Motion Controllers

Soloist™ Linear Series
Position Controller and Servo Amplifier – Linear
Single axis digital servo controller with integral
power supply and amplifier

Soloist Linear

Advanced software architecture shortens
customer development time; use .Net, C#, C, andLabVIEW® combined with our full IDE andmultitasking operating system
Host-mode operation allows you to sendcommands with your PC via Ethernet or USB for
immediate execution
Ethernet or USB permits networked Soloists for
multi-axis sequenced motion and I/O passing
Ideal for simple applications with minimal
setup or complex applications that use the full
flexibility and scalability
Positioning control for brushless, DC brushtype, or stepping motors
Linear amplifier (HLe/CL/ML) for low noise,ultra-high-performance applications
Allen-Bradley EtherNet/IPTM interface provides
full integration with the Soloist; program the
Soloist directly from RSLogixTM 5000
Output power range is 10 to 20 A peak with ±10
to ±80 VDC bus

Soloist HLe

Soloist CL

Soloist ML

capabilities, making it ideal for laboratory and test instrument
applications. The advanced software architecture shortens
customer development time, while including support for C#,
VB.Net, C, and LabVIEW®, combined with our full IDE andmultitasking operating system. Host-mode operation allows
you to send commands with your PC via Ethernet or USB for
immediate execution.
The Soloist HLe/CL/ML, with linear power stage, isavailable for low noise and ultra-high-performance
applications. This controller is ideal for high bandwidth
requirements and maintains superb linearity and zerocrossover distortion. For example, applications that have
many motion reversals and that require high position
accuracy will benefit from using the Soloist linear series.
The Soloist ML provides a very small package linear powerstage for high position-accuracy applications.
Motion Composer, the common integrated development
environment for all Aerotech controllers, provides users
with Windows®-based software with powerful diagnostic,
debug, and analysis tools for OEMs and end users alike.

Allen-Bradley Interface

Introduction
Aerotech’s Soloist™ linear series are single-axis servo
controllers that combine a power supply, amplifier, andposition controller in a single package. The Soloist cancontrol up to five tasks simultaneously, as well as handle
variables and manage I/O, making it well-suited for
demanding production applications. The Soloist has highspeed position latch inputs and advanced data logging

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Combine proven PLC with proven motion control for easierintegration, startup, and maintenance of medium- and highend automation projects. The Aerotech EtherNet/IPTM
interface enables AB PLCs (MicroLogix, CompactLogixTM,
or ControlLogix) to be integrated directly with the Soloist.
Motion can be directly programmed in the RSLogix 5000
environment or separate programs can be written on thecontroller and triggered from the AB PLC. Aerotech has
two interfaces: ASCII and Register. Choose the PLC,
motion controller, and interface that best fits yourapplication needs.

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Soloist DESCRIPTION
Total Solution

Variables, Math and More

The controllers are fully tested and ready to run right out of
the box. Aerotech can integrate the Soloist into a complete
motion system, removing the burden of parameter setup andaxis tuning.

With variables and math capability, one program can beused to produce a variety of parts by simply prompting theuser for new application data.

Application Versatility

Soloist Linear

Practical Power
Each series is capable of driving a wide range of motors
including brushless, DC servo, and microsteppers.
Brushless motors are sinusoidally commutated to minimize
torque ripple.
Using a digital servo loop with feedforward, the Soloist
tightly tracks velocity and position trajectories with
virtually zero error. On-board autotuning and built-in
calculators make servo tuning simple.

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The Soloist has other built-in features such as axis
calibration and backlash compensation, so you can
maximize your machine’s accuracy and precision. The“user units” feature makes it easy to customize the Soloist
to your specific machine, allowing custom units for bothlinear and rotary applications.
The controller is equipped with dual encoder inputs, so you
can tackle master-slave applications or achieve higher
accuracies with dual-loop control. Precise registrationbased moves are also possible because of the fast 0.1
microsecond acknowledge time of the Soloist. The Soloist
easily handles complex functions such as output-on-the-fly
and velocity profiling.

