ProSoft Technology Inc.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Apr 27, 2009 Residing in single slot of Rockwell Automation® ControlLogix® chassis, ILX56-MM Message Manager Module connects islands of automation and transfers factory and plant process automation data between PLCs/PACs for monitoring and control. Unit enables PLC-to-PLC data transfer without requiring message programming or ladder logic. Configured using built-in graphical web-based utility, module supports local or remote rack and includes scrolling display for status and diagnostics.

Maxon Precision Motors
Fall River, MA 02720
Apr 17, 2009 Measuring 54 x 28 x 9 mm, Model EPOS2 36/2 controls brush DC motors as well as brushless EC motors, and is suited for single-axis and multiple-axis applications of miniature size. Plug-in module can be operated as speed controller or current controller in addition to position controller. Providing 36 V, 2 Amp operation, drive is designed to command and control within CANopen network, but can also communicate via USB or RS232 interface.

Newport Corp.
Irvine, CA 92606
Feb 26, 2009 Featuring USB and integrated manual front panel interface, ESP301 3-axis motion controller and driver offers ESP stage auto-detection and auto-configuration. Product operates either by dc or by 2-phase stepper motors up to 3 A per axis. With 1,000x programmable micro-step resolution providing stepper-positioning capability, unit utilizes 64-bit, floating point DSP processor for synchronized control. Electronic gearing allows any axis of unit to be slaved to any other axis.

Newport Corp.
Irvine, CA 92606
Feb 19, 2009 Available in X/XY/XYZ configurations, NPX linear stages use frictionless guide design. Multi-axis XY and XYZ devices utilize parallel motion principle, ensuring parallel and straight motion up to 400 micron travel. Mounted between microscope and objectives, NPO NanoFocusing stages allow up to 250 micron focusing range. NPA Translators can generate forces up to 1,000 N, while PSM Ultrafast Piezo Steering Mirror provides sub-microradian resolution, tip, tilt, and z-motion for optics.

Quicksilver Controls
San Dimas, CA 91773
Jan 26, 2009 As driver for NEMA 11, 17, and 23 frame brushless servo motors, CANopen DSP 402 (CiA DSP 402 v3.0) defines such functions as start-up and homing techniques and motion profiles. It can be used on any SilverDust programmable servo motor controller that supports CANopen, and host controller supporting CiA 402 could command multiple CiA 402 motor controllers from multiple vendors. CiA 402 runs on top of CiA DSP 302 v4.0, which may be configured for peer-to-peer, master, or slave.

Newport Corp.
Irvine, CA 92606
Jan 22, 2009 Featuring USB interface and front panel menu, Model ESP301 offers ESP stage auto-detection and auto-configuration. Unit operates via combination of DC or 2-phase stepper motors up to 3 A/axis and utilizes 64-bit, floating point DSP processor for synchronized control. With 1,000x programmable micro-step resolution, it includes various positioning modes and motion control features. Software limits can be set for safety and unit provides backlash and linear error compensation.

Varedan Technologies
Torrance, CA 90503
Jan 22, 2009 Designed for LA Series linear servo amplifiers, single-axis VMC-3000 consists of DSP-based plug-in card that can be configured in variety of modes, including position, torque, and high-precision frequency locked velocity mode. Controller accepts quadrature encoder feedback from motor mounted encoder and provides sinusoidal commutation of linear servo amplifier stage. On-board optically isolated I/O allows module to interface to variety of sensors and switches within range of 5-24 Vdc.

Aerotech, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Jan 19, 2009 Ensemble(TM) range includes Epaq, a bench or 19 in. rack-mount multi-axis solution, as well as CP/MP/CL single-axis intelligent drives. Device driver for EPICS (Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System) provides coordinated control for up to 10 axes of motion and associated I/O, with choice of open-loop stepper or closed-loop brushed and brushless servo motors in standalone or rack-mount packages. EPICS compatibility also permits access to Aerotech positioning systems.

Performance Motion Devices, Inc.
Lincoln, MA 01773
Jan 19, 2009 Measuring up to 16 x 10.7 cm, Prodigy Stand-Alone card downloads motion control programs with on-board C-Motion Engine for onboard execution, off-loading, or eliminating PC host. It is available with horizontal connectors or optional vertical connectors for stackable configurations which aids in choosing mounting locations and cable options. Product supports Ethernet communications with UDP and TCP communication protocols. Multiple versions of card are offered for 1- thru 4-Axis applications.

