Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. has expanded its MELESRVO-J5 product family to include more options for OEMs and end-users. Cutting-edge technology, industry-leading performance, and advanced servo features allow users to unlock unused potential in their machines and factories. Compatible with CC-Link IE TSN, these products are ideal for high-speed, high-precision applications to reduce the total cost […]
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Mitsubishi Electric offers servo amplifier support for FailSafe over EtherCAT (FSoE)
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc.’s MELSERVO-J5 EtherCAT compatible servo amplifiers let users easily integrate safety devices (E- Stop buttons, safety sensors, and other devices) into a single network. MELSERVO-J5 servo amplifiers are known for their reliability, simple wiring, easy implementation, and now with increased safety through FailSafe. FailSafe over EtherCAT (FSoE) devices operate by separating safety-related […]
New servo and motion bundles simplify machine integration
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.’s new Economy Solutions are packaged servo and motion bundles that allow for high precision motion control in a way that is quick and affordable to integrate. They allow OEMs and system integrators to build budget-friendly machines with advanced motion control and IoT technology. Three different bundles are currently available – compact […]
Mitsubishi Electric Automation launches new online request-for-quote tool
Mitsubishi Electric Automation has launched a new online shopping style platform for product selection and search. The platform provides a B2B-type experience, which provides easy to use tools to request pricing quotes for specific products. As part of the company’s digital strategy, the platform allows users to select products based on specifications, or to select […]
Common dc bus servo drives for applications with regenerative energy needs
The new MELSERVO-J5D servo amplifiers from Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. offer a unique servo-based solution for applications that need to handle regenerative energy. The common dc bus servo drives are ideal for medium to large servo applications that require multiple drive units capable of managing regenerative energy. Available in 400 V and 1 kW to […]
IoT connectivity enhances controller performance
The controllers available today to design engineers have more built-in functions, are more powerful, and are being used in a wide array of diverse applications. We asked some of the top controls manufacturers what trends they’re seeing in the industry. Here’s what they told us. Do you see automation controllers in any new uses? Where […]
New VFD series features PM motor control, reduced energy usage
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. has released the newest addition to its lineup of variable frequency drives (VFD), the FR-E800 Series. The micro-drive features a built-in PLC, and will include safety functionality meeting IEC 61508 standards and support various networks, including Ethernet/IP, MODBUS/TCP, and the soon-to-be-released CC-Link IE TSN. The FR-E800 Series is designed for engineering, […]
New series of servo products from Mitsubishi Electric Automation
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. has released its next generation MELSERVO-J5 Series of ac servo motors, amplifiers, and motion control units. The MELSERVO-J5 Series brings performance, reliability, flexibility and efficiency to a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, packaging, printing, converting, material handling and more. MELSERVO-J5 is a result of continuous innovation and improvement upon the […]
Servo amplifier with multi-network interface from Mitsubishi Electric
The MR-J4 servo amplifier series from Mitsubishi Electric incorporates a multi-network interface called “Servo Open Network”. It enables the user-friendly drive to be compatible with all relevant motion control systems worldwide. Machine manufacturers who offer their solutions globally will benefit from the open network connection feature of the MELSERVO MR-J4 amplifier series. Communications is simplified […]
HMI from Mitsubishi Electric now with HDMI port option
Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s GT27 Series of human-machine interfaces (HMI) now includes the option for an HDMI port, allowing users to skip the time and cost of setting up a PC to accomplish the same feat. Production managers and maintenance personnel can benefit from seeing what the machine operator sees on a large public screen, allowing […]