Applied Power Systems, Inc.
Hicksville, NY 11801
Aug 24, 2009 Available in 1-, 3-, and poly-phase circuit configurations, AC/DC converters support voltage range from 50-5,000 V and current from 30-30,000 A. Along with voltage, current, and thermal feedback, options include snubbers, laminated BUS, DC filer capacitors, and output bus bar. Standard versions are available, along with custom models that can be made to end-user specs, for applications that include power supplies, UPS, introduction heating, and welding.

Seepex Inc.
Enon, OH 45323
Aug 18, 2009 Covering performance band of 0.08-4.7 gpm and pressures to 360 psi, Vector-Type Drive integrates progressive cavity pump with single reduction gear box, 4-pole TEFC inverter-rated ½ hp electric induction motor, and variable frequency drive in NEMA 4 enclosure. Integrated system offers speed range of 20-600 rpm. Featuring H-O-A switch with 10-turn potentiometer for manual control, drive will accept 4-20 mA process signal through standard ½ in. UNF-connector.

Servo2Go.com
Greenville, DE 19807
Aug 17, 2009 Occupying 76 x 51 mm footprint, Z drives are capable of torque, velocity, and position operating modes for brushed, brushless, or voice coil motors. Input selection includes ±10 V analog, PWM, Step/Direction, Encoder Following, RS-485/232, and CANopen network. Each drive weighs 100 g or less, including heat sink, and delivery capabilities scale up to 20 A continuous/40 A peak anywhere from 10-90 Vdc.

OMAX Corp.
Kent, WA 98032
Aug 12, 2009 Engineered to support OMAX abrasive waterjet machines, Brushless Vector Drive for permanent magnet synchronous motors drives 50-pole motor, providing smooth precise motion control. Drive is self-learning, and makes subtle, automatic corrections to retain optimal performance. Precision linear scales provide close-loop servo control and have 1 micron resolution to ensure precise motion.

WEG Electric Motors Corp.
Suwanee, GA 30024
Aug 10, 2009 Suited for motor control centers and applications requiring control of multiple motors, SRW01 Motor Control Smart Relay provides solution for control, monitoring, and motor protection from 0.25-840 A. Unit includes USB connection, PLC functions, and WLP software for ladder programming. Operated as overload relay or as direct-on-line, reversing or star-delta starter, system protects against overloads, phase loss, current imbalance, locked rotors, earth faults, and out-of-range frequencies.

Bosch Rexroth Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192-3707
Jul 31, 2009 Designed to help increase functionality and comfort of tractor, scalable kit satisfies all requirements of integrated tractor management. It includes electronic control units (ECUs), application software, electronic joysticks, displays, and range of valves. Able to electronically reproduce required tractor functions, kit is characterized as high performance due to 32-bit TriCore technology and 150 MHz clock frequency.

Crouzet North America
Vista, CA 92081-8430
Jul 28, 2009 Operating on its own, connected to PLC, or driven by potentiometers, 140 x 98 x 33 mm Model BDE40 works with most 3-phase brushless DC Hall effect motors. It offers 4-quadrant functionality and load resistor protection and is suited for applications requiring standard forward and reverse motor control as well as closed-loop speed control for motor slowing and stopping. Controller delivers up to 360 W with 11-36 Vdc, 10 A nominal, and max continuous current of 14 A.

QC Industries
Batavia, OH 45103
Jul 23, 2009 Featuring low-profile design, Automation Series Conveyors have Pivot rotatable drives that can be positioned to avoid product on conveyor belt or obstructions caused by integrated machines. To change position, users loosen 2 set screws, rotate drive, and retighten screws. Timing belt inside guard transfers torque from motor to conveyor's drive pulley. Capable of belt speeds up to 400 fpm, Pivot drive package is compatible with any QC Industries ac or dc gearmotors.