ACS Motion Control
Plymouth, MN 55447
Jan 14, 2009 Offered as peripheral module, HSSI-HES lends flexibility to SPiiPlus and MC4U motion controller families by providing user with 2 solutions for absolute position feedback. It supports EnDat v2.2 and Tamagawa Smart-Abs absolute encoders, and each module is capable of handling one or two feedback devices of either kind. Features include High Speed Serial Interface (HSSI) controller connection, encoder error protection, and 20 KHz sampling rate synchronized with servo cycle.

Baldor Electric Company
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Jan 12, 2009 Designed to plug in to Ethernet-compatible MotiFlex range of Powerlink 3-phase AC motor drives, Mint Machine Module eliminates need for separate external network controller. Dual-axis version will control host Powerlink drive plus another external drive via analog interface, while high-speed version will also act as Powerlink network controller to manage complete multi-axis control system. Both are compatible with Baldor's Mint motion language.

Conveyor Components Co.
Croswell, MI 48422
Jan 09, 2009 Available in NEMA 1 DIN-rail mount or NEMA 4 weatherproof polycarbonate enclosure, model RMS-G non-contact motion controller features either 120, 240, 24 Vac or 24 Vdc input power. Unpowered DP/DT output relay is capable of 5 A at 120 or 240 Vac. Zero speed control product provides protection for rotating equipment.

Yaskawa Electric America, Inc.
Waukegan, IL 60085
Dec 23, 2008 MotionWorks IEC Mechatronic Control System features 2.5 in. wide MP2300Siec controller that features Ethernet connection with EtherNet/IP scanner/adapter functionality and Modbus TCP/IP master/slave. Controller implements MECHATROLINK network connectivity for up to 16 axes of motion control. MotionWorks IEC software incorporates PLCopen function blocks for motion control. These standard, reusable code libraries store previously written logic to minimize development time.

Yaskawa Electric America, Inc.
Waukegan, IL 60085
Dec 23, 2008 Ranging from 140-6000 N of linear thrust and offered in over 24 coil configurations, Linear Sigma Series PMBL is offered for use with Sigma II digital servo amplifiers. Available in 2 product levels, level-I group provides wide array of linear motors with plug-and-play Sigma II servo amplifiers, while level-II group provides range of fully-integrated linear positioning slides with linear encoders and amplifiers as Ethernet-ready motion control system for general automation industry.

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.

DGH Corp.
Manchester, NH 03108
Nov 24, 2008 Designed for industrial motion control, D3000M series of digital-to-analog devices communicate using Modbus RTU over RS-232C or RS-485 link. Input-to-Output isolation is 500 Vrms and units offer measurement resolution of 12 bits. They include 8-bit CMOS microcomputer that performs scaling and calibration tasks in software. Packaged in 3.60 x 2.45 x 0.85 in. ABS case, products are available in 16 models with 0-70°C rated performance, but operate from -25 to +85°C.

ACS Motion Control
Plymouth, MN 55447
Nov 18, 2008 Available in 4-, 6-, or 8-axis versions, RoHS-compliant SPiiPlus 3U-HP Series features customized algorithms that offer precise motion control to meet range of application parameters. Additional algorithms and input shaping tools minimize jitter and settling times, increasing system efficiency and throughput. Offering distributed axis and I/O control using HSSI or optional CANOpen channels, series comes with squared Sin-Cos encoder output signal, 2 Ethernet ports, and MARK inputs.

ACS Motion Control
Plymouth, MN 55447
Nov 10, 2008 SPiiPlus and MC4U Series feature program default response mechanisms that can be customized to detect over-positioning, over-current, and over-velocity in medical instrumentation to automatically trigger kill command of machine's movement. Dedicated RTOS ensures deterministic fail-safe operation of controller, including safety conditions and motion systems. Motion control modules also offer hardware-based positioning comparison for triggering imaging devices based on patient position.

GE Fanuc Automation
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Oct 21, 2008 Part of integrated motion and machine logic solution, PACMotion modules control up to 4 axes plus master axis, and up to 10 modules can be placed in PACSystems RX3i rack for simultaneous control of up to 40 axes. Controller uses PACcore multi-processor architecture bridged by virtual dual port memory and high-speed PCI backplane. By sharing common database, PACMotion simplifies programming and eliminates complex data exchange between different programs.

ACS Motion Control
Plymouth, MN 55447
Oct 08, 2008 With 20 kHz sampling rate on all 4 axes, SPiiPlus-LF enhances performance of OEM machinery that requires multiaxis synchronization by providing precise and smooth motion at high resolution without compromising accuracy and throughput. Programmable, PLCopen-compliant solution also offers off-board extensions that enable up to 64 axes of control using CANopen network. Compatible with various drive types, solution uses distributed multi-processor architecture and supports various modes.