Factory Automation And Controls
HiCON CPU/OEM - 6-Axis Step/Direction Ethernet Motion Controller (pn 7752)
HiCON CPU/OEM (pn7752) is an Ethernet based 6-axis motion controller designed for companies that can build thier own cutomized breakout board. HiCON provides excellent integration with Mach3 and Mach4 CNC software proven by several end users since 2011. Utilizing the latest 32-bit Microchip technology, HiCON offers a comprehensive set of features for your motion control and CNC applications.
For starters, we provide a simple breakout baord 7775 in order for you to test some of the capabilities of the motion controller before investing resources on building your own comprehensive breakout board. If you don't plan to build your own breakout board and are interested in an all-in-one motion controller with integrated I/O breakout, please take a look at our HiCON Integra motion controller.
Controller Features
- 6 Step and Direction Channels. Up to 2MHz Step Frequencies
- 9 Differential Quadrature Encoder Inputs. 32-Bit Resolution
- 4 Mhz Max Encoder frequency. Encoder resolution multiplied by 4 thru Hardware.
- 2 Channel Analog Inputs, Range 0-3.3Volts, 12-bit Resolution
- 72 Digital I/O (48 Inputs & 24 Outputs)
- Ethernet 100Mb connectivity using TCP/IP interface.
- Dedicated limit and estop sensor inputs for ultra-fast system disarm
- Modes of Motion: Point-to-Point, Linear and Circular interpolation, Jogging, Electronic Gearing, Feedrate Override
- .NET Managed Library for C#, C++, and VB.NET Software Developers.
- Standalone Operation by programming the unit with BASIC programming language for high-speed I/O processing.
- High-performance implementation of MPG for stepper motors.
- Quick Custom hardware and firmware feature addition available
The HiCON controller can be used in a variety of applications, e.g.,
- Data Aquisition Systems
- PC Based or Standalone Motion and I/O Controller
- Storage and Retrieval Systems
- Milling / Lathe CNC Machines
- etc
Mach3 and Mach4 CNC Controller
Mach3 and Mach4 are excellent PC-based software solutions for CNC, and when paired with HiCON motion controller, creates a state of the art CNC solution for machine-shop and industrial applications.
Mach3 or Mach4 used in tandem with HiCON simplifies configuration and integration, and greatly increases operation reliability. For the latest software releases, please refer to the "HiCON (7766) Support Files" section below. Release notes provides a list of changes made to the software.
Mach Software and HiCON setup:
- Copy the HiCON plugin for Mach3 or Mach4 to the plugins folder in the Mach installation directory (e.g. "C:\Mach3\plugins" or "C:\Mach4\plugins").
- Launch Mach software and perform all necessary configurations via the user friendly config screens accessible via HiCON plugin config selection.
- For more information, consult the Mach3 Software Integration Manual.
Mach3 HiCON System Config
Mach3 HiCON Axis Config
Mach3 HiCON Status
Mach4 HiCON System Config
Mach4 HiCON Axis Config
Mach4 HiCON Status
HiCON (7752) Manuals:
Price List
| Part # | Description | Price | Add to Order |
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| 7752 | HiCON OEM CPU Board | $995 | Add to order |
Breakout Boards |
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| 7775 | HiCON Breakout Board MB1 | $350 | Add to order |
| 7535P | 16in/8Out OptoIsolated PNP Sourcing Type I/O Board | $275 | Add to order |
| 7535N | 16in/8Out OptoIsolated NPN Sink Type I/O Board | $275 | Add to order |
Software |
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| MACH4-INDUSTRIAL | Mach4-Industrial Software License | $1295 | Add to order |
| Mach4-Hobby | Mach4-Hobby Software License | $200 | Add to order |
| Mach3 | Mach3 Software License | $175 | Add to order |
| MOTION_API | Motion and I/O Control API from Windows PC | $495 | Add to order |
| HiCON-MACRO | HiCON C Programming Feature | $475 | Add to order |
| HiCON-EXTIO | HiCON Extended I/O Feature (Includes Mach4 Sync Outputs M67, M62) Purchase of 7535 I/O board includes this feature! | $200 | Add to order |
| HiCON-ADC | HiCON Analog Input Feature Activation | $200 | Add to order |
Accessories |
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| MPG06ED | MPG06 Unit w/ DB15M + EStop Button + Differential Encoder | $295 | Add to order |
PS-RD-35B |
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