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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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Servo Motor Controller operates from 12-48 Vdc input power.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:34:18 -0500

CiA DSP 402 CANopen servo motor controller, QCI-D2-IGK, SilverDust IGK is stand alone, single axis controller that includes serial communications (RS-232, RS-485), CANopen and 7 I/O. Features included are 32K non-volatile memory, 100:1 inertial miss-match, PVIA(TM) servo loop, electronic gearing/camming, and multiple thread programming. Product also has built-in voltage clamp, and point to point or profile moves.

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Servo Motor Controller is designed for ADAM-5550 series PACs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:37:06 -0500

ADAM-5240 4-axis servo motor control module simplifies stepping and pulse-type servo motor control. Embedded with intelligent novaR MCX314-motion ASIC card that includes various motion control functions, such as 2/3-axis linear interpolation, 2-axis circular interpolation, programmable T/S-curve acceleration/deceleration rate, and position management functions, device performs motion control functions without processor loading during driving.

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Integrated Servomotor delivers 200 W continuous shaft power.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:47:09 -0500

Offered as servo systems with built-in controller, amplifier, and encoder, SM2316D-PLS2 and SM2316DT-PLS2 feature 4,000 cpr encoder resolution for smooth velocity and tight position control. Trajectory overshoot braking functions, programmable software over-travel limits, and absolute/relative CAM mode with CAM dwell are also included. While high-speed position capture input enables less than 5 µsec registration, interrupt subroutines enhance error handling and input-triggered events.

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Servo Motor Controller features CANopen option.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:33:27 -0500

Designed to drive I-Grade NEMA 17, 23, and some 34 frame motors generating 21-300 oz-in. continuous torque, Model IG-J1 features CANopen option, which can be configured for peer-to-peer, master, or slave. Controller supports CiA CANopen Drives and Motion Control Profile 402, which allows master CANopen devices to communicate using standard set of motion commands. Seven bi-directional I/O, 12-48 V input power, and communications signals are accessed through DB15HD port.

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Servo Drive Controller delivers up to 5 kW continuous power.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:39:50 -0500

Designed to connect Guitar Servo Drive directly to motion application, Solo Guitar operates from DC power source in current, velocity, position, and advanced position modes, in conjunction with permanent-magnet synchronous brushless motor, DC brush motor, linear motor, or voice coil. Unit delivers up to 45 A continuous current and 70 A peak. Offering variety of feedbacks and CANOpen networking, Solo Guitar can operate as stand-alone device or as part of multi-axis system.

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Motion Control offers ceramic motor specific functionality.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 07:38:55 -0500

Available as single or dual axis control and drive unit, FlexDC Motion Controller is designed for high performance ceramic servo motors and positioning stages. It includes PIV/PID servo control with quadrature or Sin/Cos encoders, providing nanometer-level position control with synchronized I/O. Featuring analog joystick input for manual jogging, unit provides specific ceramic motor algorithms as well as PC based GUI for programming, system tuning, and set-up.

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Compact Servo Drive Controller delivers 3.8 kW peak power.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:42:52 -0500

Measuring 105 x 44 x 76 mm, fully programmable Bassoon with Absolute Encoder delivers up to 1.9 kW of continuous power for AC, DC, and linear motors. It integrates position loop as well as digital current and digital velocity loops, all with auto tuning adjustment. Solution is available as fully digital position, velocity, or current mode amplifier; network drive in distributed motion systems using CANOpen interface; or standalone motion controller for single-axis servo control.

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Controller can manage up to 8 servo motors.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:39:52 -0500

Operating from 6-15 V, 1061 - PhidgetAdvancedServo 8-Motor can produce smooth, fluid movements by controlling position, velocity, and acceleration of up to 8 RC servo motors and also measures their current consumption. Switching regulator, used to provide power to motors over entire power supply voltage range, also isolates motors from normal fluctuations in voltage and protects against overvoltage as well as reverse voltage. Updated 50 times/sec, PWM to servo has resolution of .007°.

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Servo Drive supports up to 6 A of continuous current.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:59:25 -0500

Bassoon Servo Drive with Absolute Encoder offers up to 1.9 kW of continuous power and 3.8 kW peak for ac, dc, and linear motors. It integrates position, digital current, and digital velocity loops with auto tuning adjustment capabilities. Unit is available as digital position, velocity, or current mode amplifier, as network drive in distributed motion systems using CANOpen interface, or as standalone motion controller for single axis servo control.

