January 2008

Leading Motion Control Organizations & Companies to Host Pre-Conference Workshops at 2008 Motor, Drive & Automation Systems Conference

The upcoming 2008 Motor, Drive & Automation Systems Conference will be hosting an entire day of motion control-related pre-conference workshops on Feb. 13, 2008 at The Omni Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. Space is limited. Register by January 18 th and take advantage of the early-bird discounted registration! Workshop offerings to include:

The Design of IPM and Other "Hybrid" Motors & Drives
PART I - "Hybrid" Motor & Drives: Overview, Performance & Analysis
Presented by Dr. George Holling, Technical Director, Rocky Mountain Technologies
February 13, 2008 • 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.  

The Design of IPM and Other "Hybrid" Motors & Drives
PART II - "Hybrid" Motor & Drives: Tools for Design & Analysis
Presented by Dr. George Holling, Technical Director, Rocky Mountain Technologies
February 13, 2008 • 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Optimization of Servo Control Systems using Frequency Domain Analysis: A Mechatronic Approach
Presented by Dr. Razvan Panaitescu, R&D Consulting Systems Engineer, Siemens E&A
February 13, 2008 • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 Motor Control: From Basic to Advance Techniques
Presented by the Motor Control Group, Renesas Technology America, Inc.
February 13, 2008 • 8 a.m - 12 p.m

Sensorless Field-Oriented Control (FOC) for Brushless DC (BLDC) Motors and
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSMs)
Presented by Mark Reynolds, Field Applications Engineer, Microchip Technology Inc.
February 13, 2008 • 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

A Comprehensive Review of the Basic Design Elements of the Brushless PM Motor and Drive and Its Use in World Markets (An SMMA Motor & Motion College Course)
Presented by Dan Jones, President, Incremotion Associates, USA
February 13, 2008 • 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Motor Control, AC Drives and Servo Systems - An SMMA Motor & Motion College Course
Presented by Dr. Dal Ohm, President, Drivetech, Inc.
February 13, 2008 • 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

How to Improve Electric Motor Power Efficiency - An SMMA Motor & Motion College Course
Presented by Richard Welch Jr., Sr. IEEE Member
February 13, 2008 •1 pm to 5 pm

Introduction to Motion Control - 8 a.m.
Presented by Charles Bartel, AiME Certified Motion Control Instructor
February 13, 2008 • 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Motion Control Devices and Components
Presented by Charles Bartel, AiME Certified Motion Control Instructor
February 13, 2008 • 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Creative Technical Sales Proposal Writing
Presented by Charles Bartel and Fred Sitkins, AiME Certified Motion Control Instructors
February 13, 2008 • 4 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

For workshop details and pricing information visit - http://www.e-driveonline.com/motors_conf08_workshops.htm
Register to Attend Online - http://www.e-driveonline.com/motors_conf08_registration.php

The following companies will either be giving presentations or showcasing their products at the upcoming 2008 Motor, Drive & Automation Systems Conference taking place February 14-15 at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia! Register today to secure your place at this industry leading conference focused on the latest advancements in electric motor, drive & automation systems technology!
REGISTER - http://www.e-driveonline.com/motors_conf08_registration.php

New Apex Dynamics AL & ALR Series Power Pulley to Be Unveiled at Motor, Drive & Automation Systems Conference

Apex Dynamics has introduced the new ultra compact integrated geared pulley drive - AL& ALR series. The AL inline and ALR right angle design eliminates the need for couplings and or additional bearings, in turn, reducing cost, increasing performance and reducing parts and engineering time from the system.

The AL & ALR series utilize a fixed planet design, which allows the output housing of the gearbox to drive the pulley versus a standard shaft driven systems. This new technology and design allows the pulley to be centered in between two high capacity bearings which increases stiffness and radial load capacities.

The true helical gear design increases tooth-to-tooth contact ratio by more than 33 percent versus the standard spur gearing geometry. The helix angle is optimized and produces smooth and quiet operation at extreme speeds. (Less than two arc-min, less than 56 dB, up to 10,000 rpms input).

The product is offered in seven sizes (70 mm thru 280 mm) and is equipped with standard single & double stage ratios (2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,60,70,80,90). Covered by a five-year tip to toe warranty, delivery is guaranteed with in two weeks or it’s free.

New Software Tool for Motor Designers Unveiled at 2008 Motor, Drive & Automation Systems Conference

Vector Fields’ Machine Design Environment, released with OPERA version 12, is a comprehensive software tool for motor designers. It addresses a range of machines – brushless d.c., induction, switched reluctance and permanent magnet DC motors. Recently, an additional module for synchronous generators and motors has also been added that will be demonstrated for the first time at the 2008 Motor, Drive & Automation Systems Conference. Each module allows the user to create a machine cross-section using parameterized interactive dialogs, constructs the finite element mesh for electromagnetic simulation and performs the necessary analysis to obtain common design characteristics. The unique feature is that it is “open” for modification by the user. Modules are written in macro-language and can be enhanced by the designer to meet the needs of a particular organization – adding extra parametric or material data and automatically analyzing additional simulations. Models are also retained for calculating additional results using the OPERA-2d Post processor.

