Maxon - A Honeywell Company    Muncie, IN 47307
Apr 10, 2012 With operating voltage up to 50 Vdc and output current of 5 A in continuous operation, DEC Module 50/5 controls brushless DC motors with Hall sensors up to 250 W. Digital servo amplifier offers variety of inputs and outputs, including enable, speed ranges, speed monitor, direction of rotation presetting, current limiting, and operating status. Integrated overcurrent, undervoltage/overvoltage, thermal overload, and short circuit ensure controller can be used securely.

Varedan Technologies    Torrance, CA 90503
Oct 14, 2011 Enabling OEM designers to accommodate range of motion applications, VSA series offers various power ranges and package options: DC powered module, AC powered stand-alone, and multi-axis baseplates. These are designed to drive 3-phase brushless motors, single-phase brush-type motors, and voice coils. Powered from 20-340 Vdc or 80-240 Vac source, products can provide up to 15 A continuous and 30 A peak. Operational modes include 2-phase external commutation, position, velocity, or torque.

Midwest Motion Products    Watertown, MN 55388
Oct 07, 2010 Measuring 7.62 x 5.2 x 1.0 in., Model MMP-1525-BR-24V outputs 15 A continuous and 25 A peak, for 1 sec, creating 2.5 kW peak power capacity. Unit features ±10 V analog command signal, which is scalable up to ±35 Vdc. Housed in black brushed aluminum case, amplifier is equipped with analog tach feedback for closed loop velocity servo applications and can be driven in current mode for non-velocity applications. Slots located in 6 positions enable flat or vertical mounting.

Midwest Motion Products    Watertown, MN 55388
Sep 29, 2010 Model MMP-1525-BR-24V features output rated for 15 A continuous and 25 A peak, for 1 sec, which creates 2.5 kW peak power capacity. Device's ±10 V analog command is scalable, for up to ±35 Vdc command, and it is equipped with analog tach feedback for closed loop velocity servo applications. Unit can also be driven in current mode for non-velocity applications. Measuring 7.62 x 1.0 x 5.2 in., it features black brushed-aluminum case and has slots in 6 positions for flat or vertical mounting.

Rockwell Automation    Milwaukee, WI 53204
Sep 09, 2010 Allen-Bradley Kinetix 3 component servo drive, offered in models as small as 50 W, is designed for machines that require up to 12.55 Nm of instantaneous torque. Configured using Allen-Bradley UltraWare, product includes online vibration suppression and auto-tuning for fast settling time. It can index up to 64 points via Modbus or through its digital inputs and perform indexing operations for 3 axes using MicroLogix 1400 controller, PanelView component operator interface, and TL-Series motors.

Lenze AG      Germany
May 10, 2010 Covering 120-440 W range, 930K fluxxtorque series accommodates various options for controlling actuators and sensors via integrated digital and analog I/Os. In addition to CAN and PROFIBUS fieldbus protocols, mechatronic units can be integrated into Ethercat networks. Units can be mounted outside control cabinet, directly at process. Other features include support for feedback using single- and multi-turn absolute value encoders as well as integrated positioning control.

Sanyo Denki America Inc.    Torrance, CA 90501
Jan 28, 2010 Featuring high-speed EtherCAT interface, SANMOTION R Amplifier allows for 100 Mbps communication. Unit features 2 inputs and 2 outputs, input voltage of 200 Vac, and output capacities of 15, 30, and 50 A. Compatible with AC servo motors up to 1.5 kW, SANMOTION R is suited for chip mounter, semiconductor manufacturing machine, and machine tool applications. Amplifier does not require interface board or additional hardware; it is connected with Ethernet cables to Ethernet port of PC.

Animatics Corp.    Santa Clara, CA 95054
Dec 01, 2009 Measuring 3.68 x 1.815 x 0.35 in., Model RTC-3000 can operate virtually any small brushed or brushless DC servo. Stand-alone system includes controller, amplifier, logic power supplies, and program interpreter with 32 k program memory and 32 k data storage. General purpose I/O provides several channels of 10-bit analog input, while AniLink(TM) port links to peripherals such as LCD displays. Up to 120 RTC-3000 systems can be combined on single RS-485 network.

Industrial Indexing Systems, Inc.    Victor, NY 14564-9795
Sep 07, 2007 Performing at ambient operating temperatures up to 55°C, Model ESD-50/CEP delivers 50 A continuous with dc bus voltage of 620 V and maximum output of 100 A, while Model ESD-25/CEP delivers 25 A continuous and 50 A output. They can be used as standalone indexing or positioning controllers in master/slave motion applications, or as part of multi-axis system on SERCOS network. Up to 16 servomotors and I/O can be synchronized using IIS Emerald Series SERCOS master controller.

GE Intelligent Platforms    Charlottesville, VA 22911
Aug 24, 2007 VersaMotion AC Servo Motors and Amplifiers can be combined with VersaMax Micro for low-end position control applications or used as standalone single-axis position controller for indexing or electronic gear follower applications. Flexibility of command interface and user-defined operating modes translates to variety of system architectures. While power ratings range from 100 W to 3 kW, continuous torque varies from 2.7-169 lb-in. Motor speeds up to 5,000 rpm are available.

