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Greenville, DE — — Motion Control – Galil, an industry leader in motion control technology, is announcing the latest product in their RIO Pocket PLC Series. The new RIO-47142 includes an internal switch with two Ethernet ports for daisy-chaining multiple RIO units. This allows management of an unlimited number of inputs and outputs without an external Ethernet switch.

On the market for five years, Galil’s motion control RIO Pocket PLC series provides a compact and intelligent solution for programmable I/O control. “Now, with two Ethernet ports instead of just one, the RIO-47142 reduces system costs and speeds system set-up when multiple controllers are required”, said Ann Keffer, Director of Marketing. “The RIO provides a cost-effective method for adding inputs and outputs to a variety of motion and non-motion applications.”

Each motion control RIO unit is self-contained and provides 32 optically isolated digital inputs and outputs, and 16 analog inputs and outputs. RIOs are intelligent input and output controllers that use a powerful RISC processor for fast handling of I/O & logic. There is on-board non-volatile memory and multitasking for simultaneous execution of up to four programs. Other standard features include variables and arrays, PID process control loops, timers, counters, web interface, email alerts, data-logging, and the ability to read position and temperature sensors.

The RIO controller can be programmed using Galil’s easy-to-use, two-letter language which is standard for all Galil motion and I/O controllers. Software is also available for converting a Relay Ladder Logic program (often used by PLC programmers) into code for input into the RIO controller.

Measuring just 3.88” x 4.26” x 1.30”, the compact RIO is packaged in a metal enclosure and provides D-type connectors for convenient interface. The RIO receives power from an external supply of 18V – 36V DC. LED indicators provide a convenient display of all digital inputs and outputs.

The RIO-47142 is $415 US in single quantity and $305 US in quantities of 100. Delivery is <2 weeks.

For more information on the RIO-47142 Pocket PLC from Galil Motion Control, available from Servo2Go.com click on the link below –

http://www.servo2go.com/product.php?ID=102190

 
 

For further information on this new motion control product or others in our extensive product portfolio, call 1- 877-378-0240 or e-mail Warren Osak at warren@servo2go.com or visit Servo2Go.com at: www.Servo2Go.com

San Luis Obispo, CA – Motion Control – The newest addition to the Trust Automation line of motion control Linear Drives is the TA330 linear three-phase servo drive. It is easily configured for three-phase DC brushless servo motors using Hall Effect sensors, three-phase AC brushless motors using external sinusoidal commutation, single-phase DC brushed servo motors in bridged mode, and brushless linear motors. Its flexibility allows motion system designers to easily integrate the latest developments in sinusoidal motor control and its benefits of zero cogging, no torque ripple, and smooth motion, into applications such as, “very high resolution” inspection systems, metrology instruments, and medical applications.

Additionally, the very low electrical noise of the TA330 motion control linear drive makes it ideal for integration in or near systems that have noise sensitive circuitry, such as transducers and sensors. Also the audible noise problems associated with PWM Drives are eliminated

This powerful 150 Volt, 900 W continuous (2700 W peak) linear drive can be configured to interface with any motion controller. Higher performance systems require a motion controller with the capability to generate the two +/- 10 VDC command signals needed for sinusoidal commutation. The third command signal is generated by the drive to maintain the highest level of precision. The TA330 Drive can be set up to operate in trapezoidal mode using Hall Effect sensors as feedback. The drive also features DTS control which allows the transconductance (torque control) to be changed on-the-fly. An additional benefit is that very high resolution control can be maintained without having to sacrifice power capability.

Additional features: The standard TA330 motion control drive requires a 24 Volt input to power logic and bias supplies. This standard configuration allows the TA330 to operate with extremely low electrical noise. For applications which are not as sensitive to electrical noise, an optional internal logic and bias supply can be provided which eliminates the need for the external 24 VDC logic supply.

Compact, measuring just 14.9 in. (37.9 mm) X 7.7 (19.5 mm) X 4.7 ( 11.9 mm), it can be used with high inertia mismatched stages and low inductance motors. Integral thermally controlled variable speed forced air cooling, a housing designed to protect against operator injury, easily made connections using ribbon connectors, SMB coaxial connectors, and pluggable-terminal connectors, demonstrate Trust Automation’s commitment to operator safety, quiet environment, and ease of integration.

