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		<title>Zaber&#8217;s A-LST-C Series High Load, Motorized Linear Stages with Dust Covers</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:22:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Device Overview: 254, 500, 750, 1000 and 1500 mm travel  100 kg load capacity  Up to 420 mm/s and up to 560 N thrust  Built-in controller; daisy chains with other A-series and T-series productsDescription:Zaber’s A-LST-C stages are computer-controlled and have travel ranges from 254 mm up to 1500 mm. These stages are available with various [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=electromate.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10603102&amp;post=953&amp;subd=electromate&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<li>254, 500, 750, 1000 and 1500 mm travel </li>
<li>100 kg load capacity </li>
<li>Up to 420 mm/s and up to 560 N thrust </li>
<li>Built-in controller; daisy chains with other A-series and T-series productsDescription:Zaber’s A-LST-C stages are computer-controlled and have travel ranges from 254 mm up to 1500 mm. These stages are available with various leadscrew pitches so you can select the device with the resolution and speed capability that you need. Zaber’s innovative stage design is capable of speeds up to 420 mm/s, and can support loads up to 100 kg. The flexible, stainless steel dust cover protects the internal lead-screw and bearings.</li>
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<p>For more information on Zaber&#8217;s A-LST-C Stages, click on the link below:<br />
 <a href="http://www.electromate.com/products/series.php?&amp;series_id=105501">http://www.electromate.com/products/series.php?&amp;series_id=105501</a>     </p>
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		<title>Introducing GalilSuite Software</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:09:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Galil has recently released GalilSuite Software, a new version of GalilTools, providing a more powerful and flexible tool for configuring, analyzing and tuning Galil motion control systems. GalilSuite includes enhanced servo tuning capabilities with multiple tuning methods and allows the various analysis tools such as the scope, tuner and terminal tools to be executed individually. [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=electromate.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10603102&amp;post=946&amp;subd=electromate&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Galil has recently released GalilSuite Software, a new version of GalilTools, providing a more powerful and flexible tool for configuring, analyzing and tuning Galil motion control systems. GalilSuite includes enhanced servo tuning capabilities with multiple tuning methods and allows the various analysis tools such as the scope, tuner and terminal tools to be executed individually. The new software also allows multiple connections to be made from GalilSuite to multiple controllers. The GalilSuite software package provides five tools for working with Galil controllers:</p>
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<p>Terminal &#8211; for entering and receiving controller commands</p>
<p>Editor &#8211; for writing, saving and executing application programs</p>
<p>Tuner &#8211; for selecting controller PID parameters for optimal servo system response</p>
<p>Scope &#8211; for plotting controller data such as motor position and velocity</p>
<p>Watch &#8211; for displaying controller and I/O status</p>
<p>In GalilSuite each of these tools are independent and can be launched and run individually. This feature makes it easier for the design engineer to create a flexible development environment for testing control systems. Individual tools can be shown in a full screen for the best viewing, while other tools may be minimized or not executed at all.</p>
<p>A new feature of the Terminal Tool is the Command Helper with Syntax checker. The enhanced Editor Tool is full featured and provides cut, paste, copy, insert and find/replace functions in addition to a syntax helper which includes label detection and syntax help. Another new feature of the editor is that it allows for a collection of programs to be saved in a project and multiple projects can be created.</p>
<p>The Tuner Tool provides numerous methods for servo tuning including Crossover, General, Curve Follower and Manual that allows the user to select the optimum method for the system. The user can also select the final test profile as a sine wave, step response, profiled move or custom user code. For each method, the tuner scope captures and displays the controller command position, encoder position, position error and torque in response to the specified test profile. The Manual Method has advanced settings that allow parameters such as feedforward, notch, poles and integrator limit to be specified.</p>
<p>The Scope Tool is easier to use and has more features than the previous version. One enhanced feature is that a virtually unlimited number of traces can be displayed. The scope also provides a drag and drop feature allowing selection of a parameter from the controller data record by dragging it into the scope display. The scope has better triggering for data capturing and a snap feature for viewing specific data points that have been captured.</p>
<p>The improved Watch Tool provides an easy-to-read display of various controller data such as controller and amplifier status, I/O, and motion parameters. Digital input and output status is displayed with virtual LEDs. Data such as axis position and error are shown in numeric format in a table. The update rate of the data capture is selectable.</p>
