A Complete Family of Motion Control System Products
Rotary & Linear Servo Motors, Drives,Drive/Controllers and Motion Controllers
Compumotor offers a wide range of motion control systems to meet any application need. Designed for easy configuration to make a complete motion system - from miniature precision for life sciences to overhead gantries for the factory floor -these best-of-breed individual components are available separately, or as a complete motion system to make integration simple, fast, and easy. High-quality products delivered when you want them!
Featured Products
Compax3 Series
Servo Drives & Drive/Controller
With its high performance and modular design, the Compax3 family of industrial servo drives and drive/controllers offers a new level of servo performance and flexibility. The modular structure of the Compax3 family allows options such as intelligent motion controllers, communication interfaces and industry standard motor feedback. In addition, numerous expansion options can be added to the standard product in order to optimize the capabilities required for today's demanding servo applications. The family is offered in two variations: standalone (C3S and C3H) and a DC bussed multi-axis version (C3M).
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Motion Controllers
Ethernet Powerlink Motion Controlers and Drives
ETHERNET Powerlink is a high-speed, digital motion-bus solution connecting a motion controller to multiple drives and I/O points using standard Ethernet networking hardware. This centralized, real-time communication system for automation and motion control makes Ethernet deterministic for real-time industrial applications.
Parker’s ETHERNET Powerlink motionbus technology increases system performance while decreasing overall system cost and installation time. ETHERNET Powerlink systems combine the high performance of centralized motion control with the lower costs of distributed machine architectures. System design and machine installation times are greatly reduced due to the simplified, inexpensive and readily available Ethernet cables that replace traditional, expensive analog control and feedback cables.
6K Series Motion Controllers
The latest in multi-axis control with Ethernet Connectivity, Compumotor’s revolutionary 6K Controller is an embedded motion controller or stand-alone motion controller built into one convenient package. The 6K is a multi-axis motion controller capable of solving basic to complex motion control applications including: pick-and-place, packaging, following, cam profiling and hundreds of others. The 6K utilizes Ethernet communications to allow high speed connections to many different products such as PLCs, HMIs, I/O modules and vision systems more...
6K motion controllers offer the following features:
- 2, 4, 6, and 8 axis versions
- Independent software axis configuration for servo or stepper control
- Compact package size
- DIN Rail mountable (all controllers and accessories)
- Stand-alone operation
- 10-BaseT Ethernet operation for bus-based alternative
- End-of-travel and home limits per axis
- 9 or 17 onboard triggers depending on controller axis count
- 4 or 8 onboard outputs depending on controller axis count
- Multitasking (up to 10 tasks)
- PLC Scan Mode
Motion Planner™
Motion Planner is Compumotor’s newest software accessory for use with the 6K motion controller. Motion Planner is included in CD-ROM format in every 6K ship kit and offers the following features:
- SmartEditor – Create programs with the aid of color highlighted syntax checking, pre-emptive syntax checking, and one button download.
- Terminal – For communication with the 6K via RS-232, RS-485, or Ethernet
- PanelMaker – To create operator interface screens using Visual Basic script
- ServoTuner – A graphical tuning interface for servo systems
Accessories
The 6K family offers several accessory products to ease setup and installation and add flexibility. These products are:
- EVM32 Expansion I/O Module – for additional digital I/O and analog input needs
- Add digital I/O and analog inputs via SIM cards
- 3 SIM cards are available: 8 channel digital input, 8 channel digital output, 8 channel 12-bit analog input
- VM25 25-Pin D to screw terminal breakout – to simplify wiring of limits and onboard I/O
- PS-60W 24 Volt DC 60 Watt Power Supply – to supply power to one 6K controller
- Controller-to-drive cables to ease connections to Compumotor servos and stepper
The Award-Winning Zeta Series Microstepping Drives
Zeta Series microstepping drives are stand-alone, packaged microstepping drives that incorporate breakthrough techniques known as Active Damping™ (patented) and Electronic Viscosity™ (patent pending), available in 4 different power versions:ZETA4, ZETA4-240, ZETA8 and ZETA12
Designed for reliability, the ZETA drive family offers premier
quality and performance while being easy to use and apply.
