MILPITAS, Calif., 1 Dec. 2015.Motion controlMotion-control experts at Moog Animatics in Milpitas, Calif., is introducing the standard Class 6 SmartMotor for material handling, testing equipment, packaging machinery, manufacturing equipment, and spooling and winding machinery.
The Class 6 Ethernet/IP SmartMotor is available in standard servo and hybrid smart motor versions, and includes PROFINET and EtherCAT versions, and extends the industrial Ethernet SmartMotor with Ethernet/IP position controller capability.
The Class 6 Ethernet/IP SmartMotor integrates as a position controller device for access to SmartMotor commands and parameters; improved uptime and optional redundant cabling through device level ring (DLR); optimal performance ensured through quality of service (QoS); and simplified, modular programming through add on instructions (AOI).
Additionally, the Ethernet/IP motor includes specific add on instructions for use with an Allen Bradley PLC to reduce development and implementation time and improve speed to market.
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For more information contact Moog Animatics online at www.animatics.com.
