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Category of motor or system driven or controlled.



           
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   DC Brushed Motor
 
     Rotary brushed motors commutate via physical contacts, often spring-loaded graphite brushes biased against the commutation bar.
 
   DC Brushless Motor
 
     Brushless motors commutate electronically with no physical brush contact.  One common technique for positional feedback to control commutation is the use of Hall effect sensors to detect rotor position.  Commutation options include trapezoidal and sinusoidal drive signals to the motor.
 
   DC Servomotor
 
     DC servomotors can be of brush or brushless design, and are used for position control and other industrial automation applications.  If brushless, the commutation of the three phases will typically be either trapezoidal or sinusoidal; the term "DC Brushless" often connotes trapezoidal commutation of a brushless motor with Hall Effect sensor feedback for commutation control.
 
   AC Sensorless Vector Drive
 
     Vector drives employ independent control of both the voltage and frequency supplied to the motor for good speed control, and low-speed torque output approaching that of DC motors.  Sensorless indicates that no feedback sensor such as an encoder or resolver is used.
 
   AC Vector / Feedback Drive
 
     Vector drives employ independent control of both the voltage and frequency supplied to the motor for good speed control, and low-speed torque output approaching that of DC motors.  An encoder, resolver, or other feedback device is employed to provide position and speed feedback for highly accurate speed control and maintenance.
 
   AC Servo / Brushless Motor
 
     AC servomotors are typically permanent magnet synchronous motors that can often have low torque-to-inertia ratios for high acceleration ratings. They frequently employ brushless commutation with feedback provided by Hall Effect sensors, and sinusoidal winding excitation.
 
   Linear Motor
 
     Linear motors generate force only in the direction of travel. The motor technology resembles rotary motor technologies simply oriented in a linear fashion.  Linear motors are capable of extremely high speeds, quick acceleration, and accurate positioning.  Linear motor technologies include moving coil, moving magnet, AC switched reluctance design, AC synchronous design, AC induction or traction design, linear stepping design, DC brushed design, and DC brushless design.
 
   Voice Coil Motor
 
     A voice coil motor consists of a magnetic coil placed in a magnetic field.  When current is applied to the coil, electromagnetic flux is generated that causes the coil to move.  So named due to its resemblance to audio speaker operation.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted, specialized or proprietary style of motor or axis drive.
 
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   Number of Axes / Motors
 
     Number of axes or independent motors that the device can drive or control.  Follower or dependent axes are often listed as "half" axes.
 
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   Digital Resolution (if Applicable)
 
     Number of binary digits (bits) the device uses to characterize an analog signal.  Depending on the configuration of the drive, this can be the A/D resolution of the input, or the D/A resolution of an analog output signal.  In cases where they differ, the maximum resolution is listed.
 
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   Integral Motion Controller
 
     Integrated unit with both motion control and motor drive or amplifier functions on board.
 
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   Commutation (if Brushless)       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Trapezoidal
 
     Trapezoidal drives operate by successively energizing two of the motor windings at one time, then progressing to the next pair, etc.  This is a well-established drive strategy dating from the origin of brushless motors.
 
   Sinusoidal
 
     Sinusoidal commutation provides three sinusoidal signals to the three motor windings at one time, typically 120° out of phase.  Often the drive signal is two sine waves (or perhaps triangular waves) 120° apart, and the drive generates the third sinusoidal signal.  Sinusoidal commutation is generally regarded as more advanced and smoother than trapezoidal drive.
 
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   Servo Drive Architecture       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Analog
 
     Command or control signal to the drive is an analog signal, such as a voltage, a current loop, a variable frequency, etc.
 
   Digital
 
     Command or control signal to the drive is a digital signal, computerized control via serial or other protocols, or any of a number of industrial network protocols.
 
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Electrical Ratings




   Maximum Output Voltage
 
     Maximum output voltage of the device.
 
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   Rated Power
 
     Power rating for the driven motor or actuator, often a nominal rating.  Specified in watts or horsepower.
 
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   Continuous Output Current
 
     Continuous current rating.
 
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   Peak Output Current
 
     Capacity for current output for a very short period.
 
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   Supply Voltage (AC)
 
     Range of AC input voltage for which the drive or controller will operate.
 
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   Supply Voltage (DC)
 
     Range of DC input voltage for which the drive or controller will operate.
 
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   AC Input Phase       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Single Phase
 
     The AC input is single phase.  Single phase is the more commonly used AC type.  Usually but not exclusively for lower voltage applications.
 
   Three Phase
 
     The AC input is three phase power.  Three phase input is typically used for high voltage power supplies.
 
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   AC Input Frequency       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   50 Hz
 
     Will accept 50 Hz AC input.
 
   60 Hz
 
     Will accept 60 Hz AC input.
 
