Product category:
Stepper and Servo Drives, Motors, Controls
News Release from: Festo | Subject: AC305 and AC508 motor controllers
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 05 March 2001
Flexible motor controllers cover wide
motor range
Festo's Smart Electric Motor Controllers (SEC) AC305 and AC508 provide design engineers with integrated digital positioning control systems for brushless servomotors
Designed to ease the process of specifying, procuring and commissioning electro-mechanical positioning systems, Festo's Smart Electric Motor Controllers (SEC) AC305 and AC508 provide design engineers with integrated digital positioning control systems for brushless servomotors Model 305 operates up to 1,000VA, while model 508 extends that performance to 4,000VA
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 11 Apr 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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Application potential crosses all key industrial sectors including pick and place systems, assembly robots, palletising machinery and general product handling equipment.
SEC controllers suit both direct spindle and belt drive environments.
Focussing on reducing the cost, time and complexity of designing, assembling and installing positioning drives, SEC controllers integrate a range of features and functions aimed at maximising flexibility.
Thus, only two models are required to cover the entire Festo servo-motor range, resulting in simplified ordering and stocking procedures.
In fact, Festo states that the SEC AC305 should suit up to 95 per cent of applications.
Key technical benefits include: integrated mains filter (CE compliant without additional external filters); integrated brake function, no need for a braking resistor, pre-assembled cables; and operating modes for current, torque, speed and positioning.
Both digital and analogue interfaces are provided, thus the controller can be used as a: decentralised positioning controller with I/O and/or serial interface; or a conventional speed controller directly interfacing to a third party PLC / PC.
At the heart of the system's flexibility is a software based configuration tool developed to speed and ease commissioning, the 'plug and work' Windows software allows fast optimisation of control parameters for the complete Festo axis range, while also offering third-party motor support using auto tuning features.
Taking application ease one stage further, Festo can provide motors, controllers and mechanical axis as tuned, ready to use drive solutions.
All the required technology is coordinated at a single source, eliminating compatibility and quality issues, while also offering a streamlined supply service for volume applications. Request a free brochure from Festo ...
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