TECHNOSOFT S.A.    Bevaix CH-2022  Switzerland
Apr 05, 2012 Offering up to 360 W of peak power, Model iPOS3604 VX combines controller, drive, and PLC functionality into single unit that can be mounted vertically or horizontally onto motherboard. Drive can control brushless DC, brushless AC, DC brushed, and step motors up to 144 W continuous power. Operating in single-axis, multi-axis, or stand-alone configurations, unit performs position, speed, or torque control. CAN interface enables operation in CANopen and TMLCAN protocols.

Melexis Inc.    Concord, NH 03301
Aug 02, 2011 Able to control single-coil brushless cooling fan speed using PWM or analog signals, Hall effect-based Model MLX90287 is suited for desktop computers, gaming consoles, and LED automotive headlights. Unit operates from supply voltage of 4.5-16 V and within ambient temperatures from -40 to 150°C. With integrated power stage, IC can drive fans rated up to 550 mA. Device directly accepts, without any external circuitry, PWM frequency range of 100 Hz to 100 kHz.

Maxon Precision Motors    Fall River, MA 02720
Jul 18, 2011 Operating as standalone controller or integrated into final product as sub-board, EPOS2 36/2 Motherboard features snap-apart construction with 11 nodes connected via CAN-Open, allowing multi-axis customization on single board. Two digital inputs and 1 digital output are mapped on board with additional I/O expansion module as option. In addition to motor speed, torque, and position control, EPOS2 36/2 is capable of synchronously running coordinated multi-axis path dictated by interpolating points.

Omega Engineering, Inc.    Stamford, CT 06907
Apr 11, 2011 Intended for DC motors up to 2 hp, OMDC-MD series offers digital closed loop feedback and LED display. Latter supports decimal point position and intensity adjustment and may be programmed to display any engineering unit of measure. Min/max speeds and acceleration/deceleration are all adjustable, and pulse input capacity for speed feedback is 50,000 pulses/min (833 Hz). Non-volatile memory provides programmable power-on initial settings; all custom settings are stored for future use.

Merritt, J. R., Controls, Inc.    Stratford, CT 06615
Dec 15, 2010 Providing propulsion and brake control for rail vehicles, FBS has modular design that is readily customizable and constructed for extended service life. Standard and custom handles are available with integrated buttons, and support is provided for various cam switched contacts as well as direct drive output choices. While ball bearing construction ensures smooth and precise control, range of voltage and current amplifiers are available to meet individual drive control requirements.

Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI)    Dallas, TX 75243-4136
Jun 25, 2010 Model MDL-BDC24, Black Jaguar Stellaris® Brushed DC Motor Control Module with CAN provides variable speed control for 12 and 24 V brushed DC motors at up to 40 A continuous current. It has RS232-based serial control input that also functions as serial-to-CAN bridge, as well as 32-bit Stellaris® MCU to implement open-loop voltage control and closed-loop control of speed, position, or motor current. Analog components such as CAN transceiver, DC/DC converter, and voltage regulator are included.

Deschner Corporation    Santa Ana, CA 92704-3917
Jan 29, 2010 Able to handle loads up to 1,200 lb, Super-K Kinechek models are suited for robotics, food processing equipment, and packaging machines. Leak-proof units feature hardened tool steel high-pressure cylinder with adjustable flow control passage. Mirror-finished cylinder mated to all metal piston with no sliding seals makes plunger rod on all models move smoothly at constant rate throughout entire stroke.

Midwest Motion Products    Watertown, MN 55388
Dec 15, 2009 Fully sealed and potted, 12 Vdc Model MMP 25A-12V provides unidirectional DC motor speed control and is suited for battery-powered applications that require adjustable speed of DC motor or gear motor. Solid state PWM switching device delivers 25 A continuous current at 12 Vdc and 300 W of continuous output power. It is also capable of delivering up to 40 A of PEAK current for PEAK output power capacity of 480 W. Housed in brushed aluminum, module resists harsh environments.

Johnson Controls, Inc.    Milwaukee, WI 53201
Aug 05, 2009 Housed in weather-resistant enclosure, Model P266 is designed for single-phase Permanent Split Capacitor motors used in variety of outdoor low-ambient refrigeration and air conditioning condenser applications. Control includes stainless steel electronic pressure transducer that prevents refrigerant leaks, as well as field adjustable speed, pressures, start voltage, and minimum speed/cutoff.

E.D.&A. nv    Kapellen   Belgium
Jul 15, 2009 In-line with all EMC standards, motor speed regulator features protection of internal temperature and against overcurrent and short-circuits. Customizable regulator offers design options including LEDs, keys instead of buttons, softstart, and remote control. Company logo or other characters can be printed on product casing.

