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Motion Platform Control System
We design and supply the platform-side control system for CSCMotion 3DOF, 6DOF and Stewart platforms, and for selected OEM integration projects. Tell us what your host system sends, what hardware must move and how the safety boundary is defined; our engineers will configure the controller, servo drives, electrical cabinet, kinematics, interface and acceptance plan around the project.
Interfaces, protocols, update behavior and supply scope are confirmed for each project. We do not apply one generic compatibility list to every controller configuration.
3DOF / 6DOF / Stewart
Controller + Drives
Cabinet + Safety
Interface + FAT
A Complete Control Subsystem for Multi-Axis Motion Platforms
Our scope is built around the platform-side system, not a bare control board. Depending on the approved project, we coordinate the controller, servo drives, electrical cabinet, kinematics, limits, host interface, diagnostics and factory acceptance as one engineered supply.
01 Motion Controller
Receives approved commands, manages state, calculates platform motion and coordinates the axes.
02 Servo Drives & Feedback
Drive and feedback architecture selected for the actuators, axes, dynamics and operating condition.
03 Electrical Cabinet
Power distribution, protection, drives, controller, I/O, cooling, indicators and service access as quoted.
04 Software Interface
Defined commands, units, coordinates, status, alarms, limits, timing and responsibility boundaries.
Host-to-platform signal path
Motion Platform Control System Architecture
We define the command path, fieldbus, feedback and safety chain before manufacturing. This gives your mechanical, electrical and software teams one agreed system boundary to design against.
01 · Host
Test or OEM System
Approved pose, trajectory, test sequence or application command.
02 · Interface
Commands & I/O
Units, coordinates, timing, state, heartbeat and responsibility.
03 · Control
Motion Controller
State machine, kinematics, coordinated targets, limits and faults.
04 · Drive
Servo System
Project-specific fieldbus, drives, actuator feedback and I/O.
05 · Platform
Measured Motion
Actuators, mechanism, payload and returned operating state.
Choose the Control-System Route for Your Project
Start with what CSCMotion is expected to control and what your team will supply. We confirm compatibility, interfaces, safety responsibilities and acceptance evidence before we release a configuration.
Preferred complete-system route
Control System with a CSCMotion Platform
We coordinate the controller, drives, cabinet, platform kinematics, limits, interface and FAT with the mechanism and actuators we supply.
Best for
New 3DOF, 6DOF and Stewart projects
Boundary
Host-to-platform interface defined together
Configure control with a platform →
Selected OEM integration
OEM Motion Control Subsystem
For customer-built equipment, we review the mechanism, actuators, drives, feedback, host commands, I/O and safety boundary before confirming feasibility.
Best for
OEM machines and system integrators
Required
Hardware data and interface definition
Submit an OEM control requirement →
Conditional route · not plug-and-play
Controller Integration or Upgrade Review
We assess existing mechanisms and electrical systems before deciding what can be retained, replaced or re-engineered.
Best for
Existing platforms and legacy systems
Required
Survey, schematics and compatibility review
Request a compatibility review →
Real-Time Coordination for Multi-Axis Platforms
The control system converts a platform-level command into synchronized actuator motion while monitoring the approved state, limits, feedback and faults. Exact cycle, update and latency figures are configuration-specific and are stated only after verification.
01 Receive & Validate
Read the approved host command, units, coordinate frame, state and timing conditions.
02 Solve Platform Motion
Apply coordinate transforms, kinematics, motion limits and project-specific configuration.
03 Coordinate the Axes
Send synchronized targets through the approved drive and feedback architecture.
04 Monitor & Report
Return position, status, alarms and the agreed safe operating state to the host.
Supported Interfaces and Control Protocols
We separate the host connection from the controller-to-drive network. The table is a requirement framework—not a promise that every protocol is standard on every configuration.
| System layer | Interface / protocol | Current page status | Typical purpose | What we confirm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Host | Ethernet TCP / UDP | Project-dependent | Commands, state and diagnostics | Message format, units, rate, heartbeat and timeout |
| Host | RS-232 / RS-485 | Project-dependent | Legacy or simple host integration | Physical port, baud, frame, cable length and behavior |
| Host or device | CAN / CANopen | Configuration review | Selected OEM or device integration | Role, profile, node mapping, cycle and responsibility |
| Controller to drives / I/O | EtherCAT | Configuration review | Synchronized servo and distributed I/O architecture | Master/subdevice roles, drive family and safety scope |
| Controller to drives | CANopen | Configuration review | Selected platform and drive configurations | Drive profile, update behavior and diagnostics |
| Plant integration | PROFINET, EtherNet/IP or other bus | Needs verification | Customer automation environment | Native support, gateway, PLC ownership and test scope |
What We Need to Configure Your Control System
Controller selection starts with the mechanism, drives, host and safety boundary—not with a preferred communication label. These inputs let us confirm feasibility and define the proposal.
