Intelligent Motion Control Since 1987

DCX-PCI 300 Series Motion Controller

The DCX-PCI300 motion controller is a full-length PCI-bus card that combines advanced DSP technology with the modular multi-processing architecture first pioneered by PMC more than 20 years ago.

Each DCX-PCI300 motion controller consists of an intelligent PCI control card populated with any mix of up to eight (8) intelligent plug-in function modules. Function modules are available for servo and stepper control, AC brushless servo control, digital I/O, and analog I/O. Dual-Axis modules are also available for controlling two servo or stepper axes per module, for a total of up to 16 axes per control card.

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DCX-PCI 300 Controller
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  • High-performance 1-16 axis axis PCI-bus servo and stepper controller
  • Flexible and powerful modular multi-processor architecture
  • Digital and analog I/O expansion options
  • Comprehensive software tools and programming libraries
Features    Specifications    Modules    Accessories    Software    Downloads   

DCX-PCI 300 - Major Features & Benefits

  • High-performance PCI-bus controller
  • Advanced RISC, DSP & FPGA technology
  • Up to 16 axes servo & stepper control on a single card
  • One DSP chip per axis module, guaranteeing fast and reliable multi-axis performance
  • Multi-axis coordinated motion - interpolation, contouring, spline, master/slave, gearing
  • Trapezoidal, S-curve and parabolic velocity profiles for smooth jerk-free motion
  • 8 KHz PID-VAFF servo loop update rate each axis (16 axes)
  • On-board sinusoidal commutation for smooth and accurate AC brushless servo control
  • 64-bit floating point co-processor for ultra-wide dynamic range
  • 16-bit analog servo command outputs for superior resolution
  • 10 million encoder counts/sec for high-speed/ high-resolution moves
  • 5 MHz pulse outputs for high-speed microstepping
  • Customizable notch filters
  • Open and closed-loop stepper control
  • On-the-fly changes in trajectory, direction and PID values
  • On-board multi-tasking frees host PC for other tasks
  • Consistent real-time behavior: Performance remains as specified no matter which features or axes are enabled
  • Additional digital and analog I/O available via I/O plug-in modules
  • High-speed I/O - sub-microsecond position capture (latch) inputs & encoder compare (breakpoint) outputs for ultra-fast synchronization of motion and I/O
  • Custom features and task-optimized performance enhancements available upon request
  • Choose between inexpensive ribbon cables or high-density SCSI cables
  • Fully programmable in C/C++/C#, Delphi, LabVIEW, Visual Basic and easy-to-use on-board command language
  • Drivers for Windows 98/NT/2000/XP/Vista and Linux (for QNX, INTime, RTLinux or VX Works, contact PMC)
  • Powerful and flexible software API is compatible with other PMC motion controllers
  • Includes a full suite of Windows installation, tuning, diagnostic and example programs with source code
  • All PMC Software is included at no extra charge

DCX-PCI 300 - Specifications

  Form Factor & Processors
  • Single slot PCI-bus Card
  • Modular multi-processor architecture
  • Motherboard: 200 MHz, 32-bit RISC CPU with 64-bit floating point co-processor
  • Plug-in Axis Modules: 40 MHz Texas Instruments DSP and FPGA on each module (up to 8 modules per motherboard)
  Communication
  • 32-bit PCI-bus
  • High speed binary or ASCII communication via dual-ported RAM
  Programming
  • Programmable with C/C++, Visual Basic, Delphi or LabVIEW
  • Full support for Windows 98/NT/2000/XP/Vista and Windows Plug&Play
  • Linux drivers available
  • For QNX, INtime, VX Works, or other RTOS support, contact PMC
  • Native LabVIEW/BridgeVIEW support via the Motion VI Library
  • Includes Motion Integrator™ graphical and intuitive Windows® software suite for easy installation, tuning and diagnostics
  • Also programmable in easy-to-use motion command language
  • Programmable in user units (mm, microns, ft./sec...etc.)
  Motion Capabilities
  • 1 to 16 control axes per card
  • AC/DC servo and/or stepper motor control
  • Optional: 8 axes of closed-loop control
  • Point-to-point positioning
  • Multi-axis synchronized & coordinated motion
  • Trapezoidal, parabolic and S-curve velocity profiles
  • Independent acceleration & deceleration
  • Multi-axis linear & circular interpolation
  • High-resolution electronic gearing
  • Position, velocity and gain control modes
  • Backlash compensation
  • Target, velocity, acceleration/deceleration & PID parameters can be changed on-the-fly
  • Custom motion capabilities available upon request
  Memory
  • 4 MB Dynamic RAM
  • 64K user program memory
  • 256 general purpose user registers (variables)
  Dynamic Range
  • Position: 64 bit floating point
  • Velocity and acceleration: 64 bit floating point
  Servo Control Signals
  • ±10V command signal with 16-bit DAC resolution
  • 4 axes of pulse & direction signals for pulse-controlled servo drives: 5MHz maximum pulse rate each axis
  • Sinusoidal output for commutation of AC servo motors (MC320 Axis Module)
  Servo Filter
  • Proportional/Integral/Derivative with acceleration, deceleration & velocity feed forward (PID-FF)
  • Custom notch filtering
  • Selectable servo update rate 2, 4, & 8 KHz (up to 16 axes)

