Copley Controls Corp.
Canton, MA 02021
Mar 04, 2008 Featuring hardened design, panel mounting Accelnet Series R20 provides networking and stand-alone motion control for brush and brushless motors, as well as direct drive linear motors and actuators. Units deliver 3.200 kW peak power; 9, 18, and 36 peak currents; and operating voltages of 55, 90, and 180 V. Housed in shielded enclosures measuring 6.6 x 3.9 x 1.2 in., drives include Command, Encoder Feedback, and Communications interfaces, allowing single model to work in differing systems.

Linear Technology Corp.
Milpitas, CA 95035-7417
Feb 21, 2008 With input voltage of 2.7-10 V, full-bridge Model LT3572 is capable of driving 2 piezo motors at up to 40 V. Each driver and 900 mA boost converter can be independently turned on or off, making device suited for dual-axis image stabilization as well as auto focus and zoom motor control for digital still and video cameras. Housed in 4 x 4 mm QFN package, LT3572 includes soft-start, external synchronization, and programmable switching frequency from 500 kHz to 2.25 MHz.

Schneider Electric
Palatine, IL 60067-7399
Feb 20, 2008 TeSys® T records motor history, statistics, and time-stamped faults to give users real-time view of motor control. System consists of multifunction protection device, separate from automation system, and operator control unit for reading and modification of monitored parameters, along with configuration software. Supporting up to 5 fieldbus types, it offers 6 motor control functions and guards against malfunctions such as overload, current peak, and excessive consumption.

ABM Drives Inc.
Milford, OH 45150
Feb 08, 2008 Featuring modular design, wide-wheel TDB254WR Series enables swing radius of 7 in. with zero offset drive for pallet, reach, narrow aisle, and stand-up trucks as well as AGVs, sweepers, and scrubbers. Gear ratios from 14:1 to 39:1 enable OEMs to achieve optimal speed and motor efficiencies for each vehicle type. OEMs can choose between range of UL-approved ac induction motors up to 5.2 hp/4.0 kW for battery voltages of 24, 36, 48, 72, and 80 V.

Technosoft S.A.
  Switzerland
Feb 08, 2008 Series MxK28335 use 150 MIPS computational power of TMS320F28335 digital signal controller combined with double-event manager to drive up to 18 PWM and 16 A/D converters. Embedded CAN interface connects board to multiple-axis structures, and kits can be connected to PC via RS232 interface. MSK28335 kits are for users who already have power module and motor and want to develop their motion control software for educational purposes, while MCK28335 is complete development platform.

ACS Motion Control
Plymouth, MN 55447
Feb 06, 2008 Offering 2-, 4-, 6, or 8-axis motion control, SPiiPlus Econo Series can be implemented in systems with both servo and step motors and supports range of modes, including point-to-point, jog, segmented, master-slave, and arbitrary path with PVC cubic interpolation. Furnished with D-type connectivity, SA Series offers optimal I/O handling with advanced logic, and IEC 61131-3 graphical motion and logic programming. PCI Series is designed to communicate via PCI bus, or as stand-alone control.

AC Technology Corp.
Uxbridge, MA 01569 2001
Feb 06, 2008 SMVector drive accepts pop-in DeviceNet, CANopen, ModBus/RS485, and PROFIBUS-DP communication module options that can be factory-installed or inserted into already existing drive. Modular nature lets users maintain their own communication preferences, and PROFIBUS-DP option makes drive compatible with almost every machine environment by allowing mainstream process to talk to upstream as well as downstream devices.

Lin Engineering
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Feb 05, 2008 Model R208 can provide up to 2.0 A of phase current to any bipolar step motor and change amount of holding current applied to motor. Along with option of setting micro stepping resolution from full step, half step, ¼ step, to 1/8 step, driver can utilize 12-24 Vdc power supply to produce constant sinusoidal current waveforms. It features optically isolated step, direction, and disable inputs and can also recognize step pulses from controller from rising or falling edge.

Hitachi America Ltd., Industrial Systems Division
Tarrytown, NY 10591
Jan 31, 2008 Available in 250, 400, and 500 hp models, SJ700 Series inverters feature Sensorless Vector control algorithm that enables them to develop more than 150% starting torque at 0.3 Hz. Using 0 Hz Domain open-loop control mode, devices can develop 130% torque at 0 Hz. AC drives also feature Easy Sequence built-in programming function and Micro Surge Voltage suppression. They can be configured via front-mounted keypad or with ProDrive PC-based software.

ABB Automation
New Berlin, WI 53151
Jan 29, 2008 Designed for HVAC industry, E-Clipse Bypass communicates over 45 individual points of data to Building Automation System master controller. Unit is available in UL Type 1, UL Type 12, or NEMA 3R enclosure, and integrates with ACH DriveIT Low Voltage 550 adjustable-speed ac drives. Dual switch design ensures uninterrupted operation since motor/load never needs to go offline. Bypass comes equipped with Modbus RTU, Johnson Controls N2, Siemens FLN, and BACnet communications protocols.

