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Soft Start limits heat pump starting current.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:44:53 -0500

Designed for compressors rated up to 32 Arms, RSBS Series Single-phase Plug-and-Play Soft Start limits amperage demand, which peaks when single-phase scroll compressors are starting. Integrated current limit feedback ensures inrush current reduction to less than 40 Arms for compressors rated to 25 Arms and less than 45 Arms for compressors rated to 32 Arms. Complying with EMC Class B requirements, RSBS Series offers optional auxiliary alarm relay output for interfacing alarms to external panel.

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Pre-Engineered Panels aid deployment of drive systems.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:39:36 -0500

Available from 7.5-75 hp at 230 Vac and 7.5-150 hp at 460 Vac, NEMA3R and NEMA12 rated Drive Panels include L300P Series inverter suited for pump, fan, or other applications in indoor or outdoor environments. Base model features AC input line reactors, thermostat controlled cooling fans with filters, and terminal for user connection to power, motor, and control circuits. Standard models add input power disconnects and fusing. Standard with Bypass model is also available.

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Soft Motor Starters come in 5-40 A sizes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:43:09 -0500

Available in 45 and 55 mm DIN rail mountable frame sizes, microprocessor-based Stellar(TM) SR22 Series is overcurrent protected and has operating voltage range of 208-460 Vac. Each unit is equipped with 3 potentiometers allowing adjustable start and stop times of up to 30 sec and adjustable start pedestal voltage from 30-100%. Separate 24 Vdc control voltage is required. Starters are suited for applications such as pumps, blowers, and conveyors.

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AC Drive targets general-purpose applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:38:34 -0500

Available in power ranges from 0.75-250 kW or 1-350 hp at 400/480 Vac and 540/650 Vdc input, PowerFlex 753 supports multiple languages and complies with global standards and certifications. DeviceLogix control technology enables users to combine inputs and/or outputs, as well as local logic functions to determine drive's behavior. Drive can also be configured to provide advanced notification of operating data on cooling fans, I/O relay cycles, motor run-time hours, and potential fault warnings.

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Servo Motion Controllers offer full closed-loop control.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:38:30 -0500

Model PCI-8253, 3-axis, and PCI-8256, 6-axis DSP-based servo motion controllers provide ±10 V analog motion control, PID plus feed-forward algorithm, and 20 MHz encoder input frequency. Units feature high-speed position comparison and trigger output speed of up to 1 MHz. They include motion functions such as multiple dimension interpolation and high-speed position comparison. Integrated point table supports over 5,000 points for each axis, suitable for contouring applications.

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Diesel Hybrid Electric Powertrain provides all-wheel drive.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:34:09 -0500

Configurable for specialized military and commercial applications, 4-wheel Q-Force features SCADA system, hybrid control system that minimizes battery size through optimized charge controls and regenerative braking, and advanced traction motor/transmission system. In one configuration, diesel engine produces 75 hp, while electric motor provides 133 hp, and power train yields 5,463 lb-ft of torque after reduction.

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AC Micro Drives suit constant torque conveyor/mixing applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:41:13 -0500

Available in 230 and 460 V versions with power ranges from fractional to 20 hp, 3G3MX2 series offers sensor-less vector control functionality and built-in safety inputs. Range of industrial communication options are supported, and functionality covers machine control operations such as positioning, speed synchronization, and logic programming. As drive and controller, products deliver 200% starting torque near stand-still (0.5 Hz) and can operate in torque control in open loop mode.

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Industrial Drive Modules feature embedded safe-torque-off.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:37:53 -0500

Rated for 1.5-600 hp at 480 Vac, ACS850 Drive Modules are suited for extruders, cranes, mixers, and web handling machinery. Integrated Safe Torque Off feature removes torque from motor shaft, conforming to SIL 3/IEC 61508 requirements. Engineered to work with ABB high-speed serial interface modules, drives support DeviceNet, Modbus RTU, Profibus, and CANopen. Additional features include removable memory block, onboard energy saving calculator, and maintenance and diagnostic assistants.

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Plug-in Minidrive integrates CANopen interface.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:40:35 -0500

Model PIM3605 pluggable minidrive controls brushless, DC, linear, or step motors up to 180 W continuous and 600 W peak power and runs complex motions without requiring external controller. Movement sequences can be programmed directly on drive, while system control functions are handled from supervising PC or PLC. Motion modes as contouring, profiling, gearing, electronic camming or PVT can be executed in stand-alone or multi-axis configurations.

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AVR® MCUs help optimize industrial motor control.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:34:32 -0500

ATmega16M1/32M1/64M1, based on AVR® 8-bit RISC architecture, serve high-accuracy PWM for motor control applications with CAN and LIN connectivity. Integrating peripherals necessary needed to satisfy demands of complex motor control algorithms, products feature 16, 32, or 64 KB of Flash; GPIO pins; ADC; analog comparators; as well as 8- and 16-bit timers. Integrated Power Stage Controller and analog functions reduce code size and improve real-time application behavior.

