Stepper Motor Controllers and Drives
Stepper Drive addresses cost-conscious OEM concerns.
Press Release Summary:
Able to deliver up to 5.0 A with 24-48 Vdc input, ST5-S can be controlled by step and direction input or host controller via serial communications. Self-Test and Auto Setup features measure and configure motor parameters automatically, while antiresonance technology eliminates midrange instability for max motor speeds and optimal use of available torque. Demand Signal Smoothing, Torque Ripple Smoothing, and MicroStep Emulation lend to smooth motion and performance.
Original Press Release:
Features-Laden Stepper Drives from Applied Motion Products Designed for Cost-Conscious OEM Market
Deliver up to 5.0 A with 24-48VDC input
WATSONVILLE, CA - Applied Motion Products introduces the ST5-S Stepper Drive. Engineered to satisfy the price and performance needs of the OEM market, the ST5-S offers advanced features to obtain absolute maximum performance benefits from a stepper motor. the ST5-S can be controlled by a step and direction input, or by a host controller via serial communications. A 10 amp version and fully programmable models featuring Applied Motion Products' intuitive "Si" and "Q" programming languages are scheduled to be introduced in 2007.
Self-Test and Auto Setup features measure and configure motor parameters automatically, while anti-resonance technology eliminates midrange instability for higher motor speeds and fuller use of available torque. Demand Signal Smoothing reduces extraneous system resonances for smoother motor performance and reduced wear on mechanical components. Torque Ripple Smoothing adjusts the current waveform to reduce low speed torque ripple for smooth motion at low motor speeds. Additionally, MicroStep Emulation provides smooth motion for systems that require low step resolutions, such as retrofit systems with controller resolution that is fixed at a low value and cannot easily be changed.
Additionally, setup and configuration is made easy with graphical, intuitive CONFIGURATOR software. The drive can be configured from a drop-down menu, or the user can quickly create custom motor configurations if desired.
Founded in 1978, Applied Motion Products specializes in cost-effective, high precision motors and motion control solutions. They offer a full complement of stepper and Brushless servo motors, positioning control electronics and gearheads to industrial and OEM customers.
For more information contact: Applied Motion Products, 404 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076; 1-800-525-1609; fax: (831) 761-6544; E-mail: sales@applied-motion.com; Web site: www.applied-motion.com.
