Mitsubishi is proud to release the FX3U-2HC and FX3U-4LC Interfaces.

The FX3U-2HC is a new special function high speed counter module (SFM) that connects to the right-hand bus interface of the FX3U and FX3UC Series controllers. This interface is designed to read single and dual phase high speed differential-line-driver and open collector encoders up to 200KHz.

This interface also provides onboard high speed outputs that can be configured to operate independently of the scan of the CPU and can thus be easily integrated into high speed applications. This interface is ideal for the machine builder looking to interface additional high speed signals that cannot be easily satisfied from the main base unit.

The FX3U-4LC is an all new 4 channel temperature control special function module (SFM) that connects to the right-hand bus interface of the FX3G, FX3U and FX3UC Series controller. This interface is designed specifically to handle temperature control loops using an onboard processor executing PID (Proportional/Integral/Derivative) algorithms that are independent of the FXCPU. This interface connects to a wide range of temperature input signals including thermocouples and resistance thermometers. This interface is ideal for the machine builder looking for a simple and easy temperature control solution.

PK Series 2-Phase Stepping Motor – Expanded Lineup Now offers High Torque – High Efficiency Type

Oriental Motor USA is pleased to announce the PKE High Torque – High Efficiency type stepping motor, an industry leading new motor designed to provide maximum torque while creating efficiencies currently not available in the stepper motor market. The PKE motors produce the same amount of torque as our high torque PK-P type stepping motors while greatly reducing the heat generated, allowing for 100% duty cycle operation. On top of these significant benefits, it is aggressively priced to be the same as our PK-P motors.

How does the PKE achieve such a dominate position? The R&D engineers at Oriental Motor utilized new technology in the form of new materials, advanced stator and rotor design and new construction methods to achieve performance unlike any other stepping motor in the market. These advantages are also supported by a short lead-time, two types of winding options along with two driver options, if desired, for optimum guaranteed performance. In summary, the PKE 2 phase stepping motors provide more torque, saves energy and generate less heat than any conventional stepping motor on the market today with a competitive price. The time is now to introduce and demonstrate the advantages only Oriental Motor can offer.

New Line up:

• 42mm (1.65 in.)
• 3 motor stack lengths (PKE243, PKE244, PKE245)
  *Dimensions are same as PK-P 42mm series
• Bipolar (4 lead wire) or Unipolar (6 lead wire)
  * Note: L – at the end of the part number, includes lead wire connector assembly of 2 ft. (0.6m).

Benefit of new motors:

• More Torque – 1.2 to 1.5 times more torque at rated current than a conventional 2 phase stepping motor. This allows for space savings
  Oriental Motor USA Corporation – Confidential 2 through downsizing of the motor or taking advantage of more torque in the same size motor.
• Saves Energy – by requiring up to 40% less power to be consumed at rated current, these high efficiency motors require less power to produce the rated torque thus allowing for smaller power supplies.
  • Lower input power to get equivalent output torque →
    Lower driver power consumption
  • Lower input power to get equivalent output torque →
    Smaller Power Supply
  • Lower motor losses →
    Lower motor heat generation

  

• Generates less heat – up to 78% (measured in °C) lower temperature rise when compared to a conventional stepping motor, when producing the same torque level. Running at rated current with 1.2 ~ 1.5 more torque, the PKE motor runs up to 50% cooler. This increases the service life of the motor, reduces the need for additional cooling and provides advantages to applications sensitive to thermal expansion.

Microstepping Driver Options (20~40VDC or 24VDC):

• For bipolar performance, up to 40 VDC, the RBD215A-K is recommended
• For unipolar performance CMD2109P or CMD2112P is recommended.

Sensor Intelligence

Monitoring, measuring and optimizing process and quality are the most important requirements for you. Depending on your application, our sensors provide feedback on torques, shear forces, speed, thermal loads and wear.

Our sensor systems are used in early development phases to optimize design concepts or to monitor and control your processes for optimum service life and to track life cycle costs.

Features

• Evaluating Processing Unit (EPU) – To acquire and gain measurement data. The unit processes the data to convert values of force and torque.
• Interfaces – serial RS232, USB / analog 0-20mA, 0-10V / fieldbus, CanBus, Profibus, etc.
• Sensor Software – Offering easy user-interface for displaying and logging data.
• Integration to Wittenstein gearboxes and actuator products

Applications

• Web tension for printing and paper
• Controlling press power for textile machines
• Radial force measurement for feed control and tool monitoring
• Tool life tracking
• Tape feed control
• Force control for industrial robotics
• Collision detection and condition monitoring

For more information, here is the torqXis-SFR (English Version Starts on Page 37).

The L Series debuts at the beginning of June 2010, and bridges the portfolio gap between the FX3 Series and iQ Platform with a high performance, modular, rack-free control architecture.

L Series configurations contain a single CPU packed with built-in features like Ethernet, standard SD/SDHC card memory, 24 connector-type I/O (16:8 Input/Output), Pulse Catch and Interrupt, High-Speed Counting up to 200Kpps, 2-axis Pulse-Positioning up to 200KHz, CC-Link (high-end CPU model only), and Data Logging.

This powerful unit can then be easily expanded using snap-on modules for additional digital I/O, analog I/O, Motion, Positioning, Serial Communication, and additional CC-Link Master/Slave interfaces. The L Series will also help usher in the all new CC-Link IE Field network, providing 1Gb data transmission over standard CAT5e cable with RJ45 connectors for controller-to-controller and remote I/O communication. L Series modules will be able to connect to a dedicated L Series CC-Link IE Field Slave Head Station, allowing a QnU CPU with CC-Link IE Field Master to control up to 254 stations in line, star, ring, or mixed topology.