01 Platform & Axes
Provide 3DOF, 6DOF, Stewart or custom geometry, actuator arrangement and motion objective.
02 Drives & Feedback
Identify actuator, motor, drive, encoder, limit switch and existing I/O hardware.
03 Host & Commands
Define host hardware, OS, command type, coordinate frame, update behavior and feedback needs.
04 Safety & Acceptance
Share E-stop, guarding, interlock, cabinet, environment, documentation and FAT expectations.
Platform-level commands and motion functions
Kinematics, Coordinate Systems and Motion Profiles
For a multi-axis platform, motor commands alone do not describe the required pose. We configure the controller around the approved mechanism, coordinate convention, pivot point, limits and command model.
The commercial scope may include platform kinematics, coordinate transforms, commissioning modes, configuration parameters and trajectory or motion-file handling. Exact functions are listed in the project interface document.
Inverse kinematics
Forward kinematics where applicable
Coordinate and pivot transforms
Workspace and software limits
Home, jog and service modes
Trajectory or file execution options
Geometry and usable-workspace brief.
We Configure the Hardware Around the Platform and Site
The cabinet is part of the motion system, not an afterthought. We coordinate controller hardware, servo drives, power distribution, protection, I/O, cooling, grounding, connectors and maintenance access with the approved platform.
01 Controller Hardware
Selected for axes, kinematics, communication, I/O, diagnostics and project lifecycle.
02 Servo Drive System
Configured around motor, actuator, feedback, power, dynamics and duty requirements.
03 Power & Protection
Distribution, disconnects, protection, contactors, energy handling and destination supply.
04 Cabinet & Field I/O
Cooling, terminal blocks, indicators, E-stop interface, cable routes and service clearance.
Open API and OEM host integration
We Define the Host Interface Before Manufacturing
For CSCMotion, an open API means a documented, project-approved way for your host system to command and monitor the platform. Depending on scope, that may be a command protocol, software library, SDK, example program or I/O definition; it does not mean that every controller is open-source or universally compatible.
01 · Connect
Connection & State
Startup, enable, ready, stop and recovery behavior.
02 · Coordinates
Units & Frames
Axes, rotation order, pivot, signs and reference frame.
03 · Command
Data & Timing
Pose, trajectory or file commands with agreed update rules.
04 · Feedback
Status & Faults
Platform state, limits, alarms and diagnostic information.
05 · Recovery
Stop & Reset
Safe-state requests, fault reset and restart sequence.
Stewart Platform Applications
We select and configure the platform around the task: dynamic motion reproduction, controlled positioning, equipment alignment or OEM integration.
Dynamic industrial testing
Reproduce Multi-Axis Motion for Testing
Mount your equipment on a controlled six-axis base to reproduce defined trajectories under laboratory conditions.
Explore industrial testing →
Research & laboratories
Build a Configurable Six-Axis Research Rig
Configure the platform for robotics, control development, sensor evaluation and repeatable pose or trajectory work.
Explore research platforms →
Positioning & alignment
Position Equipment Around a Defined Pivot
Use controlled six-axis pose for alignment and positioning where coordinates and measurement evidence matter more than large travel.
Review the precision reference →
OEM & professional integration
Integrate Motion into Your Equipment
We coordinate platform geometry, mounting, kinematics, controller and host interface with your equipment design team.
Explore custom OEM systems →
Motion Platform Control System Project Videos & Photos
Use this section to show real controller hardware, cabinet construction, host integration and factory acceptance—not generic circuit-board stock images. We publish customer identities, interface details and test data only when approved.
Host-to-Platform Control System FAT
Document the complete signal path and the acceptance evidence agreed for the project.
Explore industrial testing →
Platform Assembly & Inspection
Explore research platforms →
Controller Hardware
Completed Control Cabinet
Drives, I/O & Wiring
HMI & Diagnostics
Platform-Side Integration
Control-System FAT
Integration Documents Your Engineering Team Can Review
We agree the deliverable list with the supply scope. This prevents a control-system project from reaching site with an undefined interface, unclear I/O or missing recovery procedure.