  Stepper Control Signals
  • 4 axes of pulse/direction or CW/CCW stepper control
  • 5 MHz maximum step (pulse) rate each axis (up to 16 axes)
  • Full step, half-step and microstepping control, full and half current
  • 50% pulse train duty-cycle at all pulse rates
  • Open or closed-loop stepper control
  Position Feedback
  • Quadrature incremental encoder with index
  • 10 MHz encoder count rate for each axis (up to 16 axes)
  • Single-ended or differential inputs (A+, A-, B+, B-, I+, I-)
  • Digital noise filtering
  • Auxiliary encoders
  • 32-bit position resolution
  Dedicated I/O (each axis)
  • Axis inputs: Opto-isolated home, ± limits, amp fault
  • Axis outputs: Opto-isolated amp enable, step direction
  • Position capture input (less than 0.5 microsecond latency)
  • Position compare output (less than 0.5 microsecond latency, 10 microsecond opto-isolator delay)
  General Purpose I/O
  • 16 digital I/O on motherboard, 8 inputs and 8 outputs, configurable as active hi/lo
  • Up to 128 additional configurable digital I/O via plug-in modules
  • Up to 64 additional analog I/O, 12-bit resolution, via plug-in modules
  Other Features
  • Windows Flash Wizard for quick firmware updates
  • Programmable in user units
  • On-board memory for user program storage
  • On-board watchdog timer with external or PC-bus reset
  • Custom features or performance available upon request
  Connections
  • 26 pin dual-row IDC ribbon header for each axis module (standard)
  • Industry-standard 68 pin high-density VHDCI (SCSI) connectors on PCI end-bracket for all signals (optional)
  • Dual-row IDC ribbon header for on-board general-purpose digital I/O
  • Industry-standard shielded 68-conductor SCSI cables, available from PMC or 3rd party SCSI cable vendors
  • Ribbon cable interconnect boards available with individually labeled screw terminals
  • High-density cable interconnect boards available with cage-clamp terminals
  Environmental & Mechanical
  • Operating temperature: 0-55 ºC (32-131 ºF) R.H. non-condensing
  • Size: 314mm x 107mm (12.3" x 4.2")
DCX-PCI 300 - Plug-on Function Modules
Motor Control Modules

DCX-MC300 Servo Motor Control Module

MC300
DCX-MC300 Module
(± 10 volt analog command)

 Operating Modes Position, Velocity, Torque, Gain
Control Filter 8KHz PID, 32 bit precision with Velocity & Acceleration Feed-Forward
Velocity Profiles Trapezoidal, S-Curve, and Parabolic with independent acceleration and deceleration
Output Analog Signal, 16 bit ±10 VDC
Position Feedback Incremental Encoder (single ended or differential), 10,000,000 counts / sec
Encoder Supply +5 or +12 VDC, jumper selectable
Encoder Inputs Differential (-7 to +7 VDC) or TTL
Control Filter User-selectable notch filter
Other I/O Inputs: Limit +, Limit -, Coarse Home, Amplifier Fault (all optically isolated), Auxiliary Encoder, high-speed encoder capture input
Outputs: Amplifier Enable, Direction (all open collector), encoder compare output (<1uSec)
Compare Specifications Click here for a detailed side-by-side comparison of specifications for Standard vs. Dual Servo modules


