Industry’s First 3U Quad-Core PXI Controller
February 27, 2009 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Controllers
National Instruments introduces the NI PXI-8110 embedded controller, which is the industry’s first 3U quad-core embedded controller for PXI systems. Featuring a 2.26 GHz Intel® Core™2 Quad processor Q9100, up to 4 GB 800 MHz DDR2 RAM and a high-performance 7200 rpm drive, it is also the industry’s fastest embedded controller in the 3U PXI class.... [Read more]
Bison Gear’s TightDrive™ Motor-Mounted Speed Control
February 27, 2009 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Motors
St. Charles, IL — Bison Gear’s new TightDrive™ speed control for permanent magnet DC (PMDC) motors was designed for applications that require a convenient location for the control … on the motor. The majority of PMDC gearmotors and motors used in industry today require speed controls in order to operate. Typically, the control is... [Read more]
CD Couplings® from Zero-Max
February 27, 2009 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Couplings
Plymouth, MN — New CD Couplings® from Zero-Max are an ideal choice for use with fixed displacement hydraulic pumps driven by servo motors. CD Couplings provide the ideal combination of high dynamic load capacity and high torsional stiffness to ensure reliable system operation.“This new pump drive technology has become increasingly popular... [Read more]
Guide to Thomson Clean Energy Design Alternatives
February 27, 2009 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Actuators
WOOD DALE, IL – Thomson, A Danaher Motion Company, has available a new Guide to Thomson Clean Energy Alternatives for solar and wind energy applications. The guide reviews some of the most significant considerations that design engineers should take into account to maximize the reliability, accuracy and efficiency of their clean energy machines, with... [Read more]
Planetary Gearbox for Pittman DC Motors
February 27, 2009 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Mechanical Components, Motors
The new G30A planetary gearbox introduced for Pittman® brand DC motors offers superior torque capacity, performance life, shaft loading capability, and low audible noise characteristics in a small, lightweight, and economical package. This gearbox is uniquely engineered to equip at least five different series of Pittman motors in various models to... [Read more]
Bison Gear’s TightDrive™ Motor-Mounted Speed Control
February 26, 2009 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Gearhead - Gearmotors, Mechanical Components
St. Charles, IL — Bison Gear’s new TightDrive™ speed control for permanent magnet DC (PMDC) motors was designed for applications that require a convenient location for the control … on the motor. The majority of PMDC gearmotors and motors used in industry today require speed controls in order to operate. Typically, the control is... [Read more]
12 Volt Permanent Magnet DC Products
February 26, 2009 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Gearhead - Gearmotors, Mechanical Components, Motors
Bodine introduces a new selection of 12 volt permanent magnet DC (PMDC) gearmotors, motors and a new 12 VDC speed control for continuous duty OEM applications. These compact and cost-efficient products provide the predictable performance required for battery powered, remote-location, medical device, or solar applications. When these gearmotors and controls... [Read more]
Closed-Loop Drives for DC Motors
February 26, 2009 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Drives
The Dart Controls digital MD plus Series of closed-loop drives for DC motors up to 2 HP features an isolated 4-20mA input/output signal capability.Customers get the DC motor drive, 4-20mA input/output, digital display, and relay outputs for pump running and fault alarms all in one economical package. Custom faceplate artwork is available also. www.dartcontrols.com Read More →
Ingenia’s Motion Control Library
February 25, 2009 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Controllers, Software
Ingenia motion controllers can be configured and operated through their registers. To do this, it is necessary to establish a communication channel with the controller and to activate the desired registers. Such configuration and operations can be tedious due to the need to use low level syntax and to know communication protocols, etc. To free developers... [Read more]
Mercury Motion Controller
February 25, 2009 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Controllers
In one single physical device, the Mercury motion controller includes the control and power amplifier needed to run brushed DC and brushless PMSM motors. The controller can be operated from RS232 or CAN with Node-ID hardware.Its extended voltage operation range allows it to be used in industry or robotics, and its reduced size (83x64mm) and the absence... [Read more]
