ACS Motion Control    Plymouth, MN 55447
Nov 07, 2007 Featuring 20 kHz servo sampling rate and 50 µsec servo update, SPiiPlus SA Series supports various motion modes - point-to-point, jog, segmented motion, master-slave, and arbitrary path with PVT cubic interpolation - on 2, 4, 6, or 8 axes. Standalone solution has D-Type connectivity and can control systems with both servo and step motors. Included disturbance rejection algorithm permits rapid profiles while keeping position window to 1 nm, with settling time of milliseconds.

Oriental Motor U.S.A. Corp.    Torrance, CA 90502
Nov 07, 2007 RBK 2-phase bipolar stepping motor and drive package offers 2.22 in. diameter frame models RBK264A, 266A, and 268A with holding torques ranging from 68-240 oz-in., and 3.35 in. diameter models RBK296, 299, and 2913 with torques from 310-910 oz-in. Smooth drive function divides basic 1.8° step angle up to 128 microsteps in 16 selectable resolutions using built-in switches. Bipolar driver employs constant current drive strategy over voltage range of 20-75 Vdc.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Nov 07, 2007 Models L6726A and L6727 single-phase PWM controllers include embedded high-current drivers, enabling creation of general purpose dc-dc step-down converters. Featuring ±0.8% voltage accuracy over line/temperature variations and PowerGOOD output, L6728 and L6728A offer fixed-frequency 300 kHz or 600 kHz oscillator, respectively. Chips include embedded high-current, high-speed N-channel MOSFET drivers and operate over input voltage range of 1.4-18 V.

Linear Technology Corp.    Milpitas, CA 95035
Nov 06, 2007 Supplied in 15 x 15 x 2.8 mm LGA plastic molded package, LTM4605 DC/DC uModule(TM) regulator can regulate output voltage from variable-input voltage greater than, less than, or equal to output voltage. It integrates synchronous buck-boost DC/DC controller, 4 N-channel MOSFETs, input and output bypass capacitors, and compensation circuitry. Able to achieve up to 97.3% efficiency in boost mode (97.7% buck), IC operates from 4.5-20 VIN, regulates 0.8-16 V output, and delivers up to 150 W.

Raymarine Inc.    Nashua, NH 03063
Nov 06, 2007 Super HD Digital Radar uses processing algorithms that reduce its horizontal beam by electronically increasing width and boosting radar antenna size for detail and target separation. With settings for gain, sea clutter, and tuning automatically adjusted by digital receiver, multilevel color radar features 256 colors and is available in 5 color palette options. HD or Super HD Digital 4 kW radar scanners with 4 or 6 ft open arrays are available.

Allegro MicroSystems Inc.    Worcester, MA 01615
Nov 06, 2007 Designed for camera auto focus and zoom applications, Model A3904 features 2.4-5.5 V operating voltage range, 127 mA maximum output current, and -40 to +85°C operating temperature range. Output current is programmed via I²C interface in 500 µA increments with clock rates up to 400 kHz, while I2C inputs set internal DAC output voltage used as reference for linear current control using MOSFET output sink transistor.

GE Intelligent Platforms    Charlottesville, VA 22911
Nov 06, 2007 Supporting speed command range of 6.25 to 500 K pulses/sec, VersaMax MicroMotion is 2-axis module that allows users to integrate motion control, servos (or steppers), and low-end control into single package. Unit can be integrated with VersaMax Micro controller, QuickPanel Operator Interface Controller, or in standalone mode. Motion sequences can be executed one at time via controller or programmed in multi-move sequence for execution of complex motion profiles.

ACS Motion Control    Plymouth, MN 55447
Nov 02, 2007 Able to support Sin-Cos and high-speed incremental encoders, SPiiPlus CM Series combines programmable motion controller, power supply, and up to 3 digital drives in one standalone package. Integrated digital drives are software-configurable for ac servo/dc brushless or dc brush motors. Each module can control up to 8 axes and supports range of motion modes: point-to-point, jog, segmented, master-slave, and arbitrary path with PVT cubic interpolation.

Beckhoff Automation LLC    Minneapolis, MN 55337
Nov 02, 2007 Enabling cycle times of 100 µsec without giving up central intelligence and associated high-performance algorithms, eXtreme Fast Control (XFC) system promotes temporal accuracy and resolution while allowing measuring tasks or documentation of part quality to be integrated in machine control. It is compatible with existing automation solutions and incorporates Industrial PC, EtherCAT I/O terminals, Ethernet fieldbus, EtherCAT communication technology, and TwinCAT automation software.

Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.    Alpharetta, GA 30005
Nov 02, 2007 Suited for various process plants, SIMATIC® PCS 7 v7 is available with auto tuning and gain scheduling, predictive control, fuzzy logic, and neural network control. APC functionality is delivered by set of embedded function blocks, which run in controller along side standard logic with pre-built faceplates for operation and monitoring through HMI. At most advanced level, PCS 7 offers statistical analysis of process variable, control error, and manipulated variable.