Advanced Micro Controls, Inc.
Terryville, CT 06786
Jul 23, 2009 Capable of driving 4, 6, or 8 lead step motors, SD17040C provides switch selectable motor current of 1.0-4.0 A and 16 microstep resolutions, up to 50,800 steps/rev. It requires no additional power supply and has board-level components rated to 105°C. Measuring 2.1 x 4.0 x 6.2 in., compact drive offers panel or side mounting options and can be installed into tight spaces. Safety features include short circuit protection, automatic idle current reduction, and anti-resonance.

ITT Corporation
White Plains, NY 10604
Jul 22, 2009 Integrating variable speed pump controller and adjustable frequency drive, Model 502 provides control of up to 4 parallel pumps. It includes 4 analog inputs for combination of zone sensors, flow sensors, and suction sensors. Equipped with plain English diagnostic display, unit offers local and remote start/stop capability and RS-485 communications. Customized algorithms handle range of pumping applications, including secondary, tertiary, hot water, chilled water, and pressure boosting.

USAutomation
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Jul 21, 2009 Combining 1.8° hybrid step motor with microstep drive and intelligent controller, Accuriss(TM) Series features embedded command language that allows users to execute real-time motion commands or write programs that can be executed with start command, upon power-up, or via input signals. Measuring 1.1 in. across, Accuriss 28 is capable of microstepping up to 1,600 steps/rev, while Accuriss 60 is 2.36 in. across and can microstep up to 51,200 steps/rev.

Performance Controls, Inc.
Montgomeryville, PA 18936
Jul 21, 2009 Rated at 6.4 hp, 4-quadrant Model DCD48-100 provides continuous output current of 100 A RMS and max peak current of 175 A RMS for 15 sec. User can set acceleration and deceleration, forward/reverse speed, and speed limits. Available with or without housing, controller includes PWM modulation, selectable master/slave operation, fault protection, and electrical isolation. Over-temperature warning mode provides linear reduction of current to allow continued operation at reduced capacity.

Phidgets, Inc.
Calgary, AB T2M3R7  Canada
Jul 16, 2009 Completely plug-and-play, 1066 - PhidgetAdvancedServo 1-Motor is powered solely by USB cable and lets users control position, velocity, and acceleration of one RC servo motor rated up to 450 mA. Unit also measures current being consumed servo motor, and PWM to servo is updated 50 times/sec. Velocity limit is 6400°/s, with resolution of 0.390625°/s (14-bit), and acceleration limit is 320,000°/s², with resolution of 19.53125°/s² (14-bit).

Power Electronics
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Jul 14, 2009 Available in range of 7.5 kW/10 hp to 15 kW/200 hp, SinuMEC Version 3 is designed to optimize efficiency of variable load motors running at constant speeds. Controller supports inside the delta connection and includes ability to efficiently start heavy-duty industrial motors. Applications include conveyors, bucket elevators, mills, presses, crushers, flakers, grinders, and granulators.

ABB Automation
New Berlin, WI 53151
Jul 10, 2009 Rated from 0.5-30 hp, ACS310 incorporate PID controllers that vary drive performance in response to changes in pressure, flow, or other external data. Pump and fan control (PFC) modulates speed of main pump/fan and brings any auxiliary pumps/fans online as necessary, while soft pump and fan control (SPFC) further reduces unwanted pressure peaks in pumps and pipelines. Along with energy optimization technologies, drives come in IP20 housing and offer pre-programmed application macros.

Technosoft S.A.
  Switzerland
Jul 10, 2009 Based on MotionChip(TM) DSP technology, ISD720 embeds motion controller, drive, and PLC functionality in open-frame unit. It offers 20 A continuous and 49.5 A peak current ratings, performs position, speed, or torque control and works in single- and multi-axis or stand alone configurations. Suited for distributed and coordinated control of brushless, dc or linear motors up to 720 W, drive accepts incremental quadrature encoders and digital Halls as position feedbacks.

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.