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Soloist Series COMPARISON
Motion Controllers
Soloist Linear

Soloist HLe
Width: 206.9 mm
Height: 234.3 mm

Soloist Comparison Chart
PC Interface
Current Output, Peak(1)(1)

Current Output, Continuous

Soloist ML
Width: 41.1 mm
Height: 141.2 mm

Soloist CL
Width: 103.7 mm
Height: 265.2 mm

Soloist HLe

Soloist CL

Soloist ML

Ethernet TCP/IP or USB

Ethernet TCP/IP or USB

Ethernet TCP/IP

10-20 A(2)10 A(2)10 A(2)(2)(2)

5-10 A

5 A(2)

5A
(3)

(3)

±40 VDC (3)Bus Voltage±40-80 VDC

Amplifier TypeLinearLinearLinearMotor Supply Voltage

2 Phase AC

2 Phase AC(4)DCStandard I/O(5)4-DO/6-DI
1-AO/1-AI

4-DO/6-DI
1-AO/1-AI

1-AI

Expansion I/O(5) (Additional to Base I/O)

16-DO/16-DI
3-AO/3-AI

16-DO/16-DI
1-AO/1-AI

8-DO/8-DI
1-AO/1-AI±40 VDC

Single Axis PSO(6)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Dual Axis PSO(6)

Yes

No

No

Triple Axis PSO(6)

Yes

No

No

Ethernet Capable for Third-Party I/O

Yes

No

No

Notes:
1. Peak value of the sine wave; rms current for AC motors is 0.707 * Apk.
2. Load dependent.
3. Output voltage is load dependent.
4. External transformer required.
5. DO = Digital Output; DI = Digital Input; AO = Analog Output; AI = Analog Input.
6. PSO not available on Soloist CL/ML when using integral MXU.

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Motion Controllers

Soloist HLe SPECIFICATIONS
Soloist HLe

Units

10-40

20-40

10-80

Brush, Brushless, Stepper, Voice Coil

Motor Style
Motor Supply

VAC

Control Supply(1)VAC

Bus Voltage(2)

VDC

±40

±40

±80

Peak Output Current (1 sec)(3,4)

Apk

10

20

10

Continuous Output Current(3,4)

Apk

5

10

5

Digital Inputs—

Digital Outputs—

4 Optically-Isolated

Analog Inputs—

One 16-bit Differential; ±10 V

Analog Outputs—

85-240; 50/60 Hz

6 Optically-Isolated (2 High Speed)

One 16-bit Single-Ended
Three Limit Inputs (CW, CCW, Home); Three Hall Effect Inputs (A, B, C); Three High-Speed
differential Inputs (sin, cos, mkr for encoder); Motor Over-Temperature Input

Dedicated Axis I/O on Feedback
Connector
Dedicated I/O on Auxiliary Feedback
Connector(5)115/230; 50/60 Hz; Factory Configuredsin, cos, mkr for Aux Enc; Aux Enc can be used for PSO Output—

16/16 Digital Opto-Isolated; 3 Analog In (±10 V, 16-bit Differential); 3 Analog out (±10 V, 16-bit)

Automatic Brake Control—

Standard; 24 V @ 1 A

Emergency Stop Sense Input (ESTOP)(6)—Standard; 24 V Opto-Isolated

Position Synchronized Output (PSO)—

Single Axis Standard, Two/Three Axis Optional

I/O Expansion Board

Yes (50 ns Latency)

High Speed Data Capture

Yes

Can Output Multiplied Encoder
Can Output Square Wave Encoder

Yes

Primary Encoder Input Frequency

32 MHz Square Wave Standard; 500 kHz Sine Wave (MXH)
32 MHz Square Wave

Secondary Encoder Input Frequency
Encoder Multiplication—

Renishaw Resolute BiSS; EnDat 2.1; EnDat 2.2

Absolute Encoder
Resolver Interface

Up to x65536 with Quadrature Output (MXH)—

Optional; 1 or 2 Channel; 16-bit
N/AInternal Shunt Resistor

N/A

External Shunt
Ethernet—

Optional

USB

No

RS-232Yes

FireWireNo

Fieldbus

Modbus TCP; Ethernet/IP

Current Loop Update RatekHz

Servo Loop Update Rate

kHz

10

Power Amplifier Bandwidth

kHz

Selectable Through Software

Minimum Load InductancemH

0Operating Temperature°C

0 to 50

Storage Temperature
Weight

20°C-30 to 85

kg (lb)10.36 (22.8)