Trust Automation’s motion control products include: Stand-alone motion and machine controllers, SynqNet I/O and SynqNet Drives, Brushed and Brushless Rotary Motors, Interconnect Products and Automation Engineering consulting covering Mechanical, Electrical, Software and System aspects of machine design. Since 1990 Trust Automation has provided Smart Solutions in Motion Control and Affordable Customization of motion related products.

For additional information contact Dave Rennie at Trust Automation, 143 Suburban Road, Bldg 100, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401; Tel: 805-544-0761, Fax: 805-544-4621, E-Mail: info@trustautomation.com or visit the Web site at http://www.trustautomation.com

Motion Control – Having evolved further, Harmonic Drive’s component type gear has re-emerged in a more compact and easier-to-install configuration.

Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada -Motion Control -Component Type Harmonic Drive™ CSF series gearing has been developed to meet the needs of the industry as they concern space saving, cost efficiency and other performance characteristics at a time when demand for such features is increasing in tandem with the accelerated pace of technological innovation. The Harmonic Drive ™ CSF Series gearing offered here can be directly integrated into your machinery/equipment. With the addition of a 1/30 reduction ratio series, our gear has made its debut in an even richer line-up so you can select the unit that is most suitable for your needs.

• Compact and simple configuration

• High torque capacity

• High rigidity

• Backlash-free

• High positional accuracy and high rotational accuracy

• High efficiency

• Smoothness of operation

• Coaxial input and output

More information on the CSF Series from Harmonic Drive™ can be viewed at-

http://electromate.com/products/series.php?&series_id=101851

For further information on this new product or others in our extensive motion control product portfolio, call 1-877-SERVO99 (737-8699) or e-mail Warren Osak at sales@electromate.com or visit Electromate at: www.electromate.com

Greenville, DE — — — Servo2Go.com announces the addition of a new motion control, OEM designed economical microstepping drive from Applied Motion Products.

The STR2 stepper drive is an ultra compact, digital step & direction drive, great for OEM applications requiring basic step & direction control of a 2-phase step motor. The STR2 outputs up to 2.2 A/phase to the step motor, and is compatible with a variety of 2-phase step motors that have been selected to optimize performance of both the drive and motor.

The STR2 drive features advanced microstepping performance and sophisticated current control with anti-resonance. Anti-resonance electronically damps motor and system resonances, which improves motor smoothness and torque over a wide speed range.

Each STR2 step motor drive operates in either Step & Direction or Pulse/Pulse control mode. Selecting between these two modes is done by moving a jumper located under the cover of the drive. Each STR2 drive can microstep up to 20,000 steps/rev with a 1.8º step motor (1/100 step), and can even microstep the step motor when the command pulses are low resolution. This feature is called Microstep Emulation. All drive setup is done via dip switches on the side of the drive, including motor selection, running current, idle current, and step resolution.

More information on the STR2 from Applied Motion Products, click on the link below:

http://www.servo2go.com/product.php?ID=105421&cat=

For further information on this new product or others in our extensive product portfolio, call 1- 877-378-0240 or e-mail Warren Osak at warren@servo2go.com or visit Servo2Go.com at: www.Servo2Go.com

The flawless launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on May 22, 2012 is another successful step for maxon motor ag in the use of high precision motors in the astronautics industry. The crucial tasks of the maxon motors in the SpaceX mission included orienting the solar arrays of the Dragon spacecraft towards the sun to provide the power supply.

Fall River, MA –The first private cargo capsule in the history of space travel was launched into space on May 22, 2012 from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The voyage of the unmanned “Dragon” spacecraft, developed by the Californian company SpaceX, was a historical event for all involved. Never before has a private company developed a combined spacecraft and launch system that is capable of undertaking an orbital rendezvous and then returning to earth.

Maxon motion control brushless motors were used on the voyage to the ISS to rotate the solar arrays to keep them aligned with the sun as Dragon orbited the earth, open the instrument bay door which contains navigation equipment, and lock in place the fixture that allows Dragon to be grappled by the space station’s robotic arm.

