Intelligent Motion Control Since 1987

The MultiFlex Motion Controller Family

PMC has combined 20 years of motion control experience with advanced 64-bit processor technology to create the MultiFlex family of multi-axis servo and stepper controllerers which offer more power, precision and advanced features than any comparably priced motion controllers on the market today.

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  MultiFlex PCI Motion Controller
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  • High-performance servo & stepper motor control
  • PCI-bus and Ethernet / stand-alone form-factors
  • Extensive digital and analog I/O
  • Comprehensive software and programming
    tools for Windows & Linux
  • Compact size
  • Low cost
MultiFlex   PCI     MultiFlex   Ethernet    
PCI Model Total
Axes		 Analog
and/or
PWM Axes
(Servo)		 Step/Dir. or
CW/CCW
Pulse Axes
(Stepper/Servo)		 Encoder
Channels
(standard /
optional)		 Analog Inputs
(optional)
MultiFlex PCI 1040 4 - 4 0 / 4 8
MultiFlex PCI 1400 4 4 - 4 / 8 8
MultiFlex PCI 1440 8 4 4 4 / 8 8
MultiFlex PCI 1802 8   8* - 8 8
Custom¹ 1 - 8   1 - 8** 1 - 8 4 / 8 8

¹ Custom configurations are available with a 1-2 week initial lead-time to qualified OEM's. Find out more...
* PWM only
**Maximum of 4 analog command axes

MultiFlex PCI Models

Go to MultiFlex PCI 1040 motion controller page
MultiFlex PCI 1040
The MultiFlex PCI 1040 provides 4 axes of STEP/DIR/CW/CCW pulse control signals with optional encoder feedback - ideal for users who need to precisely control up to four stepper motors or pulse-controlled servo motors. More...
  • 4 axes
  • PCI-bus short card
  • Stepper & pulsed servo
  • Pulse control only (Step/Dir/CW/CCW)
  • Closed-loop option
  • 68 user I/O channels
  • Low cost
Go to MultiFlex PCI 1400 motion controller page
MultiFlex PCI 1400
The MultiFlex PCI 1400 provides 4 axes of high-resolution analog or PWM servo control signals - for high-performance servo control using traditional analog (±10 VDC) or PWM servo amplifiers. More...
  • 4 axes
  • PCI-bus short card
  • Servo only
  • Analog and/or PWM control output
  • 68 user I/O channels
  • Low cost
Go to MultiFlex PCI 1440 motion controller page
MultiFlex PCI 1440
The MultiFlex PCI 1440 provides 4 axes of high-resolution analog or PWM servo control signals, plus 4 axes of STEP/DIR/CW/CCW pulse control signals with optional encoder feedback - ideal for controlling a combination of analog and pulse-controlled motors at a significantly lower cost than competing 8 axes controllers. More...
  • 8 axes
  • PCI-bus short card
  • Servo & Stepper
  • 1-4 axes analog control
  • 1-4 axes pulse control
  • 68 user I/O channels
  • Low-cost / best value
Go to MultiFlex PCI 1802 motion controller page
MultiFlex PCI 1802
The MultiFlex PCI 1802 provides 8 axes of PWM servo control signals. It allows users to control up to 8 servo motors at a lower cost than a traditional 4 axes servo controller. More...
  • 8 axes
  • PCI-bus short card
  • Servo only
  • PWM control output
  • 68 user I/O channels
  • Low-cost / best value
Software
Go to software page
Software & Programming Tools
PMC offers a comprehensive suite of software, drivers and programming tools that are compatible with all PMC motion controllers. All software is available to PMC customers at no extra charge. Click on the link above for a quick tour. More...
  • Windows / Linux
  • Libraries for...
  • C/C++, Delphi
  • Visual Basic
  • LabVIEW
  • Windows tools
  • Sample programs

MultiFlex PCI Accessories

Accessory Part
Number		 Description
Wiring Terminal Board
Go to ADAM-3968 Wiring Terminal Board description
 ADAM-3968 68-pin SCSI-to-screw-terminal board - provides quick and convenient access for up to 2 axes of I/O - includes DIN rail mount
Shielded SCSI Cable
(6ft/2M) for ADAM-3968
Go to SCSI cable description
 CBL-VH68-6
CBL-VH68-12

Shielded 68 conductor VHDCI-to-HD68 SCSI cable for up to 2 axes of I/O.

