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Tue 11th Mar 2025 - The PC-MCAT-2 Software Integration Controller from Trio is available from Micromech

PC-MCAT-2 is an innovative ‘Motion + PC Solution’. A choice of Intel processors (from Celeron through to core i3 – core i7) is used to drive both a high performance motion controller and a compact PC that can run user applications under Windows. A rugged, finned metal case houses the controller and provides adequate cooling.

PC-MCAT-2 is especially suitable where a machine needs the software and hardware features of a PC, paired with a powerful 64 axis Motion Coordinator.

 
Trio PC-MCAT-2

Features: 
  • Shared memory API interface to allow PC side applications to interface with Motion-iX (See below for further information on Trio’s Unified API)
  • Motion + PC solution for Automation Machinery
  • Fanless Compact PC with a choice of processors
  • Up to 64 EtherCAT axes
  • Plug and play EtherCAT configuration
  • Built on Trio’s Motion-iX advanced motion core
  • Programmable in Trio’s multi-tasking language or IEC61131-3
  • RTX64 Real Time Extensions to Windows
  • Up to 8 Gbyte DDR4 + 256 Gbyte SSD
  • Built in Gbit ports for vision cameras

Unified API
Trio's Unified API is set of libraries allowing direct connection to the Trio Motion Coordinator from a PC based user application. Supporting Windows and Linux the Unified API can be used to develop motion applications based on Trio's powerful Motion-iX command set. The Unified API supports either TCP/IP connection to the Motion Coordinator, or the shared memory interface for PC-MCAT-2 and Flex-7. The aligned command sets allow the PC applications to target different platforms with a change to only one line.

Benefits:
 
Libraries supporting Windows or Linux
NuGet package for .NET development
Python package available for Windows and Linux
32-bit and 64-bit Libraries
Common syntax across all platforms
Exception Based Error Handling
 
Access to Motion-iX command set:
  • Reading and writing to axis and system parameters
  • Reading and writing to controller variables (TABLE and VR)
  • Running motion commands
  • Loading files to the controller via TCP/IP only
 


For more details on the PC-MCAT-2, Unified API or other Trio products or for technical help call 01376 333333 or Email sales@micromech.co.uk.
 

Disclaimer
The use of these images came with permission from Trio Motion Technology.