JVL USA/Motion Control Sales Ltd.
Morrow, OH 45152
Jul 06, 2009 Supplied as 57 x 57 mm PCB, SMC75 offers everything required to solve modern control task as standalone controller or controlled from PLC/PC via serial commands or I/O. It incorporates RS485 and CANbus serial interface as well as 8 I/Os that can be configured as inputs, outputs, or analog input - controllable via nanoPLC and MacTalk graphic programming. MODBUS RTU and CANopen facilitate and accelerate connection to PLC, while ActiveX/OCX driver is available for PC or IPC.

Maxon Precision Motors
Fall River, MA 02720
Jun 26, 2009 Measuring Ø10 x 12.5 mm, EC 9.2 Flat motor has 10 mm OD that includes protective cover to protect against contact and as mounting aid during installation of motor. It provides stall torque of up to 1.29 mNm and is equipped with 8-pole Neodymium permanent magnet and preloaded ball bearings. Available with or without Hall sensors, drive meets ISO 13485 medical technology quality standard and suits applications where space is at premium.

LSI Computer Systems, Inc.
Melville, NY 11747
Jun 11, 2009 Models LS8297, LS8297CT, and LS8397 Stepper Motor Controller ICs offer half-step and full-step sequences in both normal drive and wave drive modes. LS8297CT and LS8397 models offer correction for torque-ripple, while LS8397 is also available with power saving holding-torque mode for maintaining drivers at reduced power level when motor is not turning. Four phase outputs and 2 inhibit outputs are provided for driving external H-bridge drivers, allowing for selection of standard driver.

R & M Energy Systems
Williston, ND 58801
Jun 09, 2009 Designed to operate artificial lift systems in harsh conditions, Guardian® II Variable Speed Drive provides continuous feedback of torque, speed, pump efficiency, fluid rate, and estimated down-hole pressure. It maintains effective pump control to protect rod string and pump from over torque conditions. Unit can be implemented into existing SCADA networks, is adaptable to legacy systems, and features integrated PCP speed controller to diagnose and repair problems.

CISSOID S.A.
Louvain-la-Neuve   Belgium
Jun 08, 2009 Designed to drive high-voltage, high-power devices, such as Silicon Carbide (SiC) power transistors, PROMETHEUS operates from -55 to +225°C and implements 2 A power driver on basis of high-temperature active components. It can be supplied from 11-30 V and will switch up to 500 KHz on 30 nF load. Non-overlap circuitry avoids short-circuit currents through push-pull power output stage, and driver can be adapted to other devices: MOSFET, IGBT, JFET, BJT, and GaN.

Powerex, Inc.
Youngwood, PA 15697
Jun 03, 2009 Featuring 500 V floating supply voltage, M81500FP intelligent power module has SMD package with 11.93 x 17.5 mm footprint to reduce required PCB space and simplify PCB production process. This 3-phase motor driver contains level shift high-side driver, low-side driver, bootstrap diodes, IGBTs, and free-wheel diodes. Protective functions for over-current, under-voltage, and thermal shutdown are also included.

Fluid Research Corp.
Tustin, CA 92780
Jun 03, 2009 Designed for Advantage(TM) Dispensing System, AdShot provides feedback from controller to pump motors. Should controller sense feedback that is not consistent, dispense will immediately shut down and notify operator. TopShot, designed for Signature(TM) systems, offers continuous feedback for all aspects of meter, mix, and dispense. Automatic continuous data logging of process conditions records data for baseline and changing component efficiency comparisons, and need for shut-down or maintenance.

Maxon Precision Motors
Fall River, MA 02720
May 20, 2009 Miniaturized DEC Module 24/2 is digital 1-quadrant amplifier with speed controller for brushless EC motors with Hall Sensors up to 48 W and surface area measuring less than 5 cm². It has supply voltage range of 8-24 Vdc (alternatively 5 Vdc) and continuous output current of 2 A. Designed for maximum motor speed of 80,000 rpm, amplifier has 2 connector arrays arranged in 2.54 mm pattern for supporting connectivity and integration into OEM-side motherboard.

ACS Motion Control
Plymouth, MN 55447
May 18, 2009 Integrated modular control system, MC4U, is offered with 4-axis universal digital drive module, DDM3U-4-320V, which suits positioning applications involving linear/rotary servomotors, step motors, and induction motors. Drive module/amplifier is fully controlled by dedicated servo processor at controller level, promoting use of advanced control algorithms such as MIMO. It comes in 2- or 4-axis versions, with 1 A continuous/3 A peak current or 3 A continuous/9 A peak rating per axis.

Reflex Integration Inc.
Newmarket   Canada
May 14, 2009 Connecting together all of safety guards and monitoring devices on both hydraulic and mechanical press brakes with diverse redundancy, COMMAND STAMP helps to verify and maintain safe press brake operations. CSA/UL approved unit is offered with software customization to suit specific production processes and can be used to upgrade both new and existing press brakes.