   400 Hz
 
     Will accept 400 Hz AC input.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted frequency.
 
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   Operating Temperature:
 
     The operating temperature of the power supply.
 
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Operating Parameters




   Setup & Control       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Manual
 
     Drive / control settings are made with manual settings such as knobs, DIP switches, jumpers, or potentiometers.
 
   Diskette / EPROM
 
     Program is held in a removeable, nonvolatile storage media such as a floppy disk, diskette, or EPROM.
 
   PCMCIA (PC Card) Slot(s)
 
     Controller or drive contains slots or connectors for PCMCIA (PC Card) modules, which can contain memory, programming, and other peripheral capacity.
 
   Joystick
 
     Controller or drive can be operated with a joystick for motion control.
 
   Computer Interface
 
     Drive / control is configured, calibrated, and diagnosed via a computer connection.
 
   Control Panel
 
     Integral control panel with interface such as a keypad, touch screen, or other local programming interface.
 
   Handheld Controller / Programmer
 
     Device can be controlled or programmed from a handheld controller or remote control.
 
   Wireless Communication
 
     Communication, setup, and control are possible via remote wireless control interface.
 
   Web Enabled
 
     Device contains hardware and software protocols such as Hypertext Transfer Protocol (http) or Web Access Protocol (WAP) for being addressable to, or a node of, the World Wide Web for remote monitoring or communication.
 
   Other
 
     Unlisted, specialized, or proprietary method of control or setup interface.
 
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   Mode of Operation       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Digital Position Feedback
 
     Uses digital position feedback to control motor, in addition to speed sensors.  A very common feedback device is a rotary encoder, with either incremental or absolute position signals.  Position errors are calculated and compensated by the drive in real time.  Use of feedback is referred to as "closed-loop control."
 
   Analog Feedback
 
     An analog signal from a device such as a LVDT or potentiometer is used as the feedback for position; errors are quickly corrected by the drive.  Analog feedback is typically a voltage signal, but may include frequency or DC current signals also.
 
   Velocity Mode
 
     Direct feedback of motor speed is provided to the drive, and corrections are made with the motion control algorithm.
 
   Voltage (BEMF / Open Loop) Mode
 
     No direct feedback from the motor via encoder, resolver, tachometer, or other device.  The motor speed is inferred from the back EMF of the motor.
 
   Current (Torque) Mode
 
     Current to the motor is sensed and fed back to the drive.
 
   Encoder Following / Slave
 
     Can be run via feedback from another axis in a proportional or other defined way; descriptions include "encoder following," "electronic gearing," and "slave axis."
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary mode of operation.
 
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   Motor Feedback       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Hall Effect
 
     Hall effect sensors detect the magnetic field induced by one or more rotating magnets on the motor rotor.  The sensing of position or speed allows the drive to electronically commutate the motor at the correct sequence and timing.
 
   Resolver
 
     Resolvers contain a rotating coil and two stationary coils 90° apart. By measuring the currents generated in the stationary coils through induction and comparing them, resolvers provide precise measurements of the rotor position. Resolvers depend on magnetic fields rather than electronics and thus work well in applications with high vibration, shock, and extreme temperatures.
 
   Tachometer
 
     Tachometers sense rotational speed and provide the feedback to the drive for subsequent control signals.
 
   Incremental Encoder
 
     Incremental encoders rely on multiple channels of position detection.  A very typical configuration is two position signals 90° out of phase, or in quadrature, with an additional index or direction signal.  Due to the limited number of signals, incremental encoders re-zero every time they are powered up.  The most common technology is optical, with a glass disk with lines etched at precise angular increments providing position information.
 
   Absolute Encoder
 
     Absolute encoders provide many signals concerning motor position, so many that it is possible to determine exactly the angular position at power-up.  Like incremental encoders, there are different technologies, with optical being the most prevalent.
 
   Analog Position
 
     Analog position signals include infinitely variable voltage signals from devices such as LVDTs, potentiometers, and other analog devices.
 
   Sine / Cosine
 
     Sine / cosine feedback typically comes from optical encoders whose signals, in quadrature, have not been conditioned into square waves.  Such signals have a theoretically infinite resolution; they may be practically limited by the electronics processing the signal.
 
   Other
 
     Unlisted, specialized, or proprietary method of motor position or speed feedback.
 
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Configuration & Features




   Configuration       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   IC / PCB-Mounted
 
     Integrated circuit (IC) chip, chipset, or module that mounts onto a printed circuit board (PCB).
 
   PC Board
 
     Device is a printed circuit board that installs into a backplane or motherboard of an industrial or personal computer, PLC, etc.
 
   OEM Module
 
     Designed for incorporation by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) into their products.
 
   Stand Alone
 
     Fully packaged unit that stands alone and communicates with other devices through a standard communication protocol.
 
