Warner Electric
South Beloit, IL 61080
Apr 28, 2008 Suited for closed-loop operation in baggage handling applications, CBPC-3590 Clutch Brake Positioning Control has one-board, microprocessor-based design, internal display and keypad that prevents unauthorized access to settings, and fault notification feature that includes offline relay option. Model CBPC-3590 features 120 Vac, ±10%, 50-60 Hz, single phase, 300 VA maximum input power, 1.6 A, 250 V fast acting fusing, and adjustable output frequency from 60-400 Hz.

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.

Maxon Precision Motors
Fall River, MA 02720
Apr 04, 2008 Designed to control brush/brushless dc motors, Series EPOS2 features 32-bit DSP technology and potential-separated digital I/O for protection against EMI. Interpolated position mode enables units to synchronously run path specified through interpolation points dynamically and accurately. With suitable master, coordinated multi-axis movements and any profile can be carried out in 1-axis system. Online commanding is achieved using CAN Master or PC via USB or RS232 interface.

Chicago Pneumatic Co.
Rock Hill, SC 29730-7463
Jan 22, 2008 Intended for production assembly environments, Posco Modular Sequencing and Positioning Control System selects correct tool torque value and position for each step in fastening operation. It can be tailored to fit any assembly operation up to 70 Nm and can be used with any manufacturer's electric or air tools. Basic system consists of Posco500 box and positioning arm, with optional features including LED module, bit tray, and I/O expansion.

Anver Corp. - Anver.Com
Hudson, MA 01749
Oct 10, 2007 AT Series Vacuum Lifter-Tilter lets one person lift, tilt, rotate, and position large panels and sheets from conveyors to staging areas and subsequent processes. It features integrated push-button handlebar controls, 4 oval suction pads, parking stands at both ends of beam, vacuum gauges, and audio-visual safety alarms. Available with capacities up to 1,000 lb, product is suited for handling aluminum, plastic, and wood sheet/panels, windows, and doors.

SICK STEGMANN, INC.
Dayton, OH 45413
Sep 17, 2007 Used to facilitate adjustment of auxiliary axes, HIPERDRIVE enables fully automatic product and format changes on production machines with precision adjustment accuracy and reproducibility. Solution consists of fully integrated motor, gears, and absolute measurement system as well as performance and regulatory electronics. Able to be integrated into new and existing machines, unit comes in IP65 enclosure and offers alternative to manual hand wheel adjustments.

GE Fanuc Automation
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Aug 09, 2007 Designed to control general industrial machines, 8-axis Power Mate i - Model H automatically selects and executes position control based on positional control command when no force is applied to axis, and automatically selects and executes pressure control based on pressure command when external force is applied to axis. Function is useful for performing press-fitting of pins, die-cushion of servo press, or bending of sheet metal.

YET US Inc.
Littleton, MA 01460
May 07, 2007 To address instability issues inherent in high-speed precision motion system applications, XtraDrive-DL (dual loop) senses and compensates for load position inaccuracies caused by repetitive motion, temperature variances, and component wear. It also compensates for instabilities caused by backlash and reduces tracking error to ±1 micron. System consists of integrated amplifier/1.5 axis controller, dual-loop option board, and motor.

Advance Lifts, Inc.
St. Charles, IL 60174
Jan 09, 2007 Closed-loop Position Control option can move platforms to multiple positions with precision and repeatability to ± 1/16 or ± 1/32 in. It requires continuous-duty-rated power unit and consists of linear displacement transducer, proportional hydraulic valve system, PLC, necessary supporting hardware, and proprietary software program. Operation can be initiated automatically or via operator, machine inputs, or network connection.

AeroGo, Inc.
Seattle, WA 98188 3909
Nov 06, 2006 Using 0.005 in. of nearly frictionless air to lift loads, Aero-Planks offer flexible movement and can balance uneven loads with single air-pressure regulator. Units offer omnidirectional movement and can float loads down production lines as weights increase. Since they do not require permanent in-floor fixtures, travel paths can be changed as needed. Options such as operator handles, guide or no-load swivel wheels, and fixed roll chocks are available.

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.

