Prodigy®/CME Machine-Controller Boards provide high-performance motion control for medical, scientific, automation, industrial, and robotic applications. Available in 1, 2, 3, and 4-axis configurations, these boards support DC Brush, Brushless DC, and step motors and allow user-written C-language code to be downloaded and run directly on the board. The Prodigy/CME Machine-Controller has on-board Atlas amplifiers that eliminate the need for external amplifiers. Host interface options include Ethernet UDP and TCP, CANbus, RS-232, and RS-485.
Prodigy®/CME Machine Controller Boards provide high performance motion control for medical, scientific, automation, industrial, and robotic applications. Available in 1, 2, 3, and 4-axis configurations, these boards support DC Brush, Brushless DC, and step motors and allow user-written C-language code to be downloaded and run directly on the board. The Prodigy/CME Machine Controller has on-board Atlas® amplifiers that eliminate the need for external amplifiers. To build a fully functioning system only a power supply, motors, and cabling are needed.
Based on PMD’s industry-leading Magellan® Motion Control IC, the Prodigy/CME Machine Controller boards provide user-selectable profile modes including S-curve, trapezoidal, velocity contouring, and electronic gearing with on-the-fly parameter change. Servo loop compensation utilizes a full 32-bit position error, PID with velocity and acceleration feedforward, integration limit and dual biquad filters for sophisticated control of complex loads.
Up to four on-board Atlas amplifiers provide high performance amplification for even the most demanding applications. These compact and powerful units provide field oriented control, safety monitoring, and industry-leading drive efficiencies.
The Pro-Motion® GUI makes it easy to set-up and analyze system parameters and motion performance. PMD’s C-Motion and .NET language support simplify the program development process and allow the use of industry standard languages.
Prodigy/CME Machine-Controller P/N | Installed Magellan P/N | Number of Axes | Motors Supported |
PR33SM00001 | MC58120 | 1 | Brushless DC, DC Brush, Step Motor |
PR33SM00002 | MC58220 | 2 | Brushless DC, DC Brush, Step Motor |
PR33SM00003 | MC58320 | 3 | Brushless DC, DC Brush, Step Motor |
PR33SM00004 | MC58420 | 4 | Brushless DC, DC Brush, Step Motor |
Parameter |
Machine Controller |
Number of axes supported |
1, 2, 3 or 4 axes |
Supported motor types |
DC Brush, Brushless DC, Step motor |
Servo loop rates |
51.2 μsec to 1.6 sec. Minimum depends upon number of enabled axes and use of trace |
Encoder formats supported |
Quadrature, Absolute SSI |
Quadrature decode rate |
40 Mcounts/sec |
Capability for onboard amplifier |
Yes, Atlas Digital Amplifier |
Motor output signals |
Analog ± 10V |
General purpose digital I/O |
8 bi-directional, 4 input, 4 output |
General purpose analog input |
8 16-bit channels (± 10V) |
General purpose analog outputs |
8 16-bit channels (± 10V) |
Limit switches |
2 per axis: one for each direction of travel |
User program memory |
256 KB Flash / 8 KB RAM |
User program stack memory |
8 KB RAM |
Dual ported RAM |
128 KB or 468 KB (enhanced memory option) |
Communication modes |
Serial, CANbus, Ethernet |
Dimensions |
7.80’’ x 4.88’’ x .78” (19.8cm x 12.4cm x 1.98cm) |
On-board amplifier voltage range |
12 - 56V |
On-board amplifier continuous current output |
DC Brush Motor: 14 ADC |
Profile Modes |
Settable Parameters |
S-curve point-to-point: |
Position, velocity, acceleration, deceleration, jerk |
Trapezoidal point-to-point: |
Position, velocity, acceleration, deceleration |
Velocity-contouring: |
Velocity, acceleration, deceleration |
Electronic gearing: |
Master axis, slave axes, and gear ratio |
Model |
Length (L) |
Width (W) |
Height (H) |
Prodigy/CME Machine Controller board |
7.80 in |
4.88 in |
.78 in |
Storage temperature: |
-40 to +125 degrees C (-40° F to +257° F) |
Operating temperature: |
0 to +70 degrees C (32° F to +158° F) |
HV power requirement: | +12V to + 56V operating range |
Optional +5V requirement: | 4.75V to 5.25V operating range |
Analog (DAC) output range: | -10.0V to +10.0V, ± 3mA min/axis, short circuit protected |
Analog input range: | -10.0V to +10.0V, 80.4 KOhm input impedance |
Digital I/O voltage range: | 0V to 5V, TTL thresholds, inputs pulled up to 5V through 4.7 kOhm resistors |
Digital outputs drive capacity: | DC output source or sink current: ± 50mA |
CAN communications: | 2.0B compliant, non-isolated, 1 Mbps |
Serial communications: | RS232 signaling or RS485 Full or Half Duplex (data only) |
Ethernet communications: | 10/100BASE-TX (10/100 Mbps) |
Nominal clock frequency (Fclkin) | 10.0 MHz |
Specification | Standard |
CE | LVD: EN60204-1 EMC-D: EN6100-6-1, EN61000-6-3, EN55011 |
PMD Developer Kits make set-up, tuning, optimizing, and building your motion control application fast and easy.
Developer Kit Part Numbers | Items Included | Comments |
PRK33MK00004 | L-Bracket Cables & accessories Software SDK & manuals |
Some assembly required. This P/N is typically ordered when the board and Atlas units will be purchased separately. |
PRK33ML44002 | Machine Controller board (2 axis) 2 high power multi motor Atlas units L-Bracket Cables & Accessories Software SDK & manuals |
Comes fully assembled. This is a complete 2-axis setup with Atlas units and machine controller board included. |
PRK33ML44403 | Machine Controller board (3 axis) 3 high power multi motor Atlas units L-Bracket Cables & Accessories Software SDK & manuals |
Comes fully assembled. This is a complete 3-axis setup with Atlas units and machine controller board included. |
PRK33ML44444 | Machine Controller board (4 axis) 4 high power multi motor Atlas units L-Bracket Cables & Accessories Software SDK & manuals |
Comes fully assembled. This is a complete 4-axis setup with Atlas units and machine controller board included. |
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