<p>GalilSuite software is in BETA release and is available for free download to users of Galil controllers. GalilSuite currently works with Windows 7 or Windows XP operating systems (Mac and Linux support will be available in the future) with current generation Galil controllers. More information and the BETA download can be found at: <a href="http://www.galilmc.com/support/software-downloads.php">http://www.galilmc.com/support/software-downloads.php</a></p>
<p>Click on the link below for additional information-</p>
<p><a href="http://electromate.com/products/?partner=1031080104" target="_blank">Galil’s Motion Controller Family</a></p>
<p>For more information, please contact:      </p>
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		<title>Kollmorgen adds CANopen and EtherCAT to AKD Servo Drive</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:16:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kollmorgen’s AKD servo drives now support analog drive, indexing drive, CANopen drive and EtherCAT drive. This enables printing, packaging, converting, medical and other machine builders to benefit from more efficient bench testing and prototyping, while enabling them to smoothly transition from one bus type to another. A single AKD servo drive supports multiple motion buses that [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=electromate.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10603102&amp;post=939&amp;subd=electromate&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Kollmorgen’s AKD servo drives now support analog drive, indexing drive, CANopen drive and EtherCAT drive. This enables printing, packaging, converting, medical and other machine builders to benefit from more efficient bench testing and prototyping, while enabling them to smoothly transition from one bus type to another.</p>
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<p>A single AKD servo drive supports multiple motion buses that would otherwise require two different sets of hardware and firmware. With a simple parameter change and a power cycle, machine builders can quickly and easily change the AKD’s communication protocol between EtherCAT and CANopen.</p>
<p>AKD servo drives are also uniquely capable of supporting a variety of feedback devices and Ethernet motion buses from the base hardware, without the need for any separate option cards. Currently supported feedback devices include Smart Feedback Devices (SFD), Endat, BiSS, Analog Sine/Cos encoders, incremental encoders, HIPERFACE and resolvers. In addition to EtherCAT and CANopen motion buses, the AKD supports SynqNet, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP and Modbus/TCP.</p>
<p>Because these capabilities are available within the dimensions of the base product, AKD servo drives maximize quality and operational flexibility while reducing costs and overall footprint increases associated with integrating option cards. As a result, machine builders are able to standardize on a single drive family with a common Graphical User Interface (GUI) across the power range to deliver optimized machine performance, throughput and accuracy across multiple applications, while minimizing engineering time and costs associated with stocking, understanding and programming multiple types of drives.</p>
<p><strong>Additional features and benefits include:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>120/240 VAC or 480 VAC operation, with a power range of 3 to 24 Arms continuous current, 9 to 48 Arms peak</li>
<li>Auto-tuner can help overcome less-than-perfect mechanical designs and help machine builders solve even the most challenging scenarios by compensating for compliant transmissions and couplings that would otherwise rob a machine of its intended performance</li>
<li>With up to 27-bit resolution, the AKD delivers the industry’s lowest noise characteristics for improved machine precision</li>
<li>Powerful dual processor system executes industry-leading servo algorithms with high resolution for very fast settling times</li>
<li>Easy-to-use GUI features a six-channel real-time software oscilloscope for fast commissioning and diagnosis</li>
</ul>
<p>AKD servo drives are rated for operation in ambient temperatures ranging from 0°C to 40°C (up to 55°C with de-rating), and boast a robust MTBF of nearly 660,000 hours. They conform to Category 3/Sil2 and RoHS standards, meet the insulation requirements of IEC60601, are UL listed and carry the CE mark.</p>
<p>Click on the link below for additional information-</p>
<p><a href="http://www.electromate.com/products/series.php?&amp;series_id=105223" target="_blank">Kollmorgen&#8217;s AKD Servo Drive Product Family</a></p>
<p>For more information, please contact:      </p>
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		<title>Video:  Maxon Motor&#8217;s Spindle Drive For Medical Devices</title>
		<link>http://electromate.wordpress.com/2011/12/11/video-maxon-motors-spindle-drive-for-medical-devices/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:40:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Roger Hess, a sales engineer at Maxon Motors, illustrates the theory and operation of Maxon&#8217;s spindle drive.  The drive matches a brush or brushless motor with a gearhead that has incorporated two thrust bearings, allowing it to handle higher linear loads. http://www.youtube.com/Electromate#p/c/EE70E9534221DDB4/0/N6jquNbmGVs Click on the link below for additional information- Maxon&#8217;s Spindle Drive Linear Actuator Product Family For more information, [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=electromate.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10603102&amp;post=923&amp;subd=electromate&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Roger Hess, a sales engineer at Maxon Motors, illustrates the theory and operation of Maxon&#8217;s spindle drive. </p>
