Q. Can I daisy chain the intelligent motor control systems and run three stepper motors using one serial connection? A. Yes, you can daisy chain up to 16 devices on the same serial bus. Each has an address switch to easily set the address of the unit. You can also use firmware settable address for […]
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Motion Control and Positioning Systems from Aerotech
Since 1970, Aerotech has manufactured top-quality motion control and positioning systems and components. Aerotech’s product line includes automated nanopositioners, planar air-bearing systems, high-speed gantries, linear and rotary and lift stages, brushless linear and rotary servomotors and drives, single- and multi-axis motion controllers, goniometers, and gimbals/optical mounts. Aerotech motion controllers, motors, and drives are utilized in […]
Serial Interface MAC – PWM Card
Gasport, NY – Entertron Industries Inc. announces the introduction of the MAC-PWM card. The Multiple Application Control board has been designed with flexible I/O whereby different applications can be designed around the board. The first application is a two channel high current PWM output card that can be interface either through analog outputs from the […]
Reduce the Number of Cables
by Alexander Bromme, Managing Director, Steinmeyer FMD and George Jaffe, Executive VP, Steinmeyer Inc. The use of new, miniature single axis motion controllers enables an innovative cabling concept. Each axis carries its own peripheral controller connected with motor, encoder and sensors by means of short, stationary cables. The peripheral controllers are connected by a high […]
Advantech Launches Full-Featured Building Automation Controller Series
Cincinnati, OH – The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech launches its BAS-3000 series; designed for Facility Monitoring & Control Systems and Energy Management Applications. With web-enabled devices, the BAS-3000 series provides easy access & remote management capabilities through an Ethernet connection with a friendly browser-based interface, offline simulation, and online debugging. In addition, all control […]
Multi-Axis Motor Control with CANopen Support
Hamburg, Germany – Standardized networks let designers combine motor controls and other system components from various vendors easily and flexibly. The CANopen firmware of TRINAMIC’s 3-axis motion control modules now makes it easy to implement multi-axis controls in decentralized architectures. The new TMCM-351 controls three compact two-phase stepper motor controls with up to 2.8 A […]
HEIDENHAIN Increases CNC Accuracy with KinematicsOpt
SCHAUMBURG, IL – HEIDENHAIN Corporation now offers a new option to its iTNC 530 contouring control, now making possible the automatic measurement of a machine rotary axis. Called KinematicsOpt, this new software option, coupled with a mounted HEIDENHAIN touch probe into the CNC machine spindle, increases the accuracy of this already high functioning control. The […]
Modlink MSDD Front Panel Interfaces
Duluth, Georgia – Murrelektronik’s range of Modlink MSDD front panel interfaces allow power and data access to controllers without opening the housing or control cabinet doors. Featuring a sleek, modular design to ensure flexibility, the Modlink MSDD enables controllers to be easily connected to laptops, programming devices, diagnostic equipment, PCs, printers, networks and modems. Murrelektronik’s […]
PLC-on-a-Card Can Master up to 64 Axes
One PLC-on-a-card can automate an entire machine. The new PLC can handle up to 64 axes for complex motion control applications, with curves calculated online, multi-axis interpolation, and kinematic transformation. Available in three different versions depending on the hardware requirements of different networks, MOVI-PLC can connect to EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, ProfiNet, Profibus, EtherCAT, Modbus TCP/IP and […]
Industry applications based on FactoryTalk
Rockwell Automation has expanded the platform capabilities of its FactoryTalk Integrated Production and Performance Suite to support a new generation of industry-specific applications for the automotive, CPG, and pharmaceutical industries. The platform now includes configuration tools and capabilities to help manufacturers reduce deployment costs and time. FactoryTalk leverages a service-oriented architecture (SOA) for cost-effective, flexible, […]
