Baumer Ltd.
Southington, CT 06489 1534
Sep 05, 2008 Integrating absolute encoders with motors, drives, gears, and connectors, FlexiDrive systems offer 14-bit single-turn and 18-bit multi-turn resolution. Delivering explicit and continuous position measurement, space saving drives can be used on shafts, spindles, lead screws, rollers, webs, and other moving parts found in machine automation. Systems can be used to determine current position of tabletop equipment and measure angle of cuts made with dirty, high vibration machinery.

Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Sep 03, 2008 Part of Siemens Robicon Perfect Harmony Drives®, 8 MW Variable Frequency Drive features power-cell based, multilevel arrangement that allows operation up to 500 Hz, regardless of VFD power rating. VFD will be used to drive permanent-magnetic motors, such as those found in natural gas processing and transportation applications that require high-speed compression.

Astrosyn International Technology Ltd
Kent   United Kingdom
Sep 02, 2008 Measuring 92 x 76 x 29 mm, 256-microstep MSST5-S offers step-and-direction, internal oscillator speed control, and PC/PLC software control. Dumb mode is also available as straight replacement for traditional drive. Along with various protections, driver offers automatic system status monitoring and display, anti-resonance, torque ripple smoothing, and command signal smoothing features. It delivers output current of 0.2-5 A (peak) from supply voltage of 24-48 Vdc.

Yaskawa Electric America, Inc.
Waukegan, IL 60085
Aug 27, 2008 Available from 1/8-7.5 hp, Model J1000 features open loop V/f control with speed range of 40:1, starting torque of 150% at 3 Hz, and 0-400 Hz output frequency. Overexcitation braking minimizes stop times without external braking resistors. Compliant with RoHS, drive provides Modbus communication up to 38.4 kbps and short circuit current rating of 30 kA rms symmetrical. Voltage classes include 200-240 V single-phase, 200-240 V 3-phase, and 380-480 V 3-phase, all of which are 50/60 Hz.

Trust Automation, Inc.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Aug 20, 2008 Designed for battery powered applications in portable equipment, Model TA2215 is programmable, high current, 3-phase trapezoidal drive that uses 36-96 Vdc supply for providing power of 12,000 W, 125 A peak (7,200 W, 75 A continuous). Measuring 9.0 x 8.5 x 2.2 in., unit features selectable speed ramping, status LEDs, internal drive temperature monitoring, external motor thermal switch input, fixed speed potentiometer adjustment, and 0-5 V speed command with direction input.

Elmo Motion Control, Inc.
Westford, MA 01886
Aug 19, 2008 Measuring 105 x 44 x 76 mm, fully programmable Bassoon with Absolute Encoder delivers up to 1.9 kW of continuous power for AC, DC, and linear motors. It integrates position loop as well as digital current and digital velocity loops, all with auto tuning adjustment. Solution is available as fully digital position, velocity, or current mode amplifier; network drive in distributed motion systems using CANOpen interface; or standalone motion controller for single-axis servo control.

Allegro MicroSystems Inc.
Worcester, MA 01615
Aug 15, 2008 Dual full bridge motor driver can drive one bipolar stepper motor or 2 DC motors in portable, battery-powered applications. Each output channel is rated at 1 A, with operating supply of 2.5-9 V, and output current for each full bridge can be controlled via internal fixed off time PWM regulator or PWM control of 2 logic inputs. Features also include low on resistance DMOS outputs and peak current flag output. Output drivers are all N-channel DMOS full bridges.

Electronic Design & Research Inc.
Louisville, KY 40258
Aug 14, 2008 Potted in 1.48 x .3 x .68 in. SIP8 enclosure, EDR82951 offers optically coupled I/O capable of blocking up to 2,500 V; CMOS-compatible enable/direction controls; as well as direction switching rates up to 300 Hz. Driver consumes 3.0 mA current at input voltages from 5-16 Vdc and is designed for 17-55 Vdc output voltage and up to 2 A typ output current at 0.050 W and 20 A peak. Internal precision timer controls dead time between CW and CCW and provides break-before-make commutation.

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.

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.

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.

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.