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 […]
Mitsubishi Electric
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 […]
Variable frequency drive with integrated functions for roll-to-roll applications
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. has released the FR- A800-R2R Series of variable frequency drives (VFD), ideal for end users and machine designers looking for an optimized control solution for continuous roll-to-roll processing. The drive builds on the performance and functionality of the standard FR-A800 Series VFD, with enhanced firmware engineered for unwinding and rewinding processes […]
New low-profile, direct-drive motor from Mitsubishi Electric
The new TM-RG2M/TM-RU2M low-profile direct- drive motors from Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. are designed to let machine designers have direct control of a load without traditional transmission components. Built with speed and precision in mind, they provide a smaller footprint and allow for more compact, efficient, and precise machines than those typically built using rotary […]
AEGIS Series UPS
Mitsubishi Electric announces the AEGIS series UPS as the successor to its 9900A Series. Like all other Mitsubishi Electric UPS products, AEGIS is a three-phase, on-line double-conversion system and features Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) technology for improved performance and reliability. The AEGIS series is available in 80, 100, 150, 160, and 225 kVA and […]
Advanced functions move to cost-effective PLCs
Now a family of new controllers — the iQ-F Series compact controllers from Mitsubishi Electric Automation — gives engineers a compact and affordable design option. Based on Mitsubishi Electric’s FX Series, they deliver the same control capabilities as their predecessors … but the controllers have new functionalities for even better performance and user experience. More specifically, the controllers offer synchronized motion control, data logging, and […]
Mitsubishi Electric Adds Simple Motion Module to PAC Platform
Mitsubishi Electric’s QD77MS simplifies programming of complex motion profiles, reduces engineering costs and minimizes learning curves. Other advantages of the QD77MS Simple Motion Module include: Programming and set up of both PLC and motion control using a single software program — GXWorks 2. Controller compatibility, assuring smooth migration to improved technology platforms using tools that […]
