Oriental Motor now sells a DC-input AZ Series Multi-Axis Drivers with built-in EtherCAT communications. These are based on closed-loop absolute-type AZ Series driver.

The AZ Series Multi-Axis Drivers with EtherCAT is a space saving, DC input, multi-axes controller and driver designed for applications demanding 2 or more axis of control and integrating EtherCAT communications from an upper lever controller.
These new drivers come in 2 axes, 3 axes or 4 axes configuration. It is compatible with all of the DC input AZ Series family of products, including DC input stepper motors, linear and rotary actuators. The advantages of consolidating up to 4 drivers into 1 unit includes space saving benefits, reduced cost and simplified wiring.

The AZ Series Multi-Axis Drivers supports EtherCAT communication and is compatible with the CiA402 drive profile.
Learn more about the AZ Series Multi-Axis Driver with EtherCAT at the deep link on orientalmotor.com.

Since its founding in Japan in 1885, Oriental Motor has been a world leader in motion systems. For over a century we have concentrated on technological advancement and product design improvement—an emphasis evident in the sophisticated devices we market today. Oriental Motor’s sales and service network is international, with offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Domestically, ORIENTAL MOTOR U.S.A. CORP. was established in 1978.