<p>The drive matches a brush or brushless motor with a gearhead that has incorporated two thrust bearings, allowing it to handle higher linear loads.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/Electromate#p/c/EE70E9534221DDB4/0/N6jquNbmGVs"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-924" title="Spindle Motor Video" src="http://electromate.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/spindle-motor-video.jpg?w=252&#038;h=163" alt="" width="252" height="163" /></a></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are a few different methods for developing a LabVIEW application that can communicate to a Galil motor controller. 1 &#8211; DMCWin32 Library and Galil developed VI’s.  This method is simple, but limited support is offered beyond the vi’s that are provided on the Galil software CD. 2 &#8211; Active X Toolkit.  This method has [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=electromate.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10603102&amp;post=919&amp;subd=electromate&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are a few different methods for developing a LabVIEW application that can communicate to a Galil motor controller.</p>
<p>1 &#8211; DMCWin32 Library and Galil developed VI’s.  This method is simple, but limited support is offered beyond the vi’s that are provided on the Galil software CD.</p>
<p>2 &#8211; Active X Toolkit.  This method has been the preferred method for any existing applications with LabVIEW and Galil motor controllers.  It requires the purchase of the Active X Toolkit for $595 US.  Details on using the Active X Toolkit with LabVIEW are covered in application note 4414.  <a href="http://www.galilmc.com/support/appnotes/software/note4414.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.galilmc.com/support/appnotes/software/note4414.pdf</a></p>
<p>3 &#8211; GalilTools Communication Library.  Using the GalilTools Communication Library is the recommended method for any new applications that are being developed with LabVIEW.  This post will review 2 examples.  The first covers basics of how to integrate the GalilTools Communication Library into a LabVIEW application.  The second covers the more advanced function of integrating COM events into a LabVIEW application.</p>
<p>The GalilTools Communication Library (Galil class) provides methods for communication with a Galil motion controller over Ethernet, RS-232 or PCI buses. It consists of a native C++ Library and a similar COM interface which extends compatibility to Windows programming languages (e.g. VB, C#, etc).</p>
<p><strong>—C++ Library (Windows and Linux)—</strong></p>
<p>Both Full and Lite versions of GalilTools ship with a native C++ communication library. The Linux version (libGalil.so) is compatible with g++ and the Windows version (Galil1.dll) with Visual C++ 2008.</p>
<p><strong>—COM (Windows)—</strong></p>
<p>To further extend the language compatibility on Windows, a COM (Component Object Model) class built on top of the C++ library is also provided with Windows releases. This COM wrapper can be used in any language and IDE supporting COM (Visual Studio 2005, 2008, etc). The COM wrapper includes all of the functionality of the base C++ class.</p>
<p><strong>—Using the COM class with Labview—</strong></p>
<p>Working vi’s of the below examples, as well as other vi’s can be found in the LabVIEW Hello Galil example.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.galilmc.com/learning/hellogalil.php" target="_blank">http://www.galilmc.com/learning/hellogalil.php </a></p>
<p>1 -  make sure GalilTools version 1.3.0.0 or later is installed on the PC.  The free version of GalilTools contains the Communication Library, so no software purchase is required.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.galilmc.com/support/software-downloads.php" target="_blank">http://www.galilmc.com/support/software-downloads.php </a></p>
<p>(2) &#8211; Open National Instruments Labview Version 8.6.  Versions 8.0, 8.2 and 8.5 were also tested.  Later versions should be compatible as well.</p>
<p>select “Blank VI”.</p>
<p>(3) From the File menu choose “Save As” (’File/Save As’) and name the file Galil.</p>
<p>(4) Choose ‘Window/Show Block Diagram’.</p>
<p>(5) In the Functions Palette (’View/Functions Palette’), expand “Connectivity” then “ActiveX”.<br />
(5a) Drop the “Automation Open” function onto Galil.vi Block Diagram.</p>
<p>(6) Right-clink on the Automation Open function and choose ‘Select ActiveX Class/Browse’.  (This may take a moment)</p>
<p>(6a) In the drop down box choose “Galil Version x.x” (n.n is the version number, ex Galil Version 0.3).  Highlight the Galil Object, click OK.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.galilmc.com/techtalk/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/step6.png"><img src="http://www.galilmc.com/techtalk/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/step6-300x119.png" alt="" width="300" height="119" /></a></p>
<p>-Recommended for beginners to Labview- Right click on the Automation Open function, choose ‘Visible Items/Label’.  This can be done with most labview blocks/functions.</p>
<p>(7) Drop a “Property Node” (Functions Palette/Connectivity/ActiveX) onto the Block Diagram to the right of the Automation Open function.<br />
(7a) Connect the “Automation Refnum” terminal of the Automation Open funtion to the “reference” terminal on the Property Node. (The text of the Property Node should change to “IGalil” from “Automation”.)<br />
(7b) Left-click on the Property element of the Property Node and choose ‘address’.<br />
(7c) Right-clink on the Property element of the Property Node and choose ‘Change to Write’.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.galilmc.com/techtalk/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/step72.png"><img src="http://www.galilmc.com/techtalk/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/step72-300x119.png" alt="" width="300" height="119" /></a></p>
