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MOTION CONTROL CARDS

High performance

The company's series of four- and six-axis servo and stepper motion control cards can be combined with I/O cards for more I/O points. Cards in the series include the PCI-1241, PCI-1242, and PCI-1261. The card supports 2D and 3D interpolation for linear, circular, and even arc motion, as well as T-curve, and S-curve acceleration. The maximum pulse output rate is 4 Mpps. Advantech Corp.http://rbi.ims.ca/3857-631

PWM CONTROLLER AND DRIVER IC

For POL Buck converters

The IRU3146 pulse width modulated (PWM) dual synchronous buck controller and driver IC for point-of-load buck converters are designed for such applications as dual-phase ASIC and DDR memory power management circuits, and datacom and telecommunications power supplies requiring multiple outputs. It features 180-degree out-of-phase operation, which reportedly reduces input and output filter requirements, resulting in fewer components. It is also designed for two-phase single- or dual-output synchronous buck converter applications, according to the company. International Rectifierhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3857-632

LIFTING RINGS

Eliminates ring spreading

With a maximum capacity of 800 to 5,000 lbs and a strength factor of 5:1, the Forged Center Pull style lifting rings feature a solid center brace lift bail to eradicate the possibility of spreading the ring if misapplied. Each ring pivots 180 degrees, and can swivel 360 degrees, allowing items to be raised, turned, or flipped. Produced in alloy steel, the rings are available in metric and inch versions. Jergenshttp://rbi.ims.ca/3857-633

TWO-PHASE STEPPING MOTORS

High-torque and compact

With a frame size of 50 mm², the PK25 series of miniature two-phase stepping motors offers high torque at a compact size. The motors come in lengths of 51.5 and 81 mm, and produce holding torques of 119 and 220 oz-inches. Oriental Motor USA Corp.http://rbi.ims.ca/3857-634

NITROGEN GAS SPRINGS

Force and diameter options

Designed with a larger piston rod for greater tonnage in a compact height, the model T3 nitrogen gas springs offer a hardened, corrosion-resistant rod finish, safety guide, holes for easy mounting, and an oil-retaining pipe for improved lubrication. The company offers nine T3 models, with forces ranging from 785 to 21,400 lbs and diameters from 1.25 to 6 inches. Hyson Productshttp://rbi.ims.ca/3857-635

STEPPER MOTORS

Smooth operation

The MAE^(TM) S Series hybrid stepper motors are engineered for maximum torque to promote smooth operation. They are designed for applications requiring fine positioning. Offered in standard NEMA23 frame size, and in three models with step resolutions of 1.8 inches in full-step mode, the products feature precision-honed stators and ground rotors for tight air gap. PennEngineering Motion Technologieshttp://rbi.ims.ca/3857-636

JAVA SOFTWARE COMPONENTS

Enable versatile motion sequencing

The company's new sequencing software is reportedly an intuitive configuration of basic indexing sequences that is complemented by ease of developing custom Java components for complex applications. In addition to indexer applications, program sequences can be used to change gains or limits in traditional drive configuration or run a local program on command when the drive is operating as a CANopen distributed drive. The custom software is shipped as easy-to-install components, according to the company. Copley Controls Corp.http://rbi.ims.ca/3857-637

SAFETY CONTROLLER

Improved reliability

The company's F3SX safety controller integrates the monitoring and functioning of individual safety devices such as light curtains, safety doors, and emergency stop buttons. This is done through a single central module, according to the company. By reducing the possibility of miswiring complex safety interlock systems or operator overwriting while increasing the difficulty of operating tampering, the reliability of safety systems is increased. Omronhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3857-638

MOTION CONTROLLER

High performance

Engineered to provide machine builders with high-performance motion control, the 64-bit ZMP controllers are designed to use a 466-MHz Motorola PowerPC processor for optimum flexibility and speed. They provide a 100-mbps synchronous real-time connection between motion controllers and servo/stepper drives, custom network devices, and I/O modules. They are optimized to work with the company's MechaWare advanced servo development environment for the ultimate in precision control schemes, according to the company. Motion Engineering Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/3857-639

ROLLER BEARINGS

For industrial fan applications

Designed to perform as non-locating bearings in self-aligning bearing systems for industrial fans, CARB^(R) toroidal roller bearings reportedly enhance fan reliability, productivity, and life by providing solutions to problems associated with traditional floating bearing arrangements. They do not require housing-design compromises, and they compensate internally for angular misalignment and accommodate axial shaft expansion, according to the company. SKFhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3857-640

CABLES

Fully molded

Add-A-Motor cables are designed to be an entire "off the shelf" servo system solution that is ready to plug and play when used with the company's SmartMotors. The full-molded cable connects SmartMotor to SmartMotor in a daisy-chain configuration for serial operation, thus eliminating the need to create custom, multi-axis cable configurations for each SmartMotor application. They are designed to supply dc power and RS-232 communications to multiply SmartMotor 1700 and 2300 Series motors. Animatics Corp.http://rbi.ims.ca/3857-641

