Emerson Process Management    Houston, TX 77055
May 30, 2013 Optimized for pulse duty, indexing servo applications requiring up to 300% peak torque, dynamic response, and usability, Digitax ST-X has torque range of 6–382 lb-in. (1,147 lb-in. peak) with 230 V, 1Ø and 3Ø and 460 V 3Ø line voltage capabilities. Along with Add-On Instruction (AOI) block programming and built-in EtherNet/IP™, features include EMC filter, 14 types of encoder feedback, Safe Torque Off, 3–6 digital inputs, and 0–3 digital configurable digital outputs.

KB Electronics, Inc.    Coral Springs, FL 33065
May 22, 2013 Comprising 14 inverter models rated for 1/8–5 hp motors, KBDF Series comes in IP 20 enclosure and is available with built-in, CE-approved, AC Line Class A Industrial Standard RFI (EMI) filter. These adjustable frequency drives, available for AC, PMSM, DC brushless, PSC, Shaded Pole, Universal, and EC motors, suit OEM applications where digital programming and displays are required. Common sense programming (CSP) organizes parameters into intuitive groups.

Siemens Industry, Inc.    Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
May 13, 2013 Motor and drive combinations are power-matched for 480 V high-overload operation through 20 hp range, with I2T protection from thermal damage provided as standard. Siemens Intelligent Operator Panel (IOP) is also included, facilitating step-by-step drive startup, and application macros are provided in Sinamics G120C drive to aid installation/wiring. Communications selections include RS485 with USS and Modbus protocols; Profibus variant is also available.

ABB Low Voltage Drives    New Berlin, WI 53151
May 02, 2013 Featuring high-voltage IGBT-based active front end and multi-level switching topology, ACS 2000 Drives are suitable for general purpose applications where medium voltage installation is required, such as pumps, fans, blowers, and conveyors. Design provides near sinusoidal current and voltage waveforms, making drives compatible with standard NEMA-rated motors. Available in 4 and 6 kV ratings, drives utilize Direct Torque Control motor control platform. 

ABB Automation    New Berlin, WI 53151
Apr 26, 2013 Available as single drives, multidrives, and drive modules to control virtually any type of AC motor, ACS880 Series is based on direct torque control technology, which enables drives to continue to run motor and control application, even with encoder feedback failure. Data visualizations, such as bar charts, histograms, and trend graphs, help users analyze processes. For safety, drives include safe torque off, which can prevent unexpected start-up or other stopping-related functions.

Siemens AG    Munich D-80333  Germany
Mar 18, 2013 With dV/dT filter, line filter, and ATEX-certified PTC monitoring for ex-certified motors, Sinamics G180 is suited for operating pumps, fans, and compressors in chemical, oil, gas, and process industries. Variable drive covers output range from 2.2–6,600 kW at voltage levels of 400/500/690 V. Further developed version of Dynavert T converter, which is designed according to recommendation NE 37 of Namur standard, has terminal strip for variable-speed drives.

Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI)    Dallas, TX 75243-4136
Feb 28, 2013 Utilizing TI InstaSPIN-FAN motor solutions™, sensorless 5 V, 680 mA Model DRV10866 and 12 V, 1.5 A Model DRV11873 eliminate need for external gate drivers, inverters, position detection and feedback, MCU, and firmware. Units feature operating voltage range of 1.65–5.5 V and low quiescent current of 5 µA, extending battery life of portable devices. Housed in 3 x 3 mm SON package, 3-phase drivers include over-current, over-temperature, shoot-through, and under-voltage lock-out protection.

Siemens Industry, Inc.    Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Jan 23, 2013 Available in 4 frame sizes from 1/6–20 hp, Sinamics V20 operates pumps, fans, compressors, and conveyor systems. Drive can be connected directly in-line and mounted as push-through installation in addition to conventional wall-mounting method. Equipped with Basic Operator Panel for trouble-free on-site commissioning and operation, drive uses Keep Running Mode to automatically adapt to power supply, and ECO-mode which automatically adapts magnetic flux in motor to optimum operating point.

Johnson Electric    New Territories   Hong Kong (prc)
Jan 10, 2013 Based on interior permanent magnet brushless motor technology, Flux Multiplier™ Drive Motor can support 12 kg wash loads and 6 ft³ drum sizes. Intelligent motor controller enables drive to deliver 30:1 spin-to-wash speed ratio for multiple wash modes. Energy savings exceed A+++ and Energy Start ratings.

Applied Motion Products, Inc.    Watsonville, CA 95076
Jan 03, 2013 With supply voltage of 12–48 Vdc, Series BD5 features operating current of 5 A RMS continuous and peak current of 10 A RMS. Motor speed can be controlled by on-board trimpot, 0-5 V analog input, or via drive's digital inputs. Dedicated stop and enable inputs are available, along with dynamic braking feature that brings motor to zero speed in controlled fashion. To compliment drives, three 42 mm brushless DC motors are available with max speed of 4,500 rpm and max continuous torque of 0.225 N-m.