CBL-VH68-6: 6ft (~2M)
CBL-VH68-12: 12ft (~4M) - (other lengths available, contact PMC)
Software API and sample programs Included at no extra charge PMC's MCAPI includes complete programming libraries for C/C++, Pascal, LabVIEW, LabWindows and Visual Basic
Windows Tools & Utilities Included at no extra charge Includes PMC's Motion Integrator™ and our comprehensive servo tuning toolkit
All software and manuals on CD-ROM Included free with first order PDF versions of all user manuals, plus all software, including sample programs with source code
2 Year WarrantyIncluded at no extra charge PMC's product warranty covers parts and labor for a full 2 years
Ethernet Model Total
Axes		 Analog
and/or
PWM Axes
(Servo)		 AC Sine
Commutation
Axes
(Servo)		 Step/Dir. or CW/CCW
Pulse Axes
(Stepper/Servo)		 Encoder
Channels
(standard / optional)		 Analog
Inputs
(optional)
MultiFlex ETH 1040 4 - - 4 0 / 4 8
MultiFlex ETH 1400 4 4 2 - 4 8
MultiFlex ETH 1440 8 4 - 4 4 / 8 8
MultiFlex ETH 1800 8 8 4 - 8 8
MultiFlex ETH 1802 8   8* - - 8 8
MultiFlex ETH 1840 12 8 4 4 8 8
Custom¹ 1 - 12 1 - 8 1 - 4 1 - 8 4 / 8 8

¹ Custom configurations are available with a 1-2 week initial lead-time to qualified OEM's. Find out more...
* PWM output only

MultiFlex Ethernet Models

Go to MultiFlex ETH 1040 motion controller page
MultiFlex ETH 1040
The MultiFlex ETH 1040 provides 4 axes of STEP/DIR/CW/CCW pulse control signals with optional encoder feedback - ideal for users who need to precisely control up to four stepper motors or pulse-controlled servos. More...
  • 4 axes
  • Ethernet or stand-alone
  • Stepper & pulsed servo
  • Pulse control output (Step/Dir/CW/CCW)
  • Closed-loop option
  • 68 user I/O channels
  • Low cost
Go to MultiFlex ETH 1400 motion controller page
MultiFlex ETH 1400
The MultiFlex ETH 1400 provides 4 axes of high-resolution analog or PWM servo control signals - for high-performance servo control using traditional analog (±10 VDC) or PWM servo amplifiers. More...
  • 4 axes
  • Ethernet or stand-alone
  • Servo only
  • Analog and/or PWM control output
  • 68 user I/O channels
  • Low cost
Go to MultiFlex ETH 1440 motion controller page
MultiFlex ETH 1440
The MultiFlex ETH 1440 provides 4 axes of high-resolution analog or PWM servo control signals, plus 4 axes of STEP/DIR/CW/CCW pulse control signals with optional encoder feedback - ideal for controlling a combination of analog and pulse-controlled motors at a significantly lower cost than competing 8 axes controllers. More...
  • 8 axes
  • Ethernet or stand-alone
  • Servo & Stepper
  • 1-4 axes analog control
  • 1-4 axes pulse control
  • 68 user I/O channels
  • Low cost / best value
Go to MultiFlex ETH 1800 motion controller page
MultiFlex ETH 1800
The MultiFlex ETH 1800 provides 8 axes of high-resolution analog or PWM servo control signals - for high-performance servo control using traditional analog (±10 VDC) or PWM servo amplifiers. More...
  • 8 axes
  • Ethernet or stand-alone
  • Servo only
  • 1-8 axes analog control
  • 68 user I/O channels
  • Low-cost
Go to MultiFlex ETH 1802 motion controller page
MultiFlex ETH 1802
The MultiFlex ETH 1802 provides 8 axes of PWM servo control signals. It allows users to control up to 8 servo motors at a lower cost than a traditional 4 axes servo controller. More...
  • 8 axes
  • Servo
  • PWM control output
  • 68 user I/O channels
  • High-performance
  • Low cost / best value
Go to MultiFlex ETH 1840 motion controller page
MultiFlex ETH 1840
The MultiFlex ETH 1840 provides 8 axes of high-performance analog or PWM servo control signals, and 4 axes of STEP/DIR/CW/CCW pulse control signals - ideal for users who wish to control up to 12 axes of analog and pulse-controlled motors for less than the cost of a traditional 8 axis controller. More...
  • 12 axes
  • Ethernet or stand-alone
  • Servo & Stepper
  • 1-8 axes analog control
  • 1-4 axes pulse control
  • 68 user I/O channels
  • Low cost / best value
Software
Go to software page
Software & Programming Tools
PMC offers a comprehensive suite of software, drivers and programming tools that are compatible with all PMC motion controllers. All software is available to PMC customers at no extra charge. Click on the link above for a quick tour. More...
  • Windows / Linux
  • Libraries for...
  • C/C++, Delphi
  • Visual Basic
  • LabVIEW
  • Windows tools
  • Sample programs

