Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI)    Dallas, TX 75243-4136
May 01, 2013 InstaSPIN™-MOTION torque-, speed- and motion-control software solution, targeting motor applications that operate in various motion state transitions, is built on InstaSPIN-FOC motor control solution. Used for achieving optimized sensorless motor control, solution optimizes complex motion sequences, reduces tuning to one parameter, and accurately tracks desired trajectories across operating ranges. Integrated SpinTAC™ components additionally feature disturbance-rejecting controller.

Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions    Waterbury, CT 06705
Apr 09, 2013 RoHS-compliant BGS06 utilizes size 17 single- or double-stack stepper motor linear actuator with programmable stepper motor controller. For rigid, smooth motion, precision rolled 303 stainless steel lead screw with Black Ice® TFE coating drives precision nut embedded in machined aluminum carriage mounted to stainless steel ball rail. Max stroke length is 24 in., max horizontal load is 135 lb, and respective moment load capacities for roll, pitch, and yaw are 11.62, 7.93, and 9.15 lb-ft.

Physik Instrumente (PI)    Auburn, MA 01501
Mar 19, 2013 Equipped with dual-core architecture for servo handling and command interpretation, 4-axis C-884 controls motorized linear translation stages and rotary positioners. High-speed encoder interface allows use of direct-metrology linear and angular scales with resolutions down to nanometer and µrad realm and below. With servo update rate of 20 kHz, digital servo controller supports linear vector motion and point-to-point motion. Communication is via TCP/IP, USB, and RS-232 interfaces.

Technosoft S.A.      Switzerland
Feb 15, 2013 Controlling up to 4 DC brushed, brushless, or step motors, iPOS360x SX accelerates and facilitates design of custom systems for complex motion control applications. Solution lets users plug in up to 4 iPOS3602 VX or iPOS3604 VX intelligent drives and provides all necessary connectors. Each drive has built-in motion controller, provides PLC features, and can operate as standard CiA402 CANopen slave drive or can be programmed to execute complex motion programs directly at drive level using TML.

Aerotech, Inc.    Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Feb 14, 2013 Using 64-bit floating-point DSP, Ensemble® LAB controls up to 4 axes of brush, stepper, or brushless AC motors. Full-color touchscreen with tabbed interface provides single press access to setup and operation screens, while rubberized front-panel interface lets operator execute operations such as jogging, homing, and manual positioning. Additional features include Ethernet and USB 2.0 interfaces, and FlashConfig, which automatically configures axis parameters based on connected stage type.

Maxon Precision Motors    Fall River, MA 02720
Feb 06, 2013 Designed for brushed and brushless DC motors up to 700 W, Model EPOS3 70/10 EtherCAT provides real-time positioning of synchronized multi-axis systems. Unit possesses nominal power supply voltage range from 11–70 Vdc and delivers continuous output current of 10 A, during acceleration and deceleration up to 25 A. Integrating as slave into real-time EtherCAT protocol-based Ethernet networks, controller is suited for drive systems in robotics, automation, and mechatronics.

Moog, Inc., Industrial Controls Div.    East Aurora, NY 14052
Feb 06, 2013 Equipped with Pitch Servo Drive, AC Moog Wind Turbine Pitch System monitors and adjusts angle of wind turbine blades that control rotation speed of rotor. System includes IP67-class Moog Ruggedized Motion Controller with extended temperature range of -40 to 158°F and ability to withstand shock, vibration, and humidity. In addition, Remote Terminal Software is provided for monitoring and scheduling maintenance.

Elmo Motion Control, Inc.    Westford, MA 01886
Jan 08, 2013 Combining distributed motion control with servo tuning tools, 'Gantry, The Elmo Way' provides precise control with 2 mount-it-anywhere servo drives operating as one integrated unit. One servo drive is configured as master with second drive following its lead and sending feedback data. Elmo Application Studio software guides user through implementation process, providing drive configuration, safety, and protections as well as system identification and controller design in GUI format.

Siemens Industry, Inc.    Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Nov 19, 2012 Ideal solution for production machines, Simotion D445-2 DP/PN and D455 DP/PN controllers features Profinet I/O interface with 3-port switch allowing use with network topologies such as line, star, or tree structures. Supporting real-time and isochronous real-time data exchange, interface can also be operated as controller and/or device of another controller. Product includes 2 Profibus and 2 Ethernet interfaces, as well as 28 digital I/Os, of which 16 can be used for machine-based tasks.

Adept Technology, Inc.    Livermore, CA 94551
Nov 12, 2012 Able to increase Adept robot cycle speeds by up to 5%, lead-free SmartController EX features Gigabit Ethernet, Adept eV+ software, and integral memory that supplements 2 GB SD memory card slot. Software, built around RTOS, is seamlessly backward compatible with V+ code and integrates with Adept's vision-guidance technology for optimal robotic performance. Backward compatible with CX controller, product comes with optional T20 Pendant that provides hand-held UI in ergonomic package.