DCX-MC302 Dual Servo Motor Control Module

MC302
DCX-MC302 Module
(Dual ± 10 volt analog command)

 Compatibility Dual Modules are designed for the DCX-PCI300-H "high-density cable" version of the DCX-PCI300 motion controller. They are not compatible with the DCX-PCI300-R "ribbon cable" version.
Number of Axes 2 independently controlled axes
Operating Modes Position, Velocity, Torque, Gain
Control Filter 8KHz PID, 32 bit precision with Velocity & Acceleration Feed-Forward
Velocity Profiles Trapezoidal, S-Curve, and Parabolic with independent acceleration and deceleration
Output Analog Signal, 16 bit ±10 VDC
Position Feedback Incremental Encoder (single ended or differential), 10,000,000 counts / sec
Encoder Supply +5 or +12 VDC, jumper selectable
Encoder Inputs Differential (-7 to +7 VDC) or TTL
Other I/O Inputs: Limit +, Limit -, Coarse Home (all optically isolated)
Outputs: Amplifier Enable (all open collector)
Compare Specifications Click here for a detailed side-by-side comparison of specifications for Standard vs. Dual Servo modules


DCX-MC320 Sine Commutating Servo Module

MC320
DCX-MC320 Module
(± 10 volt dual analog command)

 Description Designed to precisely control and commutate AC sinewave brushless motors, allowing the use of low-cost AC brushless amplifiers. For an Application Note describing how to commutate and control a brushless motor with a DCX-MC320 Sine Commutating Servo Module, click here Get Adobe PDF Reader (PDF 387KB)
Operating Modes Position, Velocity, Torque, Gain
Control Filter 8KHz PID, 32 bit precision with Velocity & Acceleration Feed-Forward
Velocity Profiles Trapezoidal, S-Curve, and Parabolic with independent acceleration and deceleration
Output Dual Analog Sinewave Signals, 16 bit ±10 VDC, 120° out of phase
Position Feedback Incremental Encoder (single ended or differential), 10,000,000 counts / sec
Encoder Supply +5 or +12 VDC, jumper selectable
Encoder Inputs Differential (-7 to +7 VDC) or TTL
Other I/O Inputs: Limit +, Limit -, Coarse Home, Amplifier Fault (all optically isolated), Three (3) Hall Sensor Inputs
Outputs: Amplifier Enable, Direction (all open collector)


DCX-MC360 Stepper Motor Control Module

MC360
DCX-MC360 Module
(pulse control output)

 Operating Modes Position, Velocity
Velocity Profiles Trapezoidal, S-Curve, and Parabolic with independent acceleration and deceleration
Step Outputs Pulse & Direction, or CW & CCW, open collector, 50% duty cycle
Step Frequency 0.1 / sec to 5.0 M / sec
Position Feedback Incremental Encoder (single ended or differential), 10,000,000 counts / sec
Encoder Supply +5 or +12 VDC, jumper selectable
Encoder Inputs Differential (-7 to +7 VDC) or TTL
Other I/O Inputs: Limit +, Limit -, Coarse Home, Null, Fault (all optically isolated), Auxiliary Encoder, high-speed encoder capture input
Outputs: Drive Enable, Full/Half Step, Full / Half Current (all open collector), encoder compare output (<1uSec)
Compare Specifications Click here for a detailed side-by-side comparison of specifications for Standard vs. Dual Stepper modules


DCX-MC362 Dual Stepper Motor Control Module

MC362
DCX-MC362 Module
(Dual pulse command outputs)

 Compatibility Dual Modules are designed for the DCX-PCI300-H "high-density cable" version of the DCX-PCI300 motion controller. They are not compatible with the DCX-PCI300-R "ribbon cable" version.
Number of Axes 2 independently controller axes
Operating Modes Position, Velocity
Velocity Profiles Trapezoidal, S-Curve, and Parabolic with independent acceleration and deceleration
Step Outputs Pulse & Direction, or CW & CCW, open collector, 50% duty cycle
Step Frequency 0.1 / sec to 5.0 M / sec
Position Feedback None
Encoder Supply +5 or +12 VDC, jumper selectable
Encoder Inputs Differential (-7 to +7 VDC) or TTL
Other I/O Inputs: Limit +, Limit -, Home, Fault (all optically isolated), Auxiliary Encoder, high-speed encoder capture input
Outputs: Drive Enable, Full / Half Current ( all open collector)
Compare Specifications Click here for a detailed side-by-side comparison of specifications for Standard vs. Dual Stepper modules
I/O Modules