   Panel Mount
 
     Device mounts onto a panel, wall, or chassis of a larger system; includes slot or "bay" modules.
 
   DIN Rail
 
     Device is designed to mount onto a standard size DIN rail.
 
   Rack Mount
 
     Mounts into a standard rack system, such as a 19" rack enclosure.
 
   Other
 
     Unlisted, specialized, or proprietary mounting configuration.
 
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   Features       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Soft Start
 
     Control circuitry designed to allow the controlled motor to ramp up to full speed over time.  This is often designed as a safety feature for motors moving large or fragile loads, and as a preventive measure for excessive current draw.
 
   Dynamic Braking
 
     Method of motor braking in which the power supply is disconnected from the motor windings; the rotating motor then functionally become a generator whose power (heat) is dissipated through an often sizable resistor shunt across the windings.  Also referred to as "rheostatic" or shunt resistor braking.
 
   Injection Braking
 
     Applicable to AC motors only.  The AC power is disconnected from the windings and a DC current is "injected" into the windings, creating a magnetic field opposing the motor rotation, thereby slowing and stopping the motor.
 
   Regenerative Braking
 
     Method of motor braking somewhat similar to dynamic braking, in which the motor is disconnected from the power supply, and the power generated from the rotating motor is sent back to the supply.  In some configurations, this generated power is used to recharge a battery that supplies the power to the drive.
 
   Brake Output
 
     Relay or switch output designed to activate or control an external brake.
 
   Home / Limit Switch Input
 
     Device has inputs for home and/or limit switches, indicating start, stop, or end-of-travel positions of the associated axes.
 
   Auxiliary I/O
 
     Additional channels of input and/or output for communication with or feedback from the device.
 
   Alarm / Status Monitoring
 
     Function in which one or more parameters are monitored for compliance with design operating parameters.  In the case of a fault or non-compliant operation, an alarm or other signal can be generated to alert the operator or control system for appropriate action.  Examples include overvoltage, overcurrent, and overspeed protection, temperature monitoring, and torque limiting interlocks.
 
   Self Configuration / Auto-tuning
 
     The unit is designed to detect operating conditions and independently adjust its settings for for optimal system performance.
 
   Self Diagnostics
 
     Device can intelligently detect fault conditions or other system problems and report the specific problem to the operator or control system.
 
   Electric Vehicle Design
 
     Designed primarily for control of electric motors in industrial, recreational, or other electric vehicles.  Many include application-specific features such as reverse alarm output, signal for speedometers and tachometers, etc.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted or specialized features.
 
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Communication




   Computer Bus (if PC-Based)      This selection is for boards only that plug into the exiting bus of an industrial computer.  These buses collectively can be considered "PC-Based."
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   ATA
 
     Advanced technology attachment (ATA) is a serial interface standard that extends the ISA bus of the IBM PC-AT to attach peripherals. The original ATA is better known as IDE. There are several types of ATA. ATA-33 (Ultra ATA, Ultra DMA, UDMA and DMA-33) supports multiword DMA mode 3 running at 33 MBps. ATA-66, an ATA version proposed by Quantum Corporation and supported by Intel, doubles ATA-33's throughput to 66 MBps. ATA-100, another ATA version proposed by Quantum Corporation and supported by Intel, supports 100 MBps.
 
   Compact PCI
 
     CompactPCI is a high performance industrial bus that uses the electrical standards of the PCI bus packaged in a Eurocard. The specifications of the CompactPCI bus were developed and maintained by the PCI Industrial Computers Manufacturers Group (PICMG). It is used extensively in systems that require high speed transfer of data, such as data communication routers and switches, real-time machine control, real-time data acquisition, military systems, etc.
 
   IDE / EIDE
 
     Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) is an electronic interface between a computer motherboard and the computer's disk storage devices. The IDE interface is based on the IBM PC ISA 16-bit bus standard, but it is also used in computers that use other bus standards.  There are also enhanced and partially enhanced versions of IDE referred to as EIDE that are commonly used in modern computers.   The "Integrated Drive" refers to the disk drive controller being built into the logic board of the disk drive.
 
   ISA / EISA
 
     Industry standard architecture (ISA) buses can handle 16-bit data transfers at a clock speed of 8 MHz. They are also capable of handling memory under 16 MB. Extended ISA (EISA) is an enhanced version of the ISA bus. EISA buses run at 8 MHz, are capable of 32-bit data transfers, and can access all memory in the system.
 
   MULTIBUS® (I & II)
 
     MULTIBUS® is a popular, modular computer-systems architecture used in embedded applications in telecommunications, manufacturing automation, and networking. The original 16-bit design is referred to as MULTIBUS I. The current 32-bit version is called MULTIBUS II or IEEE 1296. MULTIBUS is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. 
 
