Products

Digital ac servo drive

ACS300 low voltage, all-digital brushless ac servo amplifiers use DSP-based architecture for software selectable torque, velocity, or position mode operation.

Features & benefits

Ac servo (flux vector) control algorithm provides high dynamic response and noise immunity
1.8 kW peak power output; operates on input of 12 to 48 Vdc for motor power
Rates at 15 A continuous output current and 30 A peak
Use with low voltage dc, brushless dc, or brushless ac permanent magnet motors
RS232 serial communication interface standard; optional CAN hardware interface

Automotion Inc.
Ann Arbor, Mich.
(734) 662-7771
www.automotioninc.com
Circle 282

Linear slides

MDrivePlus linear slide systems offer current control and, along with screw-driven slides, high linear speed and accurate positioning with smooth motion and low noise.

Features & benefits

Speeds of more than 60 in./sec with slide leads of 0.10, 0.20, 0.50, and 1 in. travel/rev
High repeatability and axial stiffness
High torsional stiffness and stability
Precision aluminum guide and wear-compensating, anti-backlash driven carriage with precision rolled stainless-steel lead screw

Intelligent Motion Systems Inc.
Marlborough, Conn.
(860) 295-6102
www.novantaims.com
Circle 283

Vision sensor

DVT 515 and 535 vision sensor handles inspection, measurement, counting, and finding and comparing patterns.

Features & benefits

Easy-to-use Intellect software for setup, integration, and maintenance
Backward compatible with FrameWork
Built-in Ethernet connects to factory networks and software; communicates with other vision systems, PLCs, SCADA, PCs, and databases

Cognex Corp.
Natick, Mass.
(877) 264-6391
www.cognex.com
Circle 284

End bearings

Axially locating flanged-bearing units (FLBU), fixed plummer bearing units (PLBU), and axially free plummer bearing units (BUF) support ball screws and promote precision and accuracy.

Features & benefits

Lubricated for life; mount easily on shaft end
FLBU and PLBU offer axial load ratings from 12.2 to 128kN
BUF offers radial load ratings from 5.07 to 33.2 kN

SKF Linear Motion & Precision Technologies
Bethlehem, Pa.
(800) 541-3624
www.linearmotion.skf.com
Circle 285

High-speed linear encoders

LN inductive linear encoders provide fast, accurate, and repeatable position feedback.

Features & benefits

Not subject to speed limits like optical encoders
0.5 to 10 mm measuring resolution; 2 in. to 36 ft scale measuring length
Operates between 5 and 28 Vdc; comes with line driver or open collector outputs
Onboard digital signal processing allows traverse times of 20 m/sec
Sealed read head eliminates gap between sensor and scale

BEI — Industrial Encoder Div.
Goleta, Calif.
(800) 350-2727
www.beiied.com
Circle 286

Flexible cable

Solar cable is a flexible, single conductor cable with different color code combinations for primary and secondary jacket material.

Features & benefits

Rated for temperatures to 125° C
Halogen-free, SABIX 285 material
Low smoke density in case of fire
UV and hydrolysis resistant

SAB North America
Fairfield, NJ
(973) 276-0500
www.sabcable.com
Circle 287

Compact dc motors

Series 1224 SR motors are 12 × 24 mm with a high power to volume ratio.

Features & benefits

Ironless rotor and Neodymium rare earth magnets achieve stall torque of 5.43 mNm and speeds to 13,800 rpm
Low contact resistance allows operation at low starting voltages
6 and 12-V windings
1.5-mm rotor shaft ensures high rotational stability
Combine with gearhead and encoder for miniature dc drive system

MicroMo Electronics Inc.
Clearwater, Fla.
(800) 807-9166
www.micromo.com
Circle 288

Worm gears

Power-Core composite worm gears replace industry-standard bronze gears to increase transmission efficiency with quieter, longer-wearing performance.

Features & benefits

6-dB noise reduction, 8% increase in gear transmission efficiency; no wear detected compared to case-hardened ground steel worm gear
Self-lubricating; does not generate abrasive particles that are suspended in oil as contaminants
Run with light lubrication or completely dry
Mating worm shaft can be made of conventional materials
Use available machine oil for lubrication of gear box vs. synthetic oils

Intech Corp.
Closter, N.J.
(201) 767-7797
www.intechpower.com
Circle 289

Multi-axis motion card

Prodigy PC/104 motion card for multi-motor control provides trajectory generation, servo loop closure, quadrature signal input, motor output signal generation, performance trace, on-the-fly changes, and commutation.

