs (configurable as general purpose)
- Opto-isolated Digital outputs (1)
- On-the-fly speed change
- Max pulse rate of 50K pps
- 256 line incremental encoder
- NEMA 11 size
DMX-J-SA
- Integrated Stepper Motor + Controller + Microstep Driver
with USB 2.0 Communication
Specifications
- USB 2.0 Communication
- Stand-alone control via a BASIC-like programming language
- 12 to 24 VDC voltage input
- 16 microstep
- 100mA to 2.0A current setting
- Opto-isolated +Limit, -Limit, and Home inputs
- Opto-isolated Digital inputs (2)
- Opto-isolated Digital outputs (2)
- Available in NEMA 17 motors in various stack sizes
DMX-UMD
- Integrated Stepper Motor + Controller + Encoder +
Microstep Driver with RS-485/USB 2.0 Communication
Specifications
- USB 2.0 and RS-485 (9600-115K bps) communication
- Digital IO communication + easy-to-use interface
- Stand-alone control via a BASIC-like programming language
- 12 to 48 VDC voltage input
- 2-500 microstep
- 100mA to 3.0A current setting
- Opto-isolated +Limit, -Limit, and Home inputs
- Opto-isolated digital inputs (6)
- Opto-isolated digital outputs (2)
- 1000 line incremental encoder (4000 counts/rev with 4x quadrature decoding)
- High speed position capture digital input
- Position sync digital output
- StepNLoop closed-loop control
- On-the-fly speed change
- S-curve/Trapezoidal acceleration profile control
- Available in NEMA 17 and 23 sizes in double and triple stack lengths
- Multi-task programming support
DMX-ETH
- Integrated Stepper Motor + Controller + Encoder +
Microstep Driver with 10Mbps Ethernet Communication
Specifications
- 10 Mbps Ethernet Communication
- Stand-alone control via a BASIC-like programming language
- 12 to 48 VDC voltage input
- 2-500 microstep
- 100mA to 3.0A current setting
- Opto-isolated +Limit, -Limit, and Home inputs
- Opto-isolated Digital inputs (2)
- Opto-isolated Digital outputs (2)
- High speed position capture digital input
- 1000 line incremental encoder (4000 counts/rev with 4x quadrature decoding)
- StepNLoop closed-loop control
- On-the-fly speed change
- S-curve/Trapezoidal acceleration profile control
- Available in NEMA 17 and 23 sizes in double and triple stack lengths
- Multi-task programming support
DMX-A2-DRV
- Advanced Integrated NEMA 17/23 Stepper Motor Microstep
Driver
Specifications
- 12 to 48 VDC voltage input
- 100mA to 3.0A current setting
- 2-500 microstep
- 1M maximum pulse rate input support
- Opto-isolated differential Pulse/Dir (CW/CCW) inputs
- Opto-isolated driver enabled input
- Opto-isolated over-temperature alarm output
- Available in NEMA 17 and 23 sizes in double and triple stack lengths
- Available with optional 1000 count encoder
- Software configurable
DMX-K-DRV
- Integrated NEMA 11/17/23 Stepper Motor Microstep
Driver/Controller
Specifications
- 12 to 24 VDC Voltage Input
- 100mA to 2.5A support
- Full/Half/Quarter/16 microstep
- Configurable as Driver mode or Controller mode
- Driver mode: One clock (Pulse/Dir) or two clock
- (CW/CCW) support
- Driver mode: 200K maximum pulse rate input
- Controller mode: Absolute, incremental, jogging move type support
- Controller mode: 4 motion profile selection, start/stop input, status output
- Controller mode: 16K maximum pulse rate output speed
- Opto-isolated differential Pulse/Dir inputs (motion profile selector in controller mode)
- Opto-isolated driver enabled input (start/stop input in controller mode)
- Opto-isolated over-temperature alarm output (status output in controller mode)
- Available in NEMA 11, 17 and 23 sizes in double and triple stack lengths
- Software configurable
ACE Series : Single-axis Driver + Controller
ACE-SDE
- Advanced Single Axis Controller + Microstep Driver with
USB 2.0/RS-485 Communication
Specifications
- USB 2.0 and RS-485 (9600-115K bps) Communication
- Digital IO Communication + Easy To Use Interface
- 12 to 48 VDC voltage input
- Opto-isolated +Limit, -Limit, and Home inputs
- Opto-isolated Digital inputs (6)
- Opto-isolated Digital outputs (2)
- A/B/Z Differential Encoder inputs
- StepNLoop closed-loop control
- On-the-fly speed change
- S-curve/Trapezoidal acceleration profile control
- 10-bit analog inputs (2)
ACE-SXE
- Advanced Single Axis Controller with USB 2.0/RS-485
Communication
Specifications
- USB 2.0 and RS-485 (9600-115K bps) Communication
- Digital IO communication + easy-to-use interface
- Stand-alone control via a BASIC-like programming language
- 12 to 48 VDC voltage input
- Opto-isolated +Limit, -Limit, and Home inputs
- Opto-isolated Digital inputs (6)
- Opto-isolated Digital outputs (2)
- 10-bit analog inputs (2)
- Pulse/Dir differential signal output
- 6M maximum pulse rate output
- Open-collector enable output
- A/B/Z Differential Encoder inputs
- StepNLoop closed-loop control
ACE-SXC
- Single Axis Controller with USB 2.0 Communication
Specifications
- USB 2.0 Communication
- Stand-alone control via a BASIC-like programming language
- Multi-task programming capable
- 12 to 48 VDC voltage input
- Opto-isolated +Limit, -Limit, and Home inputs
- Opto-isolated Digital inputs (3)