Notes:
1. "Keep Alive" supply.
2. Output voltage is load dependent.
3. Peak value of the sine wave; rms current for AC motors is 0.707 * Apk.
4. Load dependent.
5. Requires IO option.
6. Requires external relay to remove motor supply power.

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Soloist CL SPECIFICATIONS
Motion Controllers

Soloist CL

Units
Brush, Brushless, Stepper, Voice Coil

Motor Style
Motor Supply

VAC

56 (center tapped transformer; two 28 VAC windings); Max

VAC

85-240; 50/60 Hz

VDC

±40

Peak Output Current (1 sec)(3,4)

Apk

10

Continuous Output Current(3,4)

Apk

5

Digital Inputs—

6 Optically-Isolated (2 High Speed)

Digital Outputs—

4 Optically-Isolated

Analog Inputs—

One 16-bit Differential; ±10 V

Analog Outputs—

One 16-bit Single-Ended
Three Limit Inputs (CW, CCW, Home); Three Hall Effect Inputs (A, B, C); Three High-Speed
differential Inputs (sin, cos, mkr for encoder); Motor Over-Temperature Input

Dedicated Axis I/O on Feedback
Connector
Dedicated I/O on Auxiliary Feedback
Connector(5)

I/O Expansion Boardsin, cos, mkr for Aux Enc; Aux Enc can be used for PSO Output—

16/16 Digital Opto-Isolated; 1 Analog In (±10 V, 12-bit Differential); 1 Analog Out (±10 V, 12-bit)
Yes (50 ns Latency)

High Speed Data Capture
Automatic Brake Control—

Optional

Emergency Stop Sense Input (ESTOP)(6)—Standard; 24 V Opto-Isolated

Position Synchronized Output (PSO)—

Single Axis Only

Can Output Multiplied EncoderNo

Can Output Square Wave Encoder

Yes

Primary Encoder Input Frequency

32 MHz Square Wave Standard; 400 kHz Sine Wave (MXU)
32 MHz Square Wave

Secondary Encoder Input Frequency
Encoder Multiplication—

Resolver Interface—

Up to x65536 (MXU)
N/A
N/A

Internal Shunt Resistor

N/A

External Shunt
Ethernet

—

N/A

USB

No

RS-232Yes

FireWireNo

Fieldbus

Modbus TCP; Ethernet/IP

Current Loop Update RatekHz

Servo Loop Update Rate

kHz

10

Power Amplifier Bandwidth

kHz

Selectable Through Software

Minimum Load InductancemH

0Operating Temperature°C

0 to 50

Storage Temperature
WeightSoloist Linear

Control Supply(1)Bus Voltage(2)20°C-30 to 85

kg (lb)3.54 (7.8)

Notes:
1. "Keep Alive" supply.
2. Output voltage is load dependent.
3. Peak value of the sine wave; rms current for AC motors is 0.707 * Apk.
4. Load dependent.
5. Requires IO option.
6. Requires external relay to remove motor supply power.

