New Products

    Aug. 1, 2009
    Motors and controllers SureStep line of NEMA 17, 23, and 34 stepping motors now includes bipolar models with 61 to 1,291 oz-in. output torque. Features

    Motors and controllers

    SureStep line of NEMA 17, 23, and 34 stepping motors now includes bipolar models with 61 to 1,291 oz-in. output torque.

    Features & benefits

    • New linear power supplies offer 32, 48, and 70 Vdc output; electronic overload protection

    • Drives feature resolution to 51,200 steps/rev, power to 10 A/phase; step and direction, CW/CCW pulse inputs, A/B quadrature inputs, and 12-bit analog input

    • Serial-communicating indexer executes motion profiles on the fly

    AutomationDirect
    (800) 633-0405
    www.automationdirect.com/stepper-systems
    Circle 160

    Adjustable frequency drives

    Series NFX9000 adjustable frequency ac drives provide adjustable speed control of 3-phase motors.

    Features & benefits

    • Easy-to-understand removable keypad and features V/Hz motor control and RS485 serial communications

    • Quiet motor operation, high motor efficiency, smooth low-speed performance; CE compliant; hassle-free installation

    Omega Engineering Inc.
    (203) 359-1660
    www.omega.com
    Circle 161

    Motion programming script

    Motion Programming Script (MPS) is an easy to use, network-enabled implementation of a Basic-like programming language with commands added specifically for motion control.

    Features & benefits

    • Makes complex motion sequences easy for anyone; short, intuitive commands

    • Useful in stage gantry and robotics applications; no code editor required; script accessed remotely through Telnet or Web browser

    Kollmorgen
    Danaher Motion Co.
    (540) 633-3545
    www.danaher.com/kollmorgen
    Circle 162

    Shaft supports

    Two new 1045 carbon-steel shaft supports are available in a variety of diameters with black oxide or nickel-plated finish.

    Features & benefits

    • Bracket-type supports in standard and long; direct mount saves space; easily installed with two bolts

    • Precision-cast T-shaped support provides strength and rigidity

    Misumi USA Inc.
    (800) 681-7475
    www.misumiusa.com
    Circle 162

    Integration software for vision systems

    Cognex Connect links In-Sight vision systems and most PLC, robot, HMI, and fieldbus systems.

    Features & benefits

    • Simple point-and-click configuration makes it easy to control multiple vision systems from any network PC

    • Preconfigured drivers, templates, sample code make system setup fast

    • Visualization options integrate inspection images in central interface

    Cognex Corp.
    (877) 264-6391
    www.cognex.com
    Circle 163

    Photoelectric sensors

    Series 3130 photoelectric analog sensors feature a 10 to 100 mm sensing range, temperature stability between -25° and 55°C, and high repeat accuracy.

    Features & benefits

    • Sensing range independent of target's color or surface structure

    • 500-Hz bandwidth; 0 to 5 V or 10 V models; 1 to 5 or 4 to 20 mA current output

    • Fully potted; equipped with glass windows; IP67 compliant

    Contrinex Inc.
    (866) 289-2899
    www.contrinex.com
    Circle 164

    Variable-frequency drives

    VLT micro VFDs now come in an M4 frame size covering the three-phase 380 to 480 Vac, 15 to 20-hp range.

    Features & benefits

    • Conformal-coated PCBs; serial communication via RS-485 Modbus RTU and FC protocols

    • Detachable control panel with or without a potentiometer

    • Single-phase 200 to 240 Vac, 0.25 to 2 hp; three-phase 200 to 240 Vac, 0.5 to 2 hp; and three-phase 380 to 480 Vac, 0.5 to 3 hp

    Danfoss Drives
    (800) 432-6367
    www.danfossdrives.com
    Circle 165

    Clear object sensors

    World-Beam QS30 clear object sensors detect targets including PET bottles and glass containers, mirrors, LCD glass with polarizing films, and semiconductor wafers.

    Features & benefits

    • Configured by either pushbutton or remote input line

    • Three switching thresholds — light, medium, dark, depending on transparency

    • Automatic compensation algorithm adapts threshold to environment in real time; microcontroller corrects errors

    Banner Engineering Corp.
    (888) 373-6767
    www.bannerengineering.com
    Circle 166

    Thermocouple interface

    SCB-48×06 signal-conditioning boards let the RIO Pocket PLC interface with up to six thermocouples and RTDs.

    Features & benefits

    • Connects directly to RIO-47120's 26-pin D-sub connector; vertically oriented from RIO connector

    • RIO unit contains 16 analog and 32 digital I/O, 32-bit processor, nonvolatile memory; board features arithmetic and logical processing, data logging, process-control loops, counters, timers; communicates via Ethernet and RS-232

    Galil Motion Control
    (800) 377-6329
    www.galilmc.com
    Circle 167

    Inductive encoders

    Exl 1100 Series rotary encoders now come in versions in which mating dimensions are the same as those of common resolvers.

    Features & benefits

    • EnDat 2.1 interface; uses inductive scanning method, so single-turn resolution is increased to 18 bits

    • Position values transferred as digital information to higher-level electronics over the fast, bidirectional EnDat interface; can also be transferred as an analog signal

    • Integrated read-and-write EEPROM makes user parameters available in subsequent electronics

    Heidenhain Corp.
    (847) 490-1191
    www.heidenhain.com
    Circle 168

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