Aerotech, Inc.    Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Oct 25, 2012 Featuring PCI form factor and 2 RJ45 connectors, software-based A3200 Integrated Automation platform integrates motion control, PLC, and I/O. EtherCAT integration facilitates combination of fieldbus I/O with drive I/O in both motion and PLC programs, enabling A3200 to access millions of I/O points/sec while controlling machine functions. Connections are made by dragging and dropping EtherCAT I/O names onto TAGs or variables defined in MotionPAC, Operator Interface, or other system module.

Newport Corp.    Irvine, CA 92606
Oct 12, 2012 Equipped with dual core processor, XPS-Qx Series is available in 2-, 4-, 6-, and 8-axis configurations and offers high-speed communications through 10/100 Base-T Ethernet. I/O capabilities consist of 4 user-definable analog inputs, 4 user-definable analog outputs, and 30 TTL inputs and outputs. Providing high-speed data acquisition up to 10 KHz and event triggering with 50 ns latency, controllers are suitable for applications ranging from simple motion sequences to complex synchronization.

Newport Corporation    Irvine, CA 92606
Oct 09, 2012 Available in 2-, 4-, 6- and 8-axis configurations, XPS-Qx series is based on QNX RTOS, offers intuitive Web interface, and comes with firmware and dual-core processor. Integrated solution, providing high-speed communication via 10/100 Base-T Ethernet, accommodates applications from simple motion sequences to complex synchronization that require precision control. I/O options consist of 4 user-definable analog inputs, 4 user-definable analog outputs, and 30 TTL inputs and outputs.

CTI Electronics    Stratford, CT 06615
Oct 09, 2012 Interoperable with Windows® OS, Mac OS X®, or Linux OS, M20UxT-Nx-7P Series features 10 ft NEMA 4X watertight disconnect USB cable that is impact resistant, shielded to protect against EMI/RFI signals, and removable if damaged in rugged applications. Handheld plug-and-play controllers, housed in 4.21 x 3.06 x 1.53 in. stainless steel enclosure, offer 10 joystick knobs with 1, 2, or 3 axes of control plus 3-5 buttons of additional control functionality.

Kollmorgen Corp.    Radford, VA 24141
Oct 03, 2012 Combining multi-axis motion controller, complete IEC61131-3 soft PLC, EtherCAT® master, and AKD® servo drive, AKD PDMM helps OEMs reduce panel space and simplify wiring/integration while increasing system flexibility, scalability, and motion performance. OEMs gain complete, fully scalable platform from 1–12 or more axes with AKD PDMM and up to 128 axes using KAS PAC based solutions. Also, PipeNetwork and industry-standard PLCopen motion engines are included.

Advanced Micro Controls, Inc.    Terryville, CT 06786
Aug 24, 2012 By incorporating stepper motor, drive, and controller, SMD23E simplifies installation and reduces cabling requirements. Integrated solution communicates with host controller (PLC or PAC) via EtherNet/IP or Modbus-TCP and is programmed through host controller's software. Suited for new installations or upgrades, control package includes NEMA frame size 23 stepper motor; 3.4 A, DC-powered microstepping drive; and optional encoder for move verification.

Bosch Rexroth Corporation    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192-3707
Jun 29, 2012 Supporting specific physical behavior of hydraulics, Model HNC100-3X provides optimized curve functionalities, expanded diagnostics options, and both digital and analog encoder interfaces. Up to 11 freely configurable digital I/O are provided for flexibility in automation. Ethernet is used not only with SERCOS III and PROFINET RT but also via parameterization interface. With IndraWorks engineering environment, software tools are provided for commissioning, parameterization, and diagnosis.

Solutions Cubed    Chico, CA 95928
Apr 13, 2012 Packaged in 24-pin DIP module, Synaptron Micro can handle current load of 1.5 A continuous or 5 A peak. Module is suited for open loop motor PWM drive controls or closed-loop motion control. Vast array of user settings allows controller to accept inputs from serial commands, pulses, or analog signals. Configurable feedback options include analog signals, pulse or frequency signals, quadrature encoders, or internal current or velocity calculations.

Siemens AG    Munich D-80333  Germany
Mar 27, 2012 Equipped with 2 RJ45 interfaces, Simocode pro V Profinet Basic Unit can be connected via Profinet to higher-level controllers such as Simatic S7. Profinet can provide media redundancy functions, which ensure connection is maintained within network with ring topology even if one communication channel fails. With integrated web diagnostics and server for OPC UA, Simocode pro enables status information, measured values, and statistics to be called up from anywhere via network connection.

North Atlantic Industries, Inc.    Bohemia, NY 11716
Mar 15, 2012 Combining Magellan MC58000 Series Processor with customer programmable FPGA, DSP, and analog functions, M* Module provides programmable control of DC brush, brushless DC, and step motors using both pulse and direction and microstepping output formats. Module incorporates 12-channel A/Ds with 10-channel synchronized/simultaneous FIFO data buffer and triggering option, as well as integrated I/O for motor limits, home, fault, and motor enable sense/control.