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Motion Controllers

Soloist ML SPECIFICATIONS
Soloist ML

Units
Brush, Brushless, Stepper, Voice Coil

Motor Style
Motor Supply

VDC±40 max

Control Supply(1)VDC

18-36 VDCBus Voltage(2)

VDC

±40

Peak Output Current (1 sec)(3,4)

Apk

10

Continuous Output Current(3,4)

Apk

5

Digital Inputs—

N/A

Digital Outputs—

N/A

Analog Inputs—

One 16-bit Differential; ±10 V

Analog Outputs—

Dedicated I/O on Auxiliary Feedback
Connector(5)

I/O Expansion Board

N/A
Three Limit Inputs (CW, CCW, Home); Three Hall Effect Inputs (A, B, C); Three High-Speed
differential Inputs (sin, cos, mkr for encoder); Motor Over-Temperature Input

Dedicated Axis I/O on Feedback
Connector

sin, cos, mkr for Aux Enc; Aux Enc can be used for PSO Output—

8/8 Digital Opto-Isolated; 1 Analog In (±10 V, 16-bit Differential); 1 Analog Out (±5 V, 16-bit)
Yes (50 ns Latency)

High Speed Data Capture
Automatic Brake Control—

Optional

Emergency Stop Sense Input (ESTOP)(6)—Standard; 24 V Opto-Isolated

Position Synchronized Output (PSO)—

Single Axis Only
Yes (MXH Only)

Can Output Multiplied Encoder
Can Output Square Wave Encoder

Yes

Primary Encoder Input Frequency

32 MHz Square Wave Standard; 2 MHz Sine Wave (MXU or MXH)
32 MHz Square Wave

Secondary Encoder Input Frequency
Encoder Multiplication—

Up to x4096 (MXU); Up to x65536 with Quadrature Output (MXH)

Resolver Interface

—

N/A
N/A

Internal Shunt Resistor

N/A

External Shunt
Ethernet

—

N/A

USB

No

RS-232Yes

FireWireNo
Modbus TCP; Ethernet/IP

Fieldbus
Current Loop Update RatekHz

Servo Loop Update Rate

kHz

10

Power Amplifier Bandwidth

kHz

Selectable Through Software

Minimum Load InductancemH

0Operating Temperature°C

0 to 50

Storage Temperature
Weight

20°C-30 to 85

kg (lb)0.45 (1.0)

Notes:
1. "Keep Alive" supply.
2. Output voltage is load dependent.
3. Peak value of the sine wave; rms current for AC motors is 0.707 * Apk.
4. Load dependent.
5. Requires IO option.
6. Requires external relay to remove motor supply power.

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Soloist HLe DIMENSIONS
Motion Controllers

169.3 [6.67]

Soloist HLe with additional I/O

40.6 [1.60]

79.9 [3.15]
24.6 [0.97]

127.0 [5.00]
76.2 [3.00]

24.6 [0.97]

20.7 [0.81]

43.8 [1.73]

Soloist Linear

Ø5.5 [Ø0.22]

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234.3 [9.22]
18.1 [0.71]

REC. MTG. HDWR.: M5 [#10]248.5 [9.79]
256.2 [10.09]
273.1 [10.75]
5.5 [0.22]

11.2 [0.44]

188.0 [7.40]

Ø11.6 [Ø0.46]

230.1 [9.06]
255.0 [10.04]

2.3 [0.09]

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LOGICSUPPLYAC2

AC1

WARNING:102.0 [4.01]

Ø4.8 [Ø0.19]

76.2 [3.00]

Ø10.4 [Ø0.41]

10.6 [0.42]

13.7 [0.54]

USB

103.7 [4.08]+5V / 0.5A

RS232 RX/RS422 TXRS422 RXRS422 RX+
GND

Soloist Linear

Soloist CL

TB103
50/60HZ
85-240V~
1.25A MAX

Motion Controllers

Soloist CL DIMENSIONS

265.2 [10.44]

289.4 [11.39]

INPOS

281.7 [11.09]

304.0 [11.97]

MARKER

EXTERNAL
TRANSFORMERREQUIRED
28 VAC 10A MAX
O VAC-CT
28 VAC 10A MAX
50/60HzAB

8

4.8 [0.19] (TYP.)
REC. MTG. HDWR: M5 [#10]18.1 [0.71]

8.9 [0.35]

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2.0 [0.08]
196.2 [7.72]
207.1 [8.15]

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Soloist CL DIMENSIONS
Motion Controllers

