ABB Automation
New Berlin, WI 53151
Aug 12, 2008 Housed in R4 frame measuring 7.13 x 6.65 x 10.24 in., ACS350 General Machinery Drives feature 8-stage sequence programming and FlashDrop technology, which facilitates parameter selection and setting. Embedded Modbus RTU includes plug-in Fieldbus adapters offering high-speed communications such as DeviceNet, PROFIBUS-DP, CANopen, and Ethernet IP/Modbus TCP. Compliant with RoHS, DIN-rail-mounted drives also include EMC filter and built-in brake chopper.

Compumotor Div., Parker Hannifin Corp.,
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Aug 12, 2008 Compax3M, able to power multiple drives from one supply, can be controlled by motion controller or configured as programmable intelligent product. Due to operation of centralized power supply, differing ac mains voltages can be used on entire drive combination without adaptive measures. Product has axis width of 2 in. and can share single braking resistor across all axes. Offered with power levels of 5, 10, and 15 A, solution also has common bus design that minimizes wiring demands.

Phidgets, Inc.
Calgary, AB T2M3R7  Canada
Aug 12, 2008 Operating from 6-15 V, 1061 - PhidgetAdvancedServo 8-Motor can produce smooth, fluid movements by controlling position, velocity, and acceleration of up to 8 RC servo motors and also measures their current consumption. Switching regulator, used to provide power to motors over entire power supply voltage range, also isolates motors from normal fluctuations in voltage and protects against overvoltage as well as reverse voltage. Updated 50 times/sec, PWM to servo has resolution of .007°.

Lin Engineering
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Aug 06, 2008 Delivering up to 3 A of peak current, Model R356 supports microstepping resolutions ranging from 2x to 256x to enable up to 51,200 miniature steps for every full revolution (or 360°) on bipolar, 1.8° stepper motor. It includes fully programmable ramps/speeds, software selectable hold and move currents, 4 user configurable digital I/Os, and 2 dedicated inputs. RS485 communication allows commands to be issued from Windows® based HyperTerminal® program or from Lin Control GUI.

Applied Motion Products, Inc.
Watsonville, CA 95076
Aug 01, 2008 Featuring advanced current control, anti-resonance technology, torque ripple smoothing, and microstep emulation, STM Drive+Motor solution delivers optimized stepper performance suited for variety of automation applications. It is available in lengths of 92.4 and 114.4 mm with output torque of up to 125 and 245 oz-in., respectively. Unit has 3 digital inputs, one digital output, and analog output, RS232 or RS485 communication interface, and optional 1,000 line encoder.

Elmo Motion Control, Inc.
Westford, MA 01886
Jul 28, 2008 Bassoon Servo Drive with Absolute Encoder offers up to 1.9 kW of continuous power and 3.8 kW peak for ac, dc, and linear motors. It integrates position, digital current, and digital velocity loops with auto tuning adjustment capabilities. Unit is available as digital position, velocity, or current mode amplifier, as network drive in distributed motion systems using CANOpen interface, or as standalone motion controller for single axis servo control.

Elmo Motion Control, Inc.
Westford, MA 01886
Jul 28, 2008 SimplIQ series, comprised of Harmonica, Cello, and Bassoon models, employs SIN/COS feedback with freely adjustable internal interpolation that multiplies analog encoder signals by 4x-4,096x. With 250 KHz bandwidth, series includes encoder output configurable in buffered and differential form. Features include position resolution scaling, DSP core, and RS-232C and CANopen communications protocols. Output power levels range from 240-1,190 W to 250-3,550 W.

TECHNOSOFT S.A.
Bevaix CH-2022  Switzerland
Jul 28, 2008 Based on MotionChip(TM) technology, Model IDM3000 embeds motion controller, drive, and PLC functionalities in single unit. With ability to drive 10 A continuous and 30 A peak current at supply voltage ranging from 160-325 V, it can be used to control brushless, induction, and dc motors up to 3 kW. Equipped with digital and linear Halls, incremental encoder, SSI, and resolver sensors, CANopen drive is programmable in high-level Technosoft Motion Language (TML).

JVL USA/Motion Control Sales Ltd.
Morrow, OH 45152
Jul 10, 2008 With 8 digital inputs, 4 digital outputs, and 1 analog input, Nano-PLC module is compatible with all JVL MAC motors and suited for stand-alone solutions or as intelligent slave in larger systems. It includes multi-operator calculator for motor registers and variables, branching feature with conditional code-line jump, and 16 command types in addition to Remarks and Binary Commands. There are 3 hardware models available: with SubD connector, cable glands, or M12 connectors.

Bodine Electric Co.
Chicago, IL 60618 4798
Jul 03, 2008 Operating from single-phase 115 or 208/230 Vac line voltage, Pacesetter(TM) 2994 and 2998 ac motor speed controls can drive 230 Vac, 50 or 60 Hz, inverter-duty, 3-phase gearmotors and motors ranging from 1/8 to 1 hp. Model 2994 features multifunction keypad, 4-digit LED display, 6 LED indicators, on/off switch, and speed potentiometer. Housed in NEMA-1/IP40 enclosure for basic environmental protection, Model 2998 is UL and CE certified with built-in RFI (EMI) filter.

