Break Free from Development Barriers! This Innovative Tool Makes Automation Control Simpler & More Efficient

In the field of industrial automation, simplifying and enhancing equipment control efficiency has long been a key focus for engineers. Today, we’ll explore Sinsegye’s innovative solution — the AxisCard (Software-Based Board), and how it facilitates more convenient development for automation projects across diverse sectors.

What is AxisCard?

AxisCard is an innovative solution launched by Sinsegye for the automation control field. Its core value lies in bridging the collaboration gap between host computers and MetaFacture, the company’s self-developed unified development environment.

Through AxisCard, host computers can directly access MetaFacture’s powerful programming models and rich function libraries. Host computer engineers don’t need in-depth knowledge of lower-level programming logic to provide efficient and convenient motion and control support for various automation systems.

Why Do We Need AxisCard?

In traditional automation development, collaboration between host computers and lower-level devices (such as PLCs) often faces technical barriers. Host computer engineers must learn additional lower-level programming, while lower-level engineers constantly adapt to host computer interaction requirements. This prolongs development cycles and reduces collaboration efficiency.

AxisCard breaks this limitation through software-centric design. It encapsulates underlying control capabilities into standardized interfaces and visual tools. Engineers can implement complex functions by simply calling interfaces for axis motion, IO control, and other operations. This not only lowers the threshold for cross-domain development but also enables reuse of mature function libraries, reducing redundant development.

Three Core Architectures: Building a Comprehensive Control System

AxisCard’s architecture is designed around “host-lower computer collaboration” and includes three core components:

• Lower-Level Function Modules: Undertake key functions such as motion control, IO control, and variable reading/writing, serving as the foundation for executing control commands.
• Host Computer API: Provide standardized interfaces for host computer development. Engineers can implement complex functions with simple interface calls.
• Host Computer Debugging Tool (SmcTool): Features a graphical interface supporting axis status monitoring, G-code editing, and one-click deployment, greatly simplifying the debugging process.

Comprehensive Function Coverage for Diverse Needs

AxisCard boasts comprehensive and professional technical capabilities, covering four core functional areas:

• Motion Control: Supports single-axis and multi-axis coordinated motion, including position setting, speed management, homing, and electronic gear synchronization.
• IO Control: Fully supports digital, analog, and special IO signal processing such as PWM/PSO.
• CNC & Extended Functions: Enables G-code transmission and interpolation operation, real-time status monitoring, external encoder reading, and SDO parameter configuration.
• Secondary Development Support: Offers rich APIs for custom development of interface components such as axis controls, IO controls, and cylinder controls.

Advantages: More Flexible, More Efficient

Compared with traditional solutions, AxisCard offers distinct advantages:

• Lower Development Threshold: Host computer engineers can get started quickly without in-depth lower-level programming knowledge.
• Enhanced Collaboration Efficiency: Modular design separates host and lower-level computer tasks, avoiding redundant work.
• Convenient Debugging & Deployment: Equipped with professional debugging tools supporting one-click batch deployment.
• Stable & Scalable: Integrates industry best practices, supporting secondary development and function expansion.

Typical Application Cases

AxisCard has been successfully applied in multiple automation fields:

• Laser Cutting Equipment: Implements a “one-drive-two” mode to synchronously control two cutting modules.
• Precision Testing Equipment: Optimizes handling trajectories through continuous path planning.
• Semiconductor Equipment: Ensures stability and accuracy during the processing process.
• Optical Inspection Equipment: Achieves multi-axis coordination and precise positioning.

With its flexible architecture, comprehensive functions, and convenient development/deployment, AxisCard is gradually becoming a key option in the automation control field. Whether upgrading traditional equipment or developing new automation systems, it provides reliable control support, helping teams reduce development costs and improve equipment performance and project implementation efficiency.