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Motor Controls
June 2008
Brushless DC Motor
The TG 2320 brushless motor from ThinGap LLC (Ventura, CA) delivers 425 oz-in. peak torque and 1,025 watts continuous power, yet weighs only 16.5 oz.
Applications include cylinder bore gauges, high-efficiency compressors, pumps, and semiconductor processing and handling equipment. The motor operates without cogging or hysteresis torque, and achieves 73% efficiency. It is available with a choice of three mounting options.
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April 2008
Motor Control Reference Platform
The R8C/25-based motor control reference platform from Renesas Technology (San Jose, CA) accelerates the design of brushless DC motor applications. The platform allows engineers to quickly bring the latest motor control technology to appliances, powertools, fans, pumps, and other products, while providing the performance, reliability and power efficiency needed in these systems. The heart of the platform, the R8C/25 MCU, is based on a 16-bit R8C CPU core that operates at frequencies to 20MHz. It can handle different BLDC motor control algorithms to meet needs for cost, performance, and flexibility.
The platform supports four brushless DC motor control algorithms: 120-degree trapezoidal Hall-sensor, 180-degree sinusoidal Hall-sensor, 120-degree sensorless using external comparators, and 120-degree sensorless using on-chip A/D converters. Features of the R8C/25 include a multifunction timer with 8-bit prescaler, an input capture/ output compare timer, a UART/clock synchronous serial interface, a 10-bit A/D converter, eight external interrupt pins, a Flash ROM programmable from 16KB to 64KB, and 2 KB of data flash.
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Linear Stepper Motor
A high-performance, two-phase, linear stepper motor from H2W Technologies (Valencia, CA) provides 1 micron [0.00004 in.] resolution and travels at 80 in/sec. [2 m/sec.]. It can operate in any axis, and features 1 G acceleration. Ideal for open loop positioning applications with light payloads, the motor can also operate as a brushless linear servo with 5G acceleration and no loss of accuracy. It can generate 5 lbs. [22.2 N] of continuous force.
This single-axis linear stepper has the forcer [motor], bearings and platen [track] integrated into a compact, low-profile package. The forcer connects to the motion control system via flying leads or D connector. The hard chrome plated platen comes in lengths to 144 inches (3.7 m).
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Ceramic Piezo Motor
A line of compact ceramic piezo motors & nanopositioning actuators from Physik Instrumente (Auburn, MA) replace traditional actuators & motion control components in precision motion control applications. High-speed motors, high force actuators and zero-wear flexure designs are available.
The actuators come in three types differing in force, travel range, and speed and precision. The PiezoMove (R) type flexure actuators are for short travel ranges (<1 mm), high forces and very rapid response. Basically unlimited travel ranges are provided by both the PILine (R) ultrasonic motor actuator and NEXACT(R) & NEXLINE(R) piezo linear motor type actuators. The actuators are sized as small 8 × 6 × 2 mm. They handle forces to 500 N (50 kg) and speeds to 800 mm/sec. Resolution ranges up to 30 picometers.
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October 2006
Frequency Inverters
NORD Gear Corp (Waunakee, WI) offers the NORDAC SK 500E and 520E AC vector frequency inverters. Both feature high torque, rapid response, and wide spread  range for extended power outputs ranging from 0.25 kW to 7.5 kW. Available in sizes between 7.32 × 2.99 × 5.94" and 11.26 × 3.86 × 7.01", and features selectable modes for sensorless vector modes for closed-loop flux vector control, optional position control, and additional I/O. Other features include local operation through inverter controls, integrated dynamic braking chopper, automatic motor parameter identification, integrated Class A filter, side-by-side mounting, field bus compatibility, and high overload capability (150% – 60 sec., 200% – 5 sec.).
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Motor Drive Controller
TrustAutomation (San Luis Obispo, CA) has released the TA600 4-axis stand-alone motion controller for use with brushed, brushless, and stepper motor drives,  featuring dual processors, a DSP processor, and a high-speed microcontroller. The TA600 firmware is C language programmable, with a 3-letter command set, user programmable macros, and programmable Enable, Fault, Home, and Limit levels. An integrated Emergency Stop circuit is also included. Features are: point-to-point, trapezoidal, S-curve profiling; linear interpolation; position velocity time and analog feedback profiling; electronic gearing; and fast event capturing inputs. Three PID with feedforward tuning filters help with standing, moving, and stopping. Dual bi-quad filters for each axis control system harmonics. Options include digitalto- analog converters. The unit is designed for use with a 24 to 28 VDC supply at 0.5 to 6 Amps (fused).