For more information visit www.vectorfields.com

For more information visit www.preciseautomation.com

Amulaire Showcases Thermal Management Capabilities at 2008 Motors Conference

Amulaire, a thermal management company based in San Diego, Calif., offers heat-dissipation products that effectively solve customers’ thermal challenges, for both commercial and military applications. With Amulaire’s products, and supported by its technical capabilities, design services and high-volume manufacturing processes, system designers can do things not possible before.

Amulaire tackles growing heat problems by:

• Offering custom and catalog heat-dissipation products, including liquid-cooled cold plates for power semiconductor modules, such as insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) and Metal-Oxide Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors (MOSFETs) and desktop PCs, as well as heat sinks for air-cooled thermal solutions
• Delivering technical capabilities for forming materials (copper and others) into almost any shape and with dense or complex fin arrays, which gives system designers unprecedented design flexibility and maximum thermal performance.
• Supporting customers with design services including mechanical design, modeling, and thermal characterization
• Applying efficient, high-volume manufacturing and in-house tooling capabilities so that previously exotic and expensive heat-dissipation solutions become practical, cost-effective and quick to market.

For more information visit www.amulaire.com

NEC Electronics America, Inc. has introduced a new family of 24-trench power MOSFETs with enhanced capabilities. The new devices in the company's NP series feature improved ruggedness with respect to avalanche capability and channel temperature. The combination of improved ruggedness with low on-state resistance (RDS(on)) and input capacitance (Ciss) makes this family suited for meeting the performance, reliability and low power requirements in a range of automotive and industrial systems applications, including engine cooling fans, HVAC blower motor drives, electric power steering systems and integrated starter generators.

The improved ruggedness is achieved by the recently developed UMOS-2R process, an enhancement of NEC Electronics' UMOS-2 trench process with a 0.5-micron design rule. This process results in a maximum repetitive avalanche energy rating of 1000 megajoules (mJ) and supports a maximum channel temperature of 200°C. Typical values for RDS(on) range from 2.9 milliohms (mW) to 5.8 mW and from 5500 picofarads (pF) to 9500 pF for Ciss. The devices also feature 40-volt (V) and 55V VDSS (voltage drain source short) ratings, two ID (drain current) (DC) ratings of 90 and 100 amperes and logic-/non-logic-type gate drives.

The NP series is part of NEC Electronics America's lineup of low-voltage switching devices that provides efficient power management of power supplies, automotive systems, motor controllers, office equipment, robotic devices and uninterruptible power supplies. All 24 new devices are fully AEC-Q101 qualified and RoHS compliant. The family includes devices with two VDSS ratings (40 V and 55 V), two ID (DC) ratings (90 A, 100 A) and logic/non-logic gate drive types are available in three popular packages, TO-220, TO-262 and TO-263ZP.

For more information visit www.am.necel.com 

Yokogawa Showcases Complete Line of Power Analyzers at Motors Conference

Yokogawa Corp. of America, the North American unit of Yokogawa Electric Corp., is a global manufacturer and supplier of test & measurement instruments. Yokogawa’s products include power analyzers, digital oscilloscopes and communications analyzers.

For more information visit www.yokogawa.com/tm/top/tm-welcome.htm

Microchip Technology Adds Flash Data Memory to the Baseline PIC Microcontroller Architecture

Microchip Technology Inc., a provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, has announced the first two Baseline 8-bit Flash PIC microcontrollers with non-volatile Flash Data Memory (FDM) in 8- and 14-pin packages. These additions supplement the variety of integrated low pin count microcontrollers in the Baseline PIC microcontroller family. With the availability of 64 bytes of data memory, combined with an 8 MHz internal oscillator, a Device Reset Timer (DRT), up to three channels of 8-bit Analog-to-Digital Conversion (ADC), and up to two comparators, engineers now have a diverse feature set to select from when integrating digital intelligence in low-cost applications.

Design engineers are constantly looking for cost-effective ways to increase functionality, without having to add complexity to their designs. Through the integration of FDM and analog functionality onto its Baseline 8- and 14-pin microcontrollers, Microchip’s PIC12F519 (8-pin) and PIC16F526 (14-pin) provide a cost-effective option for many design engineers to store configuration and calibration data, counters or small look-up tables without external non-volatile memory.  Additionally, designers can replace discrete analog components with the digital intelligence and re-programmability of a microcontroller.

For more information visit www.microchip.com

Renco Introduces New RE200 Series Encoders and Improved Website

Renco Encoders, Inc. has introduced its all new web site, featuring online ordering. The new site offers registered customers the capability to purchase the RE200 series encoders (HEDS compatible) as well as the RCML15 at the touch of a button. The site is supported by a powerful infrastructure that provides for secure transactions for all on-line orders.