On May 25, 2012, astronaut Donald Pettit successfully used the 17.6 meter robotic arm of the ISS to grapple the Dragon and guide it to the docking point on the space station. The 4.4 meter tall Dragon spacecraft supplied 520 kg (1146 pounds) of scientific equipment and food to the ISS. On May 31, the six ton capsule detached from the ISS and splashed down under parachutes in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California on the same day. The capsule was returning 660 kg (1455 pounds) of material from the ISS. Now that NASA has phased out its space shuttle program, the Dragon is the only means of transporting such large quantities of material back to earth.

The maxon team has been working on the SpaceX motor project for the last year. This is a milestone in the history of maxon, and the story isn’t over yet, as NASA has contracted with SpaceX for another twelve flights to the ISS. In a few years, the spacecraft will carry seven astronauts to the international space station.

Comprehensive documentation and software are included with every delivery, and are also available for you to download from our website at www.maxonmotor.com.

Greenville, DE — — Servo2Go.com has just added Zaber’s A-BLQ-E Series Closed-Loop Motion Control Belt-Driven Linear Stages with Integrated Stepper Motor/Encoder/Controller to its broad range of high performance cost effective linear slide and actuator family.

Zaber’s A-BLQ-E series products are computer controlled belt-driven linear stages with integrated stepper motors and controllers. A built-in rotary encoder allows closed-loop operation with slip/stall recovery features. They are stand-alone devices requiring only a standard 48 volt power supply for operation. A knob at the end of the stage permits smooth manual control; press and hold to switch between velocity and displacement mode and turn to move the stage.

The stages connect to the RS-232 port of any computer and can be daisy-chained with up to 254 A or T-series devices per chain. Convenient 6-pin mini din cables on the unit allow for direct interconnection between units in close proximity. For longer distances, standard cable extensions can be used.

With travel lengths up to 2.1 m, and a maximum speed of 2.0 m/s, A-BLQ-E stages are perfect for rapid positioning over large distances. Their high load capacity and excellent torsional stiffness make them suitable for large payloads, while 10 µm repeatability allows these stages to be used for precise positioning as well.

Summary:

• 70, 145, 295, 445, 595, 1045, 1495, 2095 mm travel

• Up to 2 m/s speed, 18 N thrust, and 20 kg load capacity

• Encoder position feedback with slip/stall detection & automatic recovery

• Built-in controller daisy chains with other A and T-series products

More information on Zaber’s A-BLQ-E Series Closed-Loop Belt-Driven Linear Stages from Servo2Go.com can be viewed at – http://www.servo2go.com/product.php?ID=105414

For further information on this new product or others in our extensive product portfolio, call 1- 877-378-0240 or e-mail Warren Osak at warren@servo2go.com or visit Servo2Go.com at: www.Servo2Go.com

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Sunnyvale, CA, — Equipment Solutions, Inc. introduces the RVC-5 Rotational Voice Coil Motor, setting a new standard for rotational voice coil stages. It is an instrument with the extreme precision of a galvanometer and the compact size and reliability of a resonant scanner. The RVC-5 rotational voice coil motor creates “Rotational Translation” using a flexure bearing. The “Rotational Translation” is achieved by tilting a precision mirror +/- 5°. Developed using advanced FEA technology, this flexure bearing will provide infinite life, and perfectly smooth motion that is free of stiction and friction, and is capable of positioning a load with unprecedented speed and repeatability. Typical industrial, medical, and scientific applications include: Semiconductor fabrication, optical testing, scanning microscopy, circuit board assembly, micro manufacturing, laser cutting, engraving, drilling, and laser marking.

This very compact RVC-5 rotational voice coil motor measures just 25 mm (1.0 in.) wide x 40 mm(1.54 in.) long x 15 mm (0.61 in.) high and has fully integrated absolute angle position sensor electronics. The non-contact electro-optic sensor directly monitors the user load with micro-radian scale resolution and repeatability. This new voice coil motor stage can be commanded to oscillate or move to any fixed point in its angular range following a completely linear velocity move profile. Critical positioning specifications include: Sensor Non-Linearity ±0.3% FS, Sensor Scale Drift 200 PPM/°C, and Sensor Short Term Repeatability 1.5 µrand.

