Physik Instrumente (PI)
Auburn, MA 01501
May 15, 2008 Designed for setup and automation of NEXACT® linear motors, Model E-861 provides open and closed-loop modes. For closed-loop operation, high-resolution linear encoder input is provided, backed up by required DSP processing power. For open-loop-operation, step size, count, and frequency can be set by software. Velocity of 10 mm/s and more with nanometer resolution is obtained. Up to 16 controllers can be networked and controlled over single PC interface.

Actel Corp.
Mountain View, CA 94043 4655
May 14, 2008 Offered as plug-ins to IGLOO Icicle Kit, HMI Daughter Card and Motor Control Daughter Card provide platform-based design approach that helps designers address changing requirements, implement custom algorithms, and make design changes through device reprogramming. HMI Daughter Card demonstrates keypad control, white LED brightness control, RGB LED color mixing, and tone generation. Motor Control Daughter Card demonstrates brushless dc and stepper motor control.

Allegro MicroSystems Inc.
Worcester, MA 01615
May 06, 2008 Combining H-bridge output driver and PWM speed control logic into monolithic IC, A1444/A1445 single-chip devices achieve full device functionality down to 1.8 V VDD. They employ soft-switching algorithm to reduce audible switching noise and EMI interference, and each model offers different, selectable internal PWM duty cycle options. Targeted at communication and consumer markets, motor drivers are available in lead free, 6-pin MLP micro-lead frame package for surface mount assembly.

Phidgets Inc.
Calgary T2M 3R7  Canada
May 02, 2008 Suited for applications requiring precise positioning, Model 1062 controls position, velocity, and acceleration with respective resolutions of ½ step (40-bit signed), 0.75 ½ steps/sec (9-bit), and 140.625 ½ steps/sec² (6-bit) for up to 4 unipolar stepper motors. It plugs directly into computer USB port and can also run motor in continuous rotation mode by giving it large position address. Application programs can be written using Phidgets API.

Nyden Corp.
San Jose, CA 95134
May 01, 2008 Five-Phase MLN50 Mechatrolink Stepper Motor and Driver Network series is 100/200 V AC Driver system that yields full programming command functions and offers communicational data rate up to 10 Mb/s and transmission range up to 50 m max. System measures 120 x 175 x 45 mm and can be empolyed in operational compliancy with patented Mechatrolink Network Controller Bus Communication Motion Link for building robotic equipment, cutting systems, and semiconductor production equipment.

Warner Electric
South Beloit, IL 61080
Apr 28, 2008 Suited for closed-loop operation in baggage handling applications, CBPC-3590 Clutch Brake Positioning Control has one-board, microprocessor-based design, internal display and keypad that prevents unauthorized access to settings, and fault notification feature that includes offline relay option. Model CBPC-3590 features 120 Vac, ±10%, 50-60 Hz, single phase, 300 VA maximum input power, 1.6 A, 250 V fast acting fusing, and adjustable output frequency from 60-400 Hz.

Elmo Motion Control Inc.
Windsor, CT 06095
Apr 22, 2008 Offered as ready-to-use solution, Solo Whistle is designed to connect Whistle Servo Drive directly to application. It consists of Whistle plus connection interface, which eliminates or reduces development time and resources when designing application's PCB. Solution, set-up and tuned using Elmo Composer software tools, integrates high-power density and miniature servo drives.

Elmo Motion Control Inc.
Windsor, CT 06095
Apr 17, 2008 Operating on dc power, PCB-mounted Whistle 20A/100V supports up to 20 A of continuous current, 100 Vdc. High-density performance delivers 3,300 W peak power and 1,650 W continuous power. Weighing 1.8 oz, device offers programming capabilities, communication support, and range of feedback and I/O options. It can operate in position, velocity, and current control modes, and use of Elmo software facilitates setup, configuration, tuning, analysis, and programming.

Oriental Motor U.S.A. Corp.
Torrance, CA 90505
Apr 17, 2008 Respectively rated at 200 and 400 W, RoHS-compliant BLF 6200 and 6400 series provide fully programmable brushless dc motor and driver speed control package. Driver box controls brushless dc motor from 80-4,000 rpm, a speed range of 50:1, with total speed regulation of 0.6% due to specified load, voltage, and temperature variations. Programmable control feature set lets user select 3 display modes, multi-speed operation with 8 selectable speeds, and 4 speed setting methods.

TECHNOSOFT S.A.
Bevaix CH-2022  Switzerland
Apr 16, 2008 Based on TI's TMS320F28335 floating point digital signal controller, MCK28335 Kits C Pro-MS are available in versions for development, testing, and validation of brushless or induction motor controls. Plug-and-play systems come with C language source code, including MATLAB motion library, and Simulink models for PMSM position and speed control. Development software, based on RS232 serial communication, complements controller board, 3-phase inverter module, and brushless or induction motor.

