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.

Interroll Corp.
Wilmington, NC 28405
Mar 25, 2008 Designed for incline, straight, and spiral conveyors, 24 Vdc EC110 RollerDrive enables conveying speed up to 475 fpm and continuous torque capabilities up to 37 lbf-in. Noise emission levels of less than 55 dBA can be achieved during operation. Unit features solid hexagonal shaft on motor side that ensures form fit to prevent drive from spinning, and anti-spinning bracket that completely secures drive in frame, minimizing wear and tear.

Parker Hannifin Corp, Electromechanical Automation Div.
Port Washington, NY 11050
Mar 25, 2008 Combining Aries digital servo drive platform with control capabilities of ACR servo controller, Aries Controller features absolute and relative motion, jogging, gearing, and camming. Secondary encoder input is included for 1½ axis and dual-loop applications, while EnDat absolute encoders are supported in addition to standard quadrature and Parker Smart encoders. Drive connectivity includes ethernet port for communications, setup, programming and diagnostics, and HMI connectivity.

Allegro MicroSystems Inc.
Worcester, MA 01615
Mar 25, 2008 Single-phase brushless DC motor pre-drivers feature outputs designed to drive N-Channel MOSFET H-Bridges with supply voltages from 8-36 V. The motor speed is regulated by PWM input or external analog voltage, and can be monitored with FG output and minimum speed can be programmed with external voltage. Contained in 5 x 5 x .90 mm QFN package, it has thermal shutdown with hysteresis, under voltage lockout, crossover current, and locked rotor protection with auto restart.

Trust Automation, Inc.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Mar 24, 2008 Utilizing motor's Hall sensors for velocity feedback, ac-powered TA2230 measures 9.3 x 3.5 x 5.7 in. Output from 100-220 Vac @ 50/60 Hz, 25 A peak current supply is equivalent of 15,000 W PWM drive. DC voltage is 0-330 Vdc at 45 A peak, 20 A RMS continuous. Speed setting options offered are: external speed command via off-board 10K potentiometer, on-board potentiometer for fixed speed adjustment, and fixed speed set via software. Various other parameters are software configurable.

Oriental Motor U.S.A. Corp.
Torrance, CA 90505
Mar 20, 2008 Equipped with built-in digital display, RoHS-compliant Models FE100/FE200 provide 200-2,400 rpm speed range that can be set through speed knob on front of controller box as well as external 0-10 Vdc source. Model FE100 delivers 6-90 W output, while Model FE200 extends power level from 25-200 W. With acceleration/deceleration time settings from 0.1-30 sec, controllers can drive 3-phase, fractional horsepower, ac induction motors.

Performance Motion Devices, Inc.
Lincoln, MA 01773
Mar 19, 2008 Designed with Magellan(TM) motion control IC, Prodigy® Motion Control Cards deliver board-level, multi-axis motion control for dc brush, brushless dc, step, and microstepping motors. Units feature servo loop rate of 50 µsec/axis and are available in both PCI and PC/104 configurations. In addition to trace capture, cards provide trajectory generation, servo loop closure, quadrature signal input, motor output signal generation, on-the-fly changes, and commutation.

Parker Hannifin Corp, Electromechanical Automation Div.
Port Washington, NY 11050
Mar 18, 2008 Available in 12 power levels ranging from .5-100 kW, Compax3 Servo Drives are enabled with ETHERNET Powerlink motionbus technology, which connects motion controller to multiple drives and I/O points using standard Ethernet networking hardware. Centralized communication system for automation and motion control makes Ethernet deterministic for real-time industrial applications. Drives also include Category 3 Safety, which is important for industrial markets.

Techno, Inc. - CNC Router Systems
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Mar 12, 2008 Capable of controlling and driving 2- or 4-phase stepper motors, self-contained Centurion performs variety of automation related, motion control, inspection, dispensing, and production applications. It includes 8 digital inputs, 8 digital outputs, operator control panel, remote start and stop, and 32 K battery-backed memory that can store 10 programs and up to 5,000 motion commands. Supplied with motion control software, Centurion communicates with PC via RS232 interface.

Technosoft S.A.
  Switzerland
Mar 11, 2008 Designed for motion control applications, Model PIM2401 plug-in minidrive measures 39 x 44 x 14 mm, weighs 15 g, and can be mounted horizontally or vertically inside machine or near motor. It embeds digital drive, motion controller, and PLC functionalities in single unit, and controls dc, brushless, linear, and step motors up to 25 W (24 V, 1 A). Manufactured with simple pins, unit has ability to execute complex motions without requiring any external controller.

Technosoft S.A.
  Switzerland
Mar 07, 2008 Measuring 39 x 44 x 14 mm, plug-in PIM2401 embeds digital drive, motion controller, and PLC functionalities. Complex movement sequences can be programmed directly, while system control functions are handled from supervising PC or PLC. Mounted horizontally or vertically inside machine or near motor in space-limited applications, drive is capable of controlling dc, brushless, linear, and step motors up to 25 W.

AC Technology Corp.
Uxbridge, MA 01569 2001
Mar 05, 2008 Model 941 PositionServo Drive has integrated resolver with scalable emulated encoder output that scales resolution back into end-user's controller, providing 15 options of positioning resolution. Resolver can measure position of motor shaft within one revolution, and product offers capability of controlling basic torque and velocity applications through fully programmable coordinated motion.