Instrumentation and Control News

All Technosoft intelligent drives and motors now support CANopen. Embedding motion control, drive and PLC functionalities in a single compact unit they cover all type of brushless, DC, linear or step motor applications from 25 W (45 V, 0.5 A) up to 3 kW (325 V, 10 A). The motors (brushless and stepping) integrate power electronics, controller, position sensor and interface in one compact unit with basic local digital and analog I/O signals. These new generations of Technosoft products offer the powerful CANopen communication option for motion automation builders that use the CANopen DSP 402 standard. The popular CANopen protocol has emerged as the dominant CAN solution for motion control applications throughout the world, due to its low cost per node, simple wiring and extensive support.

The ArtDrive-S XVy-Evolution series high performance DSP based servodrives for precision motion control applications have been launched by Gefran.

The microprocessor based control unit can be integrated with a machine's controller to allow for automatic, unattended operation and monitoring. Automatic control of spindle On/Off, rotating direction, speed, spindle selection and system reset is possible. Automatic monitoring of, spindle rotation, speed, direction of rotation, load, warning signals, error signal, motor current, and command speed achieved is available.

The Magellan MC55110 monitors position and alerts users to unsafe condition. This single-axis motion control IC actively monitors the targeted and actual position of the step motor and detects any number of motion errors that can result in a stall condition, such as motor obstruction or system failure.

The SCU features built-in power supply and three connections for hand switches, foot switches, and desk switches. Integrated inputs can connect up to four external limit switches to offer multi-purpose functionality. A security cover protects against outside influences or accidental pulling-out of plugs...

Model A3985 powers bipolar 2-phase stepper motors and 2-phase brush/brushless dc motors through external N-channel power MOSFETs at supply voltages ranging from 12-50 V. Driver ensures gate-source voltage of high-side and low-side external MOSFETs are above 10 V. Two serially accessible registers provide digital control, while internal circuit protection provides thermal shutdown with hysteresis and under-voltage lockout.

The new LED drivers feature a current-mode PWM controller and provide eight or 16 open-drain, constant-current sinking, parallelable outputs, which are resistor-programmable up to 55mA per channel and rated for 36V continuous operation. The PWM controller delivers up to 1A of load current at the maximum 40V...

Comprised of two different 36V packs, a Litheon SlimPack and FatPack, the Flexible Power System allows users to customize their tool to the application based on weight or runtime...

A DIN-Rail Stepper Driver that Promotes Flexibility while Reducing User Setup Time and Cost.

The new drive expands the Sinamics S120 system into the industry's first integrated modular drives system for both single-axis and multi-axis applications with the capability of running high performance servo and vector modes...