ZETA drive family meets the need for global solutions:
- CE (LVD), CE(LVD and EMC) or low-noise applications
- UL Recognized
- 120VAC and 240VAC versions
The ZETA4, ZETA8, and ZETA12 operate at 120VAC and
provide 4A, 8A, and 12A respectively. The ZETA4-240, ZETA8, and ZETA12 comply with the Low
Voltage [LVD (EN61010)] and Electromagnetic Compatibility
[EMC (CISPR22/EN55022 Class B)] directives making it an
excellent choice for machines built in or shipped to the
European community. By designing the drive to meet the EMC
Class B’s rigid standards, the ZETA4-240, ZETA8, and ZETA12
also meets North America’s FCC Class B emissions test
making it the solution for low-noise applications. The ZETA4-
240, ZETA8, and ZETA12 have also received UL approval.
The ZETA4-240 can be used for low- and high-power
applications. For low-power applications, the ZETA 4-240
operates at 120VAC to provide the same performance as the
ZETA4. For high-power applications, the ZETA4-240 runs off
240VAC to provide the same performance of an 8 AMP drive
operating at 120 VAC more...
Performance
- Standard step-and-direction input or CW/CCW input
- Torque from 43 oz-in (0.30 N-m) to 3480 oz-in (24.4 N-m)
Active Damping™ benefits:
- Damping ratios of up to 0.5
- Higher acceleration than conventional step systems
- Decrease motor vibration
- Increase shaft power
- Higher performance
Electronic Viscosity™ benefits:
- Reduce settling time
- Increase slow speed smoothness (reduce velocity ripple)
- Reduce audible noise
Protection Circuit
- Motor short circuits (phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground)
- Overtemperature
- Undervoltage
- Power dump (dissipates excess energy caused by load regeneration)
Physical
- A wide selection of motors is available for both 120 VAC and 240 VAC operation
- Drive status indicators: power, step input, over temperature and motor fault
- 120VAC (170VDC bus voltage) for ZETA4, ZETA4-240, ZETA8, and ZETA12
- 240VAC (340VDC bus voltage) for ZETA4-240
- Removable connectors for easy installation
- Selectable damping for optimized performance
- Optional EMC drive kit and EMC Cable kit consisting of AC mains filter and cabling to allow complete EMC or low noise system compliance for ZETA4-240, ZETA8, and ZETA 12
Gemini Series Digital Servo and Stepper Drives
Closing the Loop Between Servo and Stepper Technology, Compumotor Announces Gemini: A family of compact digital drives and drive/controllers perfect for your servo and stepper application needs. Low-to-mid power servo applications can now be solved with the Gemini GV, the GV6 or the GV6K. They all offer drive features such as digital tuning, digital notch filters, and up to 14.7 kW of peak power. The Gemini GV6 goes one step further and offers basic motion control features such as programmable motion profiles, sequencing, registration, conditional statements, and I/O. In addition to all the control features of the Gemini drive/controller, the GV6K (servo) offers the 6K's Ethernet connectivity, expandable I/O, multitasking, and enhanced position following. The packages comes complete with our wizards-based Motion PlannerTM software, a graphical programming language that drastically reduces the amount of time the end-user will be required to spend setting up the GV6K.
In addition to the high-performance servo systems, the Gemini family also includes the highest performing stepper drive systems in the industry today. The Gemini GT, GT6, and GT6K have performance enhancing features such as Encoderless Stall DetectTM, ABS dampingTM, and up to 8 Amps of continuous current. The Gemini GT6 also offers basic motion control such as programmable motion, sequencing, registration, conditional statements, and I/O.
A stepper drive with built-in 6K Controller, the GT6K offers all the digital drive features of the Gemini GT6 stepper drive as well as the 6K's Ethernet connectivity, expandable I/O, multitasking and enhanced position following.
As with the GV6K, the GT6K comes complete with our wizards-based Motion PlannerTM software to drastically reduce programming time. Since the Gemini GT (stepper) and Gemini GV (servo) have equivalent interface, connectivity, and controller options, the Gemini allows an unprecedented opportunity to mix and match servo and stepper technology more...
Let the Gemini family solve your application and you will always be able to apply the appropriate motor technology for each axis of motion. The Gemini GT offers an easy upgrade path to the GV if the needs of your application change. Each member of the Gemini family is configurable/programmable via RS-232/485 using Compumotor’s Motion PlannerTM on a PC or Pocket Motion PlannerTM on a palm PC. You need to look no further. The Gemini offers all of the power levels, connectivity, performance features, and control levels to solve all of your motion control needs.