Aerotech, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Jun 01, 2006 Integrated with brushless servo, DC brush servo, and microstepping drives, Ensemble Epaq stand-alone controller provides up to 6 axes of motion control that can be expanded to 9 by daisy chaining 3 extra drives. Drive types can be mixed and matched within same positioning system. HMI with IDE software offers GUI that enables users to monitor all aspects of positioning system. Multiple units can be controlled from Windows PC through Ethernet or USB.

Physik Instrumente (PI)
Auburn, MA 01501
May 31, 2006 Designed to drive PIFOC® piezoelectric Z-stack nanofocusing drives, E-625 nanopositioning controller provides better than 1 nm resolution and achieves 10 msec response and settling times. Product, equipped with analog and 20-bit digital interfaces, also integrates low-noise piezo power amplifier, servo controller, and sensor electronics for absolute-measuring nanopositioning sensors. It accepts 3 different sensor types and 1-4 channel combinations.

Directed Perception, Inc.
Burlingame, CA 94010 2316
May 01, 2006 Calibrated using landmark process, PTU-DGPM controls attached pan-tilt camera, laser, or antenna using standard geo-coordinates (latitude, longitude, altitude). It includes built-in web interface for configuration and accepts commands over Ethernet/IP application interface. Capabilities include broadcasting to multiple units, tracking of moving target, and support for applications querying unit for latitude/longitude at which unit is currently pointing.

Physik Instrumente (PI)
Auburn, MA 01501
Jan 30, 2006 Intended for piezo-driven nanopositioning systems, modular Model E-621.CR features analog and networkable digital interfaces. It integrates low-noise piezo power amplifier, high-speed servo controller, and sensor electronics for absolute-measuring capacitive nanopositioning sensors. For position stability, 20-bit A/D and D/A converters are incorporated. Model E-621 can be operated stand-alone or plugged into chassis with up to 12 slots for multi-axis applications.

Pepperl + Fuchs, Inc.
Twinsburg, OH 44087 2245
Dec 12, 2005 Consisting of ultrasonic emitters, receivers, and control interface, UOS-100 promotes error proofing efficiency in industrial assembly applications. It enables users to determine position of tool or object in 3D space without requiring mechanical systems such as articulating arms. Communicating via Ethernet, system enables complete operation from propagation time measurement to output of calculated x, y, z coordinates of object to be positioned.

Advance Lifts, Inc.
St. Charles, IL 60174
Aug 24, 2005 Closed-loop Position Control provides precision platform positioning with repeatability up to ±1/16 in. on large deck platforms and ±1/32 in. on small industrial tables. Requiring continuous-duty-rated power unit, system consists of LDT, proportional hydraulic valve system, PLC, supporting hardware, and software program. Possible configurations include platform indexing, repeating multiple positions, and user-programming of positions.

Beck, Harold, & Sons, Inc.
Newtown, PA 18940
May 02, 2005 Suited for large fan dampers typical of utility FD and ID applications, Group 22 Control Drive provides positioning of final control elements with resolution down to 0.1% of span. It is fully enclosed in weatherproof housing rated for service environments from -40 to +185°F. On-board control module feeds drive's motor windings directly, eliminating external motor starters and controls. Drive does not coast or overshoot, and will not overheat under continuous modulation.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
Malvern, PA 19355 2143
Apr 12, 2005 RCS-microPOS digital servo control reeling system is used to adjust primary arms relief cylinders to correct linear nip force on paper machine winders. Utilizing load cells to measure and control force, unit operates cylinders with full control of position, speed, and acceleration. Operation is carried out via digital inputs from PLC or directly from operators console, while force set value is generated either internally or from computer via Modbus.

Cincinnati Incorporated
Cincinnati, OH 45211 0111
Sep 25, 2003 Available on 90–350 ton AUTOFORM press brakes, product features independent Z1, Z2 left-right axes suited for multi-die setups where operator must work down length of bed. Closed-loop servo drives zip gage fingers from bend to bend and provide lock-in of gage positions. Multiple programmable axes eliminate manual positioning of gage fingers and gage bars. Features include interference-removing flip capability, 2 gage finger bases, 2 step fingers, and 2 solid fingers.