CONTINUOUS FLEX CABLES

Longer life

Reportedly delivering longer life and better performance for automated mobile machinery, Chainflex continuous flex cables are best for flexing applications where a robust energy supply system is essential. By balancing pulling and compressing forces around the high-tensile center cord, the cable core remains stable, even under maximum bending stress. The flex-cables come in over 600 styles and sizes, ranging from power and control cables to air hoses, servo cables, fiber-optic cables, and data cables. igushttp://rbi.ims.ca/3857-642

GEARMOTORS

Saves space

The H Box hallow bore gearmotors feature a 1-inch hollow output shaft that can be connected to the driven lead. Designed to save space and eliminate expensive shaft couplings, chains, or sprockets, as well as costly chain guards, the gearmotors include chill cast bronze gearing and heat-treated and ground steel worm. They are offered in single and three-phase configurations with .50-, .75-, and 1-hp ratings. Baldor Electric Co.http://rbi.ims.ca/3857-643

VOLUMETRIC SCREW FEEDER

Space-saving design

Featuring only two or three moving parts, O-ring seals for dust-free operation, and a Teflon rear seal, the Metatech direct drive volumetric screw feeder reportedly provides maximum operating efficiency with minimal maintenance. The interchangeable screw/tube combinations from 1 to 6 inches allow feed rates from 0.3 to 550 ft³/hr. Metalfabhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3857-644

TECHNOLOGY REPORT

Feature applications and success stories

The report covers the technology of the motors and drives product program in the context of applications and consumer benefits. Technologies profiled in the report include: direct torque control, soft starters for high-voltage motors, and descriptions of design requirements. The report can be accessed in both print and online formats. ABBhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3857-645

DC POWER SUPPLIES

Low-noise, high-power

The Model VSP6020 High Power Switching dc Power Supply features switch mode technology to produce a high-power, low-noise switching supply. With an output of 0-60V dc, the supplies work well with automatic test equipment, R&D labs, and telecommunications. The Model VSP 6020 comes with a user manual and one-year warrantee. B&K Precision Corp.http://rbi.ims.ca/3857-646

ENERGY CHAINS

Compact in size

Designed to fit applications with tight space restrictions and small bending radii, the E2 micro series Energy Chains are recommended for use in medical engineering devices, electronic equipment, assembly robots, sensors, automatic doors, and plotters and printers. The chains' dimensions start with an inner height of 0.2 inches, an inner width of 0.203 inches, and a minimum bend radius of 0.39 inches. The zipper tops and molded cross bars allow for easy cable installation and removal while protecting against debris and contaminants. igushttp://rbi.ims.ca/3857-647

MICRODRIVES

Compact, efficient, durable

The microdrive product range includes brush and brushless dc motors with diameters between 6-10 mm. The microdrives feature the absence of magnetic detent, rapid acceleration, low electromagnetic interference, and low inductance. The motor rotation contains no detent and reaches high speeds, even at low voltages. Maxon Motor AGhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3857-648

ACTUATOR

With high-performance linear guides

The Heavy Duty Roller Guide electric actuator from Hoerbiger-Origa with integrated gearbox offers unmatched handling and repeatability. Because of its clean line design with integrated guide, offering protection from water and dust, the actuator is intended for wash down applications . Reaching speeds up to 397 inch/sec and 4G+ acceleration, the actuators have maintenance-free operation and no need for a protective bearing cover as the integrated guide eliminates the need for one. Hoerbiger-Origa Corp.http://rbi.ims.ca/3857-649

LINEAR ACTUATORS

Environmentally sealed

The new Environmentally Sealed Linear Actuators (ESLA) are the size of NEMA 17 and NEMA 23 actuators and can be washed down or autoclaved. designed for medical, food handling, cleanroom, and wet applications, the company says both the ESLA-17 and ESLA-23 are available in 2-, 4-, and 8-inch stroke lengths. Ultra Motion Co.http://rbi.ims.ca/3857-650

HOST CONTROLLER BOARD

High-speed USB ports

Designed to give embedded industrial designers up to eight additional high-speed USB ports to meet today's demand for more and faster peripherals, the PCM-2004 is a USB 2.0-compliant Host controller board with integrated hub, allowing an additional five high-speed USB ports to be added to your system with one version and an additional four with another version through the PCI-104 interface. There are pin headers on-board to drive link and activity LEDs where they are wanted. To ensure compatibility with existing devices, PCI arbitration signals are all jumper-selectable. Aaeon Electronics Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/3857-651