Banner Engineering Corp.    Minneapolis, MN 55441
Nov 02, 2007 Model SC22-3 integrates E-stop buttons, interlocking switches, safety light screens, 2-hand controls, safety mats, and rope pulls. It features 22 input terminals that monitor both contact-based and PNP solid-state input devices, and each input circuit is configurable to monitor input signal or provide 24 Vdc sources when needed. Unit meets Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3 per IEC 62061 and IEC 61508 and Category 4 Performance Level (PL e) per ISO 13849-1.

EM Microelectronic-US    Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Nov 02, 2007 Combining voltage regulation, voltage monitoring, and software monitoring, Model EM6156 Low Drop Output regulator supplies 5 V, 120 mA output, and includes reverse battery, short circuit, and over thermal protection. Reset function is activated when regulator output drops below threshold voltage. Available in power SO8 package, IC is automotive-qualified according to AEC-Q100, supports high voltage operation up to 40 V, and has operating temperature range from -40 to +125°C.

Festo Corp.    Hauppauge, NY 11788
Nov 01, 2007 Integrating embedded front-end controller (PLC) within modular CPX electrical terminal, CPX-FEC is protected to IP65/IP67 standards and mounts directly onto machine. It offers Ethernet capability, with 10-100 Mbps data transfer rate over unlimited distances, as well as email, OPC, and web server functionality for remote diagnostics and visualization. Along with 512-in/512-out modular design with analog and digital I/O, solution offers 250 KB program memory at 10 bytes/instruction.

Applied Motion Products, Inc.    Watsonville, CA 95076
Nov 01, 2007 With ability to deliver 24-48 Vdc with output current from 0.5-5.0 A, Model ST5-Si Stepper Drive protects against over-voltage, under-voltage, over-temperature, and external output shorts, and provides 8 digital inputs and 4 digital outputs. Graphical point-and-click format combines motion, I/O, and operator interface functionality for simple machine sequencing. Drive features Self-Test and Auto Setup, Demand Signal Smoothing, Torque Ripple Smoothing, and MicroStep Emulation.

Walchem Corp.    Holliston, MA 01746 1460
Nov 01, 2007 Model WDIS310 disinfection controller offers 4 industrial grade disinfection sensors: free chlorine, chlorine dioxide, peracetic acid, and ozone. It features rugged wall mount enclosure with panel mounted flow assembly. Designed to control water treatment disinfection process to ensure process safety, unit is suited for applications in cooling towers, food & beverage, wastewater, drinking water, and swimming pools.

Panasas    Fremont, CA 94555
Nov 01, 2007 Along with data integrity checking, ActiveScale v3.2 operating environment features end-to-end Tiered-Parity(TM) architecture that addresses data reliability. Horizontal Parity uses Panasas Object-RAID with scalable RAID recovery, parallel reconstruction, and per-file fault isolation. Vertical Parity detects and fixes media errors on disk before failure interferes with RAID recovery, and Network Parity lets compute node be absolutely certain of integrity of data read over network.

Intelligent Motion Systems, Inc.    Marlborough, CT 06447-1334
Oct 31, 2007 Accepting 12-75 Vdc input, MDrive34Plus² Variable Speed Control combines NEMA size 34 brushless 1.8° motor, driver, and encoder. Unit includes programmable oscillator along with parameter setup GUI communicating over SPI, and 2 configurable speed control inputs that may be preset and digitally selected. With output frequency up to 5 MHz and extended operating temperature of -40 to +75°C, control provides 3 adjustable modes of operating including voltage, current, and PWM.

Linear Technology Corp.    Milpitas, CA 95035
Oct 31, 2007 Supplied in 6.25 x 6.25 x 2.3 mm LGA SMT package, LTM8020 DC/DC uModule(TM) regulator system includes DC/DC controller IC, power switches, inductor, compensation circuitry, as well as input and output bypass capacitors. It offers switch-mode topology and does not require heatsink. This 200 mA, current mode, switching DC/DC point-of-load regulator system can be mounted on back side of circuit board, accepts input from 4-36 V, and offers adjustable output from 1.25-5 V.

Yaskawa Electric America, Inc.    Waukegan, IL 60085
Oct 31, 2007 Built with hybrid heat sink design, V1000 adjustable frequency drive allows for side-by-side mounting capability that lets multiple 3 x 6 in. drives be monitored/maintained from one enclosure. Product offers variable horsepower (1/8-25 hp) and torque as well as 2 msec scan cycle. Software and download abilities let users fully control all aspects of drive functionality. Removable terminal board with memory, installed with each drive, facilitates replacement of data from old drives.

Red Lion Controls    York, PA 17406 9428
Oct 31, 2007 Data Station Plus and Modular Controller product series are available with XCDN DeviceNet option card, which adds DeviceNet Slave connectivity. Added to expansion slot during installation and configured using Crimson(TM) 2 software, isolated XCDN option card promotes complete system integration and data transfer. Both series feature multi-protocol converter combined with 3 serial ports and one Ethernet port. Additional features include Web server and IT-ready data logging.