ADMET
Norwood, MA 02062
Oct 31, 2006 Designed for materials and product testing, eP Digital Controller calculates key test parameters for servo-equipped, hydraulic and electromechanical universal testing machines. Closed loop servo controller lets users save and recall 6 test methods with selectable log rates from 0.5-1,000 samples/sec. Selectable high and low limits for each test parameter enable pass/fail indication, and controller offers upload capabilities via wired RS232 port or WiFi connection.

Varedan Technologies
Torrance, CA 90503
Oct 03, 2006 Series VMC-2000 full-length universal slot PCI motion control cards are available with 4 or 8 axes of motion. Each axis features quadrature encoder feedback inputs, optically isolated limit, amplifier fault, and home sensor inputs and amp enable output. Dual 12-bit D/As provide 16 channels of ±10 Vdc analog outputs for servo control or general-purpose use. Configurable RS-422 differential line drivers provide pulse and direction outputs and spare output for each axis.

Dart Controls, Inc.
Zionsville, IN 46077
Oct 02, 2006 RoHS-compliant 15 Series DC motor drives, rated for 12/24 Vac or 120/240 Vac input and 2-4 A DC current out, are available as 2 compact panel-mount models and one NEMA 4/12 enclosed model with AC line fuse and power on/off switch. All models are cULus-recognized and carry European CE mark.

Maxon Precision Motors, Inc.
Burlingame, CA 94010 1304
Sep 29, 2006 Capable of position, velocity, and current mode operation, EPOS P 24/5 can be used as stand-alone controller or to control other non-programmable EPOS units. Programmable digital motion controller measures 4.2 x 3.3 x .9 in. and communicates via RS-232 or CANopen. Capable of 5 A max continuous current (10 A peak), unit offers efficiency to 90% and features 50 kHz switching frequency. For flexibility, controller offers digital I/O lines, and analog inputs.

Techno-Isel
New Hyde Park, NY 11042
Sep 26, 2006 Featuring NEMA 1 rated enclosure, LP Series control package includes PCI motion controller card, power amplifiers, and power supply. Smooth, continuous, 2D or 3D motion eliminates puddling when dispensing fluids or working with solder. Also included, SAC Motion Control software enables basic motion function programming. Additional features include 16 digital inputs and 8 digital outputs, 2 dc brushed servo motors, and one dc brushed servo motor with brake.

SICK STEGMANN, INC.
Dayton, OH 45413
Sep 20, 2006 Suited for applications requiring high resolution, SinCos® SRS64 Motor Feedback System provides positioning with 32,768 steps/rev. Single-turn system offers 1,024 sine/cosine cycles per turn that after A/D conversion in servo drive produce up to 4 mil counts/turn. Unit features operating temperature range of -20 to 110ºC with 100/10 g/ms resistance to shock and 20/10-2,000 g/Hz resistance to vibration.

Precise Automation LLC
Los Altos, CA 94024
Sep 14, 2006 Guidance 2400 series 24-90 Vdc vision guided motion controllers have built-in web server, allowing controllers to be accessed from anywhere for development, operation, and maintenance. Devices contain 4 motor drivers, 8 encoder input channels, 700 MIPS processor, digital and analog inputs and outputs, Ethernet, and RS-232 interfaces. Housed in 225 x 138 x 61 mm package, controllers produce up to 2,000 W of motor power and are small enough to be placed inside machines.

ITW Automotive Finishing Group
Toledo, OH 43612
Sep 06, 2006 PulseTrack 2 continuously monitors and maintains programmable speeds of rotary atomizers while also monitoring temperature and humidity for one or more zones. Microprocessor-based system delivers magnetically generated pulse converted to fiber optic signal by module located in each connected rotator assembly. Along with built-in diagnostics and fault detection, product offers quick response with closed loop control and is adaptable to installation requirements.

Bosch Rexroth Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192-3707
Sep 01, 2006 Based on Motion Logic platform, IndraMotion MLD merges drive functions, motion control, and processing logic into open automation platform, enabling space-saving solutions with up to 8 axes, such as carton erecting and labeling. HMI can be connected directly to drive via serial, Ethernet, or Fieldbus. Multi-axis IndraMotion MLD-M utilizes SERCOS III interface to enable drive-level programming, diagnostics, and troubleshooting over standard Ethernet cabling.

Intelligent Motion Systems, Inc.
Marlborough, CT 06447-1334
Aug 25, 2006 Mixed signal system-on-a-chip (SoC), M3000, combines building blocks necessary to control and position multi-phase step motors while also working as high-speed, general-purpose MCU with communication, analog, and system functions. Along with phase current control circuits, SoC features acceleration, velocity, and position control circuits that free up CPU to perform other system control functions. CPU block has 20 GPIO lines and RISC-based Atmel AVR core running at 20 MHz.