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Magnet Drive System meets NEMA Premium and EPAct standards.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:33:05 -0500

Equipped with WISE insulation system, W Magnet Drive System(TM) incorporates W Magnet Drive inside motor, which is controlled by CFW11 variable frequency drive rated 380-480 V and 20-200 hp. Motor, rated at 460 V and 15-200 hp, is fitted with NdFeB magnets inserted inside rotor, instead of conventional aluminum alloy squirrel cages. CFW11 drive used with W Magnet Drive System uses vector control technology algorithm, which enables control without use of encoder/position sensor.

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Stepping Motors and Drivers include built-in controller.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:41:07 -0500

Offering output torque from 3.2-35 lb-in., CRK Series 5-Phase Stepping Motors come in standard and high-resolution versions with resolutions up to 0.00288°/step and 0.00144°/step, respectively. Built-in RS-485 compatible controller packages allow for up to 16 axes to be controlled from one RS-485 Master controller. Five network communications rates up to 115,000 bps can be selected. Accepting 24 Vdc input, drivers/controllers match 0.79, 1.10, 1.65, and 2.36 in. sq. motor frame sizes.

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Low Harmonic Drives eliminate distortion.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:36:56 -0500

Featuring modular design, VLT® Low Harmonic Drives eliminate current distortion at source by performing real-time analysis and actively imposing currents, as needed, to restore and ensure optimized sine waves from power supply grid. Units come in power ranges of 132-630 kW high overload and 160-710 kW normal overload, and voltage range of 380-480 Vac, 50-60 Hz. Offered in IP 21/NEMA1 or IP54 enclosure, drives continuously regulate network and load conditions without affecting connected motor.

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Servo Drives and Motors adapt to automation architecture.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:42:40 -0500

Available in 3 book-size models, Lexium 32 Compact, Lexium 32 Advanced, and Lexium 32 Modular servo drives facilitate selection and adaptation to machine manufacturers' power and performance requirements. All Lexium 32 servo drives come with Safe Torque Off on board as per IEC/EN 61800-5-2. Units are complemented by medium-inertia Lexium BMH and low-inertia Lexium BSH motors, which cover torque range from 0.5-88 Nm.

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Brushless DC Drives are suited for BDLC motors.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:31:07 -0500

Chassis and NEMA 4/12 enclosed 720 Series BLDC drive, and BLM700 Series drive and display with 1/8 DIN panel mount design, accept 120 Vac input and generate up to 160 Vdc armature voltage. They include adjustable min and max armature voltage, current limit, and separately adjustable accel and decel functions. Other functions incorporated into units are inhibit, brake, and fwd/rev, while onboard diagnostics are enabled via local LED or remote signal.

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Adjustable Speed Drives offer PROFINET communication option.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:30:09 -0500

Available for AC890 and AC890PX adjustable speed drives, PROFINET/IO Card offers open Ethernet-based networking solution for factory and process automation. Compatible with AC890 firmware v3.2 and later, card plugs into option slot on drive and can be configured with DSE Lite software.

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Microstepping Motor Driver can be configured via computer.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:35:59 -0500

Measuring over 3.3 in. long and 1.3 in. high, model R525 is capable of outputting up to 5 A peak current and handling up to 75 Vdc. It can be used with all NEMA 8, 11, and 17 motor motors, and is also compatible with many NEMA 23 and NEMA 34 motors. With built-in RS485 communication, unit offers configurable settings including step resolution, run current, hold current, damping modes, as well as selection of sensing step pulses on rising edge or falling edge.

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DC Motor Driver IC targets automotive markets.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:35:51 -0500

Suited for DC brush motor applications, 6 A Model SPF7302 features externally adjustable delay timer to halt OCL for proper motor startup. Open load detections are present at start-up to ensure steady operation. Housed in thermally enhanced 16-pin HSOP power package with exposed thermal pad on bottom, H-bridge driver includes overvoltage protection, overcurrent protection with latch, undervoltage lockout, and overcurrent limitation.

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Micro Drive controls AC motors up to 30 hp.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:33:26 -0500

Available in M5 frame size measuring 11.5 x 6.5 x 9.8 in., VLT® Micro Drive covers 3-phase, 380-480 Vac, 25-30 hp range. Variable frequency drive offers true side-by-side mounting without derating. Flying start feature maximizes uptime, while electronic thermal relay eliminates need for external motor protection. Additional features include serial communications via RS-485 Modbus RTU and FC protocols, detachable Local Control Panel, IP20 protection, and built-in RFI filter.

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DC Brush Motor Driver is rated at operating level of 4 A.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:35:47 -0500

Available in ZIP type 18-pin fully-molded package, STA6940M, 8 A H-bridge DC brush motor driver IC has dual interface to control H-bridge output and allow communication between integrated circuit and controller circuit. Designed for office automation and industrial markets, unit provides internal fixed off time and PWM control of output current. CMOS logic section provides 4 modes of operation: forward and reverse normal drive rotation, outputs-off free spin, and electronic braking.

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