Sprint Electric Ltd
Arundel East Susse BN18 0BE  United Kingdom
Jul 02, 2008 Offered with both 2 and 4 Quadrant options, PL/X range of 12-1,050 A digital dc drives include 40 character alphanumeric backlit displays, range of software blocks, and fully controlled field for extended speed range. They offer range of communications that support motor control applications. Compact units are UL, cUL, and CE approved.

Beckhoff Automation LLC
Minneapolis, MN 55337
Jul 01, 2008 Suitable for drives with quadratic load characteristics such as fans and pumps, Model KL2791 Bus Terminal I/O system enables direct connection of small, 1 A, single-phase motors rated 120 V, 60 Hz, in order to achieve setting range for flow rate from 10-100%. Set value for motor speed is specified by 16-bit value, and motor is switched on and off with mains synchronous pattern. Compact speed controller comes in standard bus terminal housing with width of 12 mm.

Copley Controls Corp.
Canton, MA 02021
Jun 25, 2008 Accelnet-Micro servo drive, mounted directly onto OEM circuit boards, works in range of system architectures and is compatible with various feedback devices. Along with built-in camming and electronic gearing capability, product offers several standard command interfaces. Drive exploits Copley Virtual Machine capability in stand-alone mode, enabling it to function as system controller. Solution delivers 6 A peak @ 90 V for brushless and brush-type servo motors.

Steinmeyer Inc.
Bedford, MA 01730
Jun 25, 2008 Utilizing mechanical cross roller bearings for decoupling of ball screw drives, PMT 160 series stages achieve straightness and flatness runout of 50 nm or less. Decoupling system isolates any transverse movement of ball screw from linear bearing system and saddle of stage. Stages offer travel from 50-300 mm, with standard positioning accuracy of less than 10 µm and repeatability of ±0.5 µm when driven by dc servomotor or dc stepper motor.

WEG Electric Motors Corp.
Suwanee, GA 30024
Jun 20, 2008 With outputs from 20-200 hp, WMagnet Motor/Drive Packages offer efficiencies of 95-97%. Motors use rare earth permanent magnets in rotor to limit temperature rise during operation. Utilizing vector control technology algorithm, CFW-09 drive enables control without use of encoder/position sensor. As synchronous motor, WMagnet cannot be started directly from power supply because accurate synchronization of supply waveforms with rotor position is continuously required.

ABB Automation
New Berlin, WI 53151
Jun 19, 2008 Model ACS800-77LC transfers AC power from turbine generator through to utility or transmission switchgear. Frequency converter is available for full converter systems with permanent magnet or asynchronous generators as well as for doubly-fed asynchronous generators covering powers up to 5 MW. Power-converting components and controlling electronics are liquid-cooled and enclosed in cabinet with no air inlet or outlet openings for protections from dust, salt, and extreme temperatures.

B & R Industrial Automation Corp.
Roswell, GA 30076
Jun 18, 2008 Designed for X20 controller and I/O system, X20 stepper motor controller features 4 inputs for end switches/encoders, and automatic motor detection when booting and stall detection that identifies overload situations or any unwanted blocking of motor. Stepper motor connections can resolve each full step into up to 256 microsteps. Offering integration with Automation Studio and Soft CNC, unit is designed for bipolar 2-phase stepper motors, 1 A (24 V) or for 3 A (18-48 V) rated current.

Technosoft S.A.
  Switzerland
Jun 09, 2008 Designed to meet machine builders' current automation needs, TMC-3D combines 8-axis motion controller and digital servo drive in same unit. Based on MotionChip(TM) technology, it controls (via CAN-bus) up to 8 Technosoft intelligent drives (including itself). Embedded servo drive is designed for dc, brushless, and step motors up to 640 W. Controller generates 3D and 2½-D trajectories and sends reference to slaves as PVT (position, velocity, time) points via CAN-bus.

WEG Electric Motors Corp.
Suwanee, GA 30024
Jun 06, 2008 Delivered in self-cooled IP41/NEMA 1 enclosure, MVW-01 family offers variable speed control solution for medium voltage motors powered from 2,300, 3,300, and 4,160 Vac mains in high volume pumping, mixing, and milling applications. Multiprocessing control architecture is powered by 32-bit processor with 64-bit bus and floating point capability. Users can specify 12- or 18-pulse input rectifier configuration that provides high power factor to meet IEEE-519 standards.

Parker Hannifin Corp.
Cleveland, OH 44124-4141
May 29, 2008 Models AC890 and AC890PX are available with 7 protocols, including Ethernet/IP and Modbus/TCP cards, which plug into option slot and can be configured with DSE Lite software. Compatible with AC890 firmware v3.2 and later, cards deliver Ethernet communication options that facilitate networking on factory floor. Cards also work with DSE Lite, DSE890, and DSD software as well as FireWire 1394B and Windows Vista(TM).