DCX-MC400 16 Channel Digital I / O Module

DCX-MC400
DCX-MC400 Module

 Voltage Range TTL
Input High Voltage 2.0 V (min), 5.3 V (max)
Input Low Voltage -0.3 V (min), 0.8 V (max)
Output High Voltage 2.4 V (min)
Output Low Voltage 0.4 V (max)


DCX-MC500 4 / 8 Channel Analog I / O Module

DCX-MC500
DCX-MC500 Module

 DCX-MC500 4 channels A / D, 4 channels D / A
DCX-MC510 4 channels A / D
DCX-MC520 4 channels D / A
Input Resolution 12-bit (1 in 4096)
Input Voltage Range 0 to +5
Output Resolution 12-bit (1 in 4096)
Output Voltage Range 0 to +5 @ 5ma, or -10 to +10 @ 5ma
Output Offset Adj. 20 turn potentiometer
Output Full Scale Adj. Single turn potentiometer

DCX-PCI 300 - Accessories

The DCX-PCI 300 Series of motion montrollers use one of two different interconnection schemes, depending on the DCX-PCI-300 motherboard model used. One model is the high-density "-H" version, part number DCX-PCI-300-H, the other is the the ribbon cable "-R" version, part number DCX-PCI-300-R.

  • The DCX-PCI-300-H (High-density connector) model allows the use of high-density VHDCI-to-VHDCI SCSI cables with the DCX-BF3XX-H interconnection board shown below. Note: The DCX-PCI-300-H also supports the -R (ribbon cable) version of the plug-in modules, but to take advantage of the high-density connectors, -H versions of the plug-in modules must be used.

  • The DCX-PCI-300-R (Ribbon connector) model uses the same 26-conductor IDC ribbon cables that the rest of the DCX product family uses. The "-R" version of the DCX-PCI-300 motherboard is not compatible with high-density cables and requires the use of -R version plug-in modules.

Interconnection Breakout Board for the DCX-PCI-300-H (High-density SCSI cable version)

DCX-BF3XX-H Servo Interconnection Board

DCX-BF3XX-H Wiring Breakout Board - click image to enlarge
DCX-BF3XX-H: Interconnection Board
for DCX-PCI-300-H Motion Controller
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 Connections Quick release "cage-clamp" terminal strips, grouped by function (motor, primary encoder, auxiliary encoder.) Each terminal pin is individually labeled for easier wiring.
Input Connector 26-pin Male IDC ribbon cable header.
Mounting Via mounting holes on the PCB or DIN rail clips
Dimensions PCB: 216 mm x 72 mm (8.44 inches x 2.81 inches), Overall: 216 mm x 78.4 mm (8.44 inches x 3.06 inches)
Part Number DCX-BF3XX-H



Interconnection Boards for the DCX-PCI-300-R (Ribbon cable version)

DCX-BF300-R Servo Interconnection Board

BF300 Interconnection board
DCX-BF300-R: Interconnection
board for servo motors

 Connections Quick release terminal strips, grouped by function (motor, primary encoder, auxiliary encoder.) Each terminal pin is individually labeled for easier wiring.
Input Connector 26-pin Male IDC ribbon cable header.
Mounting Via mounting holes on the PCB or DIN rail clips
Dimensions 87 mm x 71 mm (3.4 inches x 2.8 inches)
Part Number DCX-BF300-R


DCX-BF360-R Stepper Interconnection Board

BF300 Interconnection board
DCX-BF360-R: Interconnection
board for stepper motors

 Connections Quick release terminal strips, grouped by function (motor, primary encoder, auxiliary encoder.) Each terminal pin is individually labeled for easier wiring.
Input Connector 26-pin Male IDC ribbon cable header.
Mounting Via mounting holes on the PCB or DIN rail clips
Dimensions 87 mm x 71 mm (3.4 inches x 2.8 inches)
Part Number DCX-BF360-R