<p>(8) Drop an “Invoke Node” (Functions Palette/Connectivity/ActiveX) onto the Block Diagram to the right of the Property Node.<br />
(8a) Connect the “reference out” terminal of the Property Node (top right terminal, mouseover will show Galil.IGalil) to the “reference” terminal of the Invoke Node. (The text of the Invoke Node should change to “IGalil” from “Automation”.)<br />
(8b) Left-click on the Method element of the Invoke Node and choose ‘connection’.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.galilmc.com/techtalk/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/step81.png"><img src="http://www.galilmc.com/techtalk/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/step81-300x119.png" alt="" width="300" height="119" /></a></p>
<p>(9) Drop an “Invoke Node” (Functions Palette/Connectivity/ActiveX) onto the Block Diagram to the right of the Invoke Node.<br />
(9a) Connect the “reference out” terminal of the last Invoke Node (top right terminal, mouseover will show Galil.IGalil) to the “reference” terminal of the Invoke Node. (The text of the Invoke Node should change to “IGalil” from “Automation”.)<br />
(9b) Left-click on the Method element of the Invoke Node and choose ‘libraryVersion’.</p>
<p>(10) Drop an “Invoke Node” (Functions Palette/Connectivity/ActiveX) onto the Block Diagram to the right of the Invoke Node.<br />
(10a) Connect the “reference out” terminal of the last Invoke Node (top right terminal, mouseover will show Galil.IGalil) to the “reference” terminal of the Invoke Node. (The text of the Invoke Node should change to “IGalil” from “Automation”.)<br />
(10b) Left-click on the Method element of the Invoke Node and choose ‘command’.<br />
(10c) Drop a “String Constant” (Functions Palette/Programming/String) onto the Block Diagram.<br />
(10d) Insert the text “MG TIME” (quotes removed) into the String Constant<br />
(10e) Connect the output of the string constant to the command input on the command Propert Node.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.galilmc.com/techtalk/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/step102.png"><img src="http://www.galilmc.com/techtalk/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/step102-300x142.png" alt="" width="300" height="142" /></a><br />
(11) Goto the Galil.vi Front Panel window.  In the Controls Palette (’View/Controls Palette’), expand “Modern” then “String&amp;Path”.<br />
(11a) Drop the “String Control” block onto Front Panel.<br />
(11b) Rename “String” to “Connection String:”<br />
(11c) Leave the string box empty.  This can later be changed to the connection string of the controller (192.168.1.100, GALILPCI1, COM 19200 etc). (See Note1)</p>
<p>(12) Drop the “String Indicator” (Controls Palette/Modern/String&amp;Path) onto the Front Panel.<br />
(12a) Rename “String” to “Connected To:”<br />
(12b) Increase the size of the string box by ~double the length and width.</p>
<p>(13) Drop the “String Indicator” (Controls Palette/Modern/String&amp;Path) onto the Front Panel.<br />
(13a) Rename “String” to “Library Version:”<br />
(13b) Increase the size of the string box by ~double the length.</p>
<p>(14) Drop the “String Indicator” (Controls Palette/Modern/String&amp;Path) onto the Front Panel.<br />
(14a) Rename “String” to “MG TIME”</p>
<p>(15) Drop an “Error Out.ctl” control (Controls Palette/Classic/Classic Array, Matrix &amp; Cluster) onto the Front Panel.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.galilmc.com/techtalk/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/step15.png"><img src="http://www.galilmc.com/techtalk/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/step15-300x231.png" alt="" width="300" height="231" /></a><br />
(16) Goto the Galil.vi Block Diagram window.</p>
<p>(17) Connect the “error out” terminal of the Automation Open function to the “error in” terminal of the ‘address’ Property Node.<br />
(17a) Connect the “error out” terminal of the ‘address’ Property Node to the “error in” terminal of the ‘connection’ Invoke Node.<br />
(17b) Connect the “error out” terminal of the ‘connection’ Invoke Node to the “error in” terminal of the ‘libraryVersion’ Invoke Node.<br />
(17c) Connect the “error out” terminal of the ‘libraryVersion’ Invoke Node to the “error in” terminal of the ‘command’ Invoke Node.<br />
(17c) Connect the “error out” terminal of the ‘command’ Invoke Node to the terminal on the ‘error out’ block.</p>
<p>(18) Connect the terminal of the ‘Connections String:’ block to the “address” terminal on the Property Node.<br />
(18a) Connect the terminal of the ‘Connected To:’ block to the “connection” terminal on the connection Invoke Node.<br />
(18b) Connect the terminal of the ‘Library Version:’ block to the “libraryVersion” terminal on the libraryVerion Invoke Node.<br />
(18c) Connect the terminal of the ‘MG TIME’ block to the “command” output terminal on the command Invoke Node.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.galilmc.com/techtalk/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/step18.png"><img src="http://www.galilmc.com/techtalk/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/step18-300x142.png" alt="" width="300" height="142" /></a><br />
(19) Goto the Front Panel window.  Choose ‘Operate/Run’ to run the VI.<br />
<a href="http://www.galilmc.com/techtalk/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/step19.png"><img src="http://www.galilmc.com/techtalk/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/step19-300x231.png" alt="" width="300" height="231" /></a></p>
<p>Note1: If the Connection String string control is left blank, the GalilTools connection dialog will be displayed.  If a valid connection string is specified (ex COM1 19200), the program will attempt this connection directly.</p>
<p><strong>—Handling Events with Labview and the GalilTools Communication Library—</strong></p>
