Danfoss VLT Drives    Loves Park, IL 61111
May 04, 2004 Models VLT 4152 and VLT 4352 are modular, 110-250 kW/150-350 hp units with NEMA12/IP54 rating. They include built-in RFI performance to EN 55011 class B. Power termination design facilitates installation, accepting single box lug or dual cable legs. Logic routing includes tie-down provisions to protect against noise disturbance. Ambient temperature ratings are 40-45°C in VT mode, and 50°C with changes in switching pattern.

Danaher Motion/Kollmorgen    Radford, VA 24141
May 04, 2004 Model S200/AKM, comprised of Kollmorgen S200 servo drive and AKM servomotor, features SMARTFeedbackDevice that allows one connector and cable to provide system power and feedback. Its 800 Hz velocity loop bandwidth eliminates servo loop tuning, while 24-bit resolution feedback and 3–5 kHz current loop bandwidth provide smooth motion and rapid start and stop action. Motors, potted and IP65 sealed, are wound with non-overlapping coils.

Elmo Motion Control, Inc.    Westford, MA 01886
May 03, 2004 Cello Servo Drives can operate in current, velocity, or position modes and function with variety of feedback options. They feature sinusoidal vector control, trapezoidal vector control, trapezoidal 6-step, and DC commutation methods. Two CANopen ports are installed along with one RS-232 serial port for communications. Models range from 2.25-15 A, at 3 nominal input voltage levels of 48, 85, and 180 Vdc. Composer software auto-tunes servo loop gains.

Fieldbus Foundation    Austin, TX 78731
May 03, 2004 All-in-one AT-446 FOUNDATION fieldbus H1 Starter Kit helps suppliers accelerate H1 fieldbus device development projects. It includes all tools and documentation needed to develop H1 devices compliant with open, industry-standard FOUNDATION fieldbus protocol. Along with all-inclusive test tool environment for intermediate device developer, kit includes word-searchable CD copy of FOUNDATION fieldbus specifications; Device Description Tokenizer Kit; and H1 Interoperability Test Kit.

Contrex, Inc.    Maple Grove, MN 55369 4018
Apr 30, 2004 Model CX 1102, 2-Axis Unwind/Dancer/Wind Controller calculates diameters automatically for constant line speed and uses moving Dancer Trim signal to trim either axle. Product uses Axle drive motors and encoders and includes built-in automated dancer load/unload sequences. Other features include multi-line display, built-in PLC, and signal isolation. Knowing calculated roll diameters and roll total content allows triggers and alarms for roll change-outs.

Fenwal    Ashland, MA 01721
Apr 30, 2004 Microprocessor-based, Series 59 uses large LEDs to display temperature and other parameters, which are programmed using 2 pushbuttons on face of device. Temperature is sensed by thermistor, RTD, thermocouple, or solid-state relay. Differential and set point offset values are fully adjustable, permitting application-specific programming. Controller accepts 24 Vac/Vdc or 120/208/240 Vac power supplies. Outputs include 5 A SPDT, 30 A SPST, 15 A SPDT, and SSR driver.

Rockwell Automation    Milwaukee, WI 53204
Apr 29, 2004 Suited for On-Machine(TM) solutions, ArmorStart(TM) Distributed Motor Controllers feature modular, plug-and-play design. They include 4 inputs and 2 outputs, plus optional keypad for local start/stop control. Devices accept control voltages of 24 Vdc, 120 Vac, or 240 Vac. They control motors ranging from .5-5 hp at 50/60 Hz for non-reversing and reversing applications with voltage range of 200-460 Vac. IP67/NEMA Type 4 enclosure allows operation in harsh conditions.

Animatics Corp.    Santa Clara, CA 95054
Apr 29, 2004 ServoStep(TM) integrated motion control system features 50-pole step motor, motion controller, drive-amplifier, and encoder. NEMA 34 frame size model delivers continuous torque capability of up to 650 oz-in. and nominal speed of 2,200 rpm. Additional features include RS-485 port, closed-loop control, 14 I/O, and 4 kHz PID filter. Able to be used as stand-alone unit, product offers 4 modes of operation: Position, Velocity, Torque, and Step and Direction.

Telemetrics Inc.    Mahwah, NJ 07430 3119
Apr 29, 2004 Designed for Sony EVI-D100, EVI-D70, and BRC-300 PTZ cameras, CP-ITV Camera Controller provides remote control operation of pan, tilt, zoom, and focus. It also offers preset positions for use with up to 4 cameras. Unit allows users to employ multiple cameras in true systems configuration with joystick camera control capabilities. It is suited for broadcast applications, teleconferencing, and educational network applications.

