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stepper systems
- Posted: September 27, 2023
What makes a bus based Motion Controller deterministic? What are the three types of Step Motors? What is the difference between an Absolute Encoder and a Resolver? These questions (and many more) are quickly answered Motion Control Technology Primer...
Categories: Automation 101 - Posted: March 30, 2013
The choice between a servo and stepper motor is an important decision in any system design. In general, the higher the performance requirement (high precision, variable load, high duty cycle, high torque vs. speed) the more likely a servo will be the choice. Where purchase cost is critical, performance is not crucial, and simple set-up is needed, a stepper solution is a cost-effective option.
The following chart compares the performance of brush/brushless servo and stepper motors:
With stepper motors, closing the position loop via an encoder is not an effective means of providing increased precision. Whereas the encoder will provide position verification, the step...
Categories: Technical Support - 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... - Posted: September 10, 2012
Experts pretty much agree that motor torque is proportional to motor current and motor speed is proportional to drive supply voltage, but do you know when this might not be true? This paper reviews the performance of constant current stepper drive across the motor speed range and the impact of the motor’s inductance, back-EMF and supply voltage on both low speed and high speed operation.Download Now
This Free Resource White Paper is provided by Machine Design and ElectroCraft.
More information on the Hybrid Stepper Motors from Electromate can be viewed at
https://www.electromate.com/products/?c=Stepper+Motors...Categories: Technical Support - 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: December 10, 2011
There are a few different methods for developing a LabVIEW application that can communicate to a Galil motor controller.
1 – DMCWin32 Library and Galil developed VI’s. This method is simple, but limited support is offered beyond the vi’s that are provided on the Galil software CD.
2 – Active X Toolkit. This method has been the preferred method for any existing applications with LabVIEW and Galil motor controllers. It requires the purchase of the Active X Toolkit for $595 US. Details on using the Active X Toolkit with LabVIEW are covered in application note 4414. https://www.galilmc.com/support/appnotes/software/note4414.pdf
3 – GalilTools Communication Library. Using the GalilTools Communication Library is the recommended method for any new applications that are being developed with LabVIEW. This post will review 2 examples. The first covers basics of how to integrate the...Categories: Technical Support - Posted: April 24, 2011
Explore Kollmorgen's whitepaper addressing cable selection challenges in motor positioning systems. Gain insights into avoiding accuracy issues, failures, and interference by understanding the vital role of cables in system performance...