<p>There are 3 type of events that can occur in the COM class: onMessage, onInterrupt, onRecord.</p>
<p>onMessage handles unsolicited messages that are sent from the controller.</p>
<p>onInterrupt handles interrupts that are sent from the controller.  Not all Galil Controllers have this functionality, see UI and EI in your controllers command reference for more information.</p>
<p>onRecord handles the DR data record information sent from the controller.</p>
<p>This example will show how to set the onMessage event handler in Labview.</p>
<p>(1) Start with the above example.</p>
<p>(2) Drop a Register Event Callback (REC) onto the Block Diagram. (Connectivity/ActiveX).</p>
<p>(3) Connect the output of the Automation Open to the Event of the REC.</p>
<p>(4) Left-click on Event and choose onMessage.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.galilmc.com/techtalk/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/event_4.png"><img src="http://www.galilmc.com/techtalk/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/event_4-300x169.png" alt="" width="300" height="169" /></a></p>
<p>(5) Create a Sting Indicator on the Main panel, and name it “message”.  Goto the Block Diagram, right-click on the terminal for the string indicator ‘message’ and choose Create/Refrence.</p>
<p>(6) Connect the string indicator reference to the User Parameter of REC.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.galilmc.com/techtalk/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/event_6.png"><img src="http://www.galilmc.com/techtalk/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/event_6-300x169.png" alt="" width="300" height="169" /></a></p>
<p>(7) Right-click on the VI Ref of REC &#8211; choose Create Callback VI.</p>
<p>(7a) Save the created VI as event_onMessage.vi</p>
<p>(8) Show the Block Diagram of event_onMessage.vi.  Right-click on Event Data and select ‘Cluster, Class, &amp; Variant Palette/Unbundle by Name’.</p>
<p>(8a) Connect the Event Data terminal to the new Unbundle by name message.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.galilmc.com/techtalk/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/event_8.png"><img src="http://www.galilmc.com/techtalk/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/event_8-300x198.png" alt="" width="300" height="198" /></a></p>
<p>(9) Drop a Property Node (Connectivity/ActiveX) onto the event_onMessage.vi Block Diagram.</p>
<p>(9a) Connect the terminal of the message object (icon at the bottom) to the reference terminal of the property node.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.galilmc.com/techtalk/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/event_9.png"><img src="http://www.galilmc.com/techtalk/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/event_9-300x198.png" alt="" width="300" height="198" /></a></p>
<p>(10) Left-click on the Property element on the property node and choose ‘value’.</p>
<p>(10a) Right-click on that same element and choose ‘Change To Write’.</p>
<p>(10b) Connect the output of the message bundle to the value terminal on the property node.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.galilmc.com/techtalk/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/event_10.png"><img src="http://www.galilmc.com/techtalk/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/event_10-300x178.png" alt="" width="300" height="178" /></a></p>
<p>(11) On the main panel of event_onMessage, drop an Error out block (Classic/Classic Array, Matrix &amp; Cluster).</p>
<p>(11a) in the block diagram, connect the error out of the property node to the input of the error out block.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.galilmc.com/techtalk/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/event_11.png"><img src="http://www.galilmc.com/techtalk/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/event_11-300x178.png" alt="" width="300" height="178" />(</a></p>
<p>(12) Save event_onMessage.vi</p>
<p>- Create a program that will run in the controller and send out unsolicited messages -</p>
<p>(13) Add an Invoke node after the library version block, connect it up, and change it to programDownload.  Change the command block to XQ, from MG TIME.  Add a string constant that has the program:</p>
<p>#A<br />
MG TIME<br />
WT500<br />
JP#A</p>
<p><a href="http://www.galilmc.com/techtalk/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/event_13.png"><img src="http://www.galilmc.com/techtalk/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/event_13-300x170.png" alt="" width="300" height="170" /></a></p>
<p>When using events in Labview, it is a requirement that OFFLINE be sent to address in order to close the connection to the controller and the drivers.  In this example, a stop button is used in a event structure.</p>
<p>(14) In the Galil.vi Front Panel, add a retangular stop button (Classic/Classic Boolean) (other boolean buttons should work as well).  Rename it from ’stop’ to ’stop_vi’.</p>
<p>(15) In the Galil.vi Block Diagram, add an Event Structure (Programming/Structures)</p>
<p>(15a) Right click on ‘Timeout’ in the event structure and choose “Edit Events Handled by This Case”.</p>
<p>(15b) Change the Event Sources to ’stop_vi’, and the Events to ‘Value Change’</p>
<p>(16) Place a Unregister For Events (Connectivity/AvtiveX) block, a Property Node block (Connectivity/ActiveX), a String Constant (Programming/String), and an Error out (Front Panel &#8211; Classic/Classic Array, Matrix &amp; Cluster)</p>
<p>(16a) Connect the ‘event callback refnum’ terminal output of the REC to the ‘event registration refnum’ terminal input of the Unregister For Events block.</p>
<p>(16b) Connect the Error output of the REC to the error input of the Unregister For Events block.</p>
<p>(16c) Connect the Property node to the end of the chain for the program download and execution.  Change the element to write and choose address.  Connect a string constant of OFFLINE to the address terminal.</p>