CyberResearch, Inc.
Branford, CT 06405 2932
Aug 18, 2006 Utilizing pulse width modulated signals, Model HPWM 02U smoothes out jitter in electrically noisy environments. It provides 2 PWM output channels isolated to 2,500 Vdc, with 16 bits of resolution, so pulse widths can range from 100 µs to 655.35 s. Eight SPDT output relays have dielectric strengths of 1,500 Vrms coil-to-contact and 1,000 Vrms contact-to-contact.

Kinetic Systems, Inc.
Boston, MA 02131
Aug 11, 2006 Customized Vibration Isolation Mounts offer ambient vibration isolation with low natural frequencies, automatic leveling, height control to within 0.005 in., and include internal damping for stability. Standard finish is blue polyurethane, providing Class 100 cleanroom compatibility. Available in active and slave configurations, with load capacities ranging from 200-20,000 lb, units can be manufactured vacuum-compatible, nonmagnetic, and with specialty materials.

Trust Automation, Inc.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Aug 08, 2006 Suited for use with brushed, brushless, and stepper motor drives, 4-axis stand-alone Model TA600 provides point-to-point, trapezoidal, S-curve, and custom profiling; linear interpolation; position velocity time profiling; electronic gearing; and analog feedback profiling. Measuring 1.5 x 8.1 x 7.4 in., panel-mounted controller is designed for use with 24-28 Vdc supply at 0.5-6 A. Applications include gantry robots, pick-and-place, assembly, inspection, and automation.

Micronor
Newbury Park, CA 91320
Aug 02, 2006 Offering choice of serial or hardwired interface, MR175 Series includes master E-Stop switch, side-mounted left/right enable switches, 2 rotary switches, 4 push buttons, potentiometer, and manual pulse generator. Magnetic pads allow storage directly on equipment panel, eliminating hooks. Pendant Station is suitable as handheld control or programming console for use in motion-oriented tasks such as CNC machines, cranes, assembly lines, process control, and welding robots.

Quicksilver Controls
San Dimas, CA 91773
Jul 19, 2006 SilverDust IG8 servo controller allows network of field devices using CAN to work simultaneously with supervisory network using RS232, RS485, or Ethernet. Controller features 12-48 Vdc input power; eight 5-24 Vdc isolated, bi-directional I/O; and 4 analog inputs. Single 50 ft cable for motor and encoder signals has noise rejection and minimal voltage drop. Depending on model, controller provides torque to 2,000 rpm.

Performance Motion Devices, Inc.
Lincoln, MA 01773
Jul 11, 2006 Pro-Motion® v3.5 accelerates motion system development and analysis by providing capabilities that can be shared by entire development team. In addition to offering servo loop auto tuning capability, software provides axis wizard that facilitates tuning of position loop, current loop, and field oriented control parameters. It also comes with status and event monitoring abilities, programmable motion shuttle, and complete motion oscilloscope.

Pilz Automation Safety L.P.
Canton, MI 48187
Jun 30, 2006 PMCprimo and PMCtendo provide and extend programmability of PLC and servo motors in machines and systems for packaging, printing, material handling, and other industrial applications. PMCprimo 16+ controls more than 100 synchronic axes of motion, while PMCprimo Drive controls drive-based machines designed for 1-9 axes of motion. PMCtendo AC is a dynamic brushless electric servomotor, and PMCtendo DD is a programmable servo drive suited for electric commutated motors.

Physik Instrumente (PI)
Auburn, MA 01501
Jun 22, 2006 Designed for closed-loop piezoelectric positioners/scanners, Model E-761 controls 3 logical axes with capacitive position feedback. PCI interface delivers high throughput and precise motion synchronization with frame grabbers and other peripheral devices. Features include 4 piezo drivers, coordinate transformation for active trajectory control, 32-bit DSP, and 24-bit D/A converters for sub-nm position resolution. Additional 0-10 V analog command interface is also included.

Danaher Motion
Wood Dale, IL 60191-1073
Jun 16, 2006 SERVOSHAFT enables users to run 3 main functions of control system on computer, including data monitoring and collection, PLC, and motion control. Soft PLC in SERVOSHAFT package meets IEC standard 61131-3 and supports SFC, FBD, LD, ST, and IL programming languages. Motion control solution can be used to synchronize over 200 axes. OPC server enables communication with each SCADA system and platform also supports data exchange with PROFIBUS and CANopen.

Performance Motion Devices, Inc.
Lincoln, MA 01773
Jun 13, 2006 Providing math-intensive, field oriented control, single-axis Model MC73110 can be operated as standalone intelligent motion IC or via serial commands as programmable axis controller. Utilizing on-chip A/D converter, unit digitizes analog current feedback and can also perform Hall-based and sinusoidal commutation. Model MC73110 features PID velocity loop, PI current loop compensation, trajectory generation, encoder input, and Hall sensor input.