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In this paper we will focus on servo actuators that function as end effectors, often mounted on transport systems such as robotics arms and gantries. These devices include linear actuators, force feedback actuators, voice coils, and more. Understanding their capabilities and properties will help ensure that your next application delivers the goods without dropping the ball!
PMD's ION/CME® 500 Digital Drive provides ultra-efficient digital amplification with programmable intelligence in a compact rugged package for control of Brushless DC, DC Brush, and step motors. In addition to advanced S-curve profile generation, i2T power management, and Field Oriented Control, IONs provide over current, over voltage, and over temperature detection. Whether used for laboratory automation, mobile robotics, pointing systems, or general-purpose automation, ION/CME 500s are the ideal solution for your next motion control application.
Once the decision is made to use an electric motor in a new machine design the next big challenge is selecting the right motor and sizing it correctly for the application at hand. This article will give you all the tools you need to answer this challenge - showing the different types of motors that are available and explaining key concepts such as torque curves, motor winding configurations, inertia matching, and more.
Spinning Brushless DC motors efficiently at high speed is the core requirement for a broad range of end applications including turbo pumps, liquid pumps, spindles, centrifuges, respirators, and vehicular & marine transport. In this application example, we present a detailed solution for a Brushless DC motor drive that you can use in your next design – delivering high-speed in a compact package and at a low cost.
New Single Axis Motion Control IC Provides Profile Generation, Servo Control, and Advanced Current Control The Magellan® MC58113 Series of Motion Control ICs are complete, single axis, IC-based motion controllers. They provide trajectory generation, programmable breakpoints, advanced performance trace, and many other motion control functions. Whether used for laboratory automation, pump control, mobile robotics, pointing systems, or general-purpose automation, MC58113 ICs are the ideal solution for your next machine design.
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Advanced Digital Current Loop Quiets Step Motor Noise Conventional step motor “current chopper” drives often result in a large amount of noise, needless motor heating, and excess current consumption. Digital current loops by comparison can result in significantly quieter and lower temperature operation. This article compares these two amplifier control techniques and details how a digital current loop can result in quieter, faster, and cooler step motor operation in many performance sensitive applications.
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Engineering Packaging Machinery that Delivers Advanced Automation In today’s fast-moving consumer goods factories, packaging quality, efficiency, and flexibility are essential. This webinar examines the latest advances in motors, encoders, integrated circuits and boards, and other motion control solutions designed to enable tomorrow’s packaging advancements.
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