ADLINK Technology Inc.
Irvine, CA 92618
Nov 03, 2009 Model PCI-8253, 3-axis, and PCI-8256, 6-axis DSP-based servo motion controllers provide ±10 V analog motion control, PID plus feed-forward algorithm, and 20 MHz encoder input frequency. Units feature high-speed position comparison and trigger output speed of up to 1 MHz. They include motion functions such as multiple dimension interpolation and high-speed position comparison. Integrated point table supports over 5,000 points for each axis, suitable for contouring applications.

Schneider Electric
Palatine, IL 60067-7399
Oct 01, 2009 Available in 3 book-size models, Lexium 32 Compact, Lexium 32 Advanced, and Lexium 32 Modular servo drives facilitate selection and adaptation to machine manufacturers' power and performance requirements. All Lexium 32 servo drives come with Safe Torque Off on board as per IEC/EN 61800-5-2. Units are complemented by medium-inertia Lexium BMH and low-inertia Lexium BSH motors, which cover torque range from 0.5-88 Nm.

Servo2Go.com
Greenville, DE 19807
Aug 17, 2009 Occupying 76 x 51 mm footprint, Z drives are capable of torque, velocity, and position operating modes for brushed, brushless, or voice coil motors. Input selection includes ±10 V analog, PWM, Step/Direction, Encoder Following, RS-485/232, and CANopen network. Each drive weighs 100 g or less, including heat sink, and delivery capabilities scale up to 20 A continuous/40 A peak anywhere from 10-90 Vdc.

Technosoft S.A.
  Switzerland
Jul 10, 2009 Based on MotionChip(TM) DSP technology, ISD720 embeds motion controller, drive, and PLC functionality in open-frame unit. It offers 20 A continuous and 49.5 A peak current ratings, performs position, speed, or torque control and works in single- and multi-axis or stand alone configurations. Suited for distributed and coordinated control of brushless, dc or linear motors up to 720 W, drive accepts incremental quadrature encoders and digital Halls as position feedbacks.

DSP Automation, Inc.
Las Vegas, NV 89123
May 14, 2009 Designed for use with brushed DC permanent magnet servomotors, A-Series servo drives come in 5 different continuous current output ratings of 2, 4, 8, 12, or 15 A and peak current of three times continuous. Control loops are all analog with digital drive status and fault detection, while inputs and outputs can be set for high or low response. Functioning in either velocity or current mode, drive is commissioned using potentiometers for tuning and tachometer for velocity feedback.

Technosoft S.A.
  Switzerland
Apr 20, 2009 Measuring 65 x 58 x 19 mm, Model IBL3605 embeds motion controller, drive, and PLC in one unit and can control brushless, step, DC, or linear motors up to 180 W. Unit can be used as network drive in distributed motion systems using CAN/CANopen interface, or as standalone motion controller for single-axis control. Motion programming is done from CANopen master via PC/PLC using appropriate motion library, or at drive level using built-in motion controller and EasyMotion Studio platform.

Quicksilver Controls
San Dimas, CA 91773
Feb 19, 2009 CiA DSP 402 CANopen servo motor controller, QCI-D2-IGK, SilverDust IGK is stand alone, single axis controller that includes serial communications (RS-232, RS-485), CANopen and 7 I/O. Features included are 32K non-volatile memory, 100:1 inertial miss-match, PVIA(TM) servo loop, electronic gearing/camming, and multiple thread programming. Product also has built-in voltage clamp, and point to point or profile moves.

Advanced Motion Controls, Inc.
Camarillo, CA 93012
Feb 04, 2009 Providing 10-80 Vdc operation while delivering 12 A continuous/20 A peak current, DZ Series can be configured to operate in torque, velocity, and position modes for brushed, voice coil, or brushless motors. Units deliver up to 1 kW continuous power when needed and can achieve up to 98% efficiency. Supporting CANopen and RS-232/485 up to ~1 Mbaud, drives accept variety of input commands including PVT, ±10 V analog, Encoder Following, Step and Direction, and PWM and Direction.

Advantech Automation Corp.
Cincinnati, OH 45240
Dec 19, 2008 ADAM-5240 4-axis servo motor control module simplifies stepping and pulse-type servo motor control. Embedded with intelligent novaR MCX314-motion ASIC card that includes various motion control functions, such as 2/3-axis linear interpolation, 2-axis circular interpolation, programmable T/S-curve acceleration/deceleration rate, and position management functions, device performs motion control functions without processor loading during driving.

Bosch Rexroth Corp., Corporate Headquarters
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192-3707
Dec 02, 2008 Available in models from 50 W to 3.5 kW, IndraDrive Cs provides open support of multiple Ethernet-based communication busses for SERCOS III, ProfiNet, EtherNet/IP, and EtherCat communications. Universal multi-encoder interface, also included, supports Hiperface®, EnDat 2.1/2.2, 1Vss, 5 V TTL, and Rexroth MSM servo motors. Product may also be equipped with drive-based PLC, integrating motion and logic according to IEC 61131-3 standards, as well as Safety On Board capability.

Quicksilver Controls
San Dimas, CA 91773
Oct 28, 2008 Designed to drive I-Grade NEMA 17, 23, and some 34 frame motors generating 21-300 oz-in. continuous torque, Model IG-J1 features CANopen option, which can be configured for peer-to-peer, master, or slave. Controller supports CiA CANopen Drives and Motion Control Profile 402, which allows master CANopen devices to communicate using standard set of motion commands. Seven bi-directional I/O, 12-48 V input power, and communications signals are accessed through DB15HD port.

Elmo Motion Control, Inc.
Westford, MA 01886
Sep 26, 2008 Designed to connect Guitar Servo Drive directly to motion application, Solo Guitar operates from DC power source in current, velocity, position, and advanced position modes, in conjunction with permanent-magnet synchronous brushless motor, DC brush motor, linear motor, or voice coil. Unit delivers up to 45 A continuous current and 70 A peak. Offering variety of feedbacks and CANOpen networking, Solo Guitar can operate as stand-alone device or as part of multi-axis system.

Heason Technologies
West Sussex   United Kingdom
Sep 09, 2008 Available as single or dual axis control and drive unit, FlexDC Motion Controller is designed for high performance ceramic servo motors and positioning stages. It includes PIV/PID servo control with quadrature or Sin/Cos encoders, providing nanometer-level position control with synchronized I/O. Featuring analog joystick input for manual jogging, unit provides specific ceramic motor algorithms as well as PC based GUI for programming, system tuning, and set-up.

Applied Motion Products, Inc.
Watsonville, CA 95076
Aug 28, 2008 Measuring 5.0 x 3.0 x 1.75 in., SV Series delivers up to 7.0 A rms continuous or 14.0 A rms peak output current from 24-80 Vdc power supply. Units come with protection against over and under voltage, over-temperature, motor shorts, and motor open phase. Available with RS232 or RS485 communication interface, drives provide 8 digital inputs, 4 digital outputs, and 2 analog inputs. Digital DQ current loop with sine commutation delivers smooth, quiet motion.

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.

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°.

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).