Product category:
Stepper and Servo Drives, Motors, Controls
News Release from: Lenze | Subject: Panasonic S-Series servo motors and drives
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 08 October 2001
Price and technology helps stepper to
servo change
Panasonic's S-Series servo motors and drives are designed to replace top-end stepper systems with increased performance and savings as high as 30% compared to previous costs
Lenze has launched a new range of servo motors and drives that are designed to replace top-end stepper systems with increased performance and competitive prices Called the Panasonic S-Series, the new range offers OEMs, system builders and end users the opportunity to reduce build or replacement costs
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 21 Feb 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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Key advantages are the small size and low inertia of the motors, with high peak torques, giving improved machine performance.
S-Series offers savings as high as 30% compared to previous costs.
S-Series motors and drives are available from Lenze Ltd in 5 frame sizes, covering power outputs from 50 to 750W and representing rated torques from 0.16 to 2.4Nm.
The motors are rated up to 5000 r/min and have a built in 2500 pulse encoder as standard.
Optional extras include dc holding brakes and planetary gear heads.
All drives within the range are compact and rated for single phase 230V supply.
Communications are by RS232C and response frequency is 400 Hz.
Upgrading from high performance stepper systems to the Panasonic S-Series is easy as motors are available with optional NEMA and stepping motor flange mounting dimensions, while control is by pulse-following mode.
This effectively emulates a stepper but gives the dynamic response of a servomotor.
This is illustrated by rotor inertias that can be up to 54% lower.
In addition, the S-Series drives incorporate special functions to reduce residence and vibration, S-ramp acceleration and deceleration, and feature user-friendly Windows based set-up software. Request a free brochure from Lenze ...
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