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Servo Amplifier
Copley Controls (Canton, MA) introduced the Model 800-1514 dual-axis servo amplifier for current (torque) control of brushless servomotors. The unit accepts  encoder and Hall feedback data from a range of servo motor types. Drive torque is controlled by a ±10 V command from a motion controller or PLC, and uses CME 2 Windows software. The unit operates on a 20 V to 55 V isolated DC supply and delivers two independently controlled outputs (4 A peak, 3 A continuous), and communicates with the set-up computer via a RS232 link. Industry standard buffered encoder output, ±10 V torque command, and all control signals are optically isolated. The device provides 5 VDC output for encoder and Hall sensor operation, as well as dual-channel status indicators, protection circuits for voltage, load, temperature, and l2t current limiting. Dimensions are 6.58 × 3.9 × 1.17".
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June 2006
Gearheads
The LP+/LPB+ Value Line series of gear-heads from alpha
gear drives (Bartlett, IL) offer a lubrication concept
that makes them maintenance-free. The LPB+ offers the
option of adding an integrated geared pulley drive system.
The belt pulley eliminates the need for a right-angle
gearbox, couplings, and/or additional bearings. At full
load, the gear reducers achieve more than 95% efficiency;
the two-stage reducer restricts torsional backlash to
less that 10 arcminutes, while the single-stage version
operates at under 8 arcminutes.
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Motion
Control ICs
Performance Motion Devices (Lincoln, MA) re leased
the Magellan™ family of motion control ICs. They
provide smooth stop, abrupt stop, and system disable,
and are available for DC brush, brushless DC, microstepping,
and step motors. A hardware trace buffer can store four
performance-related values chosen from over 28 recordable
variables. Selectable variables include position servo
lag, motor output, servo integral, and commutation angle,
among others. Collected data can be analyzed to determine
increases in machine wear or vibration, or whether other
user-defined or performance-related conditions have
occurred. Magellan’s automatic machine monitoring
system handles conditions such as motion error, positive
and negative limit switches, position breakpoints, and
commutation monitoring. Other features include a programmable
PID filter with velocity and acceleration feed forward,
32-bit position error, dual biquad filters, and multi-chip
synchronization.
Magellan monitors the specified condition once the
event settings are programmed, executing the programmed
action if and when it occurs. Default values for event-related
processing to ensure operation for typical motion systems
are provided. Communication to and from the ICs occur
via a host microprocessor using an 8- or 16-bit parallel
bus, CANbus 2.0B, or asynchronous serial port.
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Motor Protection
Circuit Breakers
The Series 330 motor protection circuit breakers from
c3controls (Beaver, PA) are available with thermal and
magnetic trip elements providing overload and short
circuit protection, and magnetic trip element only for
short circuit protection. Both units come in universal
rating and markings (A, kW, and HP), as well as third-party
certification markings. They meet UL and CSA standards
requirements as Manual Motor Controllers for use as
Motor Disconnects, and meet National Electrical Code
requirements for use in multi-motor applications. Also
included are visible trip indicators for fast identification
of which device tripped in a control panel where multiple
motor protection breakers are installed.
Accessories include auxiliary contacts, shunt and undervoltage
release modules, and wiring accessories such as commuting
links and feeder terminals for distribution of power
to multiple motor protection circuit breakers. Accessories
are snap-on. Combination head terminal screws allow
the use of straight, Phillips, or posidrive screwdrivers.
The ON/OFF manual operator enables motor circuits to
be isolated without having to disconnect other control
panel circuits. A test function is included to verify
proper operation of the control circuit and accessories.
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April 2006
DC/DC Converter
Texas Instruments (Dallas, TX) has announced the DCP010507DB,
a 1-W isolated, unregulated DC/DC converter, supporting
an operating temperature range of -40 °C to 100 °C.
The module provides thermal shutdown and short-circuit
protection, and device-to-device synchronization control
for applications with multiple converters.
The DCP010507DB operates from a 5 V input, features
dual ±7V outputs, and is suitable for motor control,
programmable logic control, and distributed I/O module
applications. The converter can be configured as a single-output
14 V converter, and provides point-of-load power conversion
and ground loop elimination for noise-sensitive applications.
It uses semiconductor lead-frame construction with a
power density of 2.4 W/cm3.
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February 2006
Induction
Motor Reverser
Teledyne Relays (Hawthorne, CA) has introduced the Series
EMCRT solid-state, three-phase induction motor reverser
that can be used to turn on an industrial motor in either
direction. The maximum current is 50 Amps. The EMCRT48D50
model operates at 400 Vac, 4 kW, while the EMCRT48D75
operates at 400 Vac, 7.5 kW. Each unit measures 3.94
× 2.99 × 2.22", and weighs 4.58 ounces.
The motor reverser is DIN rail mountable or attached
with screws, and is designed for applications such as
conveyors, elevators, escalators, pumps, compressors,
lamps, fans, cranes, and three-phase motor applications.