<p>(16d) Connect the error chain through Unregister For Events to the error out.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.galilmc.com/techtalk/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/event_16.png"><img src="http://www.galilmc.com/techtalk/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/event_16-300x179.png" alt="" width="300" height="179" /></a></p>
<p>The VI should now be ready to run, make sure to use the Stop button to stop the execution of the vi.</p>
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		<title>Linear Shaft Motor 50% More Efficient than Coreless Linear Servos</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Dec 2011 17:48:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nippon Pulse’s Linear Shaft Motor is the first linear servomotor designed and constructed with the ultra high-precision market in mind, but also provides energy efficiency that is up to 50 percent better than competing coreless linear motors, a claim independently verified (see below). The simple design of the Linear Shaft Motor (it consists of only a [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=electromate.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10603102&amp;post=902&amp;subd=electromate&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nippon Pulse’s <a href="http://www.electromate.com/products/?keyword=linear+shaft+motor&amp;d=105293" target="_blank">Linear Shaft Motor</a> is the first linear servomotor designed and constructed with the ultra high-precision market in mind, but also provides energy efficiency that is up to 50 percent better than competing coreless linear motors, a claim independently verified (see below).</p>
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<p>The simple design of the Linear Shaft Motor (it consists of only a forcer {coils} and shaft {magnet}), is one of the primary factors in its energy efficiency. Because the coils are completely wrapped around the magnets, 100 percent of created magnet flux cuts the coils at 90 degrees, which, as highlighted by Fleming’s left hand rule, is the optimal crossing vector in linear motion.</p>
<p>The Linear Shaft Motor also reduces the amount of generated heat, and heat’s impact on the work point, which further increases energy efficiency. The decreased impact of heat also is a factor in the Linear Shaft Motor’s ability to achieve sub-micron resolution.</p>
<p>Other factors improving the energy efficiency of the Linear Shaft Motor include the absense of cogging and Eddy currents, stiffness up to 100 percent better than competing coreless motors, and the lack of inherent air flow restrictions.</p>
<p>An independent study conducted by the University of Virginia in October of 2010 confirms the Linear Shaft Motor is at least 50 percent more efficient than comparable u-shaped motors.</p>
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<td colspan="6"><strong>Features of Nippon Pulse’s high efficiency Linear Shaft Motor include:</strong></td>
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<li>Two-part simple design, forcer (coils) and shaft (magnets)</li>
<li>Uses 100 percent of all magnetic flux, which cuts magnet at 90 deg.</li>
<li>Non-critical air gap, making machining easier and more cost efficient</li>
<li>High-speed (10m/s and acceleration up to 20G)</li>
<li>Low-speed (8um/s)</li>
<li>High thrust capabilities, up to 100,000N</li>
<li>Very low speed fluctuation (±0.006% at 100mm/s)</li>
<li>Allows for use in parallel using only one encoder and one drive</li>
<li>Operation ability within harsh environments and in vacuums</li>
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<td colspan="6" valign="top"><a id="features" name="features"></a>Key Design Features of the Linear Shaft Motor</td>
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<td colspan="6">The Linear Shaft Motor’s simple design is a key<br />
factor in its energy efficiency.</td>
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<td colspan="6"><img src="http://www.openmoves.com/accounts/nippon_pulse/images/magnet.jpg" alt="" width="137" height="135" align="left" />Magnet flux cuts the coils at 90 degrees, the optimal crossing vector in linear motion (see Fleming’s left hand rule).</td>
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<p>View the Linear Shaft Motor designed into a high-precision custom stage system at the following <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P064ijEjp3k" target="_blank">YouTube Link</a>.  In addition to being more energy efficient, the Linear Shaft<br />
Motor can also achieve sub-micron motion and is extremely accurate and precise.</p>
<p>For more information, please contact:      </p>
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		<title>Powerful New Servo Drive From Kollmorgen Features 140Amp Peak @ 675VDC Output</title>
		<link>http://electromate.wordpress.com/2011/12/10/powerful-new-servo-drive-from-kollmorgen-features-140amp-peak-675vdc-output/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Dec 2011 17:20:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The challenges faced by today’s mechanical and process engineers include an increasing demand for a broader range of products and services, higher productivity, as well as increased supply availability and reliability. With its new S700 servo amplifier, Kollmorgen is now able to offer a product that is definitely up to these challenges. The S700, is [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=electromate.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10603102&amp;post=896&amp;subd=electromate&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The challenges faced by today’s mechanical and process engineers include an increasing demand for a broader range of products and services, higher productivity, as well as increased supply availability and reliability.</p>