Features & benefits

1, 2, 3, and 4-axis versions
Motor type is software-selected on per-axis basis for dc brush, brushless dc, step, and microstepping
Communicates by PC/104 bus, CANbus, or serial port
Servo loop rates to 50 µsec/axis, 8 Mcount/sec quadrature encoder input, and 5 Mpulses/sec pulse and direction output

Performance Motion Devices Inc.
Lincoln, Mass.
(781) 674-9860
www.motion-control.pmdcorp.com
Circle 290

Brushless dc motors

DurA-Tek 12/24 V brushless dc motors feature integrated drive electronics for motor controllability in a small, light package.

Features & benefits

3-in. O.D., standard 2-wire electrical hookup allow easy interchangeability
Continuous torque of 19.7 to 55 oz-in.; speeds from 2,927 to 4,400 rpm
Smart onboard motor controls and advanced electronic design
Multi-speed operation; over-current control; locked-rotor, reverse polarity, and transient over-voltage protection; over-temperature shutoff

Ametek Technical & Industrial Products
Kent, Ohio
(330) 673-3452
www.ametektip.com
Circle 291

EtherCat-enabled controllers

B maXX 4000 servo controllers are equipped with EtherCat Master to allow implementation of modular and networked machine architectures.

Features & benefits

Can be operated with b maXX drivePLC as option card
Integrates third-party devices via Engineering Framework ProMaster
Joins and connects IT networks and Internet with real-time Ethernet; allows universal communication

Baumüller
Windsor, Conn.
(860) 243-0232
www.baumuller.comCircle 292

Three-phase motor control

BL20 xStart motor starter modules allow 3-phase motor control to be connected to the same rack as standard I/O.

Features & benefits

Mount next to other modules; controlled by same gateway
Motor control via DeviceNet, Profibus-DP, or CANopen fieldbus protocols
Base and power module; direct online or reversing (with and without trip indication) versions
Base contains I/O and communication electronics
Motor-protective circuit breaker and one or two contactors standard

Turck Inc.
Minnetonka, Minn.
(800) 544-7769
www.turck.com
Circle 293

Environmental imaging lenses

Micro video HEO imaging lenses incorporate precision optical components inside a sealed optical assembly for washdown environments.

Features & benefits

Designed for ¼ and ⅓ sensor formats
Four focal lengths; standard M12 × 0.5 mounting threads
Two coating options allows visible or near-infrared infinite conjugate imaging

Edmund Optics Inc.
Barrington, N.J.
(856) 573-6250
www.edmundoptics.com
Circle 294

High-torque timing pulleys

Metric and inch high-torque timing pulleys come in aluminum, carbon, and stainless steel.

Features & benefits

14-72 teeth for easy positioning, no backlash, improved transmission, and reduced noise
For use with 14 belt styles
Center holes include round, tapped, keyway, and stepped
Comply with JIS and ISO standards

Misumi USA
Schaumburg, Ill.
(800) 681-7475
www.misumiusa.com
Circle 295

Cable carrier systems

Protum miniature cable carrier system is fast, lightweight, and quiet with a flexible carrier profile and lightweight side bands for optimum balance of stability and weight.

Features & benefits

Extruded hinge offers quiet and vibration-free operation without bend radius gyrations
No-link design does not wear; accommodates 3-D movements
Permit high acceleration and travel speeds
Suitable for long travel lengths when gliding in a guide channel

Kabelschlepp America Inc.
Milwaukee, Wis.
(800) 443-4216
www.kabelschlepp.com
Circle 296

Digital servo drives

HNC 100 series 2X digital servo drives are freely programmable, bus-capable NC controls for electromechanical and electrohydraulic drives.

Features & benefits

Sequence programming by PC with WIN-PED software
Local CAN-bus links individual drives for general data exchange or implementing synchronization controls
Communicates with higher level controls by Profibus-DP, Interbus-S with fiber optic cable, and CANopen fieldbuses
Available with SERCOS interface

Bosch Rexroth Corp.
Lehigh Valley, Pa.
(610) 694-8298
www.boschrexroth-us.com
Circle 297

Single-stage reducers

LeCentric industrial-duty, aluminum inline reducers come in three new sizes — 713, 714, and 715 to allow greater flexibility for high-speed gear reducer selections.