DCX-BF320-R Sine Commutating Servo Interconnection Board

BF320 Interconnection board
DCX-BF320-R: Interconnection
board for brushless commutation

 Connections Quick release terminal strips, grouped by function (motor, primary encoder, auxiliary encoder.) Each terminal pin is individually labeled for easier wiring.
Input Connector 26-pin Male IDC ribbon cable header.
Mounting Via mounting holes on the PCB or DIN rail clips
Dimensions 87 mm x 71 mm (3.4 inches x 2.8 inches)
Part Number DCX-BF320-R

Cables for the DCX-PCI-300-H, high-density connector motherboard and -H version modules

High-Density Cables for DCX-PCI-300-H

VHDCI SCSI Cable - click image for connector closeup
CBL-VV68-6: High-Density Cable
for DCX-PCI-300-H Motion Controller
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 Description Industry-standard 68-pin offset 0.8mm VHDCI ("SCSI-5" "Micro-centronics") Male to 68-pin offset 0.8mm VHDCI Male cable assembly.
Connections Mating Connector to DCX-PCI-300-H: 68-pin offset 0.8mm VHDCI ("SCSI-5") Male
Mating Connector to Interconnection Board: 68-pin offset 0.8mm VHDCI ("SCSI-5") Male
Cable Lengths 2 Meter (6ft.) cables available directly from PMC. Other lengths (0.5M, 1M, 2M, 3M and longer) are widely available from SCSI cable vendors. Click here for information about alternative cable sources.
PMC Part Number CBL-VV68-6
Note: Each cable accommodates I/O from up to two plug-in function modules: Two axes of I/O per cable using the standard axis modules, or up to 4 axes of I/O per cable when using the Dual Servo or Dual Stepper Axis Modules.)


Other Sources of High-Density Cables and Connectors

For customers who wish to purchase high-density cables in volume directly from a third-party manufacturer or distributor, or for OEM's who wish to design their own custom breakout boards;
Click here for information about alternative cable sources.



Ribbon cables for all standard plug-in modules

Ribbon Cables for DCX Motion Controller Family

DCX Series Ribbon Cable - click image for closeup
26-Conductor IDC Ribbon Cable:
For DCX Family of Motion Controllers
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 Description Generic 26-conductor IDC Female to IDC Female ribbon cable assembly. Connects DCX Modules to Breakout Boards.
Connections Mating Connector to Controller Module: 26 pin Female IDC (Insulation Displacement Connector)
Mating Connector to Breakout: 26 pin Female IDC (Insulation Displacement Connector)
Cable Lengths 6 ft. (2M) cables are available from stock. Custom lengths can be built to order, but lead times may apply. See below for information on building your own ribbon cables.
PMC Part Number 95.020.6   -   6 ft. (2M) cable assembly.
95.020.X   -   X ft. cable assembly. (Custom lengths, lead times will apply.)

Build Your Own Ribbon Cables

IDC ribbon cable components are inexpensive, widely available and easy to assemble. As a result, most customers choose to buy and assemble these cables themselves.

Components Required

26-conductor ribbon cable (cable only) is available from many manufacturers, including:

  • Manufacturer: Belden Corp.
  • Part No: 9L28026, or equivalent.
  • Description: Box of 100 ft. (30M) 26-conductor ribbon cable.

The mating IDC connectors are also available from several manufacturers, including:

  • Manufacturer: Circuit Assembly Corp.
  • Part No: 26IDS2-C-SPT-SR, or equivalent.
  • Description: 26-pin dual-row IDC Female connector assembly (polarized, with strain relief.)

Note: A small 3-4 inch (8-10cm) mini-vise clamp is useful (though not required) for installing the IDC connector onto the ribbon cable.

Software & Programming

Powerful and flexible software tools are crucial for the success of any complex automation project. To that end, PMC provides machine designers with a comprehensive Motion Control API (Application Programming Interface) which includes DLL's, extensive help files and numerous useful sample programs with source code, for C, C++, C#/.NET, VB and Pascal programmers, as well as Motion Integrator, an extensive suite of graphical and intuitive setup, tuning and diagnostic utilities.

