Motion Control/Power Transmission 25591Motion Control/Power Transmission 25591
December 13, 2004

SINGLE-BOARD COMPUTERS
Ultrafast
The CPET single-board computers are reportedly the fastest the company has to offer. They support P4 CPUs with 800-MHz front-side bus, DDR400 memory, and eight USB 2.0 ports. With 256 Mbytes of memory and supporting up to 2 Gbytes, the product also supports hyper-threading. This technology is integrated into the CPU, reportedly allowing multi-threading applications to use otherwise idle segments of the Pentium 4 chips as virtual CPUs, sharing the load by simultaneously running different threads of an application in parallel. CyberResearchhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3860-614
MOTORIZES SLIDERS
Ensures stable operation
Combining advanced step motor functionality and sophisticated motion control features, the EZ Limo series of linear motion products uses the company's stepping motor with built-in feedback system. When a misstep is about to occur, the motor reportedly performs closed-loop control, ensuring stable operation. The products provide positioning with a table and slider driving by a ball screw. The sliders come in stroke lengths of 50-500 mm with a maximum load of 30 kg. The EZS series reportedly reaches horizontal speeds of 300 mm/sec while the EZHS series reportedly reaches horizontal speeds of 300 mm/sec. Oriental Motor USA Corp.http://rbi.ims.ca/3860-615
MOUNTING SYSTEM
Maintain concentricity
With a three-step mounting process that allows all Micron gearheads to be mounted to any available motor, regardless of manufacturer, the Micron Gearhead RediMount(TM) Motor Mounting System reportedly features a specially designed input housing and sleeve to accommodate all motor mounting dimensions. It also reportedly features a self-aligning hub that maintains concentricity between the motor shaft and gearhead while a pre-installed pinion eradicates normal pinion setting procedures. Danaher Motionhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3860-616
EMISSIONS MONITORING SYSTEM
Two-point stream switching
The MicroCEM TS is reportedly a compact, field-mountable continuous emissions monitoring system that has a two-point stream switching option, allowing facilities to monitor two sample points/stacks with one analyzer system. It is designed to offer accurate, continuous monitoring of two stacks or SCR inlet-outlet configurations, reducing equipment needs, system maintenance, and enclosure requirements. Features include selectable stream times and bypass times, switching between stream views via the Web browser, storing three months data for each stream, and selectable automatic calibration times for both streams, among others. Emerson Process Managementhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3860-617
SINGLE BOARD COMPUTER
Provides versatility
The company's EBX single-board computer, the Cobra, features a new configuration that reportedly includes pass-through style connectors supporting 8-bit ISA (PC/104) in addition to 16-bit PCI (PC/104-Plus) signals. As a result, this provides OEMs with needed versatility in connecting specialized I/O boards and modules to the embedded computer. According to the company, the design enables the CPU board to be installed directly over the customer's proprietary, application-specific I/O platform, with or without additional I/O above the SBC. VersaLogic Corp.http://rbi.ims.ca/3860-618
MOBILE ROBOT
Fully automatic
Designed as the first fully autonomous robotic surveillance and monitoring system available off the shelf, the product can be used to carry sensors that are not practical for permanent installation and new monitoring equipment needed on short notice. It can travel to destinations in a known building, circumventing obstacles in its path, according to the company. It is designed for places with security concerns, such as leading laboratories, defense fabrication plants, data centers, and other sensitive areas. VersaLogic Corp.http://rbi.ims.ca/3860-619
STEPPER MOTORS
Advanced design
Portescap Turbo Disc(TM) stepper motors are designed with an advanced, patented design for dynamic performance. They are intended for medical, textile, die bonding and variable optical attenuator industries applications. The rotor features a unique design that consists of a rare earth magnet with a proprietary magnetization method that allows smaller step angles. This provides a very low moment of inertia for high acceleration and dynamic behavior, according to the company. Danaher Motionhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3860-620
TOUCH PANEL COMPUTER
Ultra-slim form factor
Created as a Windows CE-based 5.7-inch QVGA STN LCD display computer for factory floor OIT, the TPC-60S reportedly has an ultra-slim form factor that is durable enough to meet requirements for operating interfaces in industrial environments. The front panel is NEMA4/IP65-compliant, according to the company, and the plastic molding housing is reportedly low-weight and high-performance, with good heat-dissipation. It is suitable for system control interfaces, such as those found in the mechanical automation, intelligent transport systems, and food industries. Advantech Corp.http://rbi.ims.ca/3860-621
TORQUE LIMITERS
Economical solution
Designed to be integrated within most of the company's Steelbelt Speed Reducers, the Torque Limiters reportedly offer users an economical way to protect their equipment. The products are mechanical, using a slip clutch assembly in an oil bath. The clutch slips automatically to minimize downtime and reduce damage to equipment and machines, according to the company. This also reportedly enables the reducer to automatically return to normal operation after the obstruction is removed. Joyce/Dayton Corp. http://rbi.ims.ca/3860-622
SINGLE BOARD COMPUTERS
High performance
The PENTXM range of PC-compatible VMEbus single board computers use the Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processor running at 1.6 GHz and above. It reportedly draws 30W of power for the entire board running and allows the user to optimize power dissipation. It is intended for a variety of embedded system applications, including military, radar data processing, telemetry, aerospace, and scientific markets. Thales Computershttp://rbi.ims.ca/3860-623
LINEAR POSITION STAGES
Low cost