RVC-5 rotational voice coil motor can be supplied with Equipment Solutions, SCAB14 Servo Controlled Amplifier. Easy access mounting holes facilitate integration into new and existing applications and user loads are easily mounted to the rigid “H” frame lever arm.

Equipment Solutions, Inc. (ESI) is a provider of engineering and manufacturing services. ESI specializes in the design and production of automation and instrumentation products including motion control components and sub systems. ESI’s products range from galvanometer amplifiers with an integrated arbitrary waveform generator, to high-resolution displacement sensors, voice coil and stepper motor stages, amplifiers and controllers.

For additional information contact Jeff Knirck at Equipment Solutions, 1098 West Evelyn Ave. #102, Sunnyvale, CA 94086; Tel: 408-245-7161, Fax: 408-245-7160, E-Mail:info@equipsolutions.com or visit the Website at http://www.equipsolutions.com

Fall River, MA — Intelligent control applications often call for multi-axis solutions to meet demanding motion control performance requirements. Configuring a control solution in a mother board / daughter board array is a convenient and proven method of addressing these types of applications. OEM style daughter boards, like Maxon’s EPOS2 36/2 drive/controller, offer excellent flexibility in design but require custom wiring solutions. This process is often too expensive and time consuming for designers who may not have the resources to undertake a complete development, especially with increasingly short proof-of-concept times. The new EPOS2 36/2 motherboards make product development faster and easier, giving the designer either a standalone multi-axis motor controller or one that can be integrated into the final product as a sub board.

Starting with 11 nodes connected together via CAN-Open, the unique snap apart construction allows for quick multi-axis customization on a “single” board. Each node mates with an individual EPOS2 36/2 drive/controller and provides connection points. Standard cables are available in stock. Two digital inputs and one digital output are mapped on the board with an additional I/O expansion module as an option. USB and RS232 communication modules are available for users that don’t want to use CAN.

Functionalities of the EPOS 2 motor speed, torque and position controller with multi axis motherboard include:

• Speed and Position feed forward control. EPOS supported motion controlled acceleration and speed.

• PVT – Interpolated Position Mode. The controller is capable of synchronously running a coordinated multi-axis path dictated by interpolating points.

• Step and Direction. Implemented for replacing stepper motors with highly dynamic brushless DC motors.

• Point to Point motor position control. The CANopen Profile Position Mode moves the position of the motor from point A to point B. The motor position is relative to the absolute home position or the axis relative position.

• Torque Control. Sinusoidal motor control resulting in a minimum torque ripple.

• Electronic Gearing. Using an external encoder as a master, multiple motors can be synchronized with a user input software gearing factor.

• Motor Holding Brake Control.

• Position Compare and Position Mark. Save and sending of digital signal (Trigger and Capture)

• Dual Loop Speed and Position Control. Precision motor control with load mounted high resolution SSI absolute and incremental encoders.

For a free catalog use our Catalog Hyper-link above. To speak with our engineering staff call 1-800-865-7540, Fax: 508-677-0530, or email: info@maxonmotorusa.com and say “I saw it in MotionControlBlogger.com”, or go to our Web site at: http://www.maxonmotorusa.com.

The Linear Three Phase Brushless Motor Driven Motion Control Positioning System is used in positioning applications where high speed and high accuracy are required. The stage may be used in the following industries; Semiconductor, Disk Drive, Automotive, Medical, Industrial, Optical, Test and Manufacturing. The direct coupling of the motor to the stage allows for fast acceleration / deceleration and high speed operation. Features Low Cost High Speed Positioning Compact Package Integrated Position Feedback Sensor High Force Generation Ball or Cross Roller Bearing Slide Low Inertia Unlimited Range of Travel   Typical Applications Automatic Assembly Glass Cutting Dispensing Machine Labeling Machine Laser Cutting Medical Assembly Pick and Place Robotics Screen Printing Welding

xxxx denotes the track length in mm. Available options are 121, 243, 365 and 608 mm.
yyy denotes the forcer length in mm. Available options are 89, 161, 241 and 321 mm.
zz denotes the encoder resolution in microns. Available encoder resolutions are 1 micron and 26 microns.

