NUM Corp.
Naperville, IL 60563
Sep 12, 2008 Used for building multi-axis systems, CANopen drives operate from common dc bus and feature built-in intelligence for performing sophisticated movement profiles following single command. Single-axis versions offer outputs from 8.9-100 Arms continuous and 10-141 A peak, while dual-axis versions offer outputs from 6.3 + 6.3 to 20 + 20 Arms continuous and 10-35 A peak. Each drive is suited for performing auxiliary tasks to coordinated multi-axis control of machine tooling.

Baumer Ltd.
Southington, CT 06489 1534
Sep 05, 2008 Integrating absolute encoders with motors, drives, gears, and connectors, FlexiDrive systems offer 14-bit single-turn and 18-bit multi-turn resolution. Delivering explicit and continuous position measurement, space saving drives can be used on shafts, spindles, lead screws, rollers, webs, and other moving parts found in machine automation. Systems can be used to determine current position of tabletop equipment and measure angle of cuts made with dirty, high vibration machinery.

Trust Automation, Inc.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Aug 20, 2008 Designed for battery powered applications in portable equipment, Model TA2215 is programmable, high current, 3-phase trapezoidal drive that uses 36-96 Vdc supply for providing power of 12,000 W, 125 A peak (7,200 W, 75 A continuous). Measuring 9.0 x 8.5 x 2.2 in., unit features selectable speed ramping, status LEDs, internal drive temperature monitoring, external motor thermal switch input, fixed speed potentiometer adjustment, and 0-5 V speed command with direction input.

TECHNOSOFT S.A.
Bevaix CH-2022  Switzerland
Jul 28, 2008 Based on MotionChip(TM) technology, Model IDM3000 embeds motion controller, drive, and PLC functionalities in single unit. With ability to drive 10 A continuous and 30 A peak current at supply voltage ranging from 160-325 V, it can be used to control brushless, induction, and dc motors up to 3 kW. Equipped with digital and linear Halls, incremental encoder, SSI, and resolver sensors, CANopen drive is programmable in high-level Technosoft Motion Language (TML).

WEG Electric Motors Corp.
Suwanee, GA 30024
Jun 20, 2008 With outputs from 20-200 hp, WMagnet Motor/Drive Packages offer efficiencies of 95-97%. Motors use rare earth permanent magnets in rotor to limit temperature rise during operation. Utilizing vector control technology algorithm, CFW-09 drive enables control without use of encoder/position sensor. As synchronous motor, WMagnet cannot be started directly from power supply because accurate synchronization of supply waveforms with rotor position is continuously required.

Nyden Corp.
San Jose, CA 95134
May 01, 2008 Five-Phase MLN50 Mechatrolink Stepper Motor and Driver Network series is 100/200 V AC Driver system that yields full programming command functions and offers communicational data rate up to 10 Mb/s and transmission range up to 50 m max. System measures 120 x 175 x 45 mm and can be empolyed in operational compliancy with patented Mechatrolink Network Controller Bus Communication Motion Link for building robotic equipment, cutting systems, and semiconductor production equipment.

Nyden Corp.
San Jose, CA 95134
Apr 15, 2008 Featuring Motion Field Network capability engineered to control stepper and servo motors, MLH20-1030 Mechatrolink-II Interface Controller Card can execute various critical motion profiles at speeds to 10 Mbps. Features include: 2 inputs (start and emergency stop); output interface with photo coupler input/output circuitry; memory space that possesses 256 bytes at 100 H; bus logic power source below dc +5 V ±5%, 1.0 A; and sensor I/F power source of dc +24 V below 0.1 A.

Performance Motion Devices, Inc.
Lincoln, MA 01773
Apr 03, 2008 Compatible with dc brush, brushless dc, and microstepping motors, ION® 3000 combines CAN bus and serial communications, power amplification, and Magellan(TM) Motion Control IC in one enclosed package. It accepts commands over network to control trajectory generation, position loop, current loop, and other motion control features. User-selectable profiling modes include S-curve, trapezoidal, velocity contouring, and electronic gearing as well as pulse and direction.

Technosoft S.A.
  Switzerland
Mar 11, 2008 Designed for motion control applications, Model PIM2401 plug-in minidrive measures 39 x 44 x 14 mm, weighs 15 g, and can be mounted horizontally or vertically inside machine or near motor. It embeds digital drive, motion controller, and PLC functionalities in single unit, and controls dc, brushless, linear, and step motors up to 25 W (24 V, 1 A). Manufactured with simple pins, unit has ability to execute complex motions without requiring any external controller.

Copley Controls Corp.
Canton, MA 02021
Mar 04, 2008 Featuring hardened design, panel mounting Accelnet Series R20 provides networking and stand-alone motion control for brush and brushless motors, as well as direct drive linear motors and actuators. Units deliver 3.200 kW peak power; 9, 18, and 36 peak currents; and operating voltages of 55, 90, and 180 V. Housed in shielded enclosures measuring 6.6 x 3.9 x 1.2 in., drives include Command, Encoder Feedback, and Communications interfaces, allowing single model to work in differing systems.

