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Motor Drives and Amplifiers
Product Showcase: Motor Drives and Amplifiers
Find Motor Drives and Amplifiers offered by various suppliers and manufacturers for the factory automation and process control industry.
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Lenze adds PROFINET and EtherCAT to 8400 Motec Drives
- 05/22/12 PROFINET and EtherCAT make it possible to seamlessly integrate the relatively simple variable speed 8400 motec drives into existing, high-performance communications networks. |
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Premium Efficiency Cast Iron 3-Phase AC Motors from 1 Hp to 300 Hp; same-day shipping.
AutomationDirect extends their line of IronHorse™ AC Motors to include Cast Iron, 3-Phase Motors in T-Frame and TC-Frame available in speeds of 1200, 1800 and 3500. These motors meet or exceed the Premium Efficiency guidelines in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; two-year warranty. |
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Cerus adds FastApp software to P-series VFDs for HVAC Systems
- 05/07/12 With FastApp, HVAC motor control parameters are now easier to set up via the keypad on the drive enclosure. |
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ORMEC adds 400V XD Indexer servo drives
- 05/02/12 400V XD Indexer servo drives with 1.4, 2.4 and 4.8 kW ratings support 3x peaking and 50% higher power density. |
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Servo2Go.com announces DZRALTE Digital Servo Drives
- 04/24/12 The DZRALTE Series are digital servo drives that control brushed & brushless servomotors in a compact form factor which make them ideal for embedded applications. |
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Haydon Kerk Introduces DCM4826X Stepper Motor Drive System
- 04/19/12 DCM4826X is a bipolar 2 phase chopper drive package rated for a 12-48VDC input voltage and a continuous output current rating of 2.6A rms (3.68A peak) per phase. |
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AMK announces iX Decentralized Servo Drives
- 03/23/12 The iX series includes servo controllers with Sercos communications and high-voltage intermediate circuits in a range from 2 kVA to 5 kVA. |
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Shihlin announces SF-G series Frequency Inverter
- 03/08/12 SF-G series inverters have double rating specifications so it can be used for both heavy load and light load applications. |
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Honeywell Introduces VFD CORE variable frequency drives
- 02/27/12 Intended for commercial buildings, VFDs can control the speed of pumps and fans in HVAC systems, producing substantial energy savings. |
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Rockwell Automation introduces Kinetix 350 EtherNet/IP servo drive
- 02/16/12 To help protect personnel and increase productivity, the Kinetix 350 servo drive is equipped with safe, torque-off functionality. |
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Ingenia introduces Venus Servo Drive with Motion Controller
- 02/14/12 The Venus Servo drive is suitable for the control of brushless DC, brushless AC, DC brushed, steppers and voice coil motors. |
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NORD adds more power to SK 200E decentralized inverters
- 02/05/12 SK 200E family of decentralized drive solutions now has a size 4 inverter with a rated power output from 11 to 22 kW. |
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ABB announces MicroFlex e150 Ethernet servo drive family
- 01/30/12 The drives are compatible with Ethernet protocols, and have a universal encoder interfacing capability, local motion control programming, and integrated functional safety. |
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Servo2Go introduces SVAC3 Digital Servo Drive with EtherNet/IP
- 01/29/12 SVAC3 includes EtherNet/IP industry-standard network communication which simplifies connection to the supplied Windows PC software for configuration and tuning. |
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Yaskawa Releases Z1000 Drives
- 12/21/11 Z1000 Variable Speed Drive is designed for building automation applications such as fans, pumps, and cooling towers through 500 HP. |
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Kollmorgen adds CANopen and EtherCAT to AKD Servo Drive
- 12/14/11 With a simple parameter change and a power cycle, machine builders can quickly change the AKD’s communication protocol between EtherCAT and CANopen. |
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Tolomatic adds EtherNet/IP to ACS Stepper Drive/Controller
- 12/08/11 ACS with Ethernet supports both EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP, allowing easy connectivity to PLCs and HMIs. |
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AMCI adds Modbus TCP to its stepper indexer/drives
- 12/05/11 The Modbus protocol extends the potential of SD31045E & SD17060E drives in PLC-controlled applications. |
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Portescap Introduces LVD Low-Voltage Servo Drive
- 11/16/11 The drive operates at a voltage range of 12V to 48V and supports both BLDC and DC motors. |
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Applied Motion Products adds EtherNet/IP to SV7 servo drive
- 11/13/11 EtherNet/IP command set provides access to all drive control modes, I/O and parameters using EtherNet/IP class 3 explicit messaging. |
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Rockwell Automation Enhances PowerFlex 755 AC Drives
- 11/08/11 Enhancements extend the power range of PowerFlex 755 AC drives to 900 kW/1350 Hp and add 600/690 volt ratings. |
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Varedan announces VSA series PWM Servo Amplifiers
- 10/05/11 VSA series amplifiers can drive three-phase brushless motors, single-phase brush-type motors and voice coils. |
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Parker adds EtherCAT to Compax3 servo drives
- 08/11/11 The drives use EtherCAT as a controlled node and implement the standard CAN over EtherCAT DS402 object library. |
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OMEGA Introduces OMDC-125 Variable Speed DC Control
- 08/02/11 OMDC-125 is a cost efficient, reliable speed control for PM, shunt wound, and universal motors that incorporates up-to-date design and engineering into a compact package. |
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ABB Robotics introduces standardized motor and gear packages
