Polaris CAD/CAM

Polaris CAD/CAM

Polaris CAD/CAM is machine control, computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing software for 2D, 2.5D and 3D laser CNC machines.

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Polaris Motion Suite

Polaris MotionSuite is a collection of software applications, executables, libraries, and tools that are used by customers to develop their own machine control software application.

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Polaris Motion Simulator

Polaris Communication Library API

Polaris MotionSIM2 is a computer software program that simulates the generation of exact tool paths without the need for Polaris Motion hardware.

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Polaris UniverseOne™ Motion Controller

The Polaris UniverseOne Motion Controller is an Intel/Linux computer that runs the embedded motion control software.

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• Quad core Intel Atom CPU @ 1.91GHz
• 4GB DDR3L RAM 1333 MHz

• 8GB SSD (expandable)

• 4 Mercury communication ports
• Standard ethernet connection 100/1000 Mbps

• 2 Opto-isolated digital outputs (24Vdc)
• 2 Opto-isolated digital inputs (up to 24Vdc)
• Separate Watchdog
• Handwheel connector

170VDC Three Phase PWM Drive

The Polaris Three Phase PWM 170VDC Drive supports motor voltage outputs of up to 170VDC, 15A Continuous/30A Peak Current Amplitude with a wide variety of encoder inputs, analog IO and triggering options.

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• PWM frequencies 20, 40, 80KHz
• Nominal 170VDC, 180VDC Max
• 13.5Apk continuous (15Apk continuous w/Additional Heatsinking)
• 30Apk peak

• 2 Mercury communication ports

• Hall sensor
• Digital quadrature encoder (up to 60MHz)
• SinCos encoder (up to 1MHz)
• Resolute encoders with BiSS
• EnDat 2.1/2.2 encoders
• Absolute current encoders
• Tamagawa encoder
• Plus additional options available

• 2 Opto-isolated digital outputs (24VDC)
• 6 Opto-isolated digital inputs (up to 24VDC)
• 2 TTL high speed digital outputs
• 2 TTL high speed digital inputs

• 1 16-bit analog input, 0-10V Single-Ended or +/-10V Differential
• 1 16-bit analog output, 0-10V or +/-10V Single-Ended

340VDC Three Phase PWM Drive

The Polaris Three Phase PWM 340VDC Drive supports motor voltage outputs of up to 340VDC, 15A Continuous/30A Peak Current Amplitude with a wide variety of encoder inputs, analog IO and triggering options.

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• PWM frequencies 20, 40, 80KHz
• Nominal 340VDC, 380VDC Max
• 6Apk continuous (15Apk continuous w/Additional Heatsinking)
• 30Apk peak

• 2 Mercury communication ports

• Hall sensor
• Digital quadrature encoder (up to 60MHz)
• SinCos encoder (up to 1MHz)
• Resolute encoders with BiSS
• EnDat 2.1/2.2 encoders
• Absolute current encoders
• Tamagawa encoder
• Plus additional options available

• 2 Opto-isolated digital outputs (24VDC)
• 6 Opto-isolated digital inputs (up to 24VDC)
• 2 TTL high speed digital outputs
• 2 TTL high speed digital inputs

• 1 16-bit analog input, 0-10V Single-Ended or +/-10V Differential
• 1 16-bit analog output, 0-10V or +/-10V Single-Ended

Single Phase Linear Drive

The Polaris Single Phase Linear Drive supports motor voltage outputs of up to +/- 48VDC and includes SOA current protection with a wide variety of encoder inputs, analog IO and triggering options.

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• +/- 24VDC, +/- 36VDC or +/- 48VDC
• 10A continuous (see SOA curve)
• 10A peak

• 2 Mercury communication ports

• Digital quadrature encoder (up to 60MHz)
• SinCos encoder (up to 1MHz)
• Resolute encoders with BiSS
• EnDat 2.1/2.2 encoders
• Absolute current encoders
• Tamagawa encoder
• Plus additional options available

• 2 Opto-isolated digital outputs (24VDC)
• 6 Opto-isolated digital inputs (up to 24VDC)
• 2 TTL high speed digital outputs
• 2 TTL high speed digital inputs

• 1 16-bit analog input, 0-10V Single-Ended or +/-10V Differential
• 1 16-bit analog output, 0-10V or +/-10V Single-Ended

Three Phase Linear Drive

The Polaris Three Phase Linear Drive supports motor Voltage outputs of up to +/- 75VDC and includes SOA current protection with a wide variety of encoder inputs, analog IO and triggering options.

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• +/- 24VDC, +/- 36VDC, +/- 48VDC, or +/-75VDC
• 14A continuous (see SOA curve)
• 20A peak

• 2 Mercury communication ports

• Digital quadrature encoder (up to 60MHz)
• SinCos encoder (up to 1MHz)
• Resolute encoders with BiSS
• EnDat 2.1/2.2 encoders
• Absolute current encoders
• Tamagawa encoder
• Plus additional options available

• 2 Opto-isolated digital outputs (24VDC)
• 6 Opto-isolated digital inputs (up to 24VDC)
• 2 TTL high speed digital outputs
• 2 TTL high speed digital inputs

• 1 16-bit analog input, 0-10V Single-Ended or +/-10V Differential
• 1 16-bit analog output, 0-10V or +/-10V Single-Ended

Digital I/O Module

The Polaris Digital IO Module has 32 digital inputs and 32 digital outputs of 24V optically isolated logic.