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Some common PMC software tools
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  • DLL's, sample programs, source code and extensive help files for C, C++, C#/.NET, Delphi, LabVIEW & VB programmers.
  • Drivers for Windows 98/NT/2000/XP/Vista/7 and Linux (for RTOS support, contact PMC).
  • Native support for 64-bit Windows, Microsoft .NET framework, and 64-bit Linux.
  • Easy-to-use on-board command language Get Adobe PDF Reader (PDF 46KB) is also included on all products.
  • Includes Motion Integrator™ - graphical servo tuning, setup & diagnostic suite.
  • Compatible across PMC's family of motion controllers.
  • No hidden costs - all PMC software is included at no extra charge.
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Our software tools are designed to help machine builders get up-and-running quickly, whether their control program requires just a few basic commands, or the complexity and sophistication of a multi-threaded C/C++ host application.

To further simplify the integration task and to eliminate any hidden costs, all software is included at no extra charge. And to ensure that users get the most out of their programming investment, PMC software is compatible with all PMC motion controllers - offering forward and backward compatibility as well as the assurance of an easy future upgrade path.


For more information about specific software tools, click on the links below

Motion Control API - PMC's suite of programming libraries, drivers, help files, sample programs (with source code), and utilities for C/C++/C#/.NET, Pascal, LabVIEW and Visual Basic programmers.

Motion Integrator™ - PMC's suite of visual and intuitive Windows application programs designed to help users easily connect, configure, tune and troubleshoot PMC's motion controllers (Includes our graphical Servo Tuning program.)

Flash Wizard™ - A useful Windows tool which greatly simplifies firmware upgrades on all of PMC's motion controllers that use Flash memory technology for firmware storage. Makes customer firmware upgrades a snap!

Motion VI Library™ - Support for motion control programming in National Instruments' LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI graphical programming environments.

Motion CD - PMC's Motion CD is a hard-copy source for all software libraries, drivers, sample programs, utilities, and documentation.

DCX-PCI 300 - Downloads

Below are links to all online support resources for the DCX-PCI 300 Series PCI-bus motion controller, grouped into the following categories:

Note: Some PMC Product Manuals have been compressed into ZIP files and may require passwords to unzip them. Use this handy online form to request a password, or call us at +1-760-930-0101.
Product Manuals
Controller
Models		 Description Password Download
File
DCX-PCI 300 DCX-PCI300 Series User Manual Get
password		 PDF document
Rev 1.2b
(2.07MB)
DCX-PCI 300 Introduction and Installation Manual Get
password		 PDF document
Rev 1.2d
(1.59MB)
DCX-PCI 300 MCCL Command Reference Get
password		 PDF document
Rev 2.1
(1.69MB)
DCX-PCI 300 Quick Start Guide PDF document
Rev 1.0
(616KB)
All PMC Products Designing for EMC - Installation Guidelines for Electromagnetic Compatibility PDF document
Rev 1.1
(393KB)

Software Manuals
Description Download
File
Motion Control API
Reference Manual		 C/C++, Pascal, LabVIEW and Visual Basic programmer's Reference Manual in PDF format. This is the complete, printable reference of functions, constants, data structures and error codes for the Motion Control API (MCAPI). 270 Pages. PDF document
Rev 3.4
(1.28MB)
Motion Control API
Quick Reference		 Condensed summary of functions, constants, data structures, and error codes for the Motion Control API (MCAPI). Use as an electronic guide or print it out as a convenient desktop reference. 2 pages. PDF document
Rev 3.2
(44KB)
Motion VI Library
Reference Manual		 The complete, printable reference for our Library of custom Virtual Instruments for LabVIEW programmers. PDF document
Rev 2.1
(1.9MB)

