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New Products Showcased at Pack Expo

At Pack Expo International 2018, Design World magazine visited the Applied Motion Products booth to learn about two of our latest product offerings: STF Stepper Drives and MDX Integrated Servo Motors. Watch the video below to learn some of the features, benefits, and relevant applications for these products.

Multi-Axis Pick-and-Place Demo

The multi-axis pick-and-place demo includes 9 axes of motion and highlights our capabilities in a number of ways. The demo includes at least one type of motor from each of our four primary product categories: StepSERVO motors, stepper motors, servo motors, and BLDC motors. The 9 axes of motion are synchronized via a Windows PC that streams Serial Command Language (SCL) commands to all axes over an RS-485 communications bus.

The demo comprises four main functions:

1. Gantry pick-and-place that moves pawns from conveyor to rotary table
   1. X axis linear actuator – Servo axis
   2. Y axis linear actuator – Servo axis
   3. Z axis linear actuator – StepSERVO axis
   4. Electric gripper – Stepper axis
2. Rotary pick-and-place that moves pawns from rotary table to conveyor
   1. Theta axis rotary actuator – StepSERVO axis
   2. Z axis linear actuator – StepSERVO axis
   3. Electric gripper – Stepper axis
3. Rotary table that indexes pawns through 8 positions – StepSERVO axis
4. Conveyor that moves the pawns between pick-and-place stations – BLDC axis

On-Demand Webinar: More Reliable, Lower Cost Motion Control with Ethernet

As an integral part of the Industrial Internet of Things and an increasingly prevalent technology in factory automation, Industrial Ethernet continues to outgrow fieldbus as the dominant communications platform of the factory floor. The benefits of Industrial Ethernet over other types of control architecture are numerous. One excellent example is the use of analog signals to control motor position. Although a popular option for many decades, analog control signals are prone to noise and can be difficult to troubleshoot and maintain.

This webinar, first presented live on October 13, 2016 in collaboration with Design World magazine, explains how Ethernet-enabled integrated motors are being used to overcome the inherent limitations of analog control signals by providing a more robust, error-proof solution that delivers better performance and generates a better return on investment.

Inside the Lab: Greater Torque With StepSERVO

Today in the lab we’re looking at how closed loop step motor systems outperform traditional open loop step motors in terms of torque. To demonstrate that, we’ve got two equally sized step motors. On the one hand we’ve got a conventional motor that we’ll drive open loop with a basic microstepping drive. On the other hand, we’ve got a StepSERVO closed loop integrated motor.

As we compare these two motors side-by-side, we can see that they both have a NEMA 23 frame size and the stators, which are the torque-generating portions of the motors, are the same length. They have the same windings, so they will essentially perform the same except that this motor is being driven open loop and the other motor is being driven closed loop.

The way this test works is that each motor will be commanded to make identical point-to-point moves. In these point-to-point moves, each motor will accelerate to a fixed velocity, run at that velocity for a brief period of time and then decelerate to a stop. Throughout these tests, the target velocity will be 10 rev/sec, or 600 rpm.

With a moderate acceleration rate of 100 rev/sec², we can see that both motors perform this move just fine.

Now we increase the acceleration rate to 500 rev/sec² and observe what happens. As you can see the open loop motor is starting to lose steps. This is happening because the open loop motor does not have enough torque to accurately accelerate and decelerate the motor at this higher rate. However, we can also see that the closed loop StepSERVO motor continues to accurately position with this more aggressive move profile. In fact, we can increase the acceleration rate all the way to 2500 revs/sec2 and the StepSERVO motor continues to position accurately. Meanwhile the open loop motor has nowhere near enough torque to complete this move.

The reason the StepSERVO motor can do this is because of the closed loop servo control, which allows the motor to generate peak torques as much as 50% higher than the open loop motor.

Another thing to notice in this test is that with the increased acceleration rate the move time of the StepSERVO motor is much shorter. Depending on the target velocity, the closed loop motor will decrease move time by as much as 40% or more. In simple terms, a shorter move means more cycles per minute and greater throughput for your machine or process.

So there you have it. If your machine or process requires more torque, higher acceleration rates, or greater throughput, it’s time to upgrade to StepSERVO. Thanks for watching, and see you next time inside the lab at Applied Motion Products.

SV200 Digital Servo Drives and J Series Servo Motors

The SV200 servo drives utilize programmable notch filters, an anti-vibration algorithm and auto-tuning. These features ensure smooth motion and accurate positioning for the most demanding applications, as well as an easy means of configuring the drive. The SV200 servo drives are designed to be used with J Series servo motors in the 200W, 400W and 750W power range. Select the control option of the SV200 servo drive that best meets your control requirements. For basic pulse & direction or analog torque/velocity applications choose the P model. For streaming commands, stored program execution or Modbus communications choose the Q model. For CANopen networking choose the C model, and for EtherNet/IP networking choose the IP model.