<div id="attachment_897" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 176px"><a href="http://electromate.com/products/series.php?&amp;series_id=105457"><img class="size-full wp-image-897" title="Kollmorgen's S700 Servo Drive Family" src="http://electromate.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/kollmorgen-s700_s.jpg?w=500" alt=""   /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Kollmorgen&#039;s S700 Servo Drive Family</p></div>
<p>With its new S700 servo amplifier, Kollmorgen is now able to offer a product that is definitely up to these challenges. The S700, is a fully digital servo amplifier with extended functionality that is ideal for complex drive tasks.</p>
<p>In light of the fact that a growing number of engineers are moving towards Ethernet based communications such as EtherCAT and SynqNet, Kollmorgen has geared the S700 to the future by integrated an Ethernet connection into the new drive. The S700’s onboard interface means that customers no longer have to rely on additional expansion cards for this kind of compatibility.</p>
<p>The S700 is a fully digital servo amplifier that is ideal for complex drive tasks. Fast Feedback evaluation and best-in-class control circuits support high-performance application as well as standard applications. EtherCAT is onboard, full Safety Concept SIL2 or SIL 3 is optional. Multi-Feedback and Multi-Fieldbus connect this amplifier to nearly all motion components on the market. S700 helps you to minimize system costs and maximize productivity.</p>
<p>Click on the link below for additional information-</p>
<p><a href="http://electromate.com/products/series.php?&amp;series_id=105457" target="_blank">Kollmorgen&#8217;s S700 Servo Amplifier Family</a></p>
<p>For more information, please contact:      </p>
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		<title>AMP New Product Release: SVAC3 Digital Servo Drive With EtherNet/IP Network Communication</title>
		<link>http://electromate.wordpress.com/2011/12/08/amp-new-product-release-svac3-digital-servo-drive-with-ethernetip-network-communication/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:16:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Applied Motion Products is pleased to announce the availability of the SVAC3 family of digital servo drives. The SVAC3 is a servo controller in a compact and cost effective package. This AC powered drive is loaded with features and options that make it a great choice for many OEM applications. SVAC3 drives can be controlled [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=electromate.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10603102&amp;post=889&amp;subd=electromate&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Applied Motion Products is pleased to announce the availability of the SVAC3 family of digital servo drives.</p>
<p>The SVAC3 is a servo controller in a compact and cost effective package. This AC powered drive is loaded with features and options that make it a great choice for many OEM applications. SVAC3 drives can be controlled via analog signal or step and direction inputs. Alternatively, they can be programmed to act as stand-alone units with the power of Q Programmer™.</p>
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<p>All models include Ethernet communication which simplifies connection to the supplied Windows PC software for configuration and tuning, and allows applications to communicate in real time using the SCL and Q languages over standard 100Mbit Ethernet cabling, addressing and protocols.</p>
<p>The EtherNet/IP model supports industry-standard network communications.</p>
<p>The SVAC3 also provides an upgrade path for users who want to migrate from step motors to servo motors without a large cost increase. Paired with a V series servo motor the SVAC3 servo drive offers great value.</p>
<p>Three drive models are available, each in 120VAC and 220VAC versions. The 120V versions provide up to 3.5 A rms continuous current and 7.5 A rms peak. The 220V versions provide up to 1.8 A rms continuous and 5.4 A rms peak.</p>
<p>A built-in regeneration (power dump) circuit safely disperses incoming energy from rapidly decelerating inertial loads.</p>
<p>Click on the link below for additional information-</p>
<p><a href="http://electromate.com/products/series.php?&amp;series_id=105454" target="_blank">AMP’s SVAC3 Servo Amplifier Family</a></p>
<p>For more information, please contact:      </p>
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		<title>Advanced Motion Controls announces the release of EtherCAT® servo drives and new &#8216;DxM&#8217; (Demultiplexed Motion) technology</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:09:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[OEM&#8217;s are continually challenged to provide motion control precision at lowest possible cost. Precision has been given a boost with the advent of EtherCAT®, an open Ethernet-based network standard setting new heights for real-time performance and topology flexibility, and has been the fastest growing area in motion control technology. As part of our highly successful [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=electromate.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10603102&amp;post=884&amp;subd=electromate&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>OEM&#8217;s are continually challenged to provide motion control precision at lowest possible cost. Precision has been given a boost with the advent of EtherCAT®, an open Ethernet-based network standard setting new heights for real-time performance and topology flexibility, and has been the fastest growing area in motion control technology.<a href="http://electromate.com/products/?keyword=EtherCAT+Input+Digital+Sinusoidal+Brushless+Servo+Amplifiers&amp;d=105410"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-885" title="AMC's EtherCAT Servo Drive Family" src="http://electromate.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/amc-dxm.gif?w=500" alt=""   /></a></p>