Advantech Automation Corp.
Cincinnati, OH 45240
Apr 15, 2008 Designed for general-purpose, extreme motion applications, 4-axis Model PCI-1240U features NOVA® MCX314-motion ASIC that builds in variety of motion control functions, such as 2/3-axis linear interpolation, 2-axis circular interpolation, and T/S-curve acceleration/deceleration rate. Card includes hand wheel and jog function, up to 4 MPPS output for each axis, 2 pulse output types, up to 1 MHz encoder input for each axis, 2 encoder pulse input types, and constant speed control.

Nyden Corp.
San Jose, CA 95134
Apr 15, 2008 Featuring Motion Field Network capability engineered to control stepper and servo motors, MLH20-1030 Mechatrolink-II Interface Controller Card can execute various critical motion profiles at speeds to 10 Mbps. Features include: 2 inputs (start and emergency stop); output interface with photo coupler input/output circuitry; memory space that possesses 256 bytes at 100 H; bus logic power source below dc +5 V ±5%, 1.0 A; and sensor I/F power source of dc +24 V below 0.1 A.

Festo Corp.
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Apr 14, 2008 EMMS-ST stepper motor offers holding torque from 0.5-9.3 Nm, with external gearbox options of 3:1 and 5:1. Configurable as open- and closed-loop, CMMS-ST controller integrates braking resistor and mains filer, SD/MMC memory card, and network interfaces for Profibus and DeviceNet. There are 63 configurable positions, 8 positioning profiles with sequencing capability, and positioning profile overlapping. Combination of both handles loads of up to 20 kg.

Danfoss North America Motion Controls Div. Of Danfoss Inc.
Loves Park, IL 61111
Apr 11, 2008 VLT® Series Variable Frequency Drives include F1 frame models that provide up to 1,050 hp and F2 frame models that provide up to 1,350 hp in 86.8 x 71.0 x 23.9 in. footprint. Rittal TS8 enclosure system in IP21 (NEMA1) or IP54 (NEMA12) enables system expansion, while Class A1 RFI filter (optional class A2) reduces EMI/RFI without need for external filters. Other features include DC-link reactors, DC-link fuses, and coated PCBs.

MRSE, Inc.
West Breakfield, MA 01585
Apr 11, 2008 Designed specifically as retrofit package for Cincinnati Milacron-Heald grinding machines, Grinder Control Platform utilizes integrated digital servo system with custom programmable automation controller. It includes high speed, multi-tasking controller, integrated motion control, color touch screen operator interface, intelligent motor control, and custom grinding software. Grind cycles can be optimized to save seconds in both ID and OD applications.

ABS
Houston, TX 77092
Apr 09, 2008 RoHS-compliant with coated boards, ACS350 Series measures 7.13 x 6.65 x 10.24 in., enabling cable tunnels to be arranged in straight runs to power units and control motors. With FlashDrop technology, parameters can be downloaded and uploaded into non-powered drive using hand-held FlashDrop MFDT-01 unit. PLC-like sequence programming enables user to create pre-set sequences of operations, without drive options. Packaged in IP20-rated housing, drives include EMC filter and built-in brake chopper.

Maxon Precision Motors
Fall River, MA 02720
Apr 04, 2008 Designed to control brush/brushless dc motors, Series EPOS2 features 32-bit DSP technology and potential-separated digital I/O for protection against EMI. Interpolated position mode enables units to synchronously run path specified through interpolation points dynamically and accurately. With suitable master, coordinated multi-axis movements and any profile can be carried out in 1-axis system. Online commanding is achieved using CAN Master or PC via USB or RS232 interface.

Performance Motion Devices, Inc.
Lincoln, MA 01773
Apr 03, 2008 Compatible with dc brush, brushless dc, and microstepping motors, ION® 3000 combines CAN bus and serial communications, power amplification, and Magellan(TM) Motion Control IC in one enclosed package. It accepts commands over network to control trajectory generation, position loop, current loop, and other motion control features. User-selectable profiling modes include S-curve, trapezoidal, velocity contouring, and electronic gearing as well as pulse and direction.

Copley Controls Corp.
Canton, MA 02021
Apr 02, 2008 Operating stepper motors in servo mode, StepNet(TM)AC Drives run directly on 115/240 Vac at 7 A peak current and include built-in motion control modes, such as indexing, PVT trajectory tracking, camming, and electronic gearing. Command, Encoder, and Communications interfaces allow user to apply single model to stand-alone and networked architectures and applications. Measuring 146 x 119 x 55 mm, drives may be mounted flat or sideways, and utilize CME 2(TM) software for automated setup.

Lin Engineering
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Mar 26, 2008 Capable of step resolutions ranging from 2x to 256x, Model R256-RO operates from +12 to 40 Vdc and phase current ranges from 0.1-2.0 A peak. It features fully programmable ramps and speeds, software selectable hold/move currents, 2 user configurable digital I/Os, 1 optical sensor for homing, and 1 switch closure to ground. With ability to store up to 16 different programs at once using built-in 4 KB of memory, unit can be used stand alone with no PC connection required.