For additional information contact MotiCont – A Motion Company, 6901 Woodley Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406; Tel: 888-785-1804, E-Mail: moticont@moticont.com or visit the website at http://www.moticont.com

Van Nuys, CA – This series of drivers is a high performance, cost effective servo motor driver to implement intelligent motion control. The driver incorporates an advanced architecture and surface mount technology to achieve an exceptional power density.

This series is designed to drive voice coil, brush-type and brushless DC motors at a high switching frequency. They receive step and direction signals or analog signal from motion controller.

Features

• Runs DC and Brushless Servo Motors
• Four Quadrant Regenerative Operation
• Space Vector Modulation (SVM) Technology
• Fully Digital State-of-the-art Design
• Programmable Current, Velocity and Position Loops Gain Settings
• Fully Configurable Current, Voltage, Position Limits
• PID + FF Position Loop
• Up to 12 Amp Motor Output
• +20 VDC to +80 VDC Power Supply
• Protected Against Over Current
• Built-in Signal Generator, Sinusoidal, Square Wave and Triangular
• 20 KHz PWM Frequency
• No Tachometer Feedback Needed
• 0 ºC to 70 ºC Operating Temperature
• Modular 2-Piece Power, Motor, Signal Connector

Modes of Operation

• Current
• Velocity
• Position

Command Source

• Encoder Following
• ±10 V Analog
• Opto-isolated Step and Direction

Feedback Supported

• Hall Effect Sensor
• Incremental Encoder
• ±10 V Analog
• Auxiliary Incremental Encoder

For additional information contact MotiCont, “A Motion Company” at 6901 Woodley Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91406, USA; Tel: (888) 785-1804, Fax: (818) 785-5713, E-Mail: moticont@moticont.com or visit the website at http://www.moticont.com

Electromate is pleased to announce it will be hosting two Motion Control ‘How to Design & Build a High Precision Positioning System’ Seminars on Tuesday May 17th in Toronto, Ontario and on Wednesday May 18th in Montreal, Quebec.

Participating in the Seminars will be:

Galil Motion Control

Harmonic Drive

Ibex Engineering

Nippon Pulse America

Schneeberger Linear Technology

GSI MicroE Systems

Who would benefit from this Seminar:

Designers in the Medical, Biotech, Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical, Optics, Photonics, Metrology & Microscopy, Material Science, Life Science, Test & Measurement, and Research & Lab Automation markets who are looking to gain a better practical understanding of ‘How to Design & Build a High Precision Positioning Motion Control System’.

The Seminar agenda includes:

· Advanced motion control techniques for sub-micron and nanopositioning applications

· Using Labview VI’s in sub-micron positioning applications

· Improving positioning with dual-loop control and S-curve motion

· Optimized tuning procedures for high precision systems

· Troubleshooting dithering, ringing, position error, etc.

· Incorporating remote IO for complete machine control

· Bearing system selection (ie. cross roller bearing, linear recirculating, air bearing, flexure, etc)

· Importance of the coefficient of friction, stiction, bearing preload, breakaway torque & friction

· The importance of running parallelism, straightness, flatness, orthogonality

· Hysteresis, lost motion, bearing creep and various forces that affect stage performance

· Axial/radial loading and their affects on system precision

· Failure modes. How and when they happen (ie. brinelling)

· Choice of stepper vs servo (ie. positioning vs steady speed applications)

· Linear motors vs. voicecoil motors vs. piezo ceramic motors in high precision linear systems

· Sizing Linear Shaft Motors & linear motor systems

· Harmonic Drive vs. Direct Drive Rotary systems … how to choose the right technology

· Understanding system backlash, cogging and rigidity/stiffness

· Accuracy vs. repeatability vs. resolution

· Preferred types of feedback systems and end-of-travel switches

· Chat with an engineer to solve your toughest motion control problem

· Product Demonstrations

What you’ll receive:

-Nippon Pulse & Galil Motor Sizing Software

-Presentation material on USB Stick

Engineers will be on hand demonstrating functioning demos

-The ½ day events are FREE and runs from 9:30am-3:30pm

-Lunch will be served

The Seminar is FREE, however seating is limited.