Soloist CL with additional I/O

LOGIC
SUPPLY

TB103
50/60HZ
85-240V~
1.25A MAX

Soloist Linear

AC2

AC1

WARNING:USB

102.0 [4.01]

Ø4.8 [Ø0.19]

76.2 [3.00]

Ø10.4 [Ø0.41]

10.6 [0.42]

13.7 [0.54]+5V / 0.5A

RS232 RX/RS422 TXRS422 RXRS422 RX+
GND

103.7 [4.08]

MARKERINPOSETHERNET

265.2 [10.44]

281.7 [11.09]

289.4 [11.39]

304.0 [11.97]

MOTOR FEEDBACK
J104

TB101

AUX I/O

EXTERNAL
TRANSFORMERREQUIRED
28 VAC 10A MAX
O VAC-CT
28 VAC 10A MAX
50/60HzA
B

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4.8 [0.19] (TYP.)
REC. MTG. HDWR: M5 [#10]18.1 [0.71]

8.9 [0.35]

C

2.0 [0.08]
196.2 [7.72]
208.1 [8.19]

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Soloist Linear

Motion Controllers

Soloist ML DIMENSIONS

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Soloist ORDERING INFORMATION

20-40-X-ENET

RDP1-10K

Base

Output Current

Control Option

Resolver Options

Soloist HLe

10-40-X
20-40-X
10-80-X-IO-DUALPSO-TRIPLEPSO-PSOPTO2-PSOPTO3-PSOPTO4-PSOAH-MXH-ENET

RDP1-10K
RDP1-7.5K
RDP1-5K
RDP2-10K
RDP2-7.5K
RDP2-5K

Soloist CL

10-40

-IO
-MXU

Soloist ML

10-40

-IO
-MXU
-MXH

Soloist Linear

Soloist HLe

Motion Controllers

Ordering Example

Ordering Example
SOLOIST-MC-MACHINE-DYNAMIC CONTROLSTOOLBOX-MOTION
DESIGNER-MAINTENANCE-1-0

SoftwareLicenseController Options

Motion Composer(MC) Options

Maintenance

SOLOIST-MC-MACHINE-DEVELOPER-DYNAMIC CONTROLS TOOLBOX-ENHANCED THROUGHPUT MODULE-ENHANCED TRACKING CONTROL-VERSION-MOTION DESIGNER-LABVIEW-MAINTENANCE-y-mm

Soloist HLe Single-Axis Controller
SOLOIST HLe10-40-x

10 A peak, 5 A continuous, ±40 VDC bus, auxiliary 115/230 VAC input to power logic circuitry; supports
brushless, brush, and stepper motors; includes 4 opto-isolated digital inputs (sinking or sourcing), 2 highspeed inputs, 4 opto-isolated digital outputs (sinking only), 1 16-bit analog output, 1 16-bit differential
analog input, single-axis PSO capability, 2 quadrature encoder input channels, ESTOP sense input

SOLOIST HLe20-40-x

20 A peak, 10 A continuous, ±40 VDC bus, auxiliary 115/230 VAC input to power logic circuitry; supports
brushless, brush, and stepper motors; includes 4 opto-isolated digital inputs (sinking or sourcing), 2 highspeed inputs, 4 opto-isolated digital outputs (sinking only), 1 16-bit analog output, 1 16-bit differential
analog input, single-axis PSO capability, 2 quadrature encoder input channels, ESTOP sense input

SOLOIST HLe10-80-x

10 A peak, 5 A continuous, ±80 VDC bus, auxiliary 115/230 VAC input to power logic circuitry; supports
brushless, brush, and stepper motors; includes 4 opto-isolated digital inputs (sinking or sourcing), 2 highspeed inputs, 4 opto-isolated digital outputs (sinking only), 1 16-bit analog output, 1 16-bit differential
analog input, single-axis PSO capability, 2 quadrature encoder input channels, ESTOP sense input