MultiFlex Ethernet Accessories

Accessory Part
Number		 Description
Plug-On
Interconnection Board
(SCSI)
Go to ICN-120 SCSI Interconnection Board description
 ICN-100 Plug-on SCSI interconnection board features 4 x 68-pin high-density SCSI connectors that are pin-compatible with the MultiFlex PCI Series connectors. Provides a fast and convenient way to connect to external wiring terminal boards, such as the ADAM-3968. The ICN-100 is ideal for bench-top prototyping or for users who wish to substitute a MultiFlex ETH 1000 series controller for an existing MultiFlex PCI 1000 series controller without any wiring changes.
Plug-On
Interconnection Boards
(D-sub)
Go to ICN-120 D-sub Interconnection Board description
 ICN-120-0
ICN-120-1
ICN-120-3
ICN-125

ICN-120 series plug-on D-sub interconnection boards allow users to connect directly to external devices such as motor drives, limit switches and encoders via low-cost D-subminiature cables.

ICN-120-0: Use with MFX-ETH-1040-0, -1040-2, -1400-0, 1400-2, -1440-0, -1440-2
ICN-120-1: Use with MFX-ETH-1040-1, -1040-3
ICN-120-3: Use with MFX-ETH-1440-1, -1440-3
ICN-125: Use with MFX-ETH-1800-0, 1800-2, 1840-0, -1840-2 or with -1440-0, -1440-1, 1440-2, 1440-3 if more than 16 (up to 32) opto-isolated axis inputs are required.
Plug-On
Interconnection Boards
(Custom)
Go to Custom Interconnection Board description
 ICN-xxx Custom interconnection boards can be readily designed by PMC or by a user to connect seamlessly to existing external devices and meet the particular needs of an application (contact PMC for more details)
Screw-Terminal Board
(D-sub)
for ICN-120 & ICN-125
Go to ICN-130 Screw-Terminal Board description
 ICN-130 DB25-to-screw-terminal board for use with the ICN-120 series and ICN-125 D-sub interconnection boards - provides quick and convenient connection to 1 servo axis and 1 stepper axis of I/O. Can be plugged directly onto ICN-120/125 D-sub interconnection boards, or can be located remotely and connected via standard DB-25 extension cables such as the CBL-DB25-x cable.
Screw-Terminal Board
(SCSI)
for ICN-100
Go to ADAM-3968 Wiring Terminal Board description
 ADAM-3968 68-pin SCSI-to-screw-terminal board for use with the ICN-100 SCSI interconnection board - provides quick and convenient access for up to 2 axes of I/O - includes DIN rail mount
Shielded DB25
Extension Cable
for ICN-120, ICN-125
and ICN-130
Go to SCSI cable description
 CBL-DB25-3
CBL-DB25-6

Shielded 25 conductor DB25 Male to DB25 Female straight-through extension cables for use with the ICN-120/125 D-sub interconnection boards and ICN-130 screw terminal board. 1 servo axis and 1 stepper axis per cable.

CBL-DB25-3: 3ft (~1M)
CBL-DB25-6: 6ft (~2M)

(other lengths available, contact PMC)
Shielded SCSI Cable
for ICN-100
Go to SCSI cable description
 CBL-HH68-6
CBL-HH68-12

Shielded 68 conductor HD68-to-HD68 SCSI cables for use with the ICN-100 SCSI interconnection board. Up to 2 axes of I/O per cable.

CBL-HH68-6: 6ft (~2M)
CBL-HH68-12: 12ft (~4M)

(other lengths available, contact PMC)
Plug-on DC-to-DC
Power Converter Modules
Go to DC-to-DC Power Converter Boards description
 PWR-100-24
PWR-100-48 		Optional DC-to-DC converter module plugs onto MultiFlex ETH 1000 series controller board and allow users to power the controller with a single DC input supply voltage.

PWR-100-24: For use with DC input voltages of 12-36 Volts
PWR-100-48: For use with DC input voltages of 24-70 Volts
Triple Output Power
Supply
Go to Triple Output Power Supply description
 PWR-522
 Triple output power supply converts AC mains power (100-120 or 200-240 VAC) to three DC voltages: +5 & ±12 VDC required to power a MultiFlex ETH 1000 series controller
Software API and sample programs Included at no extra charge PMC's MCAPI includes complete programming libraries for C/C++, Pascal, LabVIEW, LabWindows and Visual Basic
Windows Tools & Utilities Included at no extra charge Includes PMC's Motion Integrator™ and our comprehensive servo tuning toolkit
All software and manuals on CD-ROM Included free with first order PDF versions of all user manuals, plus all software, including sample programs with source code
2 Year WarrantyIncluded at no extra charge PMC's product warranty covers parts and labor for a full 2 years