AutomationDirect Adds a Slew of New Automation ToolsAutomationDirect Adds a Slew of New Automation Tools

AutomationDirect has added a number of new items to its line of automation products in recent days. The additions range from servo systems and wireways to connectors and IEC motors.

M.G.M. Electric IEC motors and brake motors

AutomationDirect has added M.G.M. Electric IEC standard and brake motors that are manufactured in Italy using state-of-the-art, high-quality processes and are rated for general-purpose and inverter duty. IEC motors provide the same power output as NEMA motors but have a smaller footprint and feature a lightweight aluminum construction.

IEC standard motors offer outputs rated up to 5hp at 1800rpm and up to 1hp at 3600rpm. M.G.M. brake motors are available with outputs rated up to 5hp at 1800rpm and feature brakes that are direct 3-phase AC coils (no DC rectifier required). This results in faster response time and higher holding torque. Replacement brakes are also available.

More Hammond lay-in and pull-through wireway options

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AutomationDirect has added new Hammond wireways that are designed to house electrical cables and wires, keep them organized, and protect them from environmental contaminants or physical damage. The new CW series carbon steel lay-in wireways are available with a NEMA 1 rating featuring a removable screw cover with keyhole slots and are offered with or without knockouts.

New 1487 series pull-through wireways are available in a NEMA 12-rated carbon steel version. Unlike the lay-in type, pull-through wireways do not open and require cables/wires to be pulled for installation. However, they do provide optimum protection for electrical wiring/cabling runs and are ideal for connections between machines and control panels.

In addition to these wireways, many wireway fittings and accessories for each specific series have been added to help complete installations quickly and efficiently, and to ensure the best possible layout.

LUTZE RJ45 shielded IDC field wireable connectors and adapters

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AutomationDirect has added new LUTZE RJ45 shielded IDC field wireable connectors and adapters to their Wiring Solutions lineup. RJ45 IDC shielded field wireable connectors with 8-pole configuration provide quick and easy Cat6a connections to non-terminated cables allowing custom-built connections to fit your application. The RJ45-to-RJ45 8-pole bulkhead adapters can be installed in a control panel cutout allowing easy pass-through for Cat5e or Cat6a connections and include a protective cap to protect the outer connector when not in use.

New DIN rail mounted holder modules for RJ45 Cat6a shielded IDC field wireable connectors provide connectivity between the field and the control panel. These holder modules simplify the wiring process in just a few simple steps and do not require any tools. The modules’ side covers can be removed, allowing several modules to be installed side by side on a DIN rail, which is ideal for tight-spaced installations.

LS Electric DC servo systems (EtherCAT, pulse, and indexing control)

AutomationDirect has added LS Electric PHOX servo systems that operate with 24-80 VDC input power and accept a wide variety of control inputs.  These flexible systems are suitable for both single-axis use and for advanced multi-axis motion control systems.

With output power from 100W to 300W, these four matched sets of servo motors, drives, cables, and accessories are perfect for mobile applications or situations where DC power sharing between servo axes is advantageous. An integral holding brake is optional on each motor.

Possible control options include pulse train, velocity or torque control (with analog inputs or predefined setpoints), a built-in indexer, and the use of external encoder feedback (full closed-loop control).  The systems can also be controlled by any CANopen over EtherCAT (CoE) compatible PLC/host controller.  The drives are fully digital with a 1kHz velocity loop response and offer Safe Torque Off (STO), eliminating the need for large external e-stop contactors.

Network motion control options include Cyclic Mode where all drives are updated every EtherCAT cycle (~1 millisecond) with position, velocity, or torque setpoints, and Profile Mode with drives receiving  target setpoints for each move over EtherCAT.

All motion parameters can be stored, loaded, and triggered from an EtherCAT-compatible PLC, simplifying your control scheme. Networked motion control capabilities include storage of up to 400 position setpoints (per axis) in the PLC, electronic camming, registration, flying shear, advanced torque control, and more.