{"id":4872,"date":"2020-11-05T20:51:06","date_gmt":"2020-11-05T20:51:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aerotechinc.wpengine.com\/?post_type=product&p=4872"},"modified":"2025-04-03T14:51:23","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T18:51:23","slug":"automation1-motion-development-kit","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.aerotech.com\/product\/automation1-motion-development-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"Automation1 MDK Motion Development Kit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n Overview<\/a>\n Motion Control Platforms<\/a>\n

\n\t\tAutomation1 MDK Motion Development Kit\n\t<\/h1>\n\t

Built for power and ease of use, the Automation1 Motion Development Kit (MDK) is the most user-friendly interface available for industry-leading precision motion control. Drastically reduce your system setup and deployment time – in some cases from days to minutes.<\/p>\n\t

Tools like the Machine Setup wizard, MachineApps HMI builder, the modern AeroScript\u2122 programming language and a digital oscilloscope enable you to set up, program and optimize servo and stepper motors, precision stages, galvo scanning systems and more in one development environment.<\/p>\n\t

The Automation1 MDK includes the Studio application, Status Utility application, Console application, .NET API, C API, Python API and help files.<\/p>\n

\n\t\tHave questions? Contact an Aerotech expert.\n\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRequest a Trial\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n
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\n\t\tKey Features\n\t<\/h2>\n \"Easy\n

Easy to Use<\/h3>\n

Automation1 is easy to learn and to use. Quick setup tools such as Machine Setup, Checklists and EasyTune allow even a novice to configure precision motion control. Several graphical helper modules exist in the Studio application for motor phasing, homing, servo loop tuning and more.<\/p> \n \"Fast\n

Fast Development<\/h3>\n

The controller’s native language, AeroScript, includes libraries, structures, arrays and many other features. Develop and debug quickly with real-time build error checking, intelligent autocomplete and code snippets. Build custom libraries and distribute them without sharing your valuable source code.<\/p> \n \"Custom\n

Custom Interfaces<\/h3>\n

New! MachineApps lets you quickly and easily develop a custom user interface for your machine or motion system. Deploy your brand and enable access control with our tools. Need more? Get more control over your customization using the .NET, C, or Python API. LabVIEW and EPICS drivers are available for integration to data collection systems and scientific instruments.<\/p> \n \"Flexible\n

Flexible Deployment<\/h3>\n

Deploy your controller solution to an industrial PC or to one of the Automation1 drive-based controllers<\/a>. See the selection guide<\/a> to evaluate the differences.<\/p> \n \"Full\n

Full Machine Control<\/h3>\n

The Automation1 MDK allows you to configure and program a wide offering of Automation1 drives. It also configures and programs MODBUS I\/O, EtherCAT, drive expansion I\/O, industrial lasers and several other devices required by modern motion systems.<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tFast Device Configuration<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t

Quickly add drive electronics and precision motion control mechanics to your motion control system via the Machine Setup wizard. When connected via the HyperWire\u2122 bus, motor drives are automatically identified and added making motion control accessible to professional development teams as well as\u00a0students and academics.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tEasyTune\u00ae Your Motors<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t

EasyTune\u00ae<\/a> automatically tunes servo motors. Entirely data-driven, the algorithm mimics the process followed by an experienced controls engineer. In minutes, your system has the highest practical bandwidth.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tSet Up Any Device<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t

Device catalog files – which are created and managed by the device catalog wizard – contain detailed device descriptions that enable machine setup to quickly configure third-party devices.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\"\/\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\"\/\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\"\/\n\t\t\t\t\tModern Programming<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t

Our AeroScript\u2122 programming language integrates motion, G-code and process control commands into a single language for precision automation. AeroScript features arrays, structures, libraries and several other modern features.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Use AeroScript to program meaningful process control as well as\u00a0realistic motion\u00a0<\/strong>for the Automation1\u00a0software-based motion controller.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tDeveloper-Friendly IDE<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t

Quickly develop buildable solutions. The Studio application features a modern Integrated Development Environment (IDE) with syntax highlighting, intelligent autocomplete and real-time build checking. Even custom library functions are accessible via the IDE toolset.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tBuild Custom Libraries<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t

Add unique functionality to your solution by developing custom AeroScript libraries. Protect your intellectual property by distributing the compiled library program files.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\"\/\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\"\/\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\"\/\n\t\t\t\t\tAnalyze & Optimize<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t

Analyze machine performance data with the Data Visualizer, a powerful digital oscilloscope with access to hundreds of signals from your controller and drives. View data in 1D, 2D and in the frequency domain. View feedback from actual motor drives or perform a\u00a0motion simulation\u00a0with virtual axes of motion control.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tAmplify Servo Performance<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t

The frequency response tool supports several response and digital filter types and can autofit digital filters. Advanced tools like three excitation methods, eleven different response types and graphical loop shaping make evaluating and optimizing complicated systems easy.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tGet the Complete Picture<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t

The Status Utility application details a comprehensive snapshot of motion system performance. Quickly identify system, controller, axis and process-level settings, statistics, status and faults. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\"\/\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\"\/\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\"\/\n\t\t\t\t\tThe Motion Command Center<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t

Quickly enable, home and jog axes from the axis dashboard. Built for flexibility, the axis dashboard includes a minimized view, maximized view and maximized view with jog controls.\u00a0The dashboard’s\u00a0cutting-edge\u00a0design enables quick and easy control for real motion or\u00a0system simulation.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tManage Controller Connectivity<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t

The controller status bar quickly identifies the connected controller. Manage the status of the connected controller by resetting, acknowledging faults and aborting controller programs.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tSimple & Convenient<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t

The immediate commands interface sends single-line commands to be executed on the controller. It is ideal for simple motion commands, switching programming modes, setting variables and setting I\/O.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tFrequently Asked Questions<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t

View our Automation1 FAQ<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\"\/\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\"\/\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\"\/\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\"\/\n

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