Astrosyn International Technology Ltd
Kent   United Kingdom
Jan 28, 2008 NEMA size 24 motor has 6 inputs and 3-phase layout that promotes quiet and smooth operation as well as accuracy with step angle of 1.2°. Operating with direct current input of 18-45 V, its P306 driver produces output current of 3.0-5.8 A per phase. Eight microstepping resolutions can be selected with this full bridge, bipolar unit, and smooth operation makes this product suitable for replacing 2-, 4-, or 5-phase stepper motors.

Danfoss North America Motion Controls Div. Of Danfoss Inc.
Loves Park, IL 61111
Jan 28, 2008 Housed in IP66/NEMA 4X enclosure, FCD QDrive delivers 0.5-4 hp and provides automatic motor tuning, dynamic braking, ac braking, and mechanical brake control with integrated brake supply. It includes closed loop controller, precise stop, speed-compensated stop, counter stop, and flying start and is equipped with RFI and harmonic filters for drive and motor protection. Serial communication is standard and Fieldbus control is possible via DeviceNet, Profibus DP, or AS-Interface.

STMicroelectronics
GENEVA   Switzerland
Jan 24, 2008 Integrating all circuits required to drive spindle motor and voice-coil motor (VCM), L7220 controller embeds 4 hysteretic positive switching regulators and one -5 V regulator, all with voltage margining. Includes SmoothDrive® technique to minimize noise from spindle motor. Spindle-motor section power FETs deliver 3.0 A peak current with ON-resistance of 0.3 W max at 125°C and VCM driver has 2.5 A capability and 0.3 W max bridge impedance.

Luminary Micro, Inc.
Austin, TX 78746
Jan 23, 2008 Stellaris® Brushless DC Motor Control Reference Design Kit (RDK-BLDC) contains everything needed to evaluate and develop control designs for 3-phase brushless DC motors. Along with motor, this 4-quadrant controller is supplied with built-in CAN and Ethernet interfaces, graphical control program for Windows(TM), and 32-bit Stellaris LM3S8971 MCU with 256 KB single-cycle internal Flash. Accompanying cables, source code, and documentation are also included.

ABB Automation
New Berlin, WI 53151
Jan 18, 2008 With 0.25-3 hp rating, Model ACS55 VFD is available in 3 widths including 1.77, 2.66, and 2.77 in, depending on power rating. Interface allows basic parameters to be set up using DIP switches and potentiometers, while removable mounting clip allows DIN-rail and wall mounting from rear and side of unit. Optional DriveConfig kit PC tool enables parameter setting and software updating without need for power connection. Drives are suited for high volume manufacturing applications.

New Scale Technologies
Victor, NY 14564
Jan 17, 2008 SQL Series starter kit includes SQL-1.8-6 SQUIGGLE motor premounted in polycarbonate holder for evaluation. Measuring 1.8 x 1.8 x 6 mm and weighing 0.16 g, motor pushes loads of up to 30 g. Kit also includes MC-3000 motor controller, which generates ultrasonic-frequency electronic signals to drive motor, as well as ac power adapter and cables. Included software lets users control motor direction and speed, move to target position, and move specified distance.

Quicksilver Controls
San Dimas, CA 91773
Jan 16, 2008 SilverDust(TM) servo motor controllers are available with DMX512 serial protocol, an entertainment industry standard (ETSA E1.11-2004) that allows master show controller to broadcast packet of information up to 44 times/sec over RS-485 line. Multiple DMX Slots can be mapped to multiple servo controller registers, and 24 V inputs allow reading of items such as light curtains or enable buttons. Analog joystick input can be used to jog motor for maintenance.

Nyden Corp.
San Jose, CA 95134
Jan 15, 2008 Designed to execute trapezoidal and S-curve shape acceleration/deceleration motion profiles, ICD200 Stepper Driver/Controller offers designers Sensor Mode, Absolute Position Mode, and Relative Position Mode. Unit is rated at 1.2 A/phase for unipolar stepper motors and 0.6 A/phase for bipolar motors. With input power of 24 Vdc and power consumption of 36 W, single-axis system provides micro-stepping functionalities with max resolution of 20,000 steps/rev.

Mesa Electronics
Richmond, CA 94806-1950
Jan 15, 2008 Designed for use with 2 brush type motors or other inductive loads, 7I29 is rated at 15 A continuous @ 175 Vdc per axis. Selectable overcurrent limits for each bridge is .75 and 1.5 times rated current. MOSFETs and gate drivers promote efficiency and minimize dead time to support switching rates to 100 KHz, while gate power is derived from logic side power so that drivers are functional down to 0 V motor power supply. Driver includes encoder input conditioning.

Applied Motion Products, Inc.
Watsonville, CA 95076
Dec 28, 2007 ST10-Si Stepper Drives deliver 24-80 Vdc with output current of up to 10.0 A peak and protect against over-voltage, under-voltage, over-temperature, and external output shorts. They provide 8 digital inputs and 4 digital outputs. Si Programmer(TM) Windows-based software offers graphical point-and-click format that combines motion, I/O, and operator interface functionality. At start up, devices measure various motor parameters to optimize system performance.