To view the full line of SV200 Digital Servo Drives click here.
To view the J Series Servo Motors click here.

Applied Motion at ATX Philly 2015

Applied Motion Products exhibited our latest product innovations at the ATX Philadelphia show in October, 2015. Highlights of the show included the StepSERVO™ closed loop integrated stepper motors and the SV200 digital servo drives. StepSERVO integrated motors provide higher acceleration rates, more torque, better efficiency, cooler operation and quieter operation than traditional step motor systems. These benefits offer great advantages to the designer looking to incorporate higher performance motors in their system. The TSM11 StepSERVO™ motor, the newest member of the family, was also presented and is a good choice for applications requiring minimal torque and a very small footprint. The SV200 digital servo drives offer new performance features like auto-tuning and an anti-vibration function, along with well-established features from Applied Motion such as Q programming for on-board motion control along with various communication options. Paired with the J Series Servo Motors, the new SV200 drives make a very competitive option for machine builders.

Introducing Our J Series Servo Motors

Learn about Applied Motion Products new J Series servo motors: 100 to 750 watts, IP65, UL and CE rated with optional holding brake. Also featured are value priced Servo Sets, pairing the J series with digital servo drives and cables to provide a complete system right out of the box.

Products & software mentioned in this video:
J Series servo motors
SV7 servo drives
SVAC3 servo drives
BLuAC5 digital series drives
Ethernet/IP
Modbus
Q Programmer
CANopen

Feel free to use the Chat with an Engineer tool on our website for a live chat to discuss which option might be best for you.

Available in 40, 60, and 80 mm industry standard frame sizes, they have comparable speed and torque ratings to popular low inertia servo motors with continuous speeds to 3,000 RPM and maximum speeds to 5,000 RPM. The laser welded segmented stator pole construction allows for maximum copper fill and our proprietary encapsulation method enables maximum heat transfer. This results in higher performance and lower operating temperatures. The benefit is more torque and speed in a smaller space. Additionally, lower temperatures lead to longer life.

Helpful Articles:
J Series Servo Motors
QJ is the Decision Maker in Q Programming
Did You Know? Sample Q Programs
Modbus
Motion Control

Our Expanded Line of Brushless Motors & Drives

Our brushless DC motors and drives are built upon advanced control technology that features excellent performance and ease of use. These brushless systems are aimed at applications requiring high performance, high speed stability, basic velocity control, simple setup and low cost in a compact design. Click here to view product details.

An Intro to STM-R Integrated Steppers

STM-R integrated steppers are drive+motor units, fusing step motor and drive components into a single device. This space-saving design eliminates wiring and saves on cost over conventional motor and drive solutions. All motor parameter settings are made via dip switches on the side of the unit, eliminating the need for setup software and reducing overall time to commission each unit.

IP65 Step Motor - Rain Simulation Test

Applied Motion Products is pleased to announce the addition of NEMA size 23, 24 and 34 stepper motors with IP65 ratings for operation in severe environmental conditions. These new models, dust proof and resistant to low pressure water jets, are ideal for applications in wet factory environments such as the food and beverage industry or outdoor use. Key features include a nickel plated brass cable gland, sealed laminations, a front shaft contact seal and an optional IP65 rated encoder cover for use with products that require feedback. All models have an internal corrosion-resistant film coating as standard. For improved protection in high-humidity environments an advanced coating is available as an option.

View our offering of IP65 rated step motors.

IP65 specifies a product that is dust tight (no ingress of dust; complete protection against contact) and protected against water jets (water projected by a nozzle from any direction shall have no harmful effects).

ST Stepper Drives with Ethernet, Part 1

The ST series step motor drives come with a variety of communication options including RS-232, RS-485, CANopen, and now Ethernet.

Part 1 of 3 provides an overview of the ST series stepper drives, the connectors on the Ethernet version, and how to download software from our website.

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

For more information on the ST series stepper drives visit the series page.

ST Stepper Drives with Ethernet, Part 3

The ST series step motor drives come with a variety of communication options including RS-232, RS-485, CANopen, and now Ethernet.

Part 3 of 3 shows how to configure the drive using the ST Configurator™ software and how to create a simple indexing program with the Q Programmer™ software.

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

For more information on the ST series stepper drives visit the series page.

Webinar - STR Stepper Drives

The STR stepper drives feature high performance, low cost, and front panel switches for quick and easy setup of the drive and step motor. The STR drives also come with the same sophisticated current control, including anti-resonance and microstep emulation, as their older brothers, the ST5 and ST10. This short recording of the STR Webinar, originally presented live on June 7, 2010, gives an overview of the drives as well as video instruction on how to get started with them. For more information on the STR stepper drives visit the series page.

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STAC6 Stepper Drives

The STAC6 stepper drives represent the latest developments in stepper drive technology, incorporating features that will derive the highest performance from today’s step motors. Its anti-resonance and electronic damping algorithms make it a clear market leader. For more information on the STAC6 stepper drives visit the series page.

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