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July 2022
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July's Motion Ideas and Tips

【Product】2-Axis EtherCAT Driver for AlphaStep AZ Series

A space-saving version of the 2-axis EtherCAT driver is now available for the AlphaStep AZ Series family.

New 2-axis EtherCAT driver for AlphaStep AZ Series
AlphaStep


EtherCAT

The new 2-axis driver is 67 mm shorter than the original version and is 10 mm shorter when compared to multiple single-axis drivers.

New vs old: 2-axis EtherCAT driver
New 2-axis EtherCAT driver vs multiple single-axis drivers

3-axis and 4-axis versions are also available.  Use these drivers to control DC-input motors and actuators from the AlphaStep AZ Series family.

multi-axis controller / driver for AlphaStep AZ Series family

Learn more about multi-axis drivers

How-to Video Other Resources

Set up an AZ driver on a Beckhoff PLC using TWINCAT3

How-To Video: Beckhoff PLC integration with TWINCAT3


【White Paper】Performance Improvement of Driver for BLH Series Brushless Motors

A new white paper is now available to summarize the performance improvements we made on the redesign of the BLH Series driver.

Performance improvements include:

  • Vector drive
  • 4-quadrant operation
  • Regenerative power
  • Deceleration stop
  • Measures against inrush current
  • Noise reduction
  • Expanded limited duty region
  • 3 types: analog, digital, and RS-485

Performance Improvement of Driver for BLH Series Brushless Motors


【Engineering Note】Case Study: Using Agricultural Automation to Improve Production Efficiency

This month's note features a case study of a company that used in-house automation to help improve production efficiency and make work easier for their operators.

Case Study: Agricultural Automation Eliminates Manual Processes for a Small Team of Engineers

Case Study: Using Agricultural Automation to Improve Production Efficiency
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