DSP Automation, Inc.
Las Vegas, NV 89123
May 14, 2009 Designed for use with brushed DC permanent magnet servomotors, A-Series servo drives come in 5 different continuous current output ratings of 2, 4, 8, 12, or 15 A and peak current of three times continuous. Control loops are all analog with digital drive status and fault detection, while inputs and outputs can be set for high or low response. Functioning in either velocity or current mode, drive is commissioned using potentiometers for tuning and tachometer for velocity feedback.

Applied Power Systems, Inc.
Hicksville, NY 11801
May 12, 2009 With current rating of 50-3,000 A, DC Power Inverters incorporate full and half bridge circuit configurations and feature air or liquid cooling, making them suited for force driving power electronics. Additional applications include motor drives, battery chargers, power supplies, UPS systems, and alternative energy, such as solar and windmill converters.

Maxon Precision Motors
Fall River, MA 02720
May 12, 2009 Designed for high speed medical applications of up to 90,000 rpm, EC Size 5 and EC 13 drives feature low-noise and low-vibration operation. Size 5 motor and gearhead measures ½ in. OD, with shaft of 0.125 in., and motor has servo mount. EC13/GP13 version has 13 mm OD, 3 mm shaft, and flange mount with 3 face side threads. Both models offer sterilizability of 500 autoclave cycles (typ) and are available equipped with Hall sensors or sensorless as well as with 3 different windings.

Schneider Electric
Palatine, IL 60067-7399
May 08, 2009 Housed in machine-ready package, Altivar® 12 is designed with components that will provide 10-year service life or more under normal operating conditions and enable drive to continue running despite minor transient voltage sags and surges. Rotary adjustment and navigation button provides intuitive fingertip access to drive's programming, while conformal coating protects circuit boards from dust, moisture, and other airborne contaminants, enabling use in harsh environments.

WEG Electric Motors Corp.
Suwanee, GA 30024
May 05, 2009 Available with 400-2,500 hp control unit, CFW11-M Inverter is supplied with all electrical and fiber optic connecting cables, panel rails, and fuses installed. Controls provide 3-phase, 380-690 Vac induction motor control with IPS1 interface card. To help prevent heat buildup, drive includes monitoring and protection functions, including IGBT overload protection feature, which monitors junction temperature and generates failures or alarms.

WEG Electric Motors Corp.
Suwanee, GA 30024
May 04, 2009 By controlling up to 4 pumps simultaneously, WEG CFW-08 Multipump System keeps constant pressure in pipelines regardless of fluctuations in outflow demand. Unit can be operated with fixed control, where pump with variable speed is always the same, or it can function as floating control, as variable speed pump is changed according to alternating schedule. In addition, system determines acceleration and deceleration ramp along with min/max speed limits for driven pump.

Intelligent Motion Systems, Inc.
Marlborough, CT 06447-1334
May 04, 2009 When applied to step motors, MDrive AccuStep System prevents loss of synchronization due to transient or continued overload, extreme acceleration or deceleration, or excessive slew speed. One version includes integrated step motor, microstepping driver, and internal encoder, while another version adds fully programmable motion controller. Applications include point-to-point positioning, conveyor control, web handling, rotary and linear positioning to torque specification, and low end camming.

Mektronix Technology, Inc.
Mundelein, IL 60060
May 01, 2009 Designed to replace existing HCTL-1100 IC from Avago, Model MCP-1200 offers single axis motion control solution for servo and stepper motors, and can be synchronized with multiple chips for multi-axis applications. All low-level fast computations are performed on IC, freeing up host microcontroller for supervisory tasks. No external memory is required, just incremental encoder to provide position feedback.

Technosoft S.A.
  Switzerland
Apr 20, 2009 Measuring 65 x 58 x 19 mm, Model IBL3605 embeds motion controller, drive, and PLC in one unit and can control brushless, step, DC, or linear motors up to 180 W. Unit can be used as network drive in distributed motion systems using CAN/CANopen interface, or as standalone motion controller for single-axis control. Motion programming is done from CANopen master via PC/PLC using appropriate motion library, or at drive level using built-in motion controller and EasyMotion Studio platform.

Maxon Precision Motors
Fall River, MA 02720
Apr 17, 2009 Measuring 54 x 28 x 9 mm, Model EPOS2 36/2 controls brush DC motors as well as brushless EC motors, and is suited for single-axis and multiple-axis applications of miniature size. Plug-in module can be operated as speed controller or current controller in addition to position controller. Providing 36 V, 2 Amp operation, drive is designed to command and control within CANopen network, but can also communicate via USB or RS232 interface.