Aerotech Automation1 HXA4 6-Axis Hexapod Servo Drive

Automation1 HXA4 is a compact 6-axis hexapod drive, precisely engineered

to amplify the advantages of our second-generation hexapod family

including HEX150-125HL. It simplifies your system design by treating the

hexapod like any other axis on the Automation1 network, enabling effortless

coordination across complex motion systems.

With only two connectors per hexapod, plus ample built-in analog and digital

I/O, the HXA4 reduces complexity without sacrificing capability.

The HXA4 delivers an exceptional balance of capability and cost, making

high-performance hexapod control more accessible than ever.

As part of the Automation1 motion control platform, the HXA4 integrates

seamlessly with our development software, controls, motor drives, fiber-optic

HyperWire® communication bus and a full suite of automation tools.

Design Features

• Cost-effective, high-performance 6-axis design

• Compact size minimizes panel space for easy integration

• Built-in analog & digital I/O, part-speed PSO & safe torque off enhance

connectivity, performance & safety

• Compatible with all Aerotech second-generation hexapods

• Offers effortless integration & coordination with other Aerotech axes &

drives—just another axis on the Automation1 network

Key Applications

• Automation1 HXA4 is ideal for controlling hexapods for a variety of

applications, including:

• Optics inspection, alignment & bonding

• Photonic device manipulation, alignment & packaging

• Optical wafer probing

• Synchrotron & beamline sample manipulation

Precision Motion, Unlocked.

The HXA4 six-axis hexapod servo drive delivers better motion control to

automation system developers, machine builders and OEMs. The compact

and budget-friendly HXA4 design is a perfect fit for contoured multi-axis

motion control and point-to-point applications, such as performing optical

and photonic alignments, manipulating samples in synchrotrons and

beamlines, and testing and qualifying advanced electro-optical devices.

Optimal Performance. Easy to Achieve.

The powerful Automation1-iSMC motion controller empowers the HXA4

with multi-axis motion trajectories, coordinated and calibrated motion

and all the power of the AeroScript real-time programming language.

Alternatively, take advantage of other programming languages such as

Python, C, G-code, LabVIEW and more. Integrate the HXA4 into a larger

control structure using the powerful Automation1 APIs - part of the

Automation1-MDK motion development kit. Not big on programming?

No problem. Simply build a custom user interface with the Automation1

MachineApps HMI Builder for Windows PCs.

The Automation1 controller supports RS-274 G-code natively and allows

extra large programs (including points files) to be streamed to the

controller using the APIs. Whether you have a simple sub-millisecond

process or something that goes on for days, the HXA4 and Automation1

can meet your application needs.