Allegro MicroSystems Inc.    Worcester, MA 01615
May 22, 2012 Supplied in 28-pin TSSOP with exposed pad, A4979 has built-in translator and operates bipolar stepper motors in full-, half-, quarter-, and sixteenth-step modes at up to 50 V and 1.5 A. IC can be controlled by step and direction inputs or SPI-compatible serial interface. Also, current regulator can be programmed to operate in fixed off-time or fixed frequency PWM. Several decay modes are available, and phase current tables can be programmed to create unique microstep current profiles.

Servo2Go.com    Greenville, DE 19807
May 03, 2012 Used to control brushed and brushless servomotors, Advanced Motion Controls' DZRALTE Series operate in torque, velocity, or position mode and employ Space Vector Modulation (SVM). Command source can be generated internally or supplied externally, and interfacing flexibility for external controllers and devices is fostered via dedicated and programmable digital and analog inputs and outputs. Series includes 10-175 Vdc input, 6 A continuous (60 A peak) @ 10-175 Vdc output models.

Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions    Waterbury, CT 06705
Apr 23, 2012 Rated for 12-48 Vdc input voltage with continuous output current of 2.6 Arms/phase, Model DCM4826X supports rotary stepper motors or stepper motor-based linear actuators and can be configured for full step, half step, or microstep. Totally enclosed, bipolar 2-phase chopper drive package has 2.5 x 2.4 in. mounting plate with mounting hole center-to-center distances of 2.0 x 1.5 in. Configuration is through Haydon Kerk PDE User Interface via RS-485 protocol or computer USB port.

Solutions Cubed    Chico, CA 95928
Apr 13, 2012 Packaged in 24-pin DIP module, Synaptron Micro can handle current load of 1.5 A continuous or 5 A peak. Module is suited for open loop motor PWM drive controls or closed-loop motion control. Vast array of user settings allows controller to accept inputs from serial commands, pulses, or analog signals. Configurable feedback options include analog signals, pulse or frequency signals, quadrature encoders, or internal current or velocity calculations.

Maxon - A Honeywell Company    Muncie, IN 47307
Apr 10, 2012 With operating voltage up to 50 Vdc and output current of 5 A in continuous operation, DEC Module 50/5 controls brushless DC motors with Hall sensors up to 250 W. Digital servo amplifier offers variety of inputs and outputs, including enable, speed ranges, speed monitor, direction of rotation presetting, current limiting, and operating status. Integrated overcurrent, undervoltage/overvoltage, thermal overload, and short circuit ensure controller can be used securely.

Exlar Corp.    Chanhassen, MN 55317
Apr 10, 2012 CSA certified and in compliance with CSA 139, Tritex II(TM) Series accommodates applications requiring CSA Class I, Div 2 Groups A, B, C, and D certification. Units integrate servo drive, digital position controller, brushless motor, and linear or rotary actuator in sealed package. Capable of reaching speeds up to 25 ips and forces to 1,000 lb, Tritex II DC actuators virtually eliminate deadband and prevent stiction in valve stem from causing operation malfunctions.

TECHNOSOFT S.A.    Bevaix CH-2022  Switzerland
Apr 05, 2012 Offering up to 360 W of peak power, Model iPOS3604 VX combines controller, drive, and PLC functionality into single unit that can be mounted vertically or horizontally onto motherboard. Drive can control brushless DC, brushless AC, DC brushed, and step motors up to 144 W continuous power. Operating in single-axis, multi-axis, or stand-alone configurations, unit performs position, speed, or torque control. CAN interface enables operation in CANopen and TMLCAN protocols.

Allegro MicroSystems Inc.    Worcester, MA 01615
Mar 30, 2012 Designed to drive one winding of bipolar stepper motor in microstepping mode, full-bridge A4975 features outputs rated for continuous output currents to ±1.5 A and operating voltages to 50 V. Internal PWM current control, combined with internal 3-bit nonlinear DAC, allows motor current to be controlled in full-, half-, quarter-, or eighth-step modes. Internal circuitry determines whether PWM current-control circuitry operates in recirculating, regenerative, or mixed current-decay mode.

Siemens AG    Munich D-80333  Germany
Mar 29, 2012 Available in DC/DC/DC, AC/DC/relay, and DC/DC/relay versions, Simatic S7-1215C provides 2 Profinet interfaces, 14 digital inputs, 10 digital outputs, 2 analog inputs, and 2 analog outputs as well as fast outputs for controlling up to 4 stepper motors. Boolean execution time is 0.085 µs per operation. Suited for open-loop and closed-loop control tasks in mechanical and plant engineering, modular controller targets conveying systems, pump controls, and energy management applications.

Siemens AG    Munich D-80333  Germany
Mar 27, 2012 Equipped with 2 RJ45 interfaces, Simocode pro V Profinet Basic Unit can be connected via Profinet to higher-level controllers such as Simatic S7. Profinet can provide media redundancy functions, which ensure connection is maintained within network with ring topology even if one communication channel fails. With integrated web diagnostics and server for OPC UA, Simocode pro enables status information, measured values, and statistics to be called up from anywhere via network connection.