Click Here To Register Online

“An Educated Consumer Is Our Best Customer™”

Van Nuys, CA – Linear DC Motors, Voice Coil Motors (VCM) or Voice Coil Actuators (VCA) are the simplest type of electric motors for motion control applications. These motors consist of two separate parts; the magnetic housing and the coil.

Applying a voltage across the terminals of the motor causes the motor to move to one direction. Reversing the polarity of the applied voltage will move the motor to the opposite direction. The generated force is proportional to the current that flows through the motor coil. This force is almost constant in the specified stroke range of the motor.

Voice coil motors do not need commutation and using a position sensor, positioning accuracies of less than one micron or 0.00004 inches are achievable.

The non-commutated motor construction increases reliability. The direct coupling of the motor to the load allows for fast acceleration / deceleration and high speed operation.
Very high speeds and accelerations can be easily achieved.

The moving part needs to be supported by a mechanism supplied by the customer.

This type of motor may be used in conjunction with a position sensor and a motion controller for accurate positioning.

All the following motors are also available with metric thread.

Customized solutions can be provided upon request.

For additional information contact MotiCont – A Motion Company, 6901 Woodley Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406; Tel: 888-785-1804, E-Mail: moticont@moticont.com or visit the website at http://www.moticont.com

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• Stock lengths up to 3 meters  •   Custom lengths up to 6 meters  •   All steel profile rail for high load capacity  •   50 mm wide steel reinforced belt for heavy loads• Several motor options available  • Stainless steel available	3D CAD Models Available Upon Request Complete Systems Shipping in 2 weeks or less ARO
• T-slots on three sides for mounting and accessories

3:1 and 9:1 Belt Pulley Assemblies Available ( Pulley Belt Assemblies are Covered )

THE BEARING SYSTEM – Why is this important? It has everything to do with Life and
Performance characteristics of this solid, simple, yet superior actuator.

The SlipStream Belt Actuator is not only a graceful and aesthetically pleasing design, it’s got
some muscle under the hood! The SlipStream rides on the latest profile rail, caged ball technology.
The Profile Rail system takes the same loads in all 4 mounting positions: up, down, left and right.
Dependent upon load, the bearing system can see dynamic speeds to 5 meters per second.
The caged ball system also facilitates higher acceleration.

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Fall River, MA — A custom-made maxon precision gearhead is the ideal solution for a motor that is powerful enough for motion, but has too high a speed and too low a torque. Maxon precision motors offers an extensive line of standard planetary and spur gearheads in over 600 variations with diameters ranging from 6mm to 81mm.

Maxon offers custom-made solutions, such as the special planetary gearhead with two speeds on the output side. The motor shaft goes through the gearhead, resulting in two speeds with a mechanically fixed reduction ratio. maxon also produces worm gearheads and spindle drives in addition to special spur and planetary gearheads.

Comprehensive documentation and software are included with every delivery, and are also available for you to download from our website additionally, look for Maxon’s gearheads and compete line of DC brush and brushless motors, encoders and control electronics atwww.maxonmotor.com.

Sunnyvale, CA, — Developed for precision optical positioning applications the LFA-1012 Linear Focus Actuator features a patented zero-translation tangential flexure for high speed travel. The clear aperture, 10 mm (0.394 in.) stroke length and standard 12 mm optics mount (or an optional DIN mount for use on microscopes) make this linear focus actuator ideal for: Optical focusing, scanning, interferometry, surface structure analysis, disk drive testing, autofocus systems, confocal microscopy, biotechnology, and semiconductor test equipment.

A frictionless, closed loop, non-contact sub-micron resolution linear displacement sensor having high bandwidth and low noise assures high responsiveness and ultra precision. Positioning resolution of the LFA-1012 actuator is 150 nm, repeatability is 200 nm (short term) and 50 ppm/1000 hr. (long term) with 2.2 lbs. continuous and 3.5 lbs. peak force.

span style=”font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial; font-size: small;”>The low inertia, zero stiction/friction, ± 12 VDC to ± 24 VDC @1 amp, voice coil motor of the Linear Focus Actuator has very low electrical noise, is clean room compatible, and can be operated in any orientation. Mounting holes on various surfaces makes mounting easy in new or existing applications.

