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Motion Control
Motion control typically refers to systems with accurate position/velocity/torque capabilities operating in either open or closed loop mode. Open loop stepping drives send motion commands to stepper motors, but receive no information about the result. Closed loop servo systems have feedback devices at the motor shaft to verify or adjust the resulting motion.
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Motion Controller Components
Motion controllers provide accurate, coordinated motion between multiple servo and/or stepper systems. These controllers can be separate units used in conjunction with a PLC, or the PLC itself can provide the motion control and high-speed I/O needed. Using the advanced capabilities of a PLC, motion can be easily synchronized between multiple axes or numerous individual motion systems can be accurately controlled.
- ProductivityMotion components were specifically designed to work with Productivity series PLCs, offering plug-and-play connectivity and coordinated motion between up to 4 axes on each PS-AMC4 motion controller. Rack-based and stackable high-speed I/O, counter and PWM modules are also available for basic motion applications.
- BRX PLCs offer built-in motion control using embedded high-speed I/O and, if needed, HSIO expansion modules. Coordinate up to 3 axes using the built-in I/O or up to 4 axes on each HSIO module. Timer/counter, PWM, and table-driven functions are also available with the BRX PLC.
- Both the ProductivityMotion and BRX motion solutions provide easy-to-use, motion-specific instructions included in the free PLC programming software.
SureServo2 Servo Systems (SV2A-Series) ... New!
The SureServo2 family of brushless servo systems is fully digital and offers a rich set of features to cover a broad range of motion control applications. There are 14 standard servo motors that can be operated in combination with one of eight standard servo drives.
The SureServo2 family includes standard accessories such as: servo motor encoder cables, servo motor power/brake cables, direct mount and DIN-rail mount I/O break-out kits for easy connection of external command and I/O signals, optional battery backup for the encoder, optional external braking resistors, and optional AC input filters.
- 14 standard servo systems from 100W to 15kW
- Support for 110VAC and 220VAC single-phase input power on systems 2kW and below (ALL systems accept 220VAC 3-phase)
- Professionally manufactured cables for motor power, encoder feedback, and brake (optional)
- Compatible with most AutomationDirect PLCs; or any other host controller or HMI
- Servo drives feature on-board motion controller with registration, electronic camming, and event-based logic control
- Option modules for networking capability
- External encoder support
- Servo drives feature Safe Torque Off (STO)
- Free set-up software
SureServo1 Servo Systems (SVA-Series)
The SureServo® 1 family of brushless servo systems offers eight standard servo motors that can be operated in combination with one of three standard servo drives.
The SureServo1 family includes standard accessories such as: servo motor encoder cables, servo motor power/brake cables, ZIPLink kit for servo drive's CN1 connector, optional external regeneration resistors, and optional AC input filters.
- Eight standard servo systems from 100W to 3kW
- Use with AutomationDirect CLICK, DirectLOGIC, or P3000 PLCs; or any other host controller
- Servo Drives feature on-board indexer and adaptive tuning modes
- Free set-up software
LS Electric L7C Servo Systems (L7CA-Series) ... New!
LS Electric servo systems provide the most requested features - setup wizards, auto tuning, built-in indexer and more - in an extremely cost-effective package.
- Five standard servo systems from 100W to 1kW
- 200-230VAC single-phase input power on all systems
- Fully digital with up to 1kHz velocity loop response
- Control via high-speed pulse train, analog speed or torque signal, or internal indexing
- Use with AutomationDirect CLICK, Do-more BRX, or Productivity series PLCs; or any other host controller or HMI
- Multiple auto-tuning modes
- Easy setup and diagnostics with built-in keypad/display or the DriveCM PC-based software
- Field upgradeable firmware ensures the drive can always be upgraded to the latest operating system
- Software-based oscilloscope feature that can monitor a variety of command and status signals, including output speed, torque, power, and more
- Two-year warranty
High-Precision Inline Strain Wave Gearboxes
Strain wave technology allows for a higher gear ratio and efficiency in an inline form-factor. These gearboxes are designed to work with SureServo2 and SureStep motors.
