Released on = December 23, 2005, 7:22 am

Press Release Author = Leo Brennan / AMCI

Industry = Software

Press Release Summary = AMCI continues to expand its motion control product line
with the release of their 3401 stepper motor control module for Allen Bradley's
Point I/O. The 3401 module is 100% compatible with Allen-Bradley's distributed I/O
network and has the lowest cost per axis of all the motion control modules available
for Allen Bradley PLCs.

Press Release Body = Terryville, CT December 23, 2005 - Advanced Micro Controls,
Inc. (AMCI), a Connecticut based industrial controls company, announced the release
of the 3401 stepper motor control module for Allen-Bradley's Point I/O. Boasting
seamless integration into Allen-Bradley's distributed I/O network, the 3401 module
is ideal for applications where low-cost of ownership are key for successful control
system design and operation.

Exploring the module's other benefits; Sales Manager Leo Brennan explains "The 3401
has the lowest per axis cost of all the motion control modules available for Allen
Bradley PLCs. We found customers were looking for a motion control solution that
provided all of the functionality of a standard motion controller but had some of
the cost advantages of the Point I/O system. AMCI responded by designing the 3401.
The unique design of the Point I/O system allows the I/O to be distributed
throughout the machine instead of being located in one central panel. This provides
overall savings in wiring and can lead to a more modular machine design."

The 3401 Point IO card marks AMCI's fifth stepper motor controller module solution
for Allen Bradley PLCs. When asked how AMCI is able to develop so many integrated
PLC module solutions, Sales Engineer Matthew Tellier stated "As the original third
party supplier with Rockwell Automation, AMCI's long standing partnership with Allen
Bradley enables our company to quickly engineer solutions for new platforms,
providing a more complete control system for our customers. This close relationship
guarantees a finished product that is 100% compatible with Allen Bradley PLCs for
true plug and play functionality."

AMCI's 10 years of experience in developing stepper modules has led to an efficient
programming structure that capitalizes on user-friendly commands that are simple to
implement. A relative move, absolute move, or a manual move can be executed with
just one rung of logic.

Additionally, the 3401 module has two sinking inputs, which can be used for homing
and limit switch operations, and step and direction output signals that interface to
any of AMCI's SD stepper drives or the recently released SMD family of integrated
stepper drive/motor packages. By using standard output signals, the 3401 module can
also integrate with other manufacturers' stepper drives and even servo systems, such
as the Allen Bradley Ultra series of drives that can be controlled by step and
direction signals.

For additional information on AMCI and their products or pricing, visit their web
site at http://www.AMCI.com or contact them by phone during regular business hours
at (860) 585-1254.

CONTACT: Leo Brennan, PR
Telephone: (860) 585-1254 ext.114
lbrennan@amci.com

Web Site = http://www.amci.com

Contact Details = Advanced Micro Controls Inc.
20 Gear Drive
Plymouth Industrial Park
Terryville , CT 06798 USA
Telephone: (860)-585-1254
Facsimile: (860) 584-1254
http://www.amci.com