COLIBRI "intelligent" stepping motor from MESA Systems Co. decentralizes positioning and indexing operations from a central controller. Integrating a stepping motor, driver, controller, programmable memory, power supply, I/O, and databus into one compact device, the actuator requires only a "start" command to sequentially execute up to 20 programmed operation records. Records include length, acceleration, speed, and record repetition.
Circle 693
Cool Muscle from MyoStat Motion Control Inc. is an integrated, closed-loop servo system that combines a stepping motor, a full computer controller, amplifier, power management, and a magnetic position sensor. A 32-bit RISC processor with 128k of memory allows the inclusion of custom software directly in the motor, creating a stand-alone actuator for mechanism designers. Up to 128 Cool Muscles can be daisy-chained together to form a synchronized motion control system.
Circle 694
Animatics Corp. has added multi-axis-contouring capability to its line of SmartMotors(TM)that combines a servomotor, controller, amplifier, encoder, and a PLC. This contouring capability allows an RS-485 network of SmartMotors to perform motion profiles as complex as multi-axis splines, or as simple as circular interpolation. CAD and G-Code host interfaces can turn a laptop computer and three SmartMotors into a complete 3-axis CNC control system on the back of the machine, without a NEMA cabinet.
Circle 695
MotorCube from Whedco Inc. , a subsidiary of GE Fanuc Automation, provides the power of a stepping motor, drive, control, and on-board DeviceNet connectivity in one compact package. MotorCube is available in torque levels from 50 to 175 oz-inches, and can be used with up to 63 other industrial devices on a single network.
Circle 696