Telemetrics Inc.    Mahwah, NJ 07430 3119
Apr 29, 2004 Designed for use with Canon's NU-700N weatherproof PTZF camera, CPO-D-2A-NU700 Camera Controller delivers remote operations such as pan, tilt, zoom, and focus control. It also provides 4 camera presets and multiple camera operation. Additional features include shot time adjustment, auto focus/iris, iris open/close, ND (neutral density) filter, wiper control, camera bars, and camera power on/off.

B & R Industrial Automation Corp.    Roswell, GA 30076
Apr 28, 2004 Model PP15 offers integrated I/O points for control, positioning, and visualization tasks. Offering IP65 protection on front, display features 4 x 20 character resolution, 16 function keys, and 12 LEDs. Two versions of Model PP15 are available, one with 16 integrated digital I/O, and one with 4 analog I/O in additon to 8 original I/O. Units can access additional decentralized I/O points or servo drives via CAN interface.

Festo Corp.    Hauppauge, NY 11788
Apr 28, 2004 Series DGE-RF features electrical toothed belt axis with internal roller guide. It has sufficient grease reserves that can be replenished without reaching into housing. System includes axes, motors, gearing, coupling, and controller. Coupling concept supports attachment of non-Festo drives. Mounting options on 3 sides of main profile allows DGE-RF to adapt to multi-axis modular system.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Apr 27, 2004 Available in SO-14 package, TD350 gate driver includes control and protection functions on one chip. It can source or sink 1.5 A and has separate sink and source outputs to enable independent control of gate charging and discharging. Device monitors desaturation voltage to protect IGBT in case of excess current, triggering fault signal if necessary. It offers option to turn IGBT off in 2 stages via programmable intermediate voltage.

Mosaic Industries    Newark, CA 94560
Apr 26, 2004 Mounted directly on QCardâ„¢ SBC, 2 x 2.5 in. Keypad/Display Wildcardâ„¢ provides interface with 4 x 20 character display and 4 x 5 keypad. Ribbon cable interface enables custom placement of keypad and display in instrument, and field header brings out 4 nibble-wise programmable I/O lines and 4 input lines. Product is suited for hand-held or space-constrained applications that require programmable embedded computer and smart user interface.

PumpSmart Control Solutions - Division of ITT Industries, Inc.    Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Apr 26, 2004 PumpSmart PF 700 incorporates Vector Control with Allen-Bradley Force Technology for low-speed power and performance, previously available from DC drives. Drive regulates motor speed to accuracy of 0.001% and holds full torque at zero speed. Available ratings are from 0.37-110 kW and voltage ratings from 230-600 V. Zero Stacking saves panel space by mounting drives side-by-side. Built-in brake eliminates need for external choppers and dynamic braking modules.

Copley Controls Corp.    Canton, MA 02021
Apr 26, 2004 ServoTube actuator makes positioning subsystem for stacking, cutting, pressing, coating, filling, picking, and placing. It requires 50/60 Hz AC power, eliminating need for pneumatic or hydraulic lines. External multi-position thumbwheel switch can call up Xenus' stored motion profile. Continuous force ranges from 51-104 N and peak force is 662 N. Actuator attains 527 m/s² acceleration and 6 m/s velocity.

Linear Technology Corp.    Milpitas, CA 95035
Apr 23, 2004 Able to handle positive voltages from 10.8-80 V, LT4256 IC allows boards to be inserted into live backplanes without risking damage to connectors or causing glitches in supplies. Unit has adjustable analog foldback current limit and is available in 3 versions with latch off, automatic restart, or both. Model LT4256-3 also provides open circuit detect output. Features include under- and over-voltage detection and power good outputs.

Advantech Automation Corp.    Cincinnati, OH 45240
Apr 23, 2004 Suited for automation engineers who prefer to program in languages other than C/C++, ADAM-5510/KW process and logical control system features IEC-61131-3 standard programming languages. Each programming language interface enables programmers to drag-and-drop automation processes for ease of development. Features include multitasking OS, 640 kB SRAM, 1 MB flash disk memory, RS-232/485 network, 4 COM ports, and Modbus support.

Linear Technology Corp.    Milpitas, CA 95035
Apr 23, 2004 Housed in 20-lead, thermally enhanced TSSOP package, LTC3416 synchronous buck regulator uses constant frequency, current mode architecture. It offers voltage tracking for supply sequencing and delivers up to 4 A continuous output current at voltages down to 0.8 V. It operates from 2.25-5.5 V input voltage and has programmable switching frequency from 300 kHz to 4 MHz. Utilizing internal switches with RDS(ON) of 0.067 ohms, product delivers efficiencies to 95%.

Maple Systems Inc.    Everett, WA 98204
Apr 23, 2004 Able to communicate with 85+ controller families, 6 in. HMI520H provides 5.7 in. TFT display with 256-color graphics capability. Unit also features Ethernet, compact flash, and macro scripting. It is equipped with multi-language labeling, 4-wire analog resistive touchscreen technology, pop-up windows, recipes, and real-time clock.