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The Delta Tau Clipper Interface Board 603926-101 is a high-performance motion control interface module designed for Delta Tau’s Clipper motion controller platform. This specialized board provides deterministic connectivity between Clipper’s Power PMAC-based processors and critical system components like servo drives, I/O expansions, and feedback devices. Engineered for ultra-low latency communication, the 603926-101 supports high-speed fiber optic (SERDES) and EtherCAT interfaces to synchronize multi-axis systems with nanosecond-level jitter tolerance. Its rugged design features six-layer PCB construction with impedance-controlled traces, ensuring signal integrity in electrically noisy industrial environments like CNC machining centers and semiconductor wafer handlers.
As the central nervous system of Delta Tau’s motion architecture, this board enables real-time distributed control through dedicated ports for MACRO ring expansion and direct servo drive interfacing. The Delta Tau Clipper Interface Board 603926-101 integrates seamlessly with Delta Tau’s PDOF (Power Drive On Fiber) technology, allowing direct connection to compatible amplifiers without additional converters. With support for up to 32 axes of coordinated motion and hardware-level trajectory planning, this interface board delivers the deterministic performance required for precision applications such as laser cutting, robotics, and high-speed pick-and-place systems.
DELTA TAU CLIPPER INTERFACE BOARD 603926-101
Technical Specifications
| Parameter Name | Parameter Value |
| Product Model | Clipper Interface Board 603926-101 |
| Manufacturer | Delta Tau Data Systems (Omron Group) |
| Product Type | Motion Control Interface Board |
| Host Interface | PCIe Gen 2 x4 (to Clipper processor) |
| Fieldbus | EtherCAT (100BASE-TX), MACRO ring (SERDES) |
| Servo Interfaces | 8x PDOF (Power Drive On Fiber) |
| I/O Expansion | 4x dedicated high-speed expansion ports |
| Feedback Interfaces | EnDat 2.2, BiSS C, SSI, resolver |
| Motion Axes | Up to 32 synchronized axes |
| Jitter Tolerance | <100 ns |
| Power Requirements | +5V ±5% @ 4A (PCIe bus powered) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C |
| Dimensions | 167 x 107 mm (standard PCIe card) |
| Certifications | CE, RoHS, UL 60950-1 |
Main Features and Advantages
Ultra-Low Latency Communication: The 603926-101 achieves deterministic control through dedicated SERDES channels with hardware timestamping, enabling <1 μs servo update rates. Its EtherCAT master implementation supports distributed clocks (IEEE 1588) for sub-100 ns axis synchronization.
Direct Drive Integration: Eight PDOF optical ports interface directly with Delta Tau-compatible amplifiers (e.g., S404-SERVO), eliminating signal conversion delays. Each port handles 20-bit command resolution at 4 MHz update rates.
Scalable Architecture: Four expansion slots support Delta Tau’s ACC-24E3 analog I/O or ACC-65E digital modules, enabling customized system builds. MACRO ring expansion allows daisy-chaining multiple Clipper systems.
Advanced Feedback Handling: Onboard DSP pre-processes encoder data (resolver/EnDat/BiSS) with 32-bit resolution, offloading the main CPU. Automatic error compensation counters cable-induced phase delays.
Robust Design: Military-grade connectors withstand 50G shock/vibration. Galvanic isolation (2.5kV) on all field interfaces prevents ground loops in multi-drive systems.
DELTA TAU CLIPPER INTERFACE BOARD 603926-101
Application Field
The Delta Tau Clipper Interface Board 603926-101 excels in high-precision motion systems:
Semiconductor: Coordinates wafer steppers with <50nm positioning repeatability using interferometer feedback
Packaging Machinery: Synchronizes 16+ servo axes for rotary filling/capping at 600+ ppm rates
Laser Processing: Enables nanosecond-synchronized galvo control for micromachining
Robotics: Powers exoskeleton joint control with hardware-based torque limiting
Aerospace: Drives flight simulator platforms with 32-axis hydraulic motion bases
Printing: Maintains registration accuracy <5μm in web handling at 15 m/s
Related Products
Clipper PMAC3 CPU 603926-001: Main processor module for 603926-101
ACC-24E3: Analog servo interface card
ACC-65E: 96-point digital I/O expansion
S404-SERVO: 4-axis servo drive with PDOF input
ACC-59E3: EtherCAT terminal block interface
UMAC Turbo PMAC2: Legacy system upgrade path
Power PMAC IDE: Programming software suite
Cable Kit 603926-CK10: Fiber optic cables for PDOF
Installation and Maintenance
Pre-installation preparation: Verify Clipper chassis compatibility (PCIe x4 slot required). Discharge static electricity before handling. Install Delta Tau Power PMAC runtime environment. Pre-configure I/O mapping in PMAC IDE.
Maintenance recommendations: Monitor fiber optic transceiver power levels quarterly via PMAC diagnostics. Clean optical connectors annually with lint-free swabs and isopropyl alcohol. Update firmware during planned downtime using PMAC IDE. Maintain operating temperature <55°C with adequate airflow. Replace after 7 years of continuous operation.