The corresponding SCA814 Linear Servo Controller is also available from Equipment Solutions. It is a high performance single axis DC motor controller and amplifier that was developed for applications requiring high temporal and spatial servo precision.

Equipment Solutions, Inc. (ESI) is a provider of engineering and manufacturing services. ESI specializes in the design and production of automation and instrumentation products including motion control components and sub systems. ESI’s products range from galvanometer amplifiers with an integrated arbitrary waveform generator, to high-resolution displacement sensors, voice coil and stepper motor stages, amplifiers and controllers.

For additional information contact Jeff Knirck at Equipment Solutions, 1098 West Evelyn Ave. #102, Sunnyvale, CA 94086; Tel: 408-245-7161, Fax: 408-245-7160, E-Mail:info@equipsolutions.com or visit the Website at http://www.equipsolutions.com

Sunnyvale, CA, – Sub-micron, 150 nanometer (5.91 10-6 in.) positioning resolution, voice coil stages are compact, can be used as a horizontal or vertical axis, and are low cost. The high speed, 10 mm (0.394 in.) travel, Equipment Solutions’, VCS-10H Voice Coil Stage features an integrated non-contact optical and/or digital position feedback sensor for 200 nanometer (7.87 10-6 in.) repeatability. The low moving mass, voice coil stage is ideal for: Optical focusing and testing, scanning microscopy, medical, semiconductor, circuit board assembly, and micro manufacturing and machining applications.

The compact 33.0 mm x 76.0 mm x 31.8 mm (1.3 in. x 3.0 in. x 1.25 in.), low mass, voice coil stage uses ± 12 VDC to ± 24 VDC. The stages can be supplied with a high performance single axis DC motor controller and amplifier that were developed for applications requiring high temporal and spatial servo precision. The low inertia cross roller stage is rated at 6.7 N (1.5 lbs.) continuous force and 13.35 N (3 lbs.) peak for 10 seconds and is cleanroom compatible. For easy integration into a new or existing application the VCS-10H Voice Coil Stage has multiple sets of mounting holes on several surfaces.

Equipment Solutions, Inc. (ESI) is a provider of engineering and manufacturing services. ESI specializes in the design and production of automation and instrumentation products including motion control components and sub systems. ESI’s products range from galvanometer amplifiers with an integrated arbitrary waveform generator, to high-resolution displacement sensors, voice coil and stepper motor stages, amplifiers and controllers.

For additional information contact Jeff Knirck at Equipment Solutions, 1098 West Evelyn Ave. #102, Sunnyvale, CA 94086; Tel: 408-245-7161, Fax: 408-245-7160, E-Mail:info@equipsolutions.com or visit the Website at http://www.equipsolutions.com

1-Axis Motion Controller Has Onboard Brushless/Brush Servo Drive

Greenville, DE — Servo2Go.com has just added Galil Motion Control’s New Econo Series Motion Controller with Ethernet & Onboard Servo Drive, the CDS-3310, to its broad range of high performance cost effective Ethernet based Motion controllers.

Galil Motion Control recently released the CDS-3310 single-axis controller and drive system designed to provide high performance and precise control of a single brush or brushless servo motor. According to the company, it combines a programmable motion controller and 500-Watt drive in a single, compact package that eliminates the external wiring between the controller and drive.

The CDS-3310 includes PID compensation with notch filter and velocity/acceleration feedforward, non-volatile program memory with multitasking, uncommitted digital and analog I/O, and advanced modes of motion such as electronic gearing and teach-and-playback. Galil says the product accepts differential encoder inputs up to 12 MHz, and provides dual encoder inputs that are designed to enable it to accommodate electronic gearing or dual-loop applications.

More information on the CDS-3310 Ethernet Motion Controller from Servo2Go.com can be viewed at-

http://www.servo2go.com/product.php?ID=101242

An abridged copy of this Press Release can be viewed online at –

http://www.servo2go.com/news.php?id=65

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION – CONTACT:

Warren Osak
warren@servo2go.com

Toll Free Phone: 877-378-0240

Toll Free Fax: 877-378-0249

www.servo2go.com

The seminar is presented by Dr. Urs Kafader, maxon motor ag

Dr. Urs Kafader is the author of “The selection of high-precision microdrives” Textbook

[Textbook shown (a $65 US value) is included
with your Seminar attendance]

Location/Date:

Hilton Garden Inn Dorval Aeroport

St. Laurent, PQ

Tuesday March 29, 2011

Location/Date:

Waterloo Inn

Waterloo, ON

Wednesday March 30, 2010

Time:

9:00 am –2:00 pm Lunch included.