SOLOIST HLe I/O Options
-I/O

-MXH
-ETHERNET/IP

Expansion board with 16 opto-isolated inputs (sinking or sourcing) and 16 outputs (sinking or sourcing ),3 16-bit differential analog inputs, 3 16-bit analog outputs, 2 SSI Net, absolute encoder interface, and 1
mechanical brake relay
Programmable encoder multiplier up to x16384 (x65536 after quadrature), supports single-/dual-axis PSO
and real-time encoder quadrature output
ODVA certified EtherNet/IPTM module provides full integration with Allen Bradley PLC andprogrammable from RSLogixTM; module has two APIs – ASCII and Register-to-Register

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Opto-isolator for PSO; requires IOx option (<+15 V, high speed, low current, 6N136)
Opto-isolator for PSO; requires IOx option (<+30 V, low speed, high current, 4N33)
Opto-isolator for PSO; requires IOx option (TIL117-M, 40 kHz, 5-25 VDC, 50 mA)
Active-high PSO output

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SOLOIST HLe Resolver Options

Soloist Linear

Soloist ORDERING INFORMATION-RDP2-7.5K-RDP1-10K-RDP1-7.5K-RDP1-5K-RDP2-10K-RDP2-5K

Soloist 1 channel resolver to digital feedback card with dynamic resolution switching capability; 10 kHz
carrier frequency
Soloist 1 channel resolver to digital feedback card with dynamic resolution switching capability; 7.5 kHz
carrier frequency
Soloist 1 channel resolver to digital feedback card with dynamic resolution switching capability; 5 kHz
carrier frequency
Soloist 2 channel resolver to digital feedback card with dynamic resolution switching capability; 10 kHz
carrier frequency
Soloist 2 channel resolver to digital feedback card with dynamic resolution switching capability; 7.5 kHz
carrier frequency
Soloist 2 channel resolver to digital feedback card with dynamic resolution switching capability; 5 kHz
carrier frequency

SOLOIST HLe Power Stage Options-S-EXTSHUNT

400 W peak internal shunt resistor network (not valid with SOLOIST HL)
2-pin connector for external shunt; external shunt not provided (only valid with SOLOIST
HPe50/75/100/150)-FAN-115
115 VAC external cooling fan (only valid with SOLOIST HPe50/75; included on SOLOIST
HPe100/150)-FAN-230
230 VAC external cooling fan (only valid with SOLOIST HPe50/75; included on SOLOIST
HPe100/150)-SOLOIST150-SHARED_BUS Shares bus to minimize power used by the system

Soloist Software
SOLOIST-MC

Full installation of Soloist controller and selected software components on a new system. Full part number
includes software options listed below. Pricing is summation of selected software products. Maintenance(software update) included in price for one year from date of purchase.
MOTION COMPOSER STANDARD: Includes the Integrated Development Environment, Scope, System
Diagnostics, and System Maintenance; Soloist Motion Composer is intended for deployment on desktop orindustrial PCs with a minimum Intel Pentium 4 processor, 512 MB RAM, Windows® XP or Windows® Vista
Business (without SP1 installed); a full list of PC requirements and recommendations is available atwww.aerotech.com. Includes the following software options:

License-MACHINE

Provides the ability to write, compile, execute, debug programs in AeroBASIC; full access to .NET 2.0 and
C Library; access full diagnostics, fault, and status information; access and set I/O, registers, and variables;
collect, analyze, and save data; view files from machine for analysis and record keeping; connect PC tomachine through Ethernet TCP/IP or USB; upgrades can be installed (firmware or controller) using Loader;includes Soloist-MC Standard; Note: The price of the first MACHINE license is included in the hardware
price. The list price of the MACHINE license is used for multiple license copies and/or computing theMaintenance Price.

