Tech Briefs Magazine - December 2021 - MD-20

Servo Motion Control
Emerson (Charlottesville, VA) announced
the PACMotion™ servo motion
control portfolio to provide an
integrated automation solution for
high-performance industrial applications.
The portfolio includes a motion
controller for high-speed performance
with synchronized motion for up to 40 coordinated axes, servo
motors, servo drives, and motion configuration software. The products
enable precise, jerk-free positioning, preventing material slippage. Onthe-fly
electronic reconfiguration allows users to implement changeovers
without stopping production.
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Pneumatic Connection System
Mencom Corp. (Oakwood, GA) offers
the MIXO modular pneumatic connection
system that uses a self-extinguishing
thermoplastic insert and metal contacts.
The system allows frequent mating cycles
for compressed air distribution systems and increased airflow for
transmitting dry and compressed air in pneumatic systems. The metal
pneumatic contacts can permanently withstand constant pressure of 10
bar and are available in straight and angled versions for plastic tubing
of 3, 4, and 6 mm inner and outer diameter. In a single module, two
different pneumatic fitting methods can be installed: quick push-in
fitting for OD tubing (straight and angled versions) and hose barbs
fitting for ID tubing (straight version only).
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Level Switches
ProSense PLS series rotary paddle
level switches from AutomationDirect
(Cumming, GA) use a shaft and paddle
that are in constant rotation driven by a
reduction gear and synchronous motor.
Level is detected when the paddle's
motion is interfered with by the material being measured. They are
used with dry, granular bulk solids and are suited for detecting full,
empty, refill, or point level measurement. The switches are available
in three shaft lengths plus a rope version that can be shortened in the
field based on the application.
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Enclosed Drive System
Siemens (Nuremberg, Germany)
announced the SINAMICS G120XE
enclosed drive system for industrial
pump, fan, and compressor applications.
A NEMA 1 enclosure is standard
with a NEMA 12 version optional,
featuring appropriate ventilation and air filters. The base enclosure
is suitable for wall-mounting to 75 hp applications, while the
free-standing floor module accommodates uses to 200 hp. Standard
electrical features include a UL508A listing, SCCR rating to 65kA,
circuit breaker disconnect with flange-mounted operator handle and
mechanical door interlock, and control power transformer for internal
power control and power module with PWM IGBT inverter. Ventilation
fans are controlled via a relay and run only as needed.
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Rotary Encoders
POSITAL (Hamilton, NJ) introduced
IXARC programmable encoders that enable
resolution, communications interfaces,
and measurement ranges to be set
up through firmware updates with no need
for mechanical changes. In the case of
absolute encoders with analog interfaces, current or voltage outputs
can be scaled so that a predetermined range of mechanical motion
(anything from a fraction of a turn to several hundred rotations) can
be set to span the full electrical output range. Optional accessories
include measurement wheels and draw-wire mechanisms.
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Gearboxes
GAM (Mount Prospect, IL) released GCL
cycloidal gearboxes for horizontal and vertical
robotic and motion control applications. They
are designed to withstand the frequent startstop
impact loads of industrial robots and other
motion control applications and are available in
a range of sizes with ratios from 36:1 to 192:1.
Output options include component boxes with a solid flanged output
or a hollow shaft flanged output. The solid flanged output gearbox is
available with a cover and motor mount. Features include multi-tooth
meshing for torsional rigidity, flange output in seven sizes with nominal
output torque of 167 to 4410 Nm, and integrated motor adapter
plate for motor mounting.
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Accelerometer
Endevco (Depew, NY) announced the
Model 7298A triaxial variable capacitance
accelerometer for measurement of low-frequency
accelerations. It is available in 2, 5,
10, 30, 50, 100, and 200 g full scale ranges.
Each axis of the triaxial accelerometer utilizes
a patented variable capacitance MEMS sensing element. Gas
damping and internal over-range stops enable the MEMS sensing
element to withstand high shock and acceleration loads. The triaxial
sensor arrangement is housed in a hermetic screw-mount package
featuring an integral hermetic receptacle.
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Industrial Robot
Mecademic (Montreal, QE, Canada) offers
the Meca500 six-axis robot that can handle
payloads up to 500 g with accuracy of 0.005
mm (5 μm). The plug-and-work automation
component integrates with any PC or PLC and
features an integrated controller in its base.
The robot is a slave component rather than
a master, enabling it to integrate via any computer
or PLC. Commands are ASCII NULL
terminated strings sent through TCP/IP. All
major programming languages (C, C++, Python, LabView, etc.)
that can handle TCP/IP socket programming can be used. Other
features include 260-mm reach that is 330 mm when fully extended,
0.5-kg rated payload, embedded controller with EtherCAT fieldbus,
and an intelligent power supply with ESTOP and protective stop.
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