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Motorized
Potentiometers
The MR267 motorized potentiometers from Micronor (Newbury
Park, CA) include a current loop controller (CLC) option
that remotely controls the potentiometer and/or rotary
cam switch via a 4-20 mA current loop, 0- 2.5 V input,
or external potentiometer. The CLC option can be specified
for any of the company’s line of modular motorized
potentiometers, cam timers, or rotary limit switches.
Rotary limit switches are programmed via cams to electrically
control events or provide status at pre-stages.
The MR267 option operates from 24 VDC with an operating
temperature range of -10°C to 65°C. They are
available in single, multi-turn, 2-170 watts, wire wound,
or composite pots. Applications include ramping up the
field current of a DC motor or controlling the start-up
of a generator.
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Motor Control
Center
The Square D® Model 6 Intelligent Motor Control
Center from Schneider Electric (Palatine, IL) enables
real-time monitoring and remote control of motor functions
for industrial facilities. Motor protection features
of Motor Logic® Plus II overload relays provide
the capability to customize protection levels. With
Transparent Ready® built-in data communications,
the relays allow facilities to monitor or control motor
functions remotely. A trunk and tap cabling system eliminates
the control wire bundle, and mechanically protected,
micro-style connectors protect against harsh industrial
applications.
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Worm
Gear Speed Reducers
Flexbloc right-angle worm gear speed reducers from NORD
Gear Corp. (Waunakee, WI) stop oil leaks and eliminate
bolt-on covers and split casting, encompassing all gearing
within a single piece. They feature an aluminum alloy
housing that is corrosion resistant. The speed reducers
are lubricated with a food-grade synthetic lubricant
that does not require replacement.
Customized options include foot mounting or face mounting,
and C-face motor adaptor or solid input shaft. Torque
capacity is 3,859 lb.-in. that handles 5-HP motors.
The Flexbloc speed reducers are available in single,
helical, or double worm configurations with ratios from
5:1 to 3,000:1. The devices offer a choice of C-face
motor adaptor or solid input shaft.
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December 2005
Motor Controller/Driver
Roboteq (Phoenix, AZ) offers the AX1500 microcomputer-based,
dual-channel DC motor controller that directly drives
up to 30 amps on each channel at up to 40 V. The controller
fits on a 4.2 × 4.2" board, and accepts commands
from a standard R/C radio for remote-controlled robot
applications, or serial port interface. The controller’s
two channels can be operated independently or combined
to set the direction and rotation of a vehicle by coordinating
the motion on each side of the vehicle. The motors may
be operated in open or closed loop speed mode. Using
position sensors, they also may be set to operate as
heavy-duty position servos. Intelligent sensing and
control automatically limit each channel’s power
output to 30A for the time required to accelerate or
stop a robot.
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Step Motor
Control IC
The SMC-40 IC-based step motor controller from Advanced
Micro Systems (Nashua, NH) operates at over 65,000 SPS
at 3.3 volts. Package sizes are small PLCC28 or TSSOP28.
No crystal oscillator or re-set circuit is needed. Non-volatile
memory is builtin for standalone operation. Serial communication
allows 32 axes from one COM port. Limit, home, GO, soft
stop, and multiple-user I/O are included. Peripheral
devices offer analog control and encoder feedback.
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Torque Flange
The T10FS torque flange from HBM (Marlborough, MA) can
be used at rotational speeds of up to 24,000 rpm, depending
on the measuring range. The flange is suitable for test
bench applications where high rotational speeds and
increased accuracy are required. The measuring body
has lower mass moments of inertia for reduced dynamic
torque during acceleration and braking. A speed measuring
system, with an optional reference pulse, is available.
The T10FS is available with nominal torques of 100
Nm, 200 Nm, 500 Nm, 1 kNm, 2 kNm, 3 kNm, 5 kNm, and
10 kNm. A choice of electrical interfaces with a frequency
output of 10 kHz ±5kHz, and an optional ±10
V analog output is available.
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Motor
Control Developer’s Kit
The DK73110 Brushless Motor Control IC Developer’s
Kit from Performance Motion Devices (Lincoln, MA) is
an integrated board and software package that lets designers
build a standalone motor controller, amplifier, or intelligent
drive. The kit incorporates a velocity loop, current
loop, commutation, half-bridge MOSFET switchers, and
integrated motor connections. It uses a proportional
integral current control algorithm to drive the power
stage, and includes system monitoring and control functions.
The kit can be used to develop a custom amplifier using
external switching circuits. The kit comes with an installed,
single-axis motor controller for programmable control
of brushless DC motors. The controller operates in internal
profile, velocity, or torque modes.
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October 2005
Speed
Control System
Oriental Motor USA Corp. (Torrance, CA) has introduced
the AXU Series brushless DC speed control system that
maintains a constant torque value over the speed range
of 100 RPM to 2000 RPM. The system consists of a BLDC
motor and a speed control unit that provides speed control
in 10W, 25W, 40W, and 90W output power levels. The system
is available in single-phase 100- 115VAC, single-phase
200-230VAC, and threephase 200-230VAC power inputs.
