K2

K2 is a powerful, graphically based, control solution for automation and motion control.

This ground breaking product combines the best aspects of existing programming methodologies with some stunning new concepts – in a system unrivaled for ease of use and programming power. It employs a brand new approach to automation programming using the concept of click and drag to position the items you wish to move in precisely the positions they need to be. K2 has 3D support inbuilt at its very core.

The programming and playback environments display real moving objects as realistic graphical representations. These are positioned in a 3D space in the correct proportions and relations to the stage, set and other items as well as other moving objects. All these graphical items can be created in industry standard CAD packages and imported directly into K2. Programming then becomes very simple, with manipulation of the moving objects as straightforward as click-and-drag. The ability to move objects in real world axes, X, Y, Z, pitch, tilt and rotate makes programming very intuitive with the K2 shielding the user from the complex multi-dimensional calculations required and instead presenting them with easy to use programming parameters.

User programmable limits and clamps allow envelopes of motion to be easily constructed around objects. When combined with numerous other safety features and extensive feedback to the user, the programmer is in complete control of the devices being used. K2 is not just limited to winches and chain hoists - any number of devices can be connected to this powerful and flexible system. Personality files make integrating new mechanical devices into the system very straightforward.

The ability to output positional information to media servers, allows for a great deal of creative freedom and flexability when using motion and video together.

K2 Wing

K2 is available as a hardware Wing (with a PC built in) as well as a standalone piece of software. The Wing allows for a self contained hardware solution (custom built by Kinesys) with a PC optimised to run K2, delivering the best possible user experience.

The hardware allows for faster programming and easier operation with dedicated buttons and playbacks for controlling K2. An emergency stop button is also built into the Wing, as well as connections to linking into and out of the Wing to expand or link into an emergency stop system including the Array PD-ES.

Licensing
A free demo version of K2 is available for download. This version of the software is fully featured, but will not output any commands to carry out movement. A full K2 license can be purchased from our distributors.