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  • Did You Know? - Various Control Options

    May
    02

    Applied Motion Products has a long history of making products that are simultaneously powerful and easy to use. While this remains a priority for us, the sheer number of variables can seem a bit daunting to a newcomer. Let’s take a step back and examine the different options.

    While all of our current generation drives offer advanced current control and anti-resonance algorithms, in terms of usability they can be loosely grouped into the five most popular categories of programmability, or “intelligence”.

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  • Did You Know? New Configurator in Town

    Mar
    29

    Readers who have used our ST, STM or STAC stepper drives are probably familiar with our ST Configurator™ set up software. Many of you have also used Q Programmer™ for constructing and testing stored Q programs, and a few of you have probably updated your drive’s firmware to access the latest features.

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  • Did You Know? Trim a Move Parameter

    Mar
    16

    There are some applications using Q Programmer™ that require the operator to make a slight “trim” adjustment to a move parameter. An HMI can be used to do this but a simpler approach, using the drive’s analog input, is often easier and less expensive. The example program below shows trim capability built into an application. An STM24QF integrated stepper is used in this example but all Q drives have an analog input so all can use this approach.

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  • Did You Know? Joystick Mode

    Jan
    25

    Using a joystick to control the speed and position of a motor is an intuitive solution in many applications. Joystick operation is available with many Applied Motion drives, both stepper and servo.

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  • Did You Know? Easy Servo Tuning

    Dec
    14

    When your application calls for a closed loop servo system you must take into consideration the requirements for tuning. For many systems the load inertia is the primary factor in setting the tuning parameters. Embedded in our Quick Tuner™ software are tuning files for all recommended motor-drive combinations. When choosing a motor file you will have the option of using a predetermined inertia load as indicated by a suffix in the file name.

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  • Did You Know? 2-Day Delivery on Gearheads

    Nov
    22

    Applied Motion offers a range of high performance, true planetary gearheads that complement our offering of step motors, integrated steppers and servo motors. These gearheads offer high torque output, high efficiency and high shaft loading capacity.

    And what’s better is that the majority of our gearheads ship within 48 hours when ordered to fit on an Applied Motion motor. That’s right, just 2 days to ship a motion-grade, precision gearhead that’s ready to be assembled to your step or servo motor.

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  • Did You Know? Flex I/O on the STM24

    Nov
    11

    The new STM24SF and QF models of integrated stepping motors have four optically isolated 5-24 vdc Flex I/O points. Each of these I/O points can be configured for use as either an input or as an output, or as a pre-defined function that is based on whichever STM model you are using. Assignment of the Flex I/O points is realized by use of our free ST Configurator™ software.

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  • Did You Know? Regen Clamp for DC Drives

    Nov
    11

    Many servo and stepper systems require a clamping circuit to limit increases in power supply voltage when the motor is decelerating under load. As the motor reduces its speed it increases the voltage on the DC bus of the drive. This is commonly referred to as “regeneration”, and occurs when DC motors are driven by their load. Generally, this situation occurs in cases where a large inertial mass is being decelerated.

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  • Blast From the Past - AMP Then and Now

    Oct
    20

    Take a quick walk with us down memory lane...

    Some 32 years ago a young salesman from an old industrial company saw potential demand for high tech uses of step motors. When he approached his employer about this emerging market, they did not share his enthusiasm or vision.

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  • Maple Systems & Applied Motion

    Oct
    04

    For many modern machine builders, touchscreen HMIs have become an essential component for granting machine operators intuitive and functional access to system parameters, diagnostics and data.

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