CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — GE Intelligent Platforms announced the availability of its new Durus Plus controllers. The Durus is a complete controller with built-in I/O, control and operator interface. The Durus Plus is a powerful low-end controller featuring RTD, analog out, four-function math, PID and the Modbus Master/Slave communications. It builds on the solid foundation of […]
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Yaskawa $avings Predictor Now Available on iTunes
Waukegan, IL – The $avings Predictor application is now available on Apple iTunes for iPhone (OS 3.1.2 or later) and iPod touch. This mobile application estimates energy savings when using a Variable Frequency Drive instead of conventional volume control methods. Variable frequency drives are reliable electronic devices that control three-phase electric motor speed. They are […]
Yaskawa Electric Brasil Achieves ISO 9001 Certification
Waukegan, IL – Yaskawa Electric America, Inc. is pleased to announce that its operation in Brazil, Yaskawa Elétrico do Brasil, received ISO 9001, ISO 14000 and OHSAS 18001 certifications from Bureau Veritas, one of the world’s leading certification bodies. From its headquarters in Sao Paulo, Yaskawa Elétrico do Brasil and its distributors provide motion and […]
Galil Motion Control Achieves 100th Consecutive Quarter of Profitability
Rocklin, CA— Galil Motion Control announces that it has completed its 100th consecutive quarter of profitability. Despite several recessions, changes in technology and the competitive environment, since 1985 Galil has always kept its balance sheets in the black. “We have made decisions to keep the company lean and nimble which has enabled us to stay […]
CAN in Automation 402-CANopen Profiles Extended to OEM Drives
Covina, Ca. – QuickSilver Controls, Inc. has added CANopen® DSP 402 (CiA® DSP 402 v3.0) to its OEM line of controllers/drivers for NEMA 11, 17 and 23 frame brushless servo motors, further extending the capabilities by adding encoder following and hard-stop homing capabilities as a manufacturer extension to the specification. This adds the QCI-D2-MG-C and […]
ControlLogix Interface Communicates with EnDat Sensors
Terryville, CT – A direct interface to EnDat position encoders is now available for the 1756 ControlLogix PLC. The AMCI 7272 module is a digital, bidirectional interface for EnDat encoders, with features including latch inputs, onboard diagnostics, and read/write access. Utilizing Rockwell Automation licensed technology, the 7272 EnDat Interface PLC module is 100% compatible with […]
New Trio Motion Product Catalog
Trio announces the release of a new product catalog for 2010 with more comprehensive hardware and software information. A new product selection guide makes it easy to compare and choose controllers. The catalog encompasses Trio’s full line of Motion Coordinators including the new MC464, and ancillary components such as the new IO modules. Highlights show […]
New Tools for Motor Control Designs from Microchip
Chandler, Ariz. – Microchip Technology announces two new low-cost development systems, one for control of high-voltage motors and another for stepper motors. Along with related application notes and free source-code software, these development tools enable rapid designs using Microchip’s dsPIC® digital signal controllers (DSCs). The new dsPICDEM MCHV Development System is a development tool for […]
Two-Axis Motion Control Modules from AMCI
Terryville, Conn. – Advanced Micro Controls Inc. (AMCI) announces the 3100 Series two-axis motion control modules for the 1762 MicroLogix PLC. These two-axis controllers plug directly into MicroLogix PLCs and are available in two versions: 3102 (X-Y motion control) and 3102i (X-Y motion control + interpolation). AMCI’s 3100 series modules provide encoder feedback in addition […]
Trio Motion Adds SERCOS II to its MC464 Motion Coordinator Range
Tewkesbury, UK — Trio Motion Technology has added a SERCOS II digital drive interface to its new MC464 Motion Coordinator range. The MC464 SERCOS interface allows OEMs and automation systems integrators to benefit from advanced 64-bit multi-axis motion and machine control performance, and include application matched drive and motor technologies from a wealth of SERCOS […]