North Atlantic Industries, Inc.    Bohemia, NY 11716
Mar 15, 2012 Combining Magellan MC58000 Series Processor with customer programmable FPGA, DSP, and analog functions, M* Module provides programmable control of DC brush, brushless DC, and step motors using both pulse and direction and microstepping output formats. Module incorporates 12-channel A/Ds with 10-channel synchronized/simultaneous FIFO data buffer and triggering option, as well as integrated I/O for motor limits, home, fault, and motor enable sense/control.

Dumore Corp.    Mauston, WI 53948
Mar 12, 2012 Serving as integral part of DC motor or gear motor, Dumore Motors Series DM4400 PWM single quadrant microprocessor DC electric motor controllers are available for 12 Vdc and 120 Vac input voltage applications. Integral onboard motor controls eliminate challenges in remote placement of motor control and associated wiring. Additional features include adjustable IR compensation, current limit and 3 speed button settings, and external inhibit input.

Advanced Motion Controls, Inc.    Camarillo, CA 93012
Mar 05, 2012 DZE and DZS series incorporate DxM (Demultiplexed Motion) technology, which handles all sub-node activity through one node and allows connection of up to 3 DZS drives (sub-nodes) to one DZE (node) on EtherCAT® network for up to 4 axes of servo motion. Also available, DPE series EtherCAT-enabled servo drives are part of panel mount DigiFlex® Performance(TM) platform. DPEs and DZEs can be used as EtherCAT® slave nodes in single-axis setups or as part of larger, multiple-axis EtherCAT network.

Allegro MicroSystems Inc.    Worcester, MA 01615
Mar 01, 2012 For bidirectional PWM current control of inductive loads, A4973 is capable of continuous output currents to ±1.5 A and operating voltages to 50 V. IC has internal fixed off-time PWM current-control circuitry that can be used to regulate max load current to desired value. Device comes in choice of 16-pin dual-in-line plastic package with copper heat-sink tabs or 16-pin plastic SOIC with copper heat sink tabs, and are targeted at office automation and industrial markets.

Rockwell Automation    Milwaukee, WI 53204
Feb 23, 2012 Single-axis Allen-Bradley Kinetix 350, intended for low-axis machines, delivers motion control on EtherNet/IP. Leveraging single design environment, Integrated Architecture system scales from 200-10,000 I/O. This gives machine builders portability to migrate existing machine designs into higher-end machine designs and vice-versa. Safe, torque-off functionality helps protect personnel and increase productivity by allowing various tasks and maintenance to be accomplished without shutting down.

Danfoss VLT Drives    Loves Park, IL 61111
Feb 16, 2012 Structured around VLT® HVAC Drives to deliver variable speed drive performance in HVAC applications, Vertical Bypass Panel Assemblies are available in non-bypass or 3-contactor bypass configurations, and provide 24 Vdc control power for all but largest sizes. Inherent phase loss/imbalance and brown-out protection prevents product damage and downtime in adverse power quality installations. Featuring UL Type 1/NEMA 1 design, assemblies are UL/CUL 508 listed and seismically certified.

Basler Electric Co.    Highland, IL 62249
Feb 16, 2012 Combining microprocessor-based platform, fiber optic rectifier bridge firing control, and online maintenance-capable rectifier bridges, Model DECS-2100 provides excitation currents up to 10,000 Adc on systems ranging from 1-1,300 MW. BESTCOMS(TM)Pro GUI software is used for configuring, monitoring, and maintaining control system. Through USB port or optional Ethernet port, local communication between controller and PC operating with BESTCOMSPro software is possible.

Siemens Industry, Inc.    Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Feb 15, 2012 Featuring quick-connecting plug-in terminals to facilitate installation, Sinamics G120C operates and controls induction motors. Unit includes port for memory card and can also be configured using PC via USB interface. Dual safe inputs control Safe Torque Off function without need for external devices. For network communications, Sinamics G120C supports Profibus, and can also be directly integrated into other communications structures via USS protocol, ModBus RTU, and CAN Open.

TECHNOSOFT S.A.    Bevaix CH-2022  Switzerland
Feb 10, 2012 Measuring 55 x 26 x 13 mm, Model iPOS3602 MX suits motion control applications where space is critical, and can be integrated to user's motherboard or PCB machine. Drive handles digital I/O and analog input signals, execution of arithmetic and logic operations, and transfer of data between axes. Equipped with CAN/CANopen and optional EtherCAT interfaces, unit provides flexible solution adapted to decentralized control of any rotary or linear brushless, DC brush, or step motor up to 75 W.

Siemens Industry, Inc.    Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Feb 06, 2012 Offering complete and fully tested solutions with all necessary components mounted onto back panel, pre-wired Sinamics DC Master (DCM) Base Drives carry 15-850 A continuous current ratings and are suited for new installations as well as retrofits where space is limited. Standard features include input fuses, output DC fuses (regen only), control transformer, AC line contactors, PROFIBUS, BOP20, UL508A Certification, and 65KA SCCR rating.