Control-System Documents
Documents for installation, operation, maintenance and acceptance.
- Approved control architecture and supply boundary
- Electrical drawings, I/O list and cabinet documents
- Operating, alarm and recovery instructions
- Configuration records and FAT results in scope
Review the FAT process →
Host-Interface Documents
Documents for the team connecting its host application to our controller.
- Connection, state and command definition
- Coordinates, units, signs and rotation convention
- Status, fault, stop and reset behavior
- SDK, example code or protocol material as quoted
Define your document needs →
What We Supply—and What Your Team Supplies
We define the boundary in the proposal so controller, drive, platform, host and machine-level responsibilities remain clear from design through commissioning.
Your team or integrator scope
- Host application, valid commands and project data
- Third-party actuator, drive and feedback information where used
- Customer PLC, HMI, networks and external I/O outside our scope
- Site power, network, foundation and installation services
- Machine guarding, risk assessment and external interlocks
- Overall certification unless separately contracted
Our control-system scope
- Motion controller and approved control functions
- Servo drives, cabinet, protection and I/O as quoted
- Platform kinematics, coordinate setup and software limits
- Platform-side wiring and feedback integration as quoted
- Agreed host protocol, API or integration support
- Operating documents, alarm information and FAT records in scope
Motion platform control system factory acceptance
How We Factory-Test the Control System
We agree the controller configuration, I/O, host commands, motion sequence, safety-state checks, records and pass criteria before FAT.
Step 01
Approved Architecture
Platform, axes, controller, drives, power, interface and responsibility boundary.
Step 02
Cabinet & Wiring
Controller, drives, protection, grounding, terminals, cables and labeling.
Step 03
I/O, Limits & Safety State
Enable, homing, E-stop interface, limits, alarms and controlled recovery.
Step 04
Motion & Host Interface
Approved commands, coordinates, status, faults and synchronized platform response.
Step 05
Records & Release
Acceptance results, open actions, documents, configuration backup and shipment release.
Motion platform control system price
What Determines Motion Platform Control System Price?
Price depends on whether we supply a complete platform control system, an OEM subsystem or an integration review for existing equipment. Axis count, drive power, cabinet scope, host interface and acceptance work can change the cost more than the controller hardware alone.
We quote from the approved architecture and separate included equipment, optional engineering and customer-supplied items.
Complete-system or OEM route
3DOF, 6DOF or custom axes
Actuator, drive and feedback compatibility
Cabinet, power, I/O and safety interface
Kinematics and motion functions
Host protocol, API or custom software
Answers from our engineering team
Motion Platform Control System FAQ
What is included in a motion platform control system?
Our typical scope combines the motion controller, servo drives, electrical cabinet, platform kinematics, limits, host interface, diagnostics and factory acceptance. The exact hardware, software and documentation are listed in the project proposal.
Can I buy the controller separately from the motion platform?
Yes, for approved OEM or replacement projects. We first review the platform geometry, actuators, drives, feedback, I/O and safety boundary because a standalone controller is not automatically compatible with every motion platform.
Can CSCMotion control my existing platform or actuators?
Possibly. We need the mechanism drawings, actuator and motor data, drive manuals, feedback type, limits, wiring, current control method and safety information. We confirm feasibility only after a compatibility review.
Does the controller support 3DOF and 6DOF platforms?
Yes. We configure control systems for approved 3DOF, 6DOF and custom multi-axis platforms. Axis count alone is not enough; the kinematics, drive system, feedback and required motion functions must also be defined.
Is the controller suitable for a Stewart platform or hexapod?
Yes, when it is configured for the approved six-actuator geometry, coordinate convention, pivot, workspace and limits. We do not treat a Stewart-platform controller as a universal plug-and-play product.
Is EtherCAT standard on every CSCMotion controller?
No. EtherCAT is a configuration option, not a universal default. We confirm controller, servo-drive and host compatibility before specifying it for a project.
What does open API mean for a CSCMotion project?
It means your approved host can command and monitor the platform through a documented interface. Depending on scope, we may provide a protocol description, library, SDK, examples or I/O definition. It does not automatically mean open-source code.
Talk directly with our engineering team
Send Your Stewart Platform Requirements
You do not need to complete the specification before contacting us. Send the application objective, moving assembly and required motion or positioning result; our engineers will identify missing inputs and recommend the next step.
What must move and which axes are required
Moving mass, dimensions, CG and inertia
Required travel, angles and dynamics
Mounting, installation, power and environment
Host interface, FAT expectations and schedule