The new RENCO RE200 series encoders improve upon typical read-head style products by providing over eight different connector configurations. The RE200 series encoders use readily available low cost industry standard connector systems with integral connector interlocks. Each connector option comes in either a vertical or axial orientation. The innovative design of the RE200 allows OEM’s to further customize the encoder to meet their unique requirements.

The RE200 series encoder provides single ended A and B channels standard in resolutions up to 4096, with available reference mark. Line-driver outputs are also available.

For more information visit www.renco.com

Series D Matrix Filter from MTE

MTE Series D Matrix Filters meet the most stringent IEEE 519 requirements (5 percent THID) of removing harmonic current distortion on virtually any kind of six pulse rectifier supply. These power supplies are commonly found in three phase electronic equipment such as adjustable speed motor drives, welders, battery chargers, servo drives and other electronic equipment. Harmonic distortion has become an increasing concern for power companies, industrial and residential users of electrical (especially electronic) equipment and specifying engineers alike. Harmonics reduce equipment life, electrical system reliability, system efficiency and equipment productivity.

For more information visit www.mtecorp.com

Onvio Power Pully Well Suited for Linear Actuators

Onvio LLC is a manufacturer of high precision speed reducers including zero backlash cycloidal reducers, planetary gearboxes and timing belt pulleys.

In addition, Onvio offers a unique Power Pulley which incorporates high precision planetary gears inside of a timing belt pulley making it well suited for high speed gantry systems and linear actuators.

The Power Pulley incorporates two angular contact ball bearings, centered in the pulley, providing three times more bearing capacity than traditional gearbox designs.

Other features include: compact size, fewer system components, high reliability, grease filled for life, sealed for wash-down environments, and an optional stainless steel pulley.

For more information visit www.onviollc.com

New Brushless DC Stellaris Reference Design Kit Provides Networked Motion Control OEMs With a Time-to-Production Edge

Luminary Micro has introduced the immediate availability of a new Stellaris Reference Design Kit, the Stellaris Brushless DC (BLDC) Motor Control Reference Design Kit (RDK-BLDC) with Ethernet and CAN. Brushless DC motors offer efficient operation, excellent torque characteristics and durability, and are particularly suited for use in factory automation, medical instruments, robotics, electric vehicles and mobility devices, pumping and ventilation systems, and small appliances. With built-in Controller Area Network (CAN) and Ethernet interfaces, the RDK-BLDC represents an industry benchmark in the integration of motion control with network-based communication, command and control.

The Brushless DC Motor Control Reference Design Kit (RDK-BLDC) is a four-quadrant controller for three-phase brushless DC motors rated at up to 36 V, 500 W, and 60,000 RPM. Key features of the RDK include complete CAN and Ethernet network interfaces, a powerful 32-bit Stellaris microcontroller with 256 Kbytes of single-cycle internal flash memory, and embedded software to optimally control a wide range of motors in diverse applications. Reference design kits (RDKs) from Luminary Micro accelerate product development by pairing ready-to-run software and hardware with an included motor, and providing comprehensive documentation with all software source code and hardware design files. Designers without prior motor control experience can successfully implement a sophisticated motor control system using the BLDC RDK. Integrated CAN and Ethernet ports connect the RDK-BLDC to an array of network options—from dedicated industrial networks to worldwide control and monitoring over the Internet.

For more information visit www.luminarymicro.com

Bridging the Gap: Communicating Motor Reliability to Management
By David McGuire PdMA Corporation

“It’s not the motor!” just doesn’t cut it anymore in today’s highly advanced maintenance reliability world. From reliability technicians and engineers to reliability supervisors and management, a common communication protocol should be in place to optimize the communication of a troubleshooting effort. This protocol can deliver common terminology to each of the stakeholders involved in order to reduce the mean time to repair (MTTR). Reducing the MTTR will maximize the availability of a system resulting in a higher overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and put more money in the pockets of the employees and stockholders.

Statements like “It’s not the motor!” are often the result of poor training or poor resources. I often present the evidence that a facility is asking their electrical reliability technicians to save the world with a megohmeter. How often have you heard that the motor tripped, but has a resistance to ground reading of >2000Megohm, so it must be mechanical. By the way, the phrase it must be mechanical is a derivation of “It’s not the motor!”

For More Information Visit www.PDMA.com

Don’t Miss PdMA Corporation’s Presentation at the 2008 Motor, Drive & Automation Systems Conference!

2008 Motor, Drive & Automation Systems Conference
February 14-15 • Omni Hotel • Atlanta, Georgia

Taking place February 14-15 at The Omni Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia, this two-day technical conference will focus on the latest advancements in motor, drive and automation systems technology for a variety of industries and application. Attendees will have access to more than 40 technical presentations, pre-conference workshop opportunities, an interactive exhibit hall and numerous networking opportunities.

www.e-driveonline.com

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 February 2008
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ATX West 2008
January 29-31, 2008
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA

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January 29-31, 2008, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA

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