ABM Drives Inc.
Milford, OH 45150
Feb 08, 2008 Featuring modular design, wide-wheel TDB254WR Series enables swing radius of 7 in. with zero offset drive for pallet, reach, narrow aisle, and stand-up trucks as well as AGVs, sweepers, and scrubbers. Gear ratios from 14:1 to 39:1 enable OEMs to achieve optimal speed and motor efficiencies for each vehicle type. OEMs can choose between range of UL-approved ac induction motors up to 5.2 hp/4.0 kW for battery voltages of 24, 36, 48, 72, and 80 V.

ABB Automation
New Berlin, WI 53151
Jan 29, 2008 Designed for HVAC industry, E-Clipse Bypass communicates over 45 individual points of data to Building Automation System master controller. Unit is available in UL Type 1, UL Type 12, or NEMA 3R enclosure, and integrates with ACH DriveIT Low Voltage 550 adjustable-speed ac drives. Dual switch design ensures uninterrupted operation since motor/load never needs to go offline. Bypass comes equipped with Modbus RTU, Johnson Controls N2, Siemens FLN, and BACnet communications protocols.

Danfoss North America Motion Controls Div. Of Danfoss Inc.
Loves Park, IL 61111
Jan 28, 2008 Housed in IP66/NEMA 4X enclosure, FCD QDrive delivers 0.5-4 hp and provides automatic motor tuning, dynamic braking, ac braking, and mechanical brake control with integrated brake supply. It includes closed loop controller, precise stop, speed-compensated stop, counter stop, and flying start and is equipped with RFI and harmonic filters for drive and motor protection. Serial communication is standard and Fieldbus control is possible via DeviceNet, Profibus DP, or AS-Interface.

Nyden Corp.
San Jose, CA 95134
Jan 15, 2008 Designed to execute trapezoidal and S-curve shape acceleration/deceleration motion profiles, ICD200 Stepper Driver/Controller offers designers Sensor Mode, Absolute Position Mode, and Relative Position Mode. Unit is rated at 1.2 A/phase for unipolar stepper motors and 0.6 A/phase for bipolar motors. With input power of 24 Vdc and power consumption of 36 W, single-axis system provides micro-stepping functionalities with max resolution of 20,000 steps/rev.

Baldor Electric Company
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Nov 09, 2007 Offered in versions rated for continuous outputs from 21.5-33.5 A, MotiFlex e100 is compatible with Ethernet Powerlink protocol and suited for heavy-duty applications such as printing, papermaking, textiles, plastics, and steel production. Modular units, used in centralized control and distributed intelligent drive scenarios, feature Ethernet hub that enables systems to be built via daisy-chaining. Each drive can operate independently or as part of shared, regenerative DC bus system.

Parker Hannifin Corp.
Oxford, MI 48371
Oct 31, 2007 Ranging from 380-690 Vac, Series AC890PX is based on single power frame with pluggable power modules. Enclosure measures 79 x 20 x 24 in. and is pre-wired with disconnect switch, fuses, harmonic-reducing input line reactor, and dynamic braking with resistor. Communicating with all industrial protocols, drives can run induction motors, torque motors, and permanent magnet servo motors in control modes including V/Hz, open-loop flux vector, and closed loop vector with positioning.

Danfoss North America Motion Controls Div. Of Danfoss Inc.
Loves Park, IL 61111
Jun 05, 2007 VLT® AutomationDrive VFDs are available in 75-100 hp range at 380-480/500 Vac, which covers NEMA 1 and 12 rated enclosures. Used to monitor, analyze, and control production, they can be programmed to adapt to operations at various points in line with built-in Smart Logic Controller or optional MCO PLC. Controller enables drive, motor, and application to work together through preprogrammed chain of events or by monitoring peripheral devices.

Rockwell Automation
Milwaukee, WI 53204
May 25, 2007 Suited for new and retrofit applications, PowerFlex 4M AC Drives feature DIN rail mounting and feed-through wiring to facilitate installation. Units offer power ratings from 0.25-15 hp and voltage classes of 120, 240, and 480 V. Available in 3 frame sizes, all drives feature Zero-Stacking, which eliminates space between drives in applications with ambient temperatures up to 40°C. Integral RS485 communications enable use in multidrop network configuration.

Oriental Motor U.S.A. Corp.
Torrance, CA 90505
Apr 05, 2007 Comprised of brushless dc motor and 24 Vdc compact driver board, BLH speed control package includes 15/30/50/100 W output models with ±0.5% speed regulation accuracy. Motor can be operated at speeds from 100-3,000 rpm, and available gearhead types include parallel shaft and hollow shaft flat versions. While 15 W parallel shaft gearhead with BLH motor cannot be separated, packages for 30, 50, and 100 W models are supplied in packages available separately to facilitate changes/repairs.

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.