POSITAL has announced that its family of absolute IXARC rotary encoders has been expanded to include support for the popular IO-Link communications interface. IO-Link is a low-cost, easy-to-implement communications system designed to simplify connections between large-scale fieldbus or industrial Ethernet networks and sensor or actuator devices located on the factory floor. On one side of […]
New compact remote drives from B&R for modular machines
Two new compact motor-mounted drives from B&R are additions to the ACOPOS motor series and will aid development of modular plants and machinery by reducing installation costs and saving cabinet space. The new devices cover a power range up to 0.35 kW, and the smallest version measures just 60 mm wide by 90 mm high. […]
Commutation encoder supports BLDC motor shafts from 9 to 15.875 mm
CUI Devices’ Motion Group has introduced a new model to its AMT commutation encoder family that supports larger motor shaft sizes from 9 mm to 15.875 mm (5/8 inch). The AMT33 series generates standard U/V/W communication signals for commutating brushless dc motors in industrial, automation, robotics, and renewable energy applications. Based on CUI Devices’ proprietary […]
EtherCAT Technology Group officially supports EtherCAT G
The Technical Committee of the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) has accepted EtherCAT G as an addition to the EtherCAT standard. Moving forward, EtherCAT G, which extends EtherCAT technology to 1 and 10 Gb/sec, respectively, will be supported and promoted by the ETG. EtherCAT G was introduced by Beckhoff Automation in 2018 as an extension of […]
Commander drives from Control Techniques now with free five-year warranty
Purchasers of Commander drives will now be able to register to extend the products’ warranty from two years to five, at no extra cost. The new offer relates to the Commander C200 and C300 – general purpose drives designed for ease of setup and installation. The firm states the move to extend the warranty from […]
What really limits gains in a servo system?
Understanding the real factors limiting servo gains, and system performance, makes it easier to devise counteracting strategies. Curt Wilson • Vice President of Engineering • Omron Delta Tau Here’s a piece of conventional controls wisdom – if you want to increase system performance, raise the gains. For non-specialists in industry who are trying to optimize […]
Cube encoders from POSITAL revive an old industry favorite
Cube encoders – incremental rotary encoders with a cube-shaped housing – have been popular with machine builders since the 1960s, largely because these devices are easy to install without special mounts or brackets. Now POSITAL has updated this old favorite with new features and capabilities that will keep this design relevant for years to come. […]
Parker launches new family of integrated controllers
Parker’s Electromechanical & Drives Division North America has released the ACR7000 series controllers. The new ACR7000 series combines performance, value and scalability that exceeds OEM expectations. Built on the well-known ACR9000 platform, the new family uses re-imagined hardware designs, ideal for tabletop and laboratory style instruments. With the power and flexibility of the AcroBasic language, […]
New control functions for model-based control servo drive from B&R
B&R has extended its model-based control for the ACOPOS P3 servo drive to include three new control functions. The functions are integrated into B&R’s Automation Studio engineering environment and allow the controller to be adjusted more precisely. This way, machine productivity and speed can be increased. Vibrations and oscillations decrease, so that machine components are […]
Orbex slip rings offer IP65 protection for demanding environments
The Orbex Group now offers IP65-rated slip rings for reliable use in demanding industrial or outdoor environments. Units include the 200 series of harsh environment slip rings, as well as the 500 and 300 series (with the -F option) of through-bore slip rings and miniature slip rings, respectively. Constructed from stainless steel, the rugged 200 […]
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