For many applications that are currently using Parker’s old ViX drives and controller/drives, AllMotion’s EZ controller/drives may be a great update path. The ViX series was discontinued in March 2024. While the ViX had some unique features, such as CANopen, an 80VDC input, and brake output, most applications didn’t need them, which makes AllMotion’s smaller products probable options. The ViX also had a little bit higher motor current available and more I/O.
Both series have servo and stepper options with similar programming architecture options making the AllMotion products easily adaptable to the existing ViX applications. A great place to start for the servos is AllMotion’s EZSV17WV. For the steppers, AllMotion’s EZHR23ENHC is a good start. Both can be used as just drives as well.
The ViX part numbers that were discontinued included controller/drives and drives in both the servo and stepper varieties.
| Stepper | Servo (Standard Resolution) | Servo (High Resolution) |
Controller/Drive | VIX250IM-DRIVE VIX500IM-DRIVE | VIX250IE-DRIVE VIX500IE-DRIVE | VIX250IH-DRIVE VIX500IH-DRIVE |
Drive | Controller/drives can be used as drives. | VIX250AE-DRIVE VIX500AE-DRIVE | VIX250AH-DRIVE VIX500AH-DRIVE |
AllMotion |
Comparison of the stepper specifications between them…
ViX(250/500)IM | ||
Length (inches) | 5.71 | 2.25 |
Width (inches) | 1.65 | 2.25 |
Height (inches) | 3.35 | 1 |
Motor | Stepper | Stepper |
Voltage | 24-80VDC | 15-40VDC |
Current (RMS) | 2.8 / 15.6 | 5 |
Step Resolution | Up to 51,200 Step/rev | Up to 51,200 Step/rev |
Communication | RS232 / RS485 / CANopen | RS485 / RS232 / USB |
Feedback | Encoder Input =< 400 KHz | Encoder Input =< 4 MHz |
Digtial Inputs | 5 | Up to 4 configurable |
Digital Outputs | 3 | 2 relay drivers |
Analog In | 12 bit +/-10V Control signal | Configurable |
Analog Out | 10-bit resolution |
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Controller or Step/Dir | Controller or Step/Dir | |
PC Interface | EasiV (up to WinXP) | EZ Commander (Any) |
Programming | ASCII command strings More capable | ASCII command strings |
Brake Output | 2A dedicated | 2A configurable |
Daisy Chainable | Yes | Yes |
Anti-Resonance | Yes | No |
Encoder Output | Yes | No |
Comparison of the servo specifications between them…
ViX(250/500)(I/A)(E/H) | EZSV17WV (higher-power optional) | |
Length (inches) | 5.71 | 2.25 |
Width (inches) | 1.65 | 2.25 |
Height (inches) | 3.35 | 1 |
Motor | Servo | Servo |
Voltage | 24-80VDC | 20-40VDC |
Current (Cont) | 2.5 / 5.0 |
|
Current (Peak) | 7.5 / 15 | 1.4 |
Communication | RS232 / RS485 / CANopen | RS485 / RS232 / USB |
Feedback | Encoder Input =< 400 KHz / 2.5 MHz | Encoder Input =< 4 MHz |
Digtial Inputs | 5 | Up to 4 configurable |
Digital Outputs | 3 | 2 relay drivers |
Analog In | 12 bit +/-10V Control signal | Configurable |
Analog Out | 10-bit resolution |
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Controller or Step/Dir | Controller or Step/Dir | |
PC Interface | EasiV (up to WinXP) | EZ Commander (Any) |
Programming | ASCII command strings More capable | ASCII command strings |
Brake Output | 2A dedicated | No |
Daisy Chainable | Yes | Yes |
Encoder Output | Yes | No |
Comparison of some of the basic commands…
ViX | EZ | ||
1GH | Homing Routine | /1Z###R | Homing Routine up to ### steps |
1V## | Set Velocity | /1V##R | Set Velocity |
1A## | Set Acceleration | /1L##R | Set Acceleration |
1MA | Absolute Positioning | /1A##R | Absolute position move |
1D## | Set Target Distance | /1D##R | Relative position move |
1G | Execute Move |
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1S | Stop | /1n0$ | Halt |
EXAMPLE 1MA 1V100 1A10 1D1000 1G | Can be on one line with spaces or separate lines. | EXAMPLE /1L10V100A1000R | Execute Absolute Move to 1000 with a speed of 100 and an acceleration of 10 |
Download Parker ViX Series Servo & Stepper Drive/Controllers Datasheet
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