<p>As part of our highly successful Z-Drives platform of plug-in servo drives, ADVANCED Motion Controls is proud to formally release powerful DZE &amp; DZS series of servo drives for EtherCAT enabled control networks but with package size that can easily fit in the palm of your hand. These products not only provide precise motion but also at reduced cost when applied in a multiple networked axes system.</p>
<p>ADVANCED Motion Controls has also created exclusive ‘DxM’ &#8211; Demultiplexed Motion technology allowing connectivity of up to 3 DZS drives (sub-nodes) to a single DZE (node) on an EtherCAT® network for up to 4 axes of servo motion. Removing the cost of additional EtherCAT® nodes greatly reduces overall system cost. &#8216;DxM&#8217; technology handles all sub-node activity easily through one node, making master tasks much simpler in multi-axis systems.</p>
<p>Also introduced are new DPE series of EtherCAT enabled servo drives as part of the panel mount DigiFlex® Performance™ platform. Both DPE&#8217;s and DZE&#8217;s can be used as stand-alone EtherCAT® slave nodes in single-axis setups or as part of a larger, multiple axes EtherCAT network. The DZS&#8217;s must be used as sub-nodes in a &#8216;DxM&#8217; configuration with a DZE node.</p>
<p>With ADVANCED Motion Controls &#8230; Everything&#8217;s possible.</p>
<p>Click on the link below for additional information-</p>
<p><a href="http://electromate.com/products/?keyword=EtherCAT+Input+Digital+Sinusoidal+Brushless+Servo+Amplifiers&amp;d=105410" target="_blank">AMC&#8217;s EtherCAT Servo Amplifiers</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:07:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Maxon’s NEW ESCON 36/2 DC is a 4-quadrant PWM servo controller for use with DC motors up to 72 W. A very fast digital current controller with an enormous bandwidth for optimal motor current/torque control. The drift-free yet extremely dynamic speed behavior enables a speed range of 1 to 150,000 rpm. Provides a wide range [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=electromate.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10603102&amp;post=876&amp;subd=electromate&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Maxon’s NEW ESCON 36/2 DC is a 4-quadrant PWM servo controller for use with DC motors up to 72 W. A very fast digital current controller with an enormous bandwidth for optimal motor current/torque control. The drift-free yet extremely dynamic speed behavior enables a speed range of 1 to 150,000 rpm. Provides a wide range of functions, with fully configurable digital and analog inputs and outputs.</p>
<div id="attachment_877" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.electromate.com/products/series.php?&amp;series_id=105450"><img class="size-full wp-image-877" title="Digital Servo Controller for DC brush motors up to 72 Watts" src="http://electromate.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/maxon-escon-big.jpg?w=500" alt=""   /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Digital Servo Controller for DC brush motors up to 72 Watts</p></div>
<p>When matched up with maxon’s range of motors, high demanding and dynamic drive solutions are possible. Additionally, it can be run in various operating modes (speed controller (closed loop), speed controller (open loop), current controller).</p>
<p>This ultra-compact servo controller is controlled by means of an analog set value. The value can be specified by means of analog voltage, an external or internal potentiometer, a defined value or by means of a PWM signal with variable duty cycle. Other functions include the ability to enable or disable the power stage depending on the direction of rotation, or to use speed ramps for acceleration and deceleration. The speed can be regulated by means of a digital incremental encoder (2-channel, with/without line driver), DC tacho or without encoder (IxR compensation).</p>
<p>Designed to be user-friendly with an easy start-up, no in-depth knowledge of drive technology is required. When the servo controller is connected to a PC via a USB port, it can easily and efficiently be configured with the “ESCON Studio” graphical user interface. During startup and configuration of the inputs and outputs, monitoring, data recording and diagnostics, the user has access to a large variety of functions and is assisted by user-friendly software wizards, as well as an automatic procedure for fine-tuning the controller. It comes fully equipped with everything that is needed. No additional external filters or motor chokes are required and pre-assembled cables for the startup are available as accessories.</p>
<p>The ESCON 36/2 DC has protective circuits against overcurrent, excess temperature, under- and over-voltage, against voltage transients and against short-circuits in the motor cable. It is equipped with protected digital inputs and outputs and an adjustable current limitation for protecting the motor and the load. The motor current and the actual speed of the motor shaft can be monitored by means of the analog output voltage.</p>
<p>The large range for the input voltage and the operating temperature allows flexible use in a variety of drive applications. With its exceptional efficiency of 95%, the inexpensive ESCON 36/2 DC is a first-class choice for mobile, highly efficient yet consumption-optimized applications.</p>
<p>Click on the link below for additional information-</p>
<p><a href="http://www.electromate.com/products/series.php?&amp;series_id=105450" target="_blank">Maxon&#8217;s ESCON Servo Amplifier</a></p>
<p>For more information, please contact:      </p>
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