GE Co., GE Consumer Products
Louisville, KY 40225
Dec 28, 2007 While AF-60 LP(TM) Micro Drive is available up to 10 hp for small motor controls, AF-600 FP(TM) Fan and Pump Drive is available up to 1,350 hp for HVAC and pump applications. General-purpose drive, AF-650 GP(TM), is built for constant torque and provides 3 vector modes: advanced, sensorless, and closed-loop. It is suited for control of mixers and material handling solutions. Able to be set up and running in under 5 min, all models incorporate auto-tuning capabilities.

LOFA Industries Inc.
Roswell, GA 30076
Dec 14, 2007 Housed in NEMA 4X polycarbonate enclosure with clear lockable door, CANplus 600 provides quad-gauge viewing with choice of up to 16 gauge readings. It includes heavy-duty IP64 key switch and IP67 rocker type throttle switch. Providing universal automatic start/stop platform for electronically and mechanically governed engines, CANplus 750 offers same features as CANplus 600 with additional options. Built-in wireless telemetry communication via Messenger module enables remote engine monitoring.

LSI Computer Systems, Inc.
Melville, NY 11747
Dec 10, 2007 Offered in various packages, LS7290 is programmable for 6 step sizes from full to 1/32 step and offers max stepping rate over 30k/sec. IC works with 2-phase bipolar stepper motors, interfacing with external dual full bridge driver and 4-phase unipolar stepper motors, where PWM and phase control outputs interface with 4 AND gates driving 4 NMOS driver transistors. Inputs are available to control step size, step command, motor direction, and inter-step phase drive blanking delays.

Technosoft S.A.
  Switzerland
Dec 07, 2007 Based on MotionChip(TM) DSP Control Technology, Model IBL2401 embeds motion controller, drive, and PLC functionalities, and controls brushless, step, DC, or linear motors up to 25 W (24 V, 1 A). Motion programming can be done from CANopen master via PC/PLC using appropriate motion library. Unit measures 58 x 44 x 16 mm and weighs 60 g. Communication can be done over CANopen, CAN, RS-232 networks, or Ethernet through external adapter.

Infineon Technologies AG Dep. CIC MC
  Germany
Dec 06, 2007 With ability to control up to 4 individual motors simultaneously, XE166 family integrates MCU that combines 16-bit C166 core for peripheral control with computing power of DSP. Operating at 80 MHz and one cycle per instruction, units deliver 80 MIPS. Controllers include embedded voltage regulator, various clock sources, brown-out detection, watchdog as well as 2 synchronizable A/D converters with 24-channels, 10-bit resolution, and conversion time of less than 1.2 µsec.

Baldor Electric Company
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Dec 04, 2007 Providing control for servo and stepper motor axes, 8-axis NexMove-ESB2 supports servo loop closure times of 100 µs on 4 main axes, with 6-term closed loop control for positioning. I/O comprises 20 digital inputs, 12 digital outputs, two 12-bit differential analog inputs, CANopen-compatible fieldbus port, and 2 serial ports including 12 Mbits/sec USB interface. Housed in rugged panel-mounting box, controller is programmable using Mint motion language or C.

Applied Motion Products, Inc.
Watsonville, CA 95076
Dec 03, 2007 With 24-80 Vdc input and output current to 10.0 A peak, Model ST10-Q delivers 8 digital inputs and 4 digital outputs. Q programming language enables users to create and edit stand-alone programs with options for downloading, storing, and executing multiple programs with single drive. Demand Signal Smoothing minimizes extraneous system resonances, while Torque Ripple Smoothing adjusts current waveform to minimize low speed torque ripple.

Rockwell Automation
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Nov 26, 2007 Available in 1.5-150 hp at 230 Vac and 2-400 hp at 460 Vac, PowerFlex DC drives come in regenerative and non-regenerative configurations. Units feature PowerFlex drive peripheral interface (DPI) that allows connectivity to variety of communication adapters and programming tools. LCD human interface module helps simplify drive configuration and tuning, while pull-apart control terminal blocks allow for easy wiring and quick disconnect.

