We take a look at existing controller options and introduce Commander core, a hybrid IC that provides the best of both worlds By Jerame Chamberlain, Manufacturing Engineer Manager The main job of any motion controller is to control the movement of a mechatronic assembly, including motors and mechanical components. Choosing the right motion controller can…

Nippon Pulse America, Inc. is pleased to introduce its new series of high-performance micro direct-drive (MDD) AC servomotors. The new MDD motors will join Nippon Pulse’s existing line of Linear Shaft Motor servomotors. Each compact MDD motor comes with a built-in high-performance encoder (either absolute or incremental) that enables direct fine positioning. The motors are […]

When choosing a stepper motor, it is important to understand four torque characteristics: ■ Pull-out torque is the maximum torque that can be delivered without losing steps. It reaches its maximum at the lowest frequency or speed, and decreases as frequency increases. If the load on the stepping motor during rotation increases beyond the pull-out…

Sponsored content by Nippon Pulse In automation there are many things to consider during the design phase: there are mechanical criteria that can dominate the design approach, as the forces and motion profiles are at the forefront of what drives the outcome of automation. The motion control electronics also need to be considered at the…

Nippon Pulse has introduced its new PJE series of bipolar hybrid stepper motors, which are available in sizes from 20 to 86 mm in diameter (NEMA sizes 8 to 34). These new motors round out the company’s hybrid motor line, joining the existing PJP unipolar hybrid motor series. The PJE series provides high torque in […]

Nippon Pulse has taken much of the work of integrating a linear motor into a system with its SCR and SLP linear stages.  Both are built around Nippon Pulse’s Linear Shaft Motor.  Both the SCR and SLP series stages come with integrated bearings and encoders to reduce cost and simplify integration into your application. The […]

Linear Motion Tips

Nippon Pulse has introduced the PCS1110 control chip, an 80-pin electronic cam TQFP designed to replace mechanical cams. By making the switch to the PCS1110 electronic cam chip, users are able to program up to 128 unique points (per rotation of the master axis) on the ‘slave’ axis, a far greater number than can be…

Radford, Va. – Nippon Pulse’s new Hygienic Green Drive, a stainless steel linear actuator, is suitable for integration into food grade and pharmaceutical applications as well as applications in cleanroom environments. The Hygienic Green Drive has an IP69K rating and is ideal for harsh and washdown environments. It features FDA food grade certified guides. Like […]

Motion Control Tips

Nippon Pulse’s S605 Linear Shaft Motor offers up to 3100N of acceleration force and a continuous force of 780N. The S605 Linear Shaft Motor is ideal for industrial applications requiring high force, high precision, energy efficiency, and/or high precision. The motor, because of the simple nature of its structure can achieve sub-micron resolution. Available with…

Jeramé Chamberlain, Sales Engineer  – Nippon Pulse America The last part of this series focuses on troubleshooting the electronics of step motors. To drive a stepper you need four main parts: a CPU, controller, sequencer, and a driver (figure 1). The CPU will coordinate all functions of the device. The controller will take commands from…

Nippon Pulse America introduces PRO Series NEMA 17 integrated motor/drivers. The drives are ideal for machine designs where an incorporated motor/driver helps conserve space. A 42 mm Hybrid motor with attached drive electronics, yields a compact, RoHS compliant package. PRO Series hybrid stepper motors are precision designed for medical technologies and semiconductor manufacturing applications. They…