- 07/24/11 Motor and gear units are now available in comprehensive packages complete with cablings, serial measurement board (SMB) box, optimization software and safety options. |
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AutomationDirect announces LR series reactors for AC drives
- 06/30/11 LR series reactors can replace most reactors using existing mounting holes. |
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Schneider Electric releases Variable Speed Drives
- 06/16/11 Altivar 212 and S-Flex AC drives adjust pump or fan motor speed to the required flow of air or fluids, reducing energy costs by 50 percent. |
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Amtech Drives announces Eazy Series Drive systems
- 06/13/11 Eazy Series Variable Frequency Drive systems precisely manage the electrical current for ultra high-speed motors and spindles. |
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OMEGA Introduces STR Series Stepper Drives
- 06/06/11 This product is ideal for applications requiring basic step and direction control of a 2-phase step motor, such as automated testing and assembly. |
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Technosoft releases iPOS3602 75W Intelligent Drive
- 05/25/11 iPOS3602 is a complete motion control and drive solution packed on only 21 x 54 mm of PCB space. |
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Danfoss introduces VLT FlexConcept drive for food applications
- 05/19/11 The system consists of a helical bevel gear driven by a compact permanent magnet motor, combined with efficient inverter drives. |
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Servo2Go announces AMC’s 25A8 servo amplifier
- 03/08/11 The 1kW output 25A8 PWM servo amplifier is designed to drive brush type DC & PMDC motors with & without tachometer feedback. |
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Servo2Go sells Galil's CDS-3310 single-axis motion controller/drive
- 03/07/11 The CDS-3310 combines a programmable motion controller with Ethernet and 500-Watt drive in a single, compact package, eliminating the need for external wiring between the controller and drive. |
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Hitachi announces SJ700-2200HFU2 ac drive
- 01/05/11 SJ700 can deliver true servo-like position control when mated with a general-purpose induction motor and encoder, offering a low-cost motion control alternative. |
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Animatics announces Class 5 SmartMotor
- 12/19/10 The motor contains the control system, and a distributed group of SmartMotor units can automatically act as a single, multi-axis controller. |
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Siemens introduces Sinamics G110D distributed drive
- 12/13/10 Sinamics G110D is suitable for installation in close proximity to motors located throughout facilities where dust and water ingression are a concern. |
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Powtran Announces PI8600 Variable Frequency Drive
- 12/02/10 The 220-240Vac drive provides power up to 1 hp (0.75kW) at an output frequency of 0-800Hz, making it suitable for use with fans and pumps, Injection molding machines, and equipment in paper, cement and other manufacturing plants. |
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ABB announces ACS310 drive for pump & fan applications
- 11/11/10 The ACS310 comes standard with two built-in PID controllers for regulating pressure, flow or other quantities on the basis of the actual need. |
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Faulhaber releases tiny 2232/2250 motor drives
- 10/27/10 The 22 mm drive has a brushless motor and integrated motion controller. |
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Technosoft introduces IDM680 Drive with EtherCAT
- 10/19/10 IDM680 can operate either as a standard EtherCAT slave using a CANopen over EtherCAT (CoE) protocol, or it can be programmed to execute complex motion programs directly at drive level. |
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Rockwell Automation releases Kinetix 3 servo drive
- 09/02/10 Offered in models as small as 50 watts, the drive provides the flexibility to tailor axes to a machine’s actual power requirement, which will minimize system size and cost. |
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Servo2Go.com releases AZX extended environment servo drives
- 08/23/10 AZX series servo drives can control brushed, brushless or voice coil motors. |
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National Instruments Releases EtherCAT Servo Drives and Motors
- 08/03/10 AKD Servo Drives and AKM Servo Motors simplify setup and configuration through EtherCAT technology for deploying custom motion applications. |
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Rockwell Automation extends PowerFlex 755 AC Drives
- 08/02/10 Power range extension expands the PowerFlex 755 AC drive up to 450kW and 700Hp at 400/480 VAC input. |
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B&R releases 120 kW module for ACOPOSmulti servo drives
- 07/21/10 The modules are offered for cold plate and feed-through mounting and have two open slots that allow the use of various ACOPOSmulti plug-in cards. |
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Zero-Max announces Micro Dial Adjustable Speed Drives
- 06/28/10 Micro Dial Adjustable Speed Drives provide accurate and repeatable speed settings, allowing users to more accurately set and re-set various speeds to meet performance levels for different applications. |
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Rockwell Automation announces Kinetix 6500 servo drive with EtherNet/IP
- 04/15/10 The EtherNet/IP drive support available with the Allen-Bradley Kinetix 6500 servo drive helps eliminate the need for a dedicated motion network. |
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Lenze-AC Tech adds EtherNet/IP toS MVector drive
- 10/19/09 Lenze-AC Tech announces the release of EtherNet/IP as an optional communication protocol for the SMVector Drive. |
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Yaskawa adds EtherCAT to Sigma-5 servo amplifiers
- 08/11/09 The EtherCAT (CoE) Network Option Module implements the CANopen drive profile (CiA402) in EtherCAT communication (real-time Ethernet communication). |
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ABB announces RETA-02 PROFINET IO and Modbus/TCP adapter
- 05/22/08 RETA-02 adapter enables fast and simple connectivity of ABB drives to a PROFINET IO or Modbus/TCP network. |
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