Configured to easily integrate into new and existing applications, the BL series linear position stages are available in travel lengths to 144 inches. They can reportedly result in higher throughput by moving loads up to 200 lbs at speeds up to 200 inches/sec with 2Gs acceleration. They are also capable of speeds below 0.001 inch/sec. They are intended for a variety of applications, including water jet and laser cutting machines, laser etching machines, pick-and-place robots, parts transfer, and high-speed sewing machines. H2W Technologieshttp://rbi.ims.ca/3860-624
STEPPERS
NEMA 14
Engineered to be low-cost, this series of custom 0.9-degree NEMA 14 steppers for OEMs reportedly assures smooth operation even at low speed, and is available with four or six leads to meet torque and performance requirements. Intended applications include printers and plotters, X-Y tables, scanners, security camera positioning, medical instruments, office equipment, index tables, and robotics. Source Engineeringhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3860-625
PANEL PCS
Optional touch screen
The STE 15 and STE 17 panel PCs are engineered to make industrial computing and control as easy as possible. The 15- and 17-inch panel PCs feature Pentium(R) 4 power, a PCI expansion slot, two 2.5-inch drive bays, network-ready I/O ports, and optional touch screen. Both models also reportedly provide NEMA 4 sealing when properly mounted in an appropriate enclosure. CyberResearch Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/3860-626
AIR CYLINDERS
Compact configuration
The company's low-profile, spring-return air cylinders are designed for use in modern production applications. A choice of seven sizes are available, from 3- to 6-inch outside diameter with force output of 300 lbs, to 1 ton with plant air pressure, according to the company. Features include choices for mounting, porting, and materials. The design features several smaller springs in internal pockets, reportedly reducing the overall cylinder height and providing a more compact configuration. Mack Corp.http://rbi.ims.ca/3860-627
MOTION CONTROLLER
Continuous cycling option
Geared for testing-related applications, the RMC100 motion controller features the Sinusoidal Move command that reportedly eliminates the need for an externally generated sine wave while adding position, velocity, and acceleration feed-forward parameters for more precise closed-loop motion control tracking. Users can specify the amplitude in position or pressure units, frequency from 0.1 to 256 Hz, and the number of cycles, with the option of continuous cycling, according to the company. Delta Computer Systemshttp://rbi.ims.ca/3860-628
COMMUTATION ENCODER
500 KHz output frequency response
The R35i small encoder reportedly incorporates a custom ASIC that includes fewer components, increased performance, and high product quality in a smaller package. According to the company, it offers both brushless motor commutation and high resolution incremental position signals in a 1.38-inch OD by 0.55-inch length package size. It is available for four, six, and eight pole brushless motors. Output frequency response reaches 500 KHz. Renco Encoders Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/3860-629
INDUSTRIAL PANEL COMPUTERS
Fanless, no moving parts
Engineered as a fanless, rugged, industrial panel computer with a 15-inch LCD, the ARP-2115 has no moving parts, making it suitable for higher reliability with less system failures. It features VIA low-power Eden 667-MHz CPU that is expandable to 512 Mbytes of system memory, according to the company. It uses a compact flash card as a storage device instead of a hard disk drive. It is intended for rugged applications. Arista Corp.http://rbi.ims.ca/3860-630
HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE
New model sizes
Additional model sizes are added to the PROFORM hydraulic break line, which reportedly features a powerful control that combines 3D graphics interface with touch screen operation. This is designed to reduce setup and programming times for optimized bending productivity. They come in standard bed lengths from 4 to 24 ft, and custom lengths are available. Its 15.1-inch LCD touchscreen reportedly uses icon-driven Windows(R) operating system, eliminating the need for keypads and key switches. Cincinnati Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/3860-631
GONIOMETER
Assured calibration, compact
The PGX goniometer is described as a compact instrument that measures wetting and absorption as a function of time on any surface size. It features assured calibration in the static mode that is quick, simple, and accurate. It also features automatic droplet application, PGX optic geometry, small footprint of 60 x 85 mm, and ease of use. GARDCOhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3860-632
MECHANICAL COMPONENT
Improves load carrying
The Spherolinder(R) is engineered as an inventive mechanical component that improves load-carrying capacity of three-groove kinematic mounts by eliminating point contacts while retaining repeatability. It is intended for a variety of engineering applications. g2 Engineeringhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3860-633
DIGITAL DRIVES
Expanded power, torque range
The company has added five new 460V ac-series drive models that provide 2,400 to 17,000W of power to its family of ServoWire Soft Motion digital drives and H-Series motors. The drives feature 5, 10, 17, 25, and 35A RMS/phase and reportedly provide supreme power density. According to the company, they enhance the products' offering by greatly expanding the number of applications that can benefit from its drive networking using IEEE-1394. ORMEChttp://rbi.ims.ca/3860-634
USER INTERFACE
For beginners and experts
Designed for use by both the NC beginner and expert, the smart.NC is a user interface for TNCs that reportedly allows users to create executable NC programs faster, more safely, simpler, and more conveniently. According to the company, it guides the user in a self-explanatory and intuitive way through the complete NC programming tasks by using straightforward forms. Users can also decide whether to use it or the plain language level at any time; it can also be edited as before with the plain language editor even if a program has been created with the product. Heidenhainhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3860-635
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