The Smart Bug

The Smart Bug actuator is a complete linear motion control system in a small lightweight package. Its programmable controller includes a full 32-bit PID motion control system, analog-to-digital converters, optically isolated digital I/O, and an RS232 or RS485 interface port. For coordinated multi-axis control, Smart Bugs can be easily daisy-chained together. The versatile programming environment allows the user to easily configure the Smart Bug to fit his motion control application. Popular configurations of the Smart Bug are:

• Follow an analog command voltage
• Follow an external optical encoder
• Apply a constant force regardless of distance
• Slave to a PC
• Execute pre-defined motion profiles