- Opto-isolated Digital outputs (2)
- Pulse/Dir differential signal output
- 400K maximum pulse rate output
ACE-SDX
- Advanced Single Axis Microstep Driver
Specifications
- 12 to 48 VDC voltage input
- 100mA to 3.0A current setting
- 2-500 microstep
- 800K maximum pulse rate support
- Opto-isolated differential Pulse/Dir (CW/CCW) inputs
- Opto-isolated driver enable input
- Opto-isolated over-temperature alarm output
- Software Configurable
ACE-SDC-V3
- Low Cost Single Axis Controller + Microstep Driver with
USB 2.0 Communication
Specifications
- Low cost controller and microstep driver board
- Size: 1.5 inch x 2.5 inch (37mm x 57mm)
- USB 2.0 Communication
- 12 to 24 VDC voltage input
- Current setting from 0 to 2.0A in 100mA resolution
- Selectable microstep: Full, 1/2, 1/4, 1/16
- Opto-isolated Digital inputs (6)
- Opto-isolated Digital outputs (2)
- One 10-bit analog input - 0 to 3.3V for speed control
- 3 Different Control Modes: USB, Digital IO, and Analog Input *
*USB Mode: PC-based control from PC through USB 2.0 Communication Digital
IO Mode: Motion Control through digital input/output USB
Mode: Analog Mode: Speed control through analog input
PMX Series : Multi-axis Controller
PMX-4EX-SA
- Advanced 4-axis Controller with USB 2.0 and RS-485
Communication
Specifications
- 4 Axis Advanced Motion Controller
- USB 2.0 and RS-485 communication
- 6M maximum pulse rate output
- Trapezoidal or s-curve acceleration
- On-the-fly speed change
- Continuous linear coordinated buffered XYZ move
- XYZU linear coordinated motion
- XY circular and arc coordinated motion
- Homing using Home and/or Index encoder channel
- Pulse/Dir/Enable open collector outputs per axis
- Opto-isolated +Limit, -Limit, Home, and Alarm inputs per axis
- Single-ended or differential quadrature encoder inputs per axis
- Opto-isolated Digital Inputs (8)
- Analog inputs 10-bit resolution (8)
- Built-in joystick control for XYZU axes
- High speed position capture inputs and sync outputs
- Built-in StepNLoop closed loop control algorithm
- BASIC-like standalone programming language
- Multi-task programming support
PMX-4EX-SA
- Advanced 4-axis Controller with 10Mbps Ethernet
Communication
Specifications
- 4 Axis Advanced Motion Controller
- 10 Mbps Ethernet Communication
- 6M maximum pulse rate output
- Trapezoidal or s-curve acceleration
- On-the-fly speed change
- Continuous linear coordinated buffered XYZ move
- XYZU linear coordinated motion
- XY circular and arc coordinated motion
- Homing using Home and/or Index encoder channel
- Pulse/Dir/Enable open collector outputs per axis
- Opto-isolated +Limit, -Limit, Home, and Alarm inputs per axis
- Single-ended or differential quadrature encoder inputs per axis
- Opto-isolated Digital Inputs (8)
- Opto-isolated Digital Outputs (8)
- High speed position capture inputs and sync outputs
- Built-in StepNLoop closed loop control algorithm
- BASIC-like standalone programming language
- Multi-task programming support
PMX-4CX-SA
- Stand-alone 4-axis Controller with USB 2.0 and RS-485
Communication
Specifications
- 4 Axis Basic Motion Controller
- USB 2.0 and RS-485 Communication
- 400K maximum pulse rate output
- Trapezoidal acceleration
- Pulse/Dir/Enable open collector outputs per axis
- Opto-isolated +Limit, -Limit, and Home inputs per axis
- Opto-isolated Digital Inputs (4)
- Opto-isolated Digital Outputs (4)
- BASIC-like standalone programming language
- Multi-task programming support
PMX-2EX-SA
- Advanced 2-axis Controller with USB 2.0 and RS-485
Communication
Specifications
- 2 Axis Advanced Motion Controller
- USB 2.0 and RS-485 communication
- 6M maximum pulse rate output
- Trapezoidal or s-curve acceleration
- On-the-fly speed change
- XY linear coordinated motion
- Homing using Home and/or Index encoder channel
- Pulse/Dir/Enable open collector outputs per axis
- Opto-isolated +Limit, -Limit, and Home inputs per axis
- Single-ended or differential quadrature encoder inputs per axis
- Opto-isolated Digital Inputs (8)
- Opto-isolated Digital Outputs (8)
- Analog Inputs 10-bit resolution (2)
- Built-in joystick control for XY axes
- Built-in StepNLoop closed loop control algorithm
- BASIC-like standalone programming language
- Multi-task programming support
- Motion Controller + Microstep Driver with USB/RS-485
PMX-2ED-SA
- Advanced 2-axis Controller + Microstep Driver with USB
2.0 and RS-485 Communication
Specifications
- 2 Axis Advanced Motion Controller
- USB 2.0 and RS-485 communication
- Built in X and Y axis microstep drivers (1.5 Amp/8 microstep/24 VDC)
- Trapezoidal or s-curve acceleration
- On-the-fly speed change
- XY linear coordinated motion
- Homing using Home and/or Index encoder channel
- Opto-isolated +Limit, -Limit, and Home inputs per axis
- Single-ended or differential quadrature encoder inputs per axis
- Opto-isolated Digital Inputs (8)
- Opto-isolated Digital Outputs (8)
- Analog inputs 10-bit resolution (2)
- Built-in joystick control for XY axes
- Built-in StepNLoop closed loop control algorithm
- BASIC-like standalone programming language
Multi-task programming support