Nord Gear Corp.    Waunakee, WI 53597
Dec 14, 2012 Designed to mount directly to motor, SK 200E Series Size 4 Drives can operate up to 15 hp motors on 200–240 Vac 3-phase power and up to 30 hp motors on 380–500 Vac 3-phase power. Units are equipped with cover-mounted trim potentiometers, electro-mechanical motor brake power supply, and integral cooling fan. Available in IP55- and IP66-rated versions, drives also feature sensor-less current vector control, plug-in EEPROM module, diagnostic LEDs, and POSICON positioning control.

Metronix instruments and electronics GmbH    Braunschweig   Germany
Dec 05, 2012 Available in 6 single- or 3-phase continuous output power ratings from 0.5–6 kVA, ARS 2000 SE Series incorporates integrated line and motor filters plus brake chopper and braking resistor. Overcurrent capability is 4 times continuous output rating, maximizing overall throughput of machines. Offered in 2.1 or 2.7 in. widths, panel/cabinet-mounting drives also include Safe Torque Off functional safety, universal encoder interfacing capability, CAN fieldbus interface, and SD Card interface.

Applied Motion Products, Inc.    Watsonville, CA 95076
Aug 29, 2012 Available in 120 and 220 Vac versions, Model STAC5 provides up to 5 A per phase from high bus voltage with current control. Anti-resonance algorithm with electronic damping allows for max torque utilization. Ethernet interface is used to configure drive and motor, and also supports SCL and Q languages over Ethernet cabling, addressing, and protocols. With encoder feedback option, position verification, stall detection, and/or stall prevention are provided.

Bodine Electric Company    Northfield, IL 60093
Jun 25, 2012 Operating from 12 or 24 Vdc, Series ABL-3906C is suited for portable or remote applications where connection to AC line is not possible. Motor speed can be controlled by external potentiometer, onboard speed trim potentiometer, or 0-5 Vdc analog input signal. If user changes direction signal without bringing motor to stop, Smart Reverse(TM) circuit prevents plug reversing. Controls provide continuous output up to 20 A, with peak output current up to 30 A.

Bodine Electric Company    Northfield, IL 60093
Jun 22, 2012 Operating from DC power supply or battery (12 or 24 Vdc, depending on model), ABL-3906C provides variable speed control for low-voltage BLDC (ECM) gearmotors and motors. Motor speed can be controlled via external potentiometer, onboard speed trim potentiometer, or 0-5 Vdc analog input signal. Along with plug reversing prevention, features include 20 A max continuous output rating, 30 A peak output rating, and trim pots for adjusting max speed, torque (current) limit, and acceleration time.

Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions    Waterbury, CT 06705
Apr 23, 2012 Rated for 12-48 Vdc input voltage with continuous output current of 2.6 Arms/phase, Model DCM4826X supports rotary stepper motors or stepper motor-based linear actuators and can be configured for full step, half step, or microstep. Totally enclosed, bipolar 2-phase chopper drive package has 2.5 x 2.4 in. mounting plate with mounting hole center-to-center distances of 2.0 x 1.5 in. Configuration is through Haydon Kerk PDE User Interface via RS-485 protocol or computer USB port.

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.

Siemens Industry, Inc.    Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Feb 15, 2012 Featuring quick-connecting plug-in terminals to facilitate installation, Sinamics G120C operates and controls induction motors. Unit includes port for memory card and can also be configured using PC via USB interface. Dual safe inputs control Safe Torque Off function without need for external devices. For network communications, Sinamics G120C supports Profibus, and can also be directly integrated into other communications structures via USS protocol, ModBus RTU, and CAN Open.

Sprint Electric Ltd    Arundel East Susse BN18 0BE  United Kingdom
Oct 31, 2011 Using 3-phase supply power to provide controlled DC field current, QLX works with armature controller for field control functions. Model range spans currents from 12-2,250 A, with full digital control and nominal communications facilities. Supplied in 5 frame sizes, products offer Field Reversal and Auto Field Weakening for high-power fields as well as built-in Standby Field mode. Digital functions include field bus options such as Profibus, DeviceNet, CanOpen, Modbus TCP/IP, EtherNet.

Technosoft S.A.      Switzerland
Jun 22, 2011 Rated to 36 V, 2 A, and 75 W, iPOS3602 provides complete motion control and drive solution on 21 x 54 mm of PCB space. Plug-in module integrates all basic motor control, motion control, and PLC features. Equipped with CAN/CANopen interfaces as standard or additional EtherCAT interface as option, drive controls any rotary or linear brushless, DC brush, or step motor. Using built-in motion programmer and TML, complex motion programs are executed directly at drive level.