Driven by the wave of industrial automation, device intelligence and integration have become inevitable trends. With over 20 years of industry experience, Shenzhen Zhuoxing Technology Co., Ltd. (Zhuoxing Semiconductor) has innovatively launched an integrated real-time motion control solution. Centered on a real-time motion control all-in-one unit, it leverages an X86 architecture PC to run Windows and AsMotion hard real-time operating systems in parallel, achieving millisecond-level response times and solving the determinism challenges faced by traditional PCs in industrial motion control.

The wave of industrial automation is surging forward, with equipment accelerating toward greater intelligence and integration. As the core of automated machinery, motion control systems—developed over decades—are now facing unprecedented demands for high performance.

Pain points of traditional motion control solutions are becoming increasingly apparent. Whether using pulse cards or bus cards, a PC is required as the host for command interaction and interface display, resulting in complex layouts and low system integration.Stability, Space UsageandEasy to maintainAll suffer from shortcomings, including multi-axis synchronization errors, limited scalability, and delayed real-time response, significantly hindering automation equipment efficiency and coordination control precision. 

Pulse Card Architecture Diagram

As shown in the figure above, the pulse card requires external servo and I/O modules connected via a junction box.Complex wiring and low integration.

Bus Card Architecture Diagram

Although bus cards simplify wiring, they still rely on a plug-in layout and are limited by motherboard interface constraints. Even independent bus master controllers require Ethernet connections to PCs for command interaction, adding hardware complexity and introducing latency in critical areas like multi-axis synchronization and real-time response, ultimately limiting automation equipment efficiency and coordination accuracy.

01 Integrated Breakthrough

How can one PC deliver both real-time control and general-purpose computing?

True transformation lies in integration. The all-in-one real-time motion control system has emerged, with its key distinction being—No additional physical control cards required.

It is built on a standard X86 architecture PC, running two systems in parallel: the familiar Windows OS provides a user-friendly interface and hosts upper-layer applications, while AsMotion, a hard real-time operating system, handles high-precision motion control and integrates an EtherCAT master functionality.

Diagram of the Real-Time Operations Control All-in-One Machine

Architecture Diagram of Real-Time Motion Control Integrated Machine

With this architecture, users can quickly build a complete motion control system by connecting the servo drive directly to the PC's standard Ethernet port. The highly integrated hardware saves valuable internal space, and the systemDuring assembly, operation, and transportationofStabilityAlso significantly improved by reducing external connections.

02 Core Technology Revealed

Software and hardware collaboration for millisecond-level real-time response

The key challenge: How can a general-purpose PC running Windows meet the stringent deterministic real-time requirements of industrial motion control?

The secret lies in our unique multi-core hybrid architecture. As shown below, on a PC with a multi-core Intel CPU, we isolate 1–2 dedicated physical cores to run the AsMotion real-time kernel exclusively; all remaining cores are fully allocated to the Windows system.

One solution, four core advantages

1. Faster connectivity

Real-time systems and Windows applications interact via shared memory, achieving speeds far exceeding PCIe bus communication.

2. Multi-axis synchronization

Native support for 64-axis synchronized control eliminates axis synchronization deviations across multiple cards.

3. Develop efficiently

Real-time tasks are programmed in standard C, which is more universal and has a richer ecosystem than Basic.

4. Feature Integration

AsDevKit natively integrates advanced features like real-time vision (camera capture/recognition), multi-axis trajectory planning, and dynamic driver tuning to support complex scenarios. 

Architecture Diagram

Key Product Highlights: AsMotion Real-Time Motion Control System

① Ultra-low latency:EtherCAT master cycle: 250μs, runs exclusively on CPU with direct hardware access.

② Multi-axis strong control force:Supports 64 axes with multi-axis synchronization and complex trajectory planning, covering full-scenario motion control functions.

3. Flexible Scalability:Dual-master stations with dual network ports; configure sync intervals on demand. Expand functionality and axis count via software upgrades or licensing.

4. Efficient Interaction:Shared memory communication acceleration API with dynamic parameter tuning via driver;

5. Advanced Capabilities:C programming + real-time vision for high-precision industrial applications; 

Features

Real-world demo: 4-axis anti-collision system

This demo system, built on the integrated AsMotion solution, adopts"1 All-in-One Operation Controllers + 1 Ethernet Cables"minimalist architecture, direct connection4 Inovance servo drivesand drive the corresponding mechanical arm. Through precision electronic cam curve planning, the system achieves4 swing armsHigh-speed synchronous and variable-speed collision-free coordinated motion within a confined space intuitively validates itsMulti-axis synchronous control, complex trajectoriesPlanning andReal-time dynamic responsecore performance advantages in this area.

Shenzhen Zhuoxing Technology Co., Ltd. has specialized in motion control for over 20 years, focusing on the R&D and application of automation control technologies with extensive industry experience. Guided by a professional and pragmatic approach, we address the core needs of high-precision equipment to deliver stable, reliable motion control solutions and critical components.