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Programmable Motor Controller includes CAN capability.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 15 May 2008 07:39:16 -0500

Single-axis, 2 x 2.5 in. servo motor controller features CAN option that can be configured for peer-to-peer, master, or slave. This allows controllers to share I/O and register with other CANopen enabled SilverDust controllers or 3rd party devices. Accessed through DB15HD port, 7 bidirectional I/O, 12-48 V input power, and communications signals can be separated using QCI-BOB, QCI-BO-B1, and QCI-BO-B1A breakouts, or QCI-BO-B52 breakout can be used for 24 V I/O operations.

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PCI Card provides stepping/pulse-type servo motor control.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:36:08 -0500

Designed for general-purpose, extreme motion applications, 4-axis Model PCI-1240U features NOVA® MCX314-motion ASIC that builds in variety of motion control functions, such as 2/3-axis linear interpolation, 2-axis circular interpolation, and T/S-curve acceleration/deceleration rate. Card includes hand wheel and jog function, up to 4 MPPS output for each axis, 2 pulse output types, up to 1 MHz encoder input for each axis, 2 encoder pulse input types, and constant speed control.

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Controller is programmed using ACRView software environment.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:38:46 -0500

Combining Aries digital servo drive platform with control capabilities of ACR servo controller, Aries Controller features absolute and relative motion, jogging, gearing, and camming. Secondary encoder input is included for 1½ axis and dual-loop applications, while EnDat absolute encoders are supported in addition to standard quadrature and Parker Smart encoders. Drive connectivity includes ethernet port for communications, setup, programming and diagnostics, and HMI connectivity.

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Programmable Servo Motor Controller uses DMX512 protocol.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 07:34:56 -0500

SilverDust(TM) servo motor controllers are available with DMX512 serial protocol, an entertainment industry standard (ETSA E1.11-2004) that allows master show controller to broadcast packet of information up to 44 times/sec over RS-485 line. Multiple DMX Slots can be mapped to multiple servo controller registers, and 24 V inputs allow reading of items such as light curtains or enable buttons. Analog joystick input can be used to jog motor for maintenance.

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Automation Controller manages up to 64 axes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 07:45:37 -0500

Measuring 0.75 x 4 in., single-slot M3-40A Dual Axis Servo Control Module features RISC processor as well as Motion Accelerator Chip, enabling unit to run 64-bit floating point motion loops and handle local high-speed I/O events. Each axis has 16-bit analog output that can command torque and velocity mode drives. Equipped with 5 user-assignable inputs and 5 user-assignable outputs, control is suited for gearing, camming, and changing trajectories on-the-fly.

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Servo Drives feature direct 440 Vac input.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 07:43:59 -0500

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.

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Servo Motor is designed for motion control applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:43:20 -0500

Suited for driving large flywheel loads without additional gearing, Model QCI-A23K-3 NEMA 23 frame motor generates 145 oz-in. continuous torque, 165 oz-in. peak torque, and 58 W peak mechanical power. It comes standard with 8,000 count/rev encoder and is available in both IP50 and IP65 (wash down) packages. When combined with servo controller/drivers, motor creates high torque servo control system for speeds up to 2,000 rpm. Unit requires single cable for encoder and motor signals.

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Servo Controller suits single-axis automation projects.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 07:40:39 -0500

Supplied fully assembled with I/O capability and USB ports, Phoenix I combines servo controller, drive, power supply, enclosure, wiring, cabling, and software. System controls single belt slide, ball screw slide, or rotary table with servomotor. Jog buttons on front allow for manual positioning without PC being connected. Equipped with 2-line LCD display, controller features 6 A of continuous torque and 12 A peak on 48 V drive.

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Servo Controller features diagnostic capability.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 07:45:24 -0500

With scan rates of 1,000-2,000 scans/sec, Model 8720 Intelligent Servo Card can be operated in single, dual, or triple modular redundant configurations to run in centralized or distributed mode. It serves as I/O for Node Processor in centralized mode, while in distributed mode it runs user program that is downloaded from NetArrays logic development tool kit. Tag values are available to central node controller. Card includes 2 LVDT inputs, two ±100 mA outputs, and 4 digital inputs.

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Servo Motor Feedback System mounts directly to motor shaft.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 07:45:59 -0500

Eliminating radial runout and axial offset, SinCos® SEK52 with HIPERFACE® Interface features integral scanning to automatically compensate for eccentricity errors. Solution requires no bearings, facilitating installation, and provides high-resolution performance with 512 steps per revolution and 16 sine/cosine periods per revolution. System comes in 14 mm metal housing that is resistant to dirt, moisture, shock (100 g), and vibration (20 g).

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