MACRO is an acronym for Motion and Control Ring Optical and is a non-proprietary digital interface developed by Delta Tau for a single wire connection between the multi-axis motion controllers, amplifiers, and I/O through a fiber optic or twisted pair copper (RJ45 connector) ring. MACRO minimizes wiring complexity, reduces hardware and eliminates noise in large systems. The high-speed 125 Mbits/sec transfer rate is capable of closing the servo loops across the MACRO ring, allowing the flexibility to choose distributed intelligence or centralized control.
Available in a PCI or VME bus format, the MACRO interface board level controllers can control up to 32 axis of distributed or centralized machine control over a fiber optic link.
The Geo MACRO Drives are commanded by any Delta Tau controller with MACRO interface, providing a convenient solution for distributed or centralized control using a fiber optic connection.
The MACRO Peripherals are a series of accessories that have a MACRO interface which allows you to distribute specific capabilities to a local area on the MACRO ring.
