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GECO Controller Series

GECO controllers are primarily composed of NI sbRIO, featuring a built-in 32-bit microprocessor and FPGA chips, developed using the LabVIEW Real-Time module and LabVIEW FPGA module, respectively. They can be fully developed and deployed using LabVIEW via an Ethernet interface. They can be remote-controlled by a PC or run completely independently (stand-alone).

There are four slots on top for expanding with GECO modules. For example, a single controller can support up to 4 WPC motion control cards, controlling up to 16 axes simultaneously.

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GECO controllers are products formed by the combination of "Carrier Boards" and "Core Modules".

1. Carrier Board Options​

GECO carrier boards provide three different physical interface designs to meet various application requirements.

1.1 GECO UNO Series (GECO UNO-06 / GECO UNO-07)​

The GECO UNO series is the standard controller launched by WPC, featuring the smallest size and the most economical price. It has a streamlined interface without DB9 connectors.

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GECO UNO Series Layout

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The core module can be freely paired with NI sbRIO-9606 (forming GECO UNO-06) or NI sbRIO-9607 (forming GECO UNO-07) based on performance requirements.

1.2 GECO UNO DB9 Series (GECO UNO DB9-06 / GECO UNO DB9-07)​

The GECO UNO DB9 series features a wider chassis, with RS-232 and CAN communication connectors (DB9 interface) added to the I/O interface compared to the GECO UNO series.

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DB9 Connector Pin Definitions

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The core module can also be freely paired with NI sbRIO-9606 (forming GECO UNO DB9-06) or NI sbRIO-9607 (forming GECO UNO DB9-07).

1.3 GECO UNO-27 Controller​

GECO UNO-27 is a high-end controller launched by WPC, featuring the widest chassis. It possesses native AIO (Analog Input/Output) functionality, along with RS-232 and CAN connectors (DB9 interface).

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This model has a fixed configuration, specifically equipped with the top-tier NI sbRIO-9627 core module featuring built-in native AIO channels.

2. Core Module Options​

Based on computational power and built-in resource requirements, GECO offers the following three NI sbRIO core modules:

2.1 NI sbRIO-9606 (Base Model)​

sbRIO-9606 is an embedded controller that integrates a real-time processor, reconfigurable FPGA, and I/O functionality on a single PCB.

  • CPU: 400 MHz
  • DRAM: 256 MB
  • Storage: 512 MB
  • FPGA: Spartan-6 LX45
  • RMC: Features a built-in RIO Mezzanine Card connector, directly connecting the processor and digital I/O FPGA channels (96 3.3V DIO) for high speed and bandwidth.
  • Interfaces: Ethernet, CAN, USB, Serial Ports.
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2.2 NI sbRIO-9607 (Advanced Dual Core)​

sbRIO-9607 combines a powerful NI Linux Real-Time processor.

  • CPU: 667 MHz Dual Core
  • DRAM: 512 MB
  • Storage: 512 MB
  • FPGA: Zynq-7020
  • RMC: Supports RMC connector, directly connecting the processor and digital I/O FPGA channels.
  • Interfaces: Gigabit Ethernet, CAN, Serial, USB, 96 3.3V DIO channels.
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2.3 NI sbRIO-9627 (Flagship Model, for UNO-27 only)​

sbRIO-9627 integrates an NI Linux Real-Time processor, FPGA, and high-density I/O.

  • CPU: 667 MHz
  • DRAM: 512 MB
  • Storage: 512 MB
  • FPGA: Zynq-7020
  • RMC: Supports RMC connector.
  • Built-in I/O:
    • 16 16-bit Analog Inputs (AI)
    • 4 16-bit Analog Outputs (AO)
    • 100 Digital Channels (DIO)
  • Interfaces: Gigabit Ethernet, CAN, USB, Serial, SDHC ports.
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