Price:

$89 CDN/person + HST & (Ontario Only; Quebec registrants will be charged 5% GST only) if pre-registered by midnight 13th; after March 14th

the cost is $109 CDN/person + applicable taxes.

To Register:

Visit http://www.electromate.com or call us at 877-737-8698 with your credit card information

This half-day seminar provides the practical information you need to successfully select the right DC motor – be it brushed or brushless – servo for your application. You’ll learn about the interpretation of motor data and how you can use this information for motor sizing. Whether you need high speed and dynamics or just high torque, this seminar will teach you to size a drive with just the right power reserves avoiding costly oversized motors.

What You’ll Receive:

• Textbook: “The selection of high-precision microdrives” (a $65 US value) — A complete, easy-to-read reference guide for motor and drive selection OR you’ll receive an $89 Can. voucher to be used towards your next Maxon order (voucher expires Dec. 31, 2011)
• MSP Motor Sizing Software and first step exercises
• E-Learning software tutorial on USB Stick
• maxon catalog (both English & French versions) on CD-ROM

What You’ll Learn:

• Basics of DC motor data. Learn how to interpret motor data sheets and use the speed/torque information for optimum motor sizing
• Systematic drive selection in the context of your application specific requirements and boundary conditions. This includes optimum power management, control loops, accuracy and ambient conditions
• Basics of gearhead data and their impact on motor selection
• Selection criteria for DC motors. Topics include the characteristics of different commutation types for brushed and brushless DC motors and when to use them
• maxon selection program. Find out how this software-tool can help you select a servo motor
• Application examples. Learn how to extract the key parameters for drive selection from your application: The examples include continuous operation as well as dynamic operation cycles
• Motion Control: The main features and application possibilities of maxon EPOS controllers

Agenda

09:00 – 09:45 Motor selection: What is it all about?

– The context of motor selection

– Application and situation analysis

– Extracting key load parameters

09:45 – 10:10 Properties of brushed and brushless DC motors:

– Design variants

– Brush systems

– Electronic commutation systems

10:10 – 10:20 Coffee break

10:20 – 10:50 Motor data sheets:

– Characteristic motor lines

– Operation ranges

10:50 – 11:30 Motor selection examples:

– Continuous operation

11:30 – 11:40 Coffee break

11:40 – 12:30 Motor selection examples:

– Cyclic operation

– maxon selection program demonstration

12:30 – 13:00 Lunch break

13:00 – 14:00 EPOS Motion Control Systems:

– System architecture

– Introduction EPOS family

– Demonstrations, Examples

Koford EngineeringVisit Our Website

Winchester, Ohio – Koford Engineering LLC has introduced a new line of high performance 36mm slotless brushless motors that offer overtemperature protection. Thermistor temperature sensors embedded in the windings are available on both sensorless and hall sensor motors to provide a temperature signal to a system controller for overtemperature shut down and fault indication. For stand alone systems, motors using hall sensors are available with an internal control which will turn off the motor if the temperature exceeds the maximum winding temperature. Once the motor cools off the motor will restart.

The 36mm series has the highest torque, power density and efficiency in their class. It is available in 2 and 4 pole designs and with hall sensors or sensorless with power outputs 10 to 620 watts, speeds from 3,600 up to 30,000 rpm, and efficiencies up to 90%. Mechanical time constants are as low as 4ms. The slotless design eliminates cog and allows for precise servo motion compared to conventional toothed motors. The 4 pole configuration doubles the resolution for hall feedback speed control, improving servo performance. These motors are engineered to provide a straight line speed torque relationship under all conditions.

Optionally gearboxes and encoder can be provided. Motors with integral 2 or 3 wire electronics can be provided. Matching High efficiency/high frequency hall and sensorless drives which do not require any external inductors are also available.

For further information on this new product or others in our product portfolio go to Koford.com or contact the factory at mail@koford.com.