AGILE SYSTEMS INTRODUCES COMMAND INTERFACE
19 November 2003 - Agile Systems

Agile Systems Inc. introduces the next generation of network support for their line of Distributed Motion Controllers and Drive products. This proprietary network language, entitled Command Interface, opens up the communication protocol so packets can be created independently of library or host platform in an easy user-friendly format. Command Interface consists of a rich instruction set for complete control and flexibility for all motion control needs.

The release of Command Interface helps customers reduce servo system costs and increase portability while taking advantage of new powerful features. Opening the communication protocol means a software license is no longer necessary to communicate with Agile Systems controllers. An ANSI C library is available that provides portability across UNIX, VxWorks, QNX, Windows, RTOS or any host that supplies an ANSI C compiler.

Based on a query-response model, Command Interface specifies an easy user-friendly approach to commanding and interacting with Agile's family of Distributed Motion Controllers. Communication with Agile's patented DigitalPOWERTM platform technology has never been easier.

Key features of the Command Interface specification include:

Packet standardization across Agile's complete line of motion control products
Increased portability for system developers
Query-response model with responses being generated within 100 micro-seconds
22 commands or register based instruction set
6 return packet possibilities
Instructions set for specifying motion, status of inputs, outputs, registers and motion status
Supports commands for PTP, PT, PVT, Pulse & Direction
Cyclic Redundancy Check protection for detecting transmission errors
ANSI-C library available for packet generation

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