Elmo Motion Control, Inc.    Westford, MA 01886
Jul 27, 2007 Integrating Fast and Soft Switching power management technology (FASST), Whistle Servo Drives exhibit power density of 35 W/cm³ and more than 99% efficiency. Models WHI-15/60, WHI-10/100, and WHI-15/100 are rated at 15 A/60 Vdc, 10 A/100 V, and 15 A/100 V, respectively. Featuring pin-based design for integration into application's PCB, drives include embedded SimplIQ digital core, which offers motion control, programming, and communication protocol support.

Elmo Motion Control, Inc.    Westford, MA 01886
Mar 30, 2007 Comprised of intelligent digital servo drives and analog servo amplifiers, ExtrIQ series operates over -40 to +70°C range and withstands humidity, unlimited altitude, vibration levels over 15G, and mechanical shock. Products are based on SimplIQ technology, which provides feedback options, programming capabilities, communications protocols, and fully digital motion controller. In operating voltage range of 10-200 V, power densities range from 10 W to 9 kW.

Pilz Automation Safety L.P.    Canton, MI 48187
Mar 27, 2007 Suited for motion and control functions from 1-9 axes, PMCprimo combines intelligence and drive in one compact unit, enabling users to implement cross cutting, flying saw, or labeling as process is running, without need for extensive programming. PMCtendo DD enables users to operate all common types of motors, from servomotors to asynchronous and linear motors. It can also undertake additional functions such as positioning or speed and torque control.

Danaher Motion    Wood Dale, IL 60191-1073
Jan 05, 2007 Designed for rated output currents up to 24 A, Servostar S700 fits into 300 mm switchgear cabinets and has onboard line filter and shield connections. It also has one slot for safety expansion card, which facilitates operator intervention on machine, even when the motor is switched to On position, with functions such as safely reduced speed and safe operational stop. Other features include 2 more expansion slots, fieldbus connections support, as well as I/O and position-controls.

Elmo Motion Control, Inc.    Westford, MA 01886
Jul 20, 2006 Castanet .76 oz current mode servo amplifier operates from dc power source and features greater than 4 kHz current loop bandwidth. External power supplies support 7.5-96 V operation, and 60 V Castanet furnishes continuous current level to 3.3 A (60 V input) while 100 V model provides 2.5 A. Amplifier delivers 330 W peak and 180 W continuous. Operating as current mode standalone device or integral part of multi-axis motion system, unit can be mounted close to motor or to housing.

Copley Controls Corp.    Canton, MA 02021
Jul 05, 2006 Suited for controlling AC brushless and DC brush motors, XSJ series Micro Xenus amps are compatible with various command signal sources and accept step-and-direction commands. They run on 100 to 240 Vac, 50/60 Hz and come in 3 models that cover 2, 6, and 10 A peak power ranges. Single amp can be used for various stand-alone and network-controlled applications. Series offers several motion control modes and works with feedback from position, velocity, and commutation signal sources.

GE Intelligent Platforms    Charlottesville, VA 22911
Jun 20, 2006 Modular Level-Up αi series includes spindle amplifiers, servo motors, power supplies with continuous output up to 100 kW, and 1-3 axis servo amplifiers with HRV4 control and minimal heat generation. Servo amps use single fiber optic cable to connect up to 16 servo axes, and all units utilize energy-saving power source regeneration. Servo motors utilize permanent magnet rotor, while motor-mounted, 16 million ppr encoders feature error correction learning functions.

Copley Controls Corp.    Canton, MA 02021
May 23, 2006 Designed for torque control of brushless servo motors, Model 800-1514 dual-axis servo amplifier accepts encoder and Hall feedback data. Drive torque is controlled by ±10 V command from motion controller or PLC. It operates on 20-55 V isolated dc supply and delivers independently controlled 4 A peak and 3 A continuous outputs for driving high performance 3-phase motors. Measuring 6.58 x 3.9 x 1.17 in., amplifier provides dual-channel status indicators and protection circuits.

Servo Dynamics    Chatsworth, CA 91311
Sep 28, 2005 Utilizing microprocessor for powering voice coil actuators, Zircon Series Z1 is designed for low-inductance servomotors, and Z2 is designed for mid- and high-inductance servomotors. Both come in 3 power ratings as well as multi- or single-axis configurations. Largest power output is 24 A continuous and 48 A peak, with bus voltage of 160 Vdc or 120 Vac. Potentiometers are replaced with digital switches to facilitate tuning.

Servo Magnetics, Inc.    Canoga Park, CA 91303
Jul 15, 2005 Featuring 3.00 x 4.65 x 1.75 in. footprint, Model 371-0028 is suitable for closed or open loop velocity and torque control of BLDC motors producing greater than 160 oz-in. at 7,000 rpm. Input voltage varies from 10–50 V with rating of 20 A continuous and 40 A peak for rapid acceleration applications. Unit includes quick disconnect, LED status indication, FWD/REV, and tachometer output. It is protected from over-current, short circuit, over-temperature, and over-voltage.