PRODUCTS MOTION CONTROL MOTION MANAGER SOFTWARE UPGRADED
FAULHABER’S upgraded Motion Manager 7 is now available from Electro Mechanical Systems (EMS) . Enabling easy motion controller operation and
configuration in just a few clicks, the software has been designed to help customers maximise drive system performance and positioning accuracy. It has been released to complement the latest V3.0 family of motion controllers, including the MC 3001 B/P and MC 5010 models. Upgrades include a newly designed area
for easy commissioning and configuration of the drive systems; an expanded toolset to control and observe drive behaviour; provision of a development environment for sequence programs; and a maintenance area for diagnostics and firmware updates. To set up a drive system within Motion Manager 7, users can manually
enter their motor’s details or simply choose from FAULHABER’s product database. Any additional components such as precision gearheads and encoders can also be specified at this stage. The selected drive is then configured accordingly and can be safely operated without load. Using Motion Manager 7, it is possible to set the application and
environmental parameters necessary for successful integration of the drive electronics. Current, speed and position limits to protect both the electronics and the motor from overloading can be determined at this stage; and control parameters may be adjusted to improve motor dynamics. To observe drive behaviour, Motion Manager 7 offers graphical analysis. In addition, projects created for individual drive systems can be saved and shared across PCs. Motion Manager 7 is available to download for free in English and German.
EMS T: 0118 981 7391
www.ems-limited.co.uk CAPTIVE ROD ACTUATORS LAUNCHED
A range of ‘captive rod’ actuators have been added to JVL Industri Elektronik A/S’s MIL series electric linear actuators. These are an all-in-one linear positioning solution based on JVL’s NEMA-17 and -23 frame ServoStep integrated motors, offering linear speeds to 125mm/sec, stroke lengths from 12.7 to 127mm, thrust force to 2200N, and linear accuracy to 0.05mm. Available from McLennan, these have rolled ball screw mechanics and a
non-rotating guide rod in an enclosed support housing, or as external nut versions without a support housing for low axial loads. The actuators are built-into the integrated motor in a seamless, coupling free design, offering a compact linear positioning solution complete with precision motor, feedback encoder and drive electronics, as well as motion and machine control electronics with optional CAN bus or Ethernet communications. A wide choice of lead screw/rolled ball screw pitches as well as optional precision ball screws are available in addition to the control configuration. The complete series covers NEMA 17, 23 and 34 frame ServoStep
integrated motors with reinforced linear bearing mechanics for higher axial loads; as well as bearing-free, external nut versions for applications with small radial loads. There is also the possibility for custom variants with stroke length to order and higher positioning accuracy with precision-grade ball screws. JVL’s ServoStep integrated stepper motors combine a
microstepping motor and drive with motion controls. On the drive side, closed-loop operation is achieved using an integral feedback encoder resulting in higher torque, faster acceleration, stall free operation and quieter performance over traditional open loop stepper motor systems. Integrated motors deliver advantages through reduced wiring and also offer much better electrical noise protection against traditional cabinet mounted drives. Each ServoStep includes a built-in RS485
communications port and programmable ePLC with an optional CANopen interface. Each module has eight individually configurable I/O points for digital inputs/outputs or as analogue inputs assignable as local/remote I/Os for a central PLC, or for machine control with the ePLC in standalone applications. There are also a wide choice of optional Ethernet protocols.
Mclennan T: 01252 531444
www.mclennan.co.uk
MOTION CONTROL PLATFORM OFFERS INTUITIVE PROGRAMMING
Automation1 motion control platform: Release 2.7 is the latest version of the Automation1 Motion Development Kit (MDK) and the Automation1 iSMC Intelligent Software-Based Motion Controller (iSMC) from Aerotech. This includes new CNC functionalities in the programming module of MachineApps and a 3D plotting extension (beta support) for display in the data visualiser of the Studio configuration assistant. It now also includes innovations in MachineApps, a tool that allows users to create customised interfaces without coding or extensive programming knowledge. This reduces the development time from months to just a few days. Users can now also create user-defined modules and integrate them into their workflows in order to individualise and automate processes; and new CNC functions should increase efficiency during programming and in the subsequent workflow. Automation1 Studio now offers a 3D display (beta support) in the data visualiser and, for improved machine set-up, Release 2.7 now supports Motion Plus belt drives. Other new features include customised task errors and warnings, and the integration of the new XA4 -PWM drives.
Aerotech 32 DESIGN SOLUTIONS MAY 2024 T: 01256 855055
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