Software & Drivers for Windows
Description Instructions Download
File
Motion Control API
for Windows		 Comprehensive API (Application Programming Interface) including a full suite of programming libraries (DLL's), drivers, help files, sample programs with source code, and utilities for C/C++, Pascal, LabVIEW and Visual Basic programmers. Includes support for 64 bit Windows, 64-bit Linux, and Windows .NET. Compatible with Windows 98/NT/2000/XP/Vista. Compatible with: MultiFlex PCI Series, MultiFlex Ethernet Series, DCX-PCI300, DCX-PCI100. readme.txt Ver 4.1.2
(9.15MB)
Motion Control API
for 64-bit Windows		 Motion Control API for 64-bit Windows installation. Provides the same content as the Motion Control API for 32 bit Windows installation listed above. Compatible with: MultiFlex PCI Series, MultiFlex Ethernet Series, DCX-PCI300, DCX-PCI100. readme.txt Ver 4.1.2
(10.88MB)
Motion Control API
Windows Help file		 C/C++, Pascal and Visual Basic programmer's Reference in WinHelp online file format. Includes functions, constants, data structures, error codes and programming examples for the Motion Control API (MCAPI). Note: This file is also included as part of the Motion Contol API download (above). Ver 4.1
(477KB)
Motion Control API
for Windows		 Previously released versions of the Motion Control API. Compatible with: Motion controller compatibility depends on the version of the Motion Control API downloaded, see the API release notes for more information. All Versions
Motion Integrator PMC's Motion Integrator™ is a suite of visual and intuitive Windows application programs designed to help users easily connect, configure, tune and troubleshoot PMC's motion controllers. Includes PMC's Servo Tuning and motion plotting program (also listed separately below.) See the readme.txt file for a complete list of recent enhancements. Compatible with: All controllers (except VME). readme.txt Ver 1.4.1
(6.35MB)
Servo Tuning PMC's Servo Tuning program (included in the Motion Integrator Suite listed above), is a graphical tool to help users quickly tune their servo motors. Allows configuration of servo and axis settings while displaying real-time plots of actual motion trajectory, optimal trajectory, torque and position error. Includes support for gantry configurations. Compatible with: All controllers (except VME). readme.txt Ver 1.4.1
(6.35MB)
Motion VI Library A library of custom VI functions for motion control programming in National Instruments' LabVIEW graphical programming environments, for versions 6.1 and higher. See the readme.txt file for a complete list of recent enhancements. Compatible with: All controllers (except VME). readme.txt Ver 2.2.0
(5.6MB)
Motion VI Library A library of custom VI functions for older versions of National Instruments' LabVIEW graphical programming environments, from version 5.0. Compatible with: All controllers (except VME). readme.txt Ver 2.1.0
(5.5MB)
Flash Wizard PMC's Flash Wizard™ greatly simplifies firmware upgrades on all of PMC's Motion Controllers that use Flash memory technology for firmware storage. Makes customer firmware upgrades a snap! See the readme.txt file for a list of recent enhancements. Compatible with: MultiFlex PCI Series, MultiFlex Ethernet Series, DCX-PCI300, DCX-PCI100, DCX-AT300, DCX-AT200, DC2-STN. readme.txt Ver 2.1.1
(3.72MB)

Linux Drivers
Description Instructions Download
File
Motion Control API
for Linux		 Motion Control API operating system drivers, programming libraries (DLL's), sample programs with source code, and utilities for 32-bit and 64-bit LINUX operating systems (kernel 2.4 or above, tested with popular distros including Fedora, Redhat, SUSE, Ubuntu...). Compatible with: MultiFlex PCI Series, MultiFlex Ethernet Series, DCX-PCI300, DCX-PCI100. readme.txt Ver 4.12
(3.10MB)

Firmware
Controller
Model		 Description Instructions Download
File
DCX-PCI 300 Firmware for the DCX-PCI300 motion controller. The Flash Wizard is required to install this upgrade. readme.txt Ver 3.2a
(345KB)
DCX-PCI 300 Previously released firmware for the DCX-PCI300 motion controller. The Flash Wizard is required to install this upgrade. readme.txt Ver 2.2b
(339KB)

Literature
Description Download
File
Programming
Brochure		 Summary of software and programming options for PMC's motion controllers. PDF document
(188KB)
DCX-PCI 300
Brochure		 Detailed description of features & specifications for the DCX-PCI 300 motion controller. PDF document
(257KB)
DCX-PCI 300
Dual-Module
Data Sheet		 Side-by-side comparison of specifications for Single-Axis vs. Dual-Axis servo and stepper control modules for the DCX-PCI300 motion controller. PDF document
(9KB)
Product
Selection Guide		 Chart comparing the main features of all PMC motion controllers. PDF document
(44KB)
PMC Corporate
Brochure		 Brief introduction to PMC, our Mission, our Applications and our Products. PDF document
(359KB)