SJE Rhombus
Detroit Lakes, MN 56502
Nov 21, 2007 Suited for variable speed pumping applications, H2O Drive(TM) VFD is available from 5-150 hp at 200-230 V and 5-500 hp at 380-480 V. Integrated Advanced Pumping Software will read discharge pressure and adjust pump speed to maintain constant output pressure without need for PLC or separate controller. Supplied in NEMA 1 enclosure with pressure transducer, standard unit can be customized for specific requirements.

Oriental Motor U.S.A. Corp.
Torrance, CA 90505
Nov 21, 2007 Available in 5 frame sizes, CMK Series combines microstep driver with 0.9 or 1.8° per step 2-phase hybrid step motor. Rated 24 Vdc, board level driver is able to divide motor's basic step angle of 1.8° per step by max of 16 microsteps per step to achieve 0.1125° per step without use of reduction mechanism or other mechanical elements, minimizing audible noise and vibration of equipment.

Dart Controls, Inc.
Zionsville, IN 46077
Nov 21, 2007 Utilizing zero-speed detect and solid state dynamic braking circuits, 130 Series eliminates contact arcing and failed braking problems. In event of power loss or emergency stop condition, control will drop into dynamic brake condition to safely bring motor to stop and remain there until power is reapplied and run condition is recognized. Compliant with RoHS, control fits industry standard footprint for both vertical and horizontal mounting.

Baldor Electric Company
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Nov 09, 2007 Offered in versions rated for continuous outputs from 21.5-33.5 A, MotiFlex e100 is compatible with Ethernet Powerlink protocol and suited for heavy-duty applications such as printing, papermaking, textiles, plastics, and steel production. Modular units, used in centralized control and distributed intelligent drive scenarios, feature Ethernet hub that enables systems to be built via daisy-chaining. Each drive can operate independently or as part of shared, regenerative DC bus system.

Oriental Motor U.S.A. Corp.
Torrance, CA 90505
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.

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.

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.

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.

Parker Hannifin Corp.
Oxford, MI 48371
Oct 31, 2007 Ranging from 380-690 Vac, Series AC890PX is based on single power frame with pluggable power modules. Enclosure measures 79 x 20 x 24 in. and is pre-wired with disconnect switch, fuses, harmonic-reducing input line reactor, and dynamic braking with resistor. Communicating with all industrial protocols, drives can run induction motors, torque motors, and permanent magnet servo motors in control modes including V/Hz, open-loop flux vector, and closed loop vector with positioning.

Maxon Precision Motors, Inc.
Burlingame, CA 94010 1304
Oct 25, 2007 With input voltage range of 10-50 V, DECS 50/5 drives brushless dc motors without Hall sensors. In continuous operation, output current of 5 A of power stage is permissible, giving unit max output performance of 250 W. Speed value can be set via integrated potentiometer or analog set value, and amplifier can be operated at max speed of 80,000 rpm. Model DECS 50/5 also provides control inputs for selecting motor direction, enable, and braking.

Intelligent Motion Systems, Inc.
Marlborough, CT 06447-1334
Oct 24, 2007 Measuring 1.9 x 1.4 x 2.0 in., MDrive14Plus combines motor, driver, controller, and encoder for integrated motion control. It includes up to eight 5-24 V general-purpose I/O lines, one 10-bit analog input, 0-5 MHz step clock rate, and 20 microstep resolutions up to 51,200 steps/revolution. Accepting input voltage from 12-48 Vdc, control has oversized input capacitors to minimize power line surges. Communications are over RS-422/485 or optional CANopen.

Allegro MicroSystems Inc.
Worcester, MA 01615
Oct 15, 2007 Model A4931 is designed with outputs for direct high current gate drive of N-channel power MOSFET 3-phase bridge with maximum supply voltage of 38 V. It also includes sequencer for commutation control, fixed off time pulse width modulation (PWM) current control, and locked rotor protection. Available in 5 x 5 mm, 28-lead, and Pb-free QFN package, unit operates over -20 to 105°C temperature range, and uses Hall elements with noise filtering to prevent false commutation signals.