Sprint Electric Ltd
Arundel East Susse BN18 0BE  United Kingdom
Mar 02, 2009 With up to 1,850 A (800 kW/1,080 hp), PLX digital drives suit heavy industry applications in mining, metal working or cement industry. They are available for supplies up to 690 Vac to enable control of DC motors up to 750 Vdc. Units have variety of fieldbus communications options, including: Profibus, DeviceNet, CC-Link, EtherNet/IP, Modbus and CANopen. Drives also include PL Pilot Windows based configuration and monitoring software package.

Rockwell Automation
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Feb 12, 2009 Available in power ranges of 7.5-250 kW or 10-350 hp at 400/480 Vac and 540/650 Vdc input, PowerFlex 755 AC drive supports multiple languages and meets global standards and certifications. It comes embedded with Allen-Bradley DeviceLogix control, Ethernet, as well as safe torque-off and safe-speed monitoring options. Drive can be configured to provide advanced notification of operating data on cooling fans, I/O relay cycles, motor run-time hours, and potential fault warnings.

Trust Automation, Inc.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Feb 05, 2009 Measuring 14.9 x 7.7 x 4.7 in., Model TA333 features true Class-AB linear amplifier with pure analog throughput at currents up to 25 A. Drive operates with brushless motors using external sinusoidal commutation, internally commutated brushless motors with Hall Effect sensor feedback, 2-phase stepper motors, or up to 2 voice coil motors. For applications requiring low electrical noise, drive utilizes external 24 Vdc source of power for internal logic.

Quantum Controls Inc
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Jan 29, 2009 With operating voltage of 8-48 Vdc, QC7000 Series provides speed, torque, and braking control in variety of applications, including electric and electro-hydraulic powered vehicles and equipment. Microprocessor-based units measure 2.7 in. in height and are designed to meet IP65 environmental requirements while delivering 500 A peak and 200 A continuous power.

Intelligent Motion Systems, Inc.
Marlborough, CT 06447-1334
Dec 24, 2008 Measuring 1.9 x 1.4 x 2.0 in., MDrive14Plus Microstepping and MDrive14Plus Half/Full Step utilize NEMA size 14 brushless 1.8° stepping motor. MDrive14Plus Half/Full Step suits basic applications requiring no more than half and full step, while MDrive14Plus Microstepping is capable of full (256 x 200) microstepping and features 12-48 Vdc supply input, choice of internal magnetic or external optical encoders with multiple line counts and index mark, and -40 to +85°C operating range.

Carlo GAVAZZI Automation Components
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Dec 09, 2008 Suited for general-purpose 0.25-3.0 hp motor applications, Variflex2 RVEF Series uses microprocessor technology to controls all drive functions. These AC motor drives, setup via front touch pad or PC software tool, come in 2 frame sizes that cover main supply voltages of 110/230 Vac, single-phase or 230/480 Vac, 3-phase. Along with sensorless vector or V/F control, features include various control inputs, motor protection, and multifunction digital output.

SICK, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN 55438
Dec 09, 2008 Eliminating need for manual hand wheel adjustments, Models HRA25/35 and HDA30/45 HIPERDRIVE® (Highly Integrated Performance Drive) format adjustment drives are integrated systems that includes motor, gears, absolute encoder, and field bus communication capability. Features include multiple rpm ranges, high static holding torque, and simplified cabling requirements. IP65 rated drives enable automated changeover on printing, packaging, and metal-processing machines.

Vacon
Stratford N5A 6T3  Canada
Dec 05, 2008 Ranging from 0.33-7.5 hp, Vacon 10 AC Drives are available for input voltages of 208-240 V, 1-phase up to 3 hp and 380-480 V, 3-phase up to 7.5 hp. Typical applications include pumps and fans, conveyors, and various door applications. For more demanding uses, functionality can be extended, allowing tailor-made features to be implemented.

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.