Advanced Micro Controls, Inc.
Terryville, CT 06786
Jul 23, 2009 Capable of driving 4, 6, or 8 lead step motors, SD17040C provides switch selectable motor current of 1.0-4.0 A and 16 microstep resolutions, up to 50,800 steps/rev. It requires no additional power supply and has board-level components rated to 105°C. Measuring 2.1 x 4.0 x 6.2 in., compact drive offers panel or side mounting options and can be installed into tight spaces. Safety features include short circuit protection, automatic idle current reduction, and anti-resonance.

USAutomation
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Jul 21, 2009 Combining 1.8° hybrid step motor with microstep drive and intelligent controller, Accuriss(TM) Series features embedded command language that allows users to execute real-time motion commands or write programs that can be executed with start command, upon power-up, or via input signals. Measuring 1.1 in. across, Accuriss 28 is capable of microstepping up to 1,600 steps/rev, while Accuriss 60 is 2.36 in. across and can microstep up to 51,200 steps/rev.

JVL USA/Motion Control Sales Ltd.
Morrow, OH 45152
Jul 06, 2009 Supplied as 57 x 57 mm PCB, SMC75 offers everything required to solve modern control task as standalone controller or controlled from PLC/PC via serial commands or I/O. It incorporates RS485 and CANbus serial interface as well as 8 I/Os that can be configured as inputs, outputs, or analog input - controllable via nanoPLC and MacTalk graphic programming. MODBUS RTU and CANopen facilitate and accelerate connection to PLC, while ActiveX/OCX driver is available for PC or IPC.

Intelligent Motion Systems, Inc.
Marlborough, CT 06447-1334
May 04, 2009 When applied to step motors, MDrive AccuStep System prevents loss of synchronization due to transient or continued overload, extreme acceleration or deceleration, or excessive slew speed. One version includes integrated step motor, microstepping driver, and internal encoder, while another version adds fully programmable motion controller. Applications include point-to-point positioning, conveyor control, web handling, rotary and linear positioning to torque specification, and low end camming.

Intelligent Motion Systems, Inc.
Marlborough, CT 06447-1334
Feb 13, 2009 Suited for limited-space applications, MDrive14Plus products integrate NEMA size 14 brushless 1.8° stepping motor with electronics. Units are 2 in. high x 1.4 in. wide, with lengths of 2 in. for single motor or 3 in. for triple motor, which provides holding torque at 36 oz-in. Capable of full 256 x 200 microstepping with 12-48 Vdc integrated driver, MDrive14Plus systems feature extended operating range of -40 to +85°C and oversized input capacitors to minimize power line surges.

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.

Parker Hannifin Corp., Instrumentation Products Div. - UK
Cleveland, OH 44124
Nov 11, 2008 Suited for point-to-point applications, Compumotor-brand Open Frame Stepper (OFS) microstepping drives are capable of driving from size 11 through size 34 step motors. Model OFS350-DRI is drive-only version requiring step and direction inputs, while model OFS350-OSC has basic onboard control capability. Measuring only 4 x 3 x 1.5 in., drives feature 3-state, PWM, MOSFET H-Bridge technology.

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.

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.

Phidgets, Inc.
Calgary, AB T2M3R7  Canada
May 02, 2008 Suited for applications requiring precise positioning, Model 1062 controls position, velocity, and acceleration with respective resolutions of ½ step (40-bit signed), 0.75 ½ steps/sec (9-bit), and 140.625 ½ steps/sec² (6-bit) for up to 4 unipolar stepper motors. It plugs directly into computer USB port and can also run motor in continuous rotation mode by giving it large position address. Application programs can be written using Phidgets API.

Advantech Automation Corp.
Cincinnati, OH 45240
Apr 15, 2008 Designed for general-purpose, extreme motion applications, 4-axis Model PCI-1240U features NOVA® MCX314-motion ASIC that builds in variety of motion control functions, such as 2/3-axis linear interpolation, 2-axis circular interpolation, and T/S-curve acceleration/deceleration rate. Card includes hand wheel and jog function, up to 4 MPPS output for each axis, 2 pulse output types, up to 1 MHz encoder input for each axis, 2 encoder pulse input types, and constant speed control.

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.

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.

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.

LSI Computer Systems, Inc.
Melville, NY 11747
Dec 10, 2007 Offered in various packages, LS7290 is programmable for 6 step sizes from full to 1/32 step and offers max stepping rate over 30k/sec. IC works with 2-phase bipolar stepper motors, interfacing with external dual full bridge driver and 4-phase unipolar stepper motors, where PWM and phase control outputs interface with 4 AND gates driving 4 NMOS driver transistors. Inputs are available to control step size, step command, motor direction, and inter-step phase drive blanking delays.

Oriental Motor U.S.A. Corp.
Torrance, CA 90502
Nov 21, 2007 Available in 5 frame sizes, CMK Series combines microstep driver with 0.9 or 1.8° per step 2-phase hybrid step motor. Rated 24 Vdc, board level driver is able to divide motor's basic step angle of 1.8° per step by max of 16 microsteps per step to achieve 0.1125° per step without use of reduction mechanism or other mechanical elements, minimizing audible noise and vibration of equipment.

Advanced Micro Controls, Inc.
Terryville, CT 06786
Sep 28, 2007 Rated at 6.3 A (120 Vac), SD17060B features enclosure that offers panel or side mounting options and LED diagnostics to simplify set-up and troubleshooting. AMCI safeguards include interlock connection, which prevents injury if motor connector is removed while driver is powered. For additional safety, short circuit protection - phase to phase and phase to ground - and over temperature circuitry are also included.

Lin Engineering
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Aug 17, 2007 Operating from 24-80 Vdc, bipolar Models R701 and R710 supply phase currents ranging from 1-7 A. They feature 10x microstepping, selectable current reduction of 33%, step frequency of 200 kHz, and optically isolated step, direction, and disable/enable inputs. For users needing minimized vibration and smooth performance, units include onboard trimpots that can be adjusted to alter current waveform coming out of motor and going into step motor coils.

Intelligent Motion Systems, Inc.
Marlborough, CT 06447-1334
Jun 05, 2007 With input voltage of 12-75 Vdc, MForce PowerDrive delivers per-phase output current of 7 A peak, 5 A RMS, with optional programmable motion controller or variable speed controller. Enclosed package also includes integrated heat sink and pluggable, locking connectors. Operating from -40 to +85°C, driver accepts up to 20 resolution settings from full to 256 microsteps/full step, with CANopen communications optional. Interface cables speed prototyping, parameter setup, and configuration.

ADLINK Technology Inc.
Irvine, CA 92618
Apr 04, 2007 Equipped with 4 pulse output channels, 4-axis PCI-8144 delivers pulse rates up to 2.4 MHz and offers precise synchronization across all axes to ensure simultaneous starts and stops needed for accurate motion of complex systems. Solution also features hardware-based emergency stop control and supports on-the-fly speed changes necessary for CNC machining automation. Support is also provided for T- and S-curve speed profiles as well as unsymmetrical acceleration and deceleration.