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Unit replaces motion controller and PLC

Dec. 8, 2005

ServoWire Motion and Logic Controllers replace a motion controller and PLC combination with a single unit that can control up to thousands of I/O points.

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Model 30 handles up to three axes, Model 80 up to eight, and Model 160 up to 16. Units have a compact footprint and feature Pentium processors, FireWire drive networking, and Ethernet connectivity. Their rugged all-metal enclosures require no fans.

Ormec, 19 Linden Park, Rochester, NY 14625, (800) 656-7632, www.ormec.com.

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