- High gear ratios compared to similar-sized planetary gearboxes (up to 160:1 for stepper gearboxes and 200:1 for servo gearboxes)
- Low heat and noise generation
- Large selection of output shaft diameters
- Lifetime zero backlash
- Pre-lubricated for life
Precision Gearboxes for Servomotors
The PGA series of inline planetary gearboxes has a thread-in mounting style, along with a level of precision and torque capacity that is best in its class. The PGB series of right-angle planetary gear reducers offers similar technical specifications to the PGA series and provides an excellent solution when space and clearance requirements are limited. PGD series gearboxes with compact design and hub style output are ideal for equipment that requires high-speed, high-precision indexing movement.
- Thread-in mounting style
- Best-in-class backlash
- Four gear ratios available (5:1, 10:1, 15:1, 25:1) additional gear ratios for PGD models (35:1 and 50:1)
- PGA, PGB and PGD series gearboxes easily mate to SureServo motors, mounting hardware is included
- MSS series gearboxes mate to LS Electric FBL/FCL motors
- Uncaged needle roller bearings for high rigidity and torque
- Adapter bushing connection for simple and effective attachment to most servo motors
- Can be positioned in any orientation
- 5-year warranty
Stepper Systems
SureStep® is an open-loop stepping system that provides simple and accurate control of position and speed, and offers a low cost motion control solution with up to 1800 oz-in of torque. SureStep Integrated stepper motors have integral encoders that allow for closed-loop control.
Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) or other indexers and motion controllers act as a stepper motor controller to send step pulses and direction signals that are received by the Standard stepper drive to allow very precise motion control.
The Advanced stepper drives also accept pulse inputs, but they also can be commanded by an analog speed signal or by serial communication. The SureStep stepping system series includes:
- DIP-switch configurable microstepper drives
- Software configurable advanced microstepper drives
- Stepper motor power supplies
- Stepper motors (NEMA 17, 23, 34 frame sizes) in single and dual-shaft models
- New! ... Linear actuators with NEMA stepper motor and integrated lead screw
- Stepper system accessories include braking, regen, cables
- SM-PRO SureMotion Pro stepper drive configuration software available as a free download or on USB drive
Leadshine (R) stepper drives offer basic features and general-purpose performance. Leadshine drives work with all SureStep stepper motors to provide an even more cost-effective system.
Precision Gearboxes for Small NEMA Motors
The SureGear PGCN series is a great gearbox value for servo, stepper, and other motion control applications requiring a NEMA size input/output interface. Features include:
- Wide range of ratios (5, 10, 25, 50, and 100:1)
- Low backlash of 30 arc-min or less
- 20,000 hour service life
- Maintenance free; requires no additional lubrication
- NEMA sizes 17, 23, and 34
- Includes hardware for mounting to SureStep stepper motors
- Optional shaft bushings available for mounting to other motors
Linear Motion Slides and Actuators
SureMotion motor-ready linear actuators and sliding components and SureStep Stepper Motor Linear Actuators turn rotary motion into linear motion as well as providing a variety of X-Y and X-Y-Z positioning system solutions. Options for mounting stepper or servo motors as well as a full selection of accessories are available to complete a linear motion system.
- Ball screw driven actuators - capable of high speeds and duty cycles
- Lead screw driven actuators - provide high performance at an economical price; available in slide version or as stepper motor plus integrated lead screw
- Undriven linear slides - used in multi-axis systems and run parallel to a linear actuator of the same travel length, typically used to stabilize the X-axis
New! ... XYZ gantry components in all three styles
New! ... Linear actuators consisting of NEMA stepper motor and integrated lead screw
SureMotion Basic Linear Slides Overview
Drive Couplings
Drive couplings and bore reducers are used to couple the shafts of various mechanical devices and compensate for misalignment.
- Jaw / Spider Couplings
- Double Loop Couplings
- Oldham Couplings
- Beam-Style Servo Couplings
- High-gain servo couplings
- Bore Reducers
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