LINEAR BEARINGS

Eliminate rust and contamination

DryLin linear bearings are manufactured from a patented polymer material that requires no lubrication or maintenance, making the bearings resistant to rust and contamination. The DryLin linear bearings are made for extreme dirt and underwater environments, as well as food and wash down applications. Although they are dimensionally interchangeable with ball bearings, they can reach speeds more than four times faster, according to the company. The DryLin design prevents debris from causing irreparable damage, because channels enable the flow of dirt and dust. igushttp://rbi.ims.ca/3857-652

PCI INTERFACE

Two versions available

The PCI Interface from ORTEC enables users to bring the power of the latest personal computers to ORTEC multichannel pulse heigh analyzer by converting MCAs with obsolute ISA-bus interface to the PCI-bus interface now used on new PCs. There are two versions available. The first is to upgrade existing ORTEC MCAs to the PCI interface, which comes with the necessary drivers to update the existing MCA emulator software. The second is the PCI interface when a new MCA is purchased. ORTEChttp://rbi.ims.ca/3857-653

FLASH ADAPTER

Connects to IDE port

The CFADPT7 allows for connecting one or two compact flash drives to any system that has an IDE port. Fitting a standard 2.5-inch hard drive footprint, the CFADPT7 can also have a 40-pin IDE connector in addition to the standard 44-pin, 2-mm IDE connector. The adapter has single and dual drive versions and can accept both type 1 and type 2 CF cards. It also works with newer DMA capable CF cards. Mesa Electronicshttp://rbi.ims.ca/3857-654

MACHINE CONTROLLER

New capabilities

The XtraDrive software Version 3.01 is easily implemented on small machine control applications. Improvements and new features from the last version of XtraDrive include electronic cam profiling, virtual master axis option, arithmetic and logic functions, a data logging feature, eight priority interrupts, and 10 user variables. The XtraDrive Version 3.01 includes the YET patented Non-Linear Control algorithm for tight tracking control, autotuning, and a master encoder interface, like all YET servo drives. The software can be used in packaging, assembly, semiconductor and custom machines, and material handling. YET USA Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/3857-655

CONTROLLERS

Improves control performance

The Plus Series of controllers from Danaher Industrial Controls is an improved family of controllers. Featuring an easy-to-use programming interface and a remote setpoint capability. This second feature allows for the controller to be used in a variety of ways and each Plus Series controller has a communications port that can receive setpoint changes from a remote operator, PLC, or factory control software. This line includes 1/16, 1/8, and .25 DIN size models. Applications include use in temperature control in plastics extrusion, thermal forming, and industrial and lab ovens and furnaces, the company says. Danaher Controlshttp://rbi.ims.ca/3857-656

DRIVER/CONTROLLER

Easily programmed

With the capability of producing up to 1.5A of current with a power supply of 12 to 40V dc and step resolutions from .50 to 1/64, the R164 Stand Alone Driver/Controller can store up to 16 different programs at one time. In addition, the R164 features fully programmable ramps and speeds and software selectable hold and move currents. Enabling the user to program the input and output channels, the driver/controller can be easily programmed with any PC that has the built-in Microsoft^(R) Hyper Terminal via a serial port or it can also be used as a stand-alone product. RMS Technologies Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/3857-657

SINGLE-AXIS CONTROLLER

Pulse train function

The SRCD single-axis controller offers a wider application range, including use with drive shaft feedback because of its pulse train function. The pulse train function, which enhances ease of use, is an operation mode that is an addition to the three usual modes found on Yamaha Robotics equipment-program operation, operation by specifying points from a PLC, and operation by commanding from a PC. The controller offers mass storage memory of up to 1,000 points/100 programs and is capable of multitask execution of up to four tasks maximum. Yamaha Roboticshttp://rbi.ims.ca/3857-658

ANALOG OUTPUT BOARDS

High-speed

Eliminating the need for a separate A/D board, the two new PCI analog boards from CyberResearch Inc. provide feedback lines that help stabilize systems. The PCIAO 04F8 and PCIAO 08F4 both have output speeds of 1 Msample/sec and input speeds of 400 Ksample/sec. The boards offer four D/A lines with eight A/D channels for feedback and eight D/A lines with four A/D channels for feedback respectively. Both boards also calibrate themselves on command with the choice of an on-board reference voltage or external reference. CyberResearch Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/3857-659

LINEAR ACTUATORS

Environmentally sealed

The new Environmentally Sealed Linear Actuators (ESLA) are the size of NEMA 17 and NEMA 23 actuators and can be washed down or autoclaved. This makes them suitable for medical, food handling, cleanroom, and wet applications. Both the ESLA-17 and ESLA-23 are available in 2-, 4-, and 8-inch stroke lengths and the motor end of the actuators is sealed with polyolefin shrink tubing and polyurethane adhesive sealant. The actuators have polished stainless steel shafts with a high tensile, low friction Buna-N U-Cup seal. Ultra Motion Co.http://rbi.ims.ca/3857-660