SimpleMotion Hardware
SimpleMotion offers a wide variety of turnkey solutions for automation, robotics, high-speed winches and lighting projects. Our flexible and scalable range of controllers and output racks are the ideal solution for theatres, schools, sports centres, event venues, arenas, conference centres, TV studios or concert tours and are in use worldwide.
CONTROLLER 24
SimpleMotion’s product line for the automated control of entertainment industry machinery is headed by the Controller-24. This rackmount CPU is at the heart of the system and allows for the processing of up to 24 axis’ of automation, whether they be a simple motor without encoders, a fully closed loop variable speed drive running a servo motor to position with high precision or anything in between. One of the key features of the control system is its scalability.
Also in the range is the Controller-10 for smaller applications, or the larger Controller-48 to allow control of a larger system axis count, so the system can grow as your requirements grow.
Alternatively, two Controllers can be configured in a Main/Backup situation for redundancy for critical show axis’. Additionally, any combination of any type of axis can be controlled by the same controller. You could have, say, 4 offstage scenery storage chain motors, 4 hydraulic scissor lifts, and 4 high speed performer flying winches all running from the same Controller-24, and you’ve only used half of your axis count!
Safety is fully integrated into the Controller-24 systems having been designed in from day one.
CONTROLLER 10
SimpleMotion’s product line for the automated control of entertainment industry machinery is headed by the Controller-24. This rackmount CPU is at the heart of the system and allows for the processing of up to 24 axis’ of automation, whether they be a simple motor without encoders, a fully closed loop variable speed drive running a servo motor to position with high precision or anything in between. One of the key features of the control system is its scalability.
Also in the range is the Controller-10 for smaller applications, or the larger Controller-48 to allow control of a larger system axis count, so the system can grow as your requirements grow.
Alternatively, two Controllers can be configured in a Main/Backup situation for redundancy for critical show axis’. Additionally, any combination of any type of axis can be controlled by the same controller. You could have, say, 4 offstage scenery storage chain motors, 4 hydraulic scissor lifts, and 4 high speed performer flying winches all running from the same Controller-24, and you’ve only used half of your axis count!
Safety is fully integrated into the Controller-24 systems having been designed in from day one.
DIGIDRIVE 8
Working alongside the Controller range, are the hardware options to power your system:
The DigiDrive-8 is a rack to distribute power and control signals to up to 8 binary (or do we say digital) axis, and can:
Handle control signals and switching of your fixed speed axis.
Allows for encoders on these axis for positioning.
Allows for additional feedback such as load monitoring.
Allows for precise positioning using the encoder (requires CPU Rack)
Up to 3 DigiDrive 8 racks can be used with a single Controller-24 to give you the full 24 axis control, or DigiDrive 8 can be used in conjunction with other hardware racks on the same controller.
SimpleMotion Software
Having the right processing and hardware is very important but having easy to use software allowing the simplest, or the most intelligent control of your machinery will be essential to getting the most out of your systemOur experienced team includes personnel that have worked as automation programmers, operators and systems technicians on major live events, concert touring, and theatrical touring over the last 20 years.
Because of this first hand experience, we understand what makes a great software control system. SIMPLICITY is the result of this real world experience, allowing the programming and playback of the simplest single move, or the most complicated interdependent sequences, quickly, while working under high-stress environments.
SIMPLEPENDANT
SimpleMotion offers a range of Control Surfaces and implementations of the SIMPLICITY software to suit your needs. We will also tailor a packaging solution consistent with your environment. Whether that’s a permanent installation in equipment racks, a suitcase style rolling rack for moving between internal locations, or shockmount roadcases for concert and theatrical touring.
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SIMPLEPENDANT is a hand held mobile control surface based on the Keba KeTop T200 hardware platform. The portability of the control pendant offers a flexible working environment for the operator and programmer.
For instance; take the Pendant controller down to stage level, plug it to the control port there, and walk out on stage to operate and set up your stage machinery. Once everything is rigged and programmed, unplug the Pendant at stage level, take it up to your Control Room and plug into the control port in that location and playback the show you just set up and recorded.
Again, safety is designed into the unit, with multi-stage DMB buttons, E-Stops, and other multifunction physical buttons on the Pendant, working in conjunction with the touchscreen running the Simplicity Control System.
SIMPLEWING
SIMPLEWING is a mini console and connects to your Controller-10, 24 or 48. Again with safety elements built in, the SimpleWing has full size buttons for E-Stop, Reset, Dual DMBs, Go, Halt, Next Cue, Previous Cue and System Status indicator. Just add a monitor, keyboard and mouse and you have a fully operational control system.
The SimpleWing is compact in size, while still allowing 2 handed operation (DMB and go button) and gives you the flexibility to place the monitor and keyboard in a place of your choice, rather than being locked into the fixed configuration of a console.