The control unit provides rotation direction, run/stop,
dynamic braking, set speed, and acceleration/ deceleration
functions. Protection features on the control unit include
overload, over voltage, under voltage, over speed, and
out of phase. Rate of rotation is adjustable using a
dial on the front of the speed control unit. Geared
models are available in 20 gear ratios ranging from
3:1 to 180:1.
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August
Motor Controller
The AmpFlow (Belmont, CA) microcontroller- based motor
controller supplies up to 180 Amps/channel at 12 to
40 V, and features multiple command input modes for
use with either radio control receivers or analog devices
(e.g., industrial or gaming joysticks). Computers and
microcontrollers can also interface via the serial port.
The compact (7.0"x5.5"x1.5") and lightweight (3.4 lbs)
controller features automatic stop, safe power-on start,
over-current, and overheat protection. It is also fitted
with heavy, 8-gauge cables for direct connection to
high-current batteries and motors. For Free Info Visit
http://info.ims.ca/5215-301
June
Step Motor Controller
The IBC-400E step motor controller from Advanced Micro
Systems (Nashua, NH) offers encoder feedback for closedloop
control. Features include NV Ram for stand-alone operation,
control from one COM port, and speeds of over 60,000
SPS.
The device also features step and direction output,
limit, home, go, soft stop inputs, user input ports,
two 1/2 amp outputs, and an optional analog joystick.
The IBC-200E is packaged in a 1.7" x 0.8"
x 3.9" enclosure and can be interfaced to motor
drivers that accept step and direction input.
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Frequency Inverter
SEW-Eurodrive’s (Lymac, SC) Movitrac® LTE
frequency inverter features 14 pre-configured standard
parameters for quick and simple startup, four binary
terminals, analog input with 12-bit resolution, and
analog output. Its operating panel features local control
and seven-segment display. Easy-toaccess mounting allows
for quick installation, and low-noise motor operation
is possible due to effective PWM frequency up to 32
kHz.
Available in two model sizes covering a power range
from 0.37 to 4.0 kW, the Movitrac LTE is suited for
applications that include fan and ventilation systems
(HVAC), pumps, and motor control in tool manufacturing
and metalworking, conveying, machining, and materials
handling systems.
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Motor Control IC
The MC73110 Motor Control IC with precision velocity
loop for brushless DC motors from Performance Motion
Devices (PMD, Lincoln, MA) is suitable for applications
such as semiconductor and medical automation.
This compact, intelligent single-axis IC operates in
internal velocity profile mode, velocity mode with an
external velocity command signal, or torque mode with
an external torque command signal. It uses velocity
feedback from either an encoder or via a direct-input
analog tachometer signal. A velocity scalar term, and
an averaging velocity estimator, enables precision velocity
control of motor speed and acceleration.
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Stepper Motor Controllers
Providing control for unipolar stepper motors up to
35 V and 3 Amps/phase, Saelig Co. Inc.’s (Pittsford,
NY) Easy-Step 3000 motor drive and control system is
suitable for use into robots and other industrial control
equipment.
The system measures 63.6 x 26.4 mm and can drive motors
in full 2-phase, full 1-phase, and halfstep modes using
an easy-to-use command set. Four modes of operation
are supported: Direct Command Set, Slave/Remote —
Pulse Mode, Voltage Mode, and Teach Mode.
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April
High-Count I/O Solution
 Motion
Engineering, Inc. (MEI, Santa Barbara, CA) offers a
family of modular SynqNet I/O products compatible with
any SynqNet network and any SynqNet motion control platform.
The SQIO product line is comprised of a SynqNet Interface
Device (SQID) and flexible analog and digital add-on
boards, providing machine builders a modular and cost
effective highcount I/O solution.
The SynqNet I/O family provides up to 256 digital inputs
and outputs, and 16 analog inputs and outputs per SQID.
A total of 32 SQIDs can be installed on a SynqNet network.
SQIO can be easily integrated to work with existing
machine I/O and is also offered as part of a SynqNet
developer kit solution for custom OEM solutions.
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February
 Motor
Speed Control
Midwest Motion Products’ (Watertown, MN) MMP.115VAC-12VDC
Brushed Motor Speed Control accepts standard 115 Volt
AC wall current and features a continuous output current
of 5 A at 12 VDC out. The DC power supply and the control
module are packaged on a 6x6-in2 aluminum
base plate. Each unit is provided with a 10 KO speedadjust
potentiometer and the terminals and connectors required
to provide the AC input to the on board power supply.
The chassis has four through holes for mounting (0.25"
in diameter and 5.5" apart, center to center).
Typical applications include instrumentation, medical,
rotating signage, and point of purchase displays.
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