Product Highlights
- 24V Keep Alive (not required on the GV(6) or GT(6)): used to maintain power to the control circuitry in the event of AC power loss; 24VDC is required for the Gem6K's controller board
- Standards: UL Recognition, cUL, CE for LVD, and CE for EMC
- Error Log: Records the 10 most recent errors with time stamp.
- RS-232/485: Configuration on a PC or a WindowsTM CE-based Palm PC.
Gemini GV, GV6, & GV6K Servo Motor Control Features
- Simplified Tuning & Configuration: It can be as simple as entering in your load and motor parameters.
- Digital Notch Filters
- Sinusoidal Commutation
Gemini GT & GT6 Stepper Motor Control Features
- Encoderless Stall DetectTM (patent pending): remove the encoder from your application and still detect a stall
- Active Damping™ (patented)
- Electronic Viscosity™ (patent pending)
- ABS DampingTM (patent pending)
- Variable Resolution
- Analog Velocity Command Input
Gemini GV6, GT6, & GT6K Motion Control Features
- Program Storage and SequencingRegistration
- Motion Profiling
- Conditional Statements
- S-curve Velocity Profiling
- 8 Inputs and 6 Outputs
- Field Bus and Motion Bus Compatibility
Gemini GV6K and GT6K Motion Control Features
- Program Storage and Sequencing
- Registration
- Motion Profiling
- Conditional Statements
- S-curve Velocity Profiling
- 8 Inputs and 6 Outputs
- Ethernet Connectivity
- Expandable I/O
- Multitasking
- Enhanced Position Following
- Motion Planner with wizard-based program development
Gemini offers several connectivity options to field and motion buses including ethernet and Profibus.
6000 Series PC-Based Controllers
The 6000 Series consists of 2 and 4-axis ISA based controllers with step and direction or +/- 10V output to control step motors or servo motors more...
All 6000 Series controllers share the following features:
- The powerful and proven 6000 programming language
- Circular interpolation
- Cam profiling
- Position following
- Registration
- Non-volatile program memory
- 28 programmable inputs
- 26 programmable outputs
- Dedicated registration triggers for position capture
- Analog inputs for joystick and variable input
- End-of-travel and home limits per axis
- Incremental encoder feedback
- Motion Architect™ programming environment
- DLLs for use with C++ and Visual Basic TM development
- Optional Software
- CAD-to-motion (CompuCAM)
- Motion VIs for LabVIEW. (Motion Toolbox TM)
- DDE Server (DDE6000)
- Icon-based programming (Motion Builder TM)
- OCX Controls (Motion OCX Toolkit)
- Graphical servo tuning (Servo Tuner)
The 6000 Series family consists of the following products:
AT6250/AT6450
2 or 4 axis PC/AT based +/- 10V controller
Compatible with industry standard +/- 10V torque or velocity servo drives
AT6200/AT6400
2 or 4 axis PC/AT based step & direction controller
Compatible with industry standard step motor drives
Compatible with industry standard position based digital servo drives
VM24
24V I/O Module
Compatible with all 6000 Series products
Compatible with all industry standard PLC I/O
VM50
Compatible with all 6000 Series products
OEM versions of these products are available.
Linear Motors
SL Series Brushless Linear Servo Motors
The SL Series brushless linear servo motors feature the same slotless winding design made popular by Compumotor's SM and SE Series rotary servo motors.
Along with reduced manufacturing costs, the slotless design creates several performance advantages when compared to traditional ironcore and ironless
linear servo motors more...
All 6000 Series controllers share the following features:
- Single-row magnet bar
- Lower cost and weight (compared to ironless design)
- Better heat disipation (compared to ironless design)
- More force per package size (compared to ironless design)
- Lighter weight forcer (compared to ironcore design)
- Lower attractive forces (compared to incore design)
- Less cogging force (compared to ironcore design)
The Linear Motor Concept
The idea is simple enough. Take a conventional rotary servo motor and unwrap it. What was the stator is now a forcer and the rotor becomes a magnet bar. WIth this design, the motor is connected directly to the load. Direct linear motion is achieved without any rotary to linear transmission devices. The direct coupling of the forcer to the load provides these performance benefits:
- High Speeds
- Zero Backlash
- Fast Response
- High Precision
- High Stiffness
- Low Maintenance