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• 32 Opto-isolated digital inputs (24VDC)
• 32 Opto-isolated digital outputs (24VDC)

• 2 Mercury communication ports

Analog I/O Module

The Polaris Analog IO Module has four 16-bit analog inputs and four 16-bit analog outputs.

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• 4 analog inputs, +/-10V differential, +/-5V differential or 0-10V single-ended
• 4 analog outputs, +/-10V single-ended, +/-5V single-ended or 0-10V single-ended

• 2 Mercury communication ports

4 Channel Servo Module

The Polaris 4 Channel Servo Interface Module has a customizable control structure and performs full 64-bit double precision calculations providing high resolution and dynamic range.

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• Differential +/-10V analog
• 20KHz analog bandwidth

• 2 Mercury communication ports

• 4 Opto-isolated digital outputs per channel (24VDC)
• 6 Opto-isolated digital inputs per channel (up to 24VDC)
• 2 TTL high speed digital outputs
• 1 TTL high speed digital input

• 1 16-bit analog input, 0-10V Single-Ended or +/-10V Differential

4 Channel Pulse Module

The Polaris 4 Channel Stepper Interface Module features 4 independent pulse/direction axes with a maximum pulse generation frequency of 4MPPS.

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• Up to 4MPPS pulse rate
• 50ns <-> 31.925us pulse output width
• Pulse/Direction or CW/CCW mode
• Differential or Open Collector

Position Feedback:
• 64-Bit Digital quadrature encoder (up to 60MHz)
• Differential or single-ended

• 2 Mercury communication ports

• 1 Opto-isolated digital safety input (up to 24VDC)
• 2 TTL high speed digital outputs (Optional Isolation)
• 1 TTL high speed digital input (Optional Isolation)

Axis IO
• 1 Opto-isolated digital output (24VDC)
• 5 Opto-isolated digital inputs (up to 24VDC)

• 2 analog inputs (Optional)
• 2 analog outputs (Optional)

XY2-100 Galvoscanner Module

The Polaris XY2-100 Module is a Mercury network device that has one or two DB25 connectors. Each connector supports XY scanner motors and a Z focus motor. The XY2-100, and XY2-100-E protocols are both supported. At the bottom right there is a connector for laser source control. Position setpoints are received from the Polaris UniverseOne™ controller via the Mercury communication ports at the top.

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• 2 XY2-100 Interfaces (3 Axes on each interface, second interface optional)

• 2 Mercury communication ports

• 2 Opto-isolated digital inputs (up to 24VDC)
• 1 Opto-isolated digital output (24VDC)
• 4 TTL high speed digital outputs
• 2 TTL high speed digital inputs

• 2 16-bit analog outputs, 0-10V or 0-2.5V Single-Ended

SL2-100 Galvoscanner Module

Polaris HSSI Interface Module

The Polaris SL2-100 Module is a Mercury network device that has has two sets of Galvoscanner connectors. Each row supports two scanner motors and one focus motor. At the bottom right there is a connector for laser source control. Position setpoints are received from the Polaris UniverseOne™ controller via the Mercury communication ports at the top.

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• 2 SL2-100 Interfaces (3 Axes on each interface, second interface optional)

• 2 Mercury communication ports

• 2 Opto-isolated digital inputs (up to 24VDC)
• 1 Opto-isolated digital output (24VDC)
• 4 TTL high speed digital outputs
• 2 TTL high speed digital inputs

• 2 16-bit analog outputs, 0-10V or 0-2.5V Single-Ended

HSSI Galvoscanner Module

Polaris HSSI Interface Module

The Polaris HSSI Module is a Mercury network device that has has two sets of Galvoscanner connectors. Each row supports two scanner motors and one focus motor. At the bottom right there is a connector for laser source control. Position setpoints are received from the Polaris UniverseOne™ controller via the Mercury communication ports at the top.

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• 4 HSSI Interfaces (second set of interfaces optional)

• 2 Mercury communication ports

• 2 Opto-isolated digital inputs (up to 24VDC)
• 1 Opto-isolated digital output (24VDC)
• 4 TTL high speed digital outputs
• 2 TTL high speed digital inputs

• 2 16-bit analog outputs, 0-10V or 0-2.5V Single-Ended

PS-120 Power Supply

The PS-120 is a power supply that has been designed for servo motor drive systems. It receives 120VAC line power and converts that to 170VDC for servo motor drives. It supports shunting.

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PS-240 Power Supply

The PS-240 is a power supply that has been designed for servo motor drive systems. It receives 240VAC line power and converts that to 340VDC for servo motor drives. It supports shunting.

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• Single Phase or Three Phase AC
• 220VAC Nominal, 240VAC Max
• Inrush current limiter
• Connects directly to mains

• Filtered DC output voltage
• 310VDC Nominal, 340VDC Max
• 25A continuous current
• 50A peak current

• Single Phase or Three Phase AC
• 110VAC Nominal, 120VAC Max
• Inrush current limiter
• Connects directly to mains

• Filtered DC output voltage
• 155VDC Nominal, 170VDC Max
• 25A continuous current
• 50A peak current

2D Galvoscanner

Polaris offers a high-speed 2D digital Gavoscanner. It has a 10mm aperture and supports 10.6µm and 355/532/1064nm laser wavelength.

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3D Galvoscanner

Polaris 3D Galvo Scanner

Polaris offers a high-speed 3D digital Gavoscanner. It has a 30mm aperture and supports 10.6µm and 355/532/1064nm laser wavelength.

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