LSI Computer Systems, Inc.    Melville, NY 11747
Jun 11, 2009 Models LS8297, LS8297CT, and LS8397 Stepper Motor Controller ICs offer half-step and full-step sequences in both normal drive and wave drive modes. LS8297CT and LS8397 models offer correction for torque-ripple, while LS8397 is also available with power saving holding-torque mode for maintaining drivers at reduced power level when motor is not turning. Four phase outputs and 2 inhibit outputs are provided for driving external H-bridge drivers, allowing for selection of standard driver.

Maxon Precision Motors    Fall River, MA 02720
May 20, 2009 Miniaturized DEC Module 24/2 is digital 1-quadrant amplifier with speed controller for brushless EC motors with Hall Sensors up to 48 W and surface area measuring less than 5 cm². It has supply voltage range of 8-24 Vdc (alternatively 5 Vdc) and continuous output current of 2 A. Designed for maximum motor speed of 80,000 rpm, amplifier has 2 connector arrays arranged in 2.54 mm pattern for supporting connectivity and integration into OEM-side motherboard.

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.

Baldor Electric Company    Fort Smith, AR 72901
Apr 13, 2009 Available with standard NEMA face/foot mount, BSM25C and BSM33C Motors range from ¼-3 hp. BMC Series controls, using standard 115/208/230 Vac, require no programming and provide tight speed regulation of better than 0.5%. Units use industry standard input command of ±10 Vdc or optional pot input for speed control. Housed in fully protected package, combination of BSM motor and BMC control is adjustable to cover speeds to 7,000 rpm with adjustable acceleration time of 0.1-30 sec.

Bodine Electric Company    Northfield, IL 60093
Mar 16, 2009 Available in 24A and 33A frame motor sizes, 12 V PMDC Gearmotors and Motors can be built in combination with parallel shaft, hollow shaft, or right-angle gearheads with gearmotor output speeds from 5.6-660 rpm. Units range from 1/50-1/8 hp and can generate up to 310 lb-in. torque. Pulse-width-modulated Type WPM-12 Vdc Speed Control is suited for battery-powered, solar-powered, and other low-voltage applications that require basic, single-direction speed control.

Bodine Electric Company    Northfield, IL 60093
Mar 16, 2009 Unfiltered type UPM DC motor speed controls target PMDC gearmotors/motors operate from 115/230 Vac and offer output voltages from 0-90 Vdc at 115 Vac and 0-180 Vdc at 230 Vac, at 50/60 Hz input voltage. Offering PWM control, filtered type WPM DC motor speed controls operate from 115 Vac at 50/60 Hz line and provide output of 0-130 Vdc. Both feature 8 DIP switches and ¼ in. quick connect tabs or plug-in terminal connections.

Deschner Corporation    Santa Ana, CA 92704-3917
Mar 12, 2009 Configured for tube or clevis drilling, Skipchek® delivers controlled feed, followed by fast skip, and returns to controlled feed. Skip distance is not adjustable and engineered to meet application demands. Able to be configured to drill through more than 2 walls, leak-proof product is available in ½, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 in. stroke lengths with max capacity of 1,200 lb. It eliminates need to use 2 drill motors drilling on opposite sides of tube, producing perfectly aligned holes.

Deschner Corporation    Santa Ana, CA 92704-3917
Mar 12, 2009 Useful when automatic extension of plunger rod will interfere with second operation, Slow Return Kinechek® controls speed of load pushing on plunger rod with smooth, constant rate. Slow Return feature slows automatic extension of plunger rod via fixed restricting orifice built into unit's internal flow passages. Time required for plunger rod to extend can range from 6-22 sec/in. of stroke. Leak-proof solution comes in ½, 1, 2, and 3 in. versions, with max capacity of 1,200 lb.

Bison Gear & Engineering Corp.    St. Charles, IL 60174
Mar 11, 2009 Designed to attach directly to permanent magnet DC motors up to 1/6 hp, TightDrive(TM) offers 20:1 speed range with max output of 90 V. Variable speed SCR drive is housed in aluminum extrusion, which offers NEMA1/IP30 protection and heat dissipation. Three accessible adjustable potentiometers provide settings for minimum RPM, maximum RPM, and current limiting. Intended for 115 V 50/60 Hz operation, unit comes with 3 ft power cord and NEMA 5-15P plug.

ICM Controls    Syracuse, NY 13212
Mar 05, 2009 With support for both dual pressure or temperature inputs, ICM333 operates as pressure or temperature-sensitive motor fan speed control, regulating head pressure by varying amount of airflow through condenser. Unit is compatible with single-phase systems operating at 120-480 Vac. Other features included are integral heat pump bypass circuitry, allowing for electronic bypass of speed control, and tamper-proof dials for adjusting temperature/pressure set points.