-DEVELOPER

Provides the ability to write, compile, execute, debug programs in AeroBASIC; full access to .NET 2.0 and
C Library; access full diagnostics, fault, and status information; access and set I/O, registers, and variables;
collect, analyze, and save data; view files from machine for analysis and record keeping; connect PC tomachine through Ethernet TCP/IP or USB; CANNOT upgrade firmware or controller software; CANNOT
simulate trajectory; includes Soloist-MC Standard except loader; Note: System and Control Options are notvalid for Developer License

Controller Options-DYNAMIC CONTROLS TOOLBOX-ENHANCED THROUGHPUT MODULE-ENHANCED TRACKING CONTROL-VERSION

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Includes Harmonic Cancellation
Includes setup and monitoring screens of the ETM module; included in the price of the
hardware modules sold separately
Enhanced tracking control for reduced dynamic following error and settling times
VERSION X.XX: Previous release of Soloist, where X.XX is the previous release
numberWORLD HEADQUARTERS: Aerotech, Inc., United States • Phone: +1-412-963-7470 • Email: sales@aerotech.com
Aerotech, Ltd., United Kingdom • Phone: +44-118-9409400 • Email: sales@aerotech.co.uk
Aerotech GmbH, Germany • Phone: +49-911-9679370 • Email: sales@aerotechgmbh.de
Aerotech KK, Japan • Phone: +81-47-489-1741 • Email: sales@aerotechkk.co.jp
Aerotech China • Phone: +852-3793-3488 • Email: saleschina@aerotech.com

www.aerotech.com

Soloist ORDERING INFORMATION-ETHERNET/IPODVA certified EtherNet/IPTM module provides full integration with Allen Bradley PLC and programmablefrom RSLogixTM. Module has two APIs: ASCII and Register-to-Register

Motion Composer (MC) Options-MOTION DESIGNER

Maintenance- MAINTENANCE

First year of maintenance is included with the initial purchase; additional years can be purchased

Accessories
ENET-XOVER-9
ENET-XOVER-15
ENET-XOVER-30
ENET-XOVER-45
ENET-XOVER-75
USB-AMBM-18
USB-AMBM-30
USB-AMBM-45
HT
JOY
JI
C19791-30
HWA32-26HD-50
HWA32-26HD-30
HWA32-FLY-30
C20931-5
C20932-5
ECZ01343

www.aerotech.com

Soloist Linear-LABVIEW

The Motion Designer is an add-on software component to the Digital Scope that provides the ability tocreate, import, run, and evaluate motion profiles (trajectories)
Includes LABVIEW 8.2 VI samples

Motion Controllers

System Options

0.9 m (3 ft) Ethernet cross-over cable
1.5 m (5 ft) Ethernet cross-over cable
3 m (9.8 ft) Ethernet cross-over cable
4.5 m (14.7 ft) Ethernet cross-over cable
7.5 m (24.6 ft) Ethernet cross-over cable
0.9 m (3 ft) USB cable A-male to B-male
3.05 m (10 ft) USB cable A-male to B-male
4.6 m (15 ft) USB cable A-male to B-male
Handheld terminal
Joystick with 5 ft (1.5 m) cable
Industrial joystick with 1.5 m (5 ft) cable
Joystick extension cable, flying leads, 3 m (10 ft); requires I/O option if used on the SOLOIST MP 10
Soloist CP/Soloist MP handwheel with 5 meter cable and 26-pin high-density connector
Soloist CP/Soloist MP handwheel with 3 meter cable and 26-pin high-density connector
Soloist CP/Soloist MP handwheel with 3 meter cable and flying leads
Soloist MP Micro 9-pin D connector to standard 9-pin D connector; connects to J201 for auxiliary encoder
input
Soloist MP Micro 9-pin D connector to standard 25-pin D style connector; connects to J201 for auxiliary
encoder input
Soloist MP Micro 9-pin D connector to flying leads; connects to J201 for auxiliary encoder inputWORLD HEADQUARTERS: Aerotech, Inc., United States • Phone: +1-412-963-7470 • Email: sales@aerotech.com
Aerotech, Ltd., United Kingdom • Phone: +44-118-9409400 • Email: sales@aerotech.co.uk
Aerotech GmbH, Germany • Phone: +49-911-9679370 • Email: sales@aerotechgmbh.de
Aerotech KK, Japan • Phone: +81-47-489-1741 • Email: sales@aerotechkk.co.jp
Aerotech China • Phone: +852-3793-3488 • Email: saleschina@aerotech.com

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