For more information, here is the L Series Introduction Presentation & L Series Brochure

Carlo Gavazzi is proud to launch another range of innovative products designed to improve energy efficiency.

The RSBS single phase soft start and RSBT three phase soft start were specifically designed for the HVAC industry. The RSBS is ideal for compressors typically used in heat pump applications, whereas the RSBT is commonly used for controlling (scroll) compressors used in most HVAC applications. Additionally, they don’t merely start and stop compressors, as they are equipped with several other features, listed below.

RSBS 1-Phase Series
	Soft Starting of 1-phase 240VAC Compressors Up to 25 or 32 Amp Ratings Internal Start Capacitor Under-voltage and Locked Rotor Detection Prices Starting at $270.00
RSBT 3-Phase Series
	Soft Starting of 3-phase 240VAC Compressors Up to 16, 25 and 32 Amp Ratings Auto Adaptive Algorithm for Optimum Starting Under- and Over-voltage Detection Out of Frequency Range Detection Phase Sequence and Phase Unbalance Detection Locked Rotor and Over-temperature Detection Optional RFI / EMC Filter Prices Starting at $388.00

Some other common features include :

• Reduces Energy Costs and Improves Reliability of the Electrical System
• Pre-programmed for Optimal Starting of Compressors
• Diagnostic LEDs for Several Alarm Conditions
• Integral Bypassing of Semiconductors
• Enclosed Heat-Sink-Less Design
• Optional Auxiliary Alarm
• cUL Listed and CE Marked

For more information, here is the RSBS & RSBT Product Brochure

New features and functions, such as built-in safety, increased speed frequency response (2100Hz), direct drive, linear and high-speed low-inertia rotary motors are just some of the exciting new enhancements to the MR-J3 series.

Many of the features for servo amplifiers are leveraging extra bandwidth to create more sophisticated control algorithms for adaptive auto-tuning, vibration suppression and faster speed frequency response allowing for more precise positioning. You should be receiving your launch kits soon.

New Feature Highlights:

• Up to 2100Hz speed frequency response time
• Up to 6000rpm motors
• 350% peak torque for HF-KP series motors
• Dual axis servo amplifiers available up to 750W
• Built-in safety functions
• Safety certified products
• New servo gain search function
• HF-JP low inertia, high speed motors
• Direct Drive Motors
• Much, much more!

For more information, here is the MR-J3 Product Brochure (12Mb)

High performance dual display amplifier with unprecedented stability and precision

The FX-500 is a highly advanced digital fiber sensor with high-end features and class-leading stability and performance. An exclusive detection ASIC, designed specifically for the FX-500, is capable of processing ultra high-speed calculations while offering a long sensing range. Due to the impressive capabilities of this sensor, high precision detections can now be carried out where they were previously not possible.

High Visibility Dual Digital Display

A highly visibility dual digital display allows for simultaneous viewing of the threshold and incident light values for quick and effective setup and usage. The display is large, bright, and has a wide viewing angle for easily reading values from a distance.

Direct Threshold Setting / Direct Teaching

Teaching the amplifier is now done through the RUN mode of the amplifier, simplifying the setup process down to two presses of the ‘set’ button. The user can also directly change the threshold value using the ‘+’ and ‘-’ buttons.

New Super Quality Fibers

A new line of precision fiber optics are available that are designed to provide added stability to the FX-500 amplifier by diminishing part to part variance in intensity and fiber positioning.

• Stable emission intensity
  Variation in emission intensity of the fiber core is controlled down to less than ±10%, achieving a stable detection.
• Integrated high-precision plug
  The centering precision of the fiber core attached to the inserting plug is doubled allowing for the variation among units can be greatly suppressed.
• High flexibility
  4mm Bending radius [Previous is R25 mm R0.984 in]
• High repeated bend capabilities
  Bending durability of ten million times. [Previous is 1,000 times]

High Stability

Each FX-500 unit is calibrated at the factory off a standard target to ensure that its digital value is constantly controlled, thus suppressing differences between amplifiers. When combined with our new super quality fibers, stability is maximized to ensure constant performance. This is critical in applications where any variations may cause false or non-detections.

HYPR Mode

The new HYPR mode that is incorporated in the FX-500 series allows for vastly increased detection distances with gains of up to 5.6x longer then the FX-301.

High Speed Detection

The FX-500 is capable of high-speed detections with a response time up to 25µs.

Additional Features

• Built-In Logic Functions
• Automatic Threshold Tracking
• Self-Diagnostic Output
• Display Adjustment Function
• 8 Channel Memory Bank
• 12 Unit Interference Prevention
• Automatic Attenuation
• Multifunction External Input

For more information, here is the FX-500 Series Overview

The GLSBS fork sensors build on the success we have achieved with the GLSZS for material placement applications.

Features Include: Special optical array generates a light-band with high uniformity – Very good resolution and excellent linearity -Space saving, robust design in a full metal housing - Ideally applicable as optical web edge guidance sensor with high precision - For detection and counting of fast moving objects - High vacuum version for process industry available.

• Small footprint – adequate geometry:
  • - two different band sizes.
  • - two different fork widths.
  • - customized housing dimensions.
• Separate amplifier provides an output signal analogue to the coverage of the light-band. Depending on selected electronics with current output 4-20mA or voltage output 0-10V.
• Very good linearity throughout the complete fork width guarantees exact edge detection even on sagging webs.
• With a STM MICROmote® dynamic amplifier the sensor may be used as a space saving alternative to optical frame sensors for fast counting or object detection applications.

For more information, here is the GLSBS Product Brochure or GLSBS40 Datasheet & GLSBS80 Datasheet