ORBIT FR AL-48063 User Manual

AL-48060 SERIES

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AL-48061

Positioner Controller, Sequential

➊ APPLICATIONS

• Antenna Test Automation

• Encoder or Synchro-Based Positioners

• Medium & Heavy Duty Positioning

Subsystems

➋ PRODUCT HIGHTLIGHTS

• Sequential Control Up to 6 Axes

• Dynamic Density Control (DDC)

• Selectable PIV & PID Control Loop

• Motion Profi les

• Audible Limit Alarm

• Digital Synchro Alignment

• Programmable Trigger Pulse Width

• Setup Utility Software

• Self-Diagnostics

AL-48062 AL-48063

This popular series of high performance, easy-to-operate, programmable six axis positioner
controllers provide manual front panel or remote control of rotary and linear positioners
manufactured by ORBIT/FR (or equivalent third party positioners that incorporate shunt wound
or permanent magnet brush DC motors, 50/60/400 Hz synchros, or encoders).

Optional interfaces are available for position transducers such as absolute encoders, Inductosyn

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and inclinometers. The AL-48060 series controllers can be purchased in three confi gurations.

AL-48060’s digital servo loop provides advanced remote and local control while maintaining a simple human
interface for manual operation. Position transducer and velocity type can be individually confi gured for each
axis. These units are capable of driving a total of six axes sequentially, one axis at a time.

Series Overview

Model AL-48061 AL-48062 AL-48063
Formerly AL-4806-3C Formerly AL-4806-3C Opt.1 Formerly AL-4806-3C Opt. 1 V2

Horsepower PCU-Dependent 1 2
PCU Requires Separate PCU Built-In Built-In

Compatible With:

- AL-4146-2

- AL-4147-2

- AL-4106-2-6A

- AL-4107-2-6A
Notes Requires purchase of 910074-01 - -

control cable

(-) N/A

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front panel

supplied accessories

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Controls:

 AC Power On/Off
 Axis Select

- Operating Axis

- Display Axis

 Direction/Speed

- Coarse & Fine

 Position Offset
 Position Zero
 Remote/Local Control (BUS/PANEL)
 Emergency Stop (E-Stop)

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Displays & Indicators:

 Axis Position

- Operating Axis

- Display Axis

 Axis Number

- Operating Axis

- Display Axis

 Limit Indicators
 User-Selectable Scales: ± 180°, 0°-360°, Linear
 Remote/Local
 Speed (Operating Axis)

technical notes

 AL-48061 and AL-48062 are functionally compatible with

previous generation models AL-4806-3A & AL-4806-3A
Opt. 1, respectively, with limitations and enhancements
(consult your local factory sales representative for
specifi c compatibility needs).

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CD-ROM Documentation Set:

 User Manual (Installation, Setup, Operation)
 Programming Reference Manual
 Software Setup Utility

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Cables:

 Cable, CAN, DB9 to RJ45 (for Setup Utility)
 Cable, RS-232, DB9 to RJ45 (for Setup Utility)
 AC Power Cord, IEC-320 (F) to Plug

options

 Opt. 003 - Inductosyn® Interface
 Opt. 004 - Inclinometer Interface
 Opt. 005 - EnDat® Absolute Optical Encoder

Interface

 Opt. 007 - 400 Hz Synchro Support

(Includes External 400 Hz Generator)

 Opt. 008 - 11.8 Volt Synchro Input

(Requires Opt. 007)

 Opt. 009 - Correction Table Capability

(On-site error mapping purchased separately)

 Opt. 101 - Additional Manual Set
 Opt. 102 - International Localization

(Specify Country & Voltage)

 Optional  Standard

position sensors

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Axis-Independent Position Sensor Selection:

 Single-Speed, Dual-Speed Synchro & Incremental Encoder
 Absolute Encoder (EnDat®), Inclinometer & Inductosyn®

(Refer to Options List)

communication & i/o

 IEEE-488.2 Compatible
 RS-232 (RJ45)
 TTL Position Increment
 BCD/Binary Position Output

ORDERING INFORMATION

• AL-48061 Positioner Controller, 6 Axis

• AL-48062 Positioner Controller,

6 Axis w/Built-In PCU, 1 HP

• AL-48063 Positioner Controller,

6 Axis w/Built-In PCU, 2 HP

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