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- Posted: March 19, 2013
Reprint of March 13, 2013 Automation.com Article
March 13, 2013 – The use of Ethernet with motor drives and motion controllers will more than triple to 2016 from 1.8 million new connected nodes in 2011. According to IMS Research, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for new motor control Ethernet nodes is projected to be the highest across the whole industrial space at nearly 30%.
IHS analyst, Tom Moore, commented “Ethernet, particularly certain industrial variants, is very well suited to drive and motion control applications. The growing number of Ethernet protocols, which are high-speed, deterministic, and low jitter, mean its application...Categories: Technical Support - Posted: January 24, 2013
Reprint of a January 19, 2013 Design World article by Steve Meyer
During the last decade or so the controls industry has adopted the term “Mechatronics” as a replacement for the previously used phrase “motion control”. I will respectfully break with the current trend and suggest that motion control is the proper term because it better defines the field of knowledge.
For one thing, the term “Mechatronics” is a coined word from the folks at Yaskawa around 1969. Look it up if you don’t believe me. It has taken Yaskawa a long time and a lot of effort...Categories: Technical Support - Posted: January 14, 2013
ESCON servo controllers from Maxon Motor AG are small-sized, powerful 4-quadrant PWM servo controller for the highly efficient control of permanent magnet activated DC motors. The featured operating modes – speed control (closed loop), speed control (open loop), and current control – meet the highest requirements for the Industrial Automation market. The ESCON servo controllers are designed being commanded by an analog set value and features extensive analog and digital I/O functionality and are being configured via USB interface using the graphical user interface “ESCON Studio” for Windows PCs.
- Posted: January 03, 2013
Which are the specific advantages of a “coreless” DC motor design compared to a conventional DC motor? How is the motor designed? Which are the underlying physical principles? What are the differences between precious metal and graphite brushes and where are these two systems used?
Learn more about the design, the working principle and the data sheets of maxon DC and EC motors.
Categories: Technical Support - Posted: October 22, 2012
Deepen your knowledge in drive technology and motion control. Learn more about the coordinated operation of the drive components motor, gearhead, sensor and controller.
Visit https://www.maxonmotor.com/academy
maxon academy bundles our offers in the field of drive technology training. Besides the maxon academy books and booklets you find here e-learning modules and the forthcoming seminars...Categories: Free Software Tools - Posted: October 12, 2012
Galil’s latest generation motion controllers and PLCs come standard with optoisolated outputs. This video is aimed at educating those new to optoisolated outputs or new to our products that want to know the different benefits and limitations to each of our options as well as how to properly wire them.
More information on Galil’s Family of High Performance Multi-Axis Motion Controllers can be viewed at-
https://www.electromate.com/products/?partner=1031080104
... - Posted: August 20, 2012
This webinar will review some of the basic parameters necessary to properly select and apply stepper motor technology to motion applications. ...
Categories: Product Videos & Webinars - Posted: July 23, 2012
maxon motor provides effective help for drive selection.
The extensive collection with illustrations and descriptions includes formulae, terminology and explanations of the calculations that are relevant for drive systems. A flow chart provides assistance in selecting the right drive for each purpose.
The Formulae Handbook lists the most important formulae in relation to all components of the drive system. It makes use of a flow chart that supports quick selection of the correct drive. Numerous illustrations and the clear descriptions of the symbols on the respective page make it easier for the reader to understand the formulae.
Roughly speaking, it is a collection of the most important formulae from the maxon catalog...Categories: Technical Support - Posted: March 27, 2012
Translating a superb theoretical design into a reliable servo requires attention to the mundane practical details that often eludes a gifted designer’s interest.
Poorly designed ground connections, for example, can lead to inadequate protection against common mode errors—or crosstalk in multi-axis motion control systems. Power supply selection that’s left to last moment decision may inhibit servomotor acceleration. Or the unusual duty cycles of a PCB drilling system—if not anticipated—cause MTBF-degrading heat dissipation. And don’t wait for a power supply explosion to focus attention on regenerative braking deficiencies.
This article may help differentiate between a superbly performing servo, and persistent problems that create customer friction or costly field fixes.
CONTROLLER-SERVOAMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS
The servoamplifier and its source of motion commands are frequently located at widely separated...Categories: Technical Support - Posted: March 25, 2012
Tolomatic White Paper: Evaluating actuators for washdown in food and beverage applications: Materials, design, fabrication and maintenance affect actuator performance and compliance with food safety guidelines. Learn important tips and considerations.
For more information on Tolomatic’s actuators, click on the link below:
Tolomatic’s Linear Actuator Product Family
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