   PC/104 (PC/104-Plus, EBX, ETX)
 
     PC/104 derives its name from the acronym for personal computers (PC) and the number of pins used to connect cards (104). PC/104 cards are much smaller than ISA bus cards and stack together, eliminating the need for a motherboard, backplane, and/or card cage. PC/104-Plus combines the PCI bus with the PCI/104 form factor for faster data transfers.

Embedded board expandable (EBX) is a small (5.75” x 8”) form factor for single-board computers that supports PC/104 expansion.  

Embedded technology extended (ETX) is a form factor for developing embedded systems that eliminates cables and connectors. The ETX-PC has a small footprint, 114mm x 95mm, and a maximum thickness of 12mm.
 
   PCI / PCI-X
 
     Peripheral component interconnect (PCI) is a local bus system designed for high-end computer systems. PCI buses transfer 32 or 64 bits of data at a clock speed of 33 MHz. They also support 3 to 5 critical peripherals, which are either integrated directly onto the motherboard or added via expansion cards. PCI buses fully support cards that were developed for standard I/O buses.

PCI extended (PCI-X) is an enhanced PCI bus that is backward compatible with existing PCI cards and features speeds up to 1 Gbps. PCI-X was designed by IBM, Hewlett Packard (HP), and Compaq to increase the performance of high bandwidth devices such as Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and clustered processors. Versions of PCI-X include PCI-X 66, PCI-X 133, PCI-X 266 and PCI-X 533.  
 
   PMC
 
     PCI mezzanine card (PMC) is a form factor, not a bus. It is electrically equivalent to the PCI bus, but has a different shape and bus connectors. PMC is designed for rugged applications and provides a secure mounting platform for VME mezzanine boards. It is connected as a daughter card to a special connector on a PCI board as a peripheral device.
 
   PXI
 
     PCI extensions for instrumentation (PXI) is a superset of CompactPCI that adds timing and triggering functions, imposes requirements for documenting environmental tests, and establishes a standard Windows®-based software framework. Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.
 
   STD
 
     STD is often called the "blue collar bus" because of its rugged design and use in industrial and process control applications. There are three STD bus types: STD Z80, STD80, and STD 32. The STD Z80 bus and the STD 80 bus use a 56-pin backplane with 0.125" contact spacing for card interconnection. The STD 32 Bus provides a 32-bit wide data bus to support 8, 16, and 32-bit data transfers. Dynamic bus sizing, which varies the data path size depending on the requirements of the peripheral card being addressed, gives the STD 32 bus added flexibility.
 
   VMEbus
 
     VersaModule Eurocard bus (VMEbus) is a popular, 32-bit bus used in industrial, commercial and military applications. The VMEbus is based on the VME standard, which defines mechanical specifications such as board dimensions, connector specifications and enclosure characteristics, as well as the electronic specifications for sub-bus structures, signal functions, timing, signal voltage levels, and master/slave configurations.  The VMEbus uses 3U and 6U Eurocards, rugged circuit boards that provide a 96-pin plug instead of an edge connector for durability. Several VMEbus varieties are available. 
 
   VXI / MXI
 
     VME extensions for instrumentation (VXI) is an electrical and mechanical standard used mainly with automatic test equipment (ATE). VXI allows equipment from different vendors to work together in a common control and packaging environment.

Multisystem extension interface (MXI) is a general purpose, 32-bit, 8MB/s multi-driver system bus. Normally it is used for connection of up to 8 digital devices and expansion boards.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted, specialized or proprietary bus.
 
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   Communication Standards       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   ARCNET
 
     Attached resource computer network (ARCNET) is an embedded, high-speed, token-based network technology that provides local area network (LAN) communications between computers. ARCNET relies on a bus or star topology and can support up to 255 nodes. Different versions run at speeds of 1.5 Mbps, 20 Mbps (ARCNET Plus), and 100 Mbps.
 
   AS-i
 
     The AS-interface (AS-i) is a network system for the lower field range of the automation level. It is suitable for networking binary actuators and sensors. The use of a special integrated circuit (IC) allows AS-i to be integrated with small devices in a cost-effective manner.
 
   Beckhoff I/O
 
     Beckhoff I/O combines open fieldbus protocols with the proprietary Beckhoff bus terminal system. KBUS extension technology facilitates connections between the bus terminal and a large variety of devices.
 
   CANbus
 
     Controller area network bus (CANbus) is a high-speed serial data network designed for harsh electrical environments and real-time control applications. It operates at data rates up to 1 Mbps and provides excellent error detection and confinement capabilities.
 
   CANopen
 
     CANopen is a communication standard based on controller area network (CAN) technology and optimized for embedded systems in industrial control environments. Its network protocol contains many predefined network functionalities, making it suitable for flexible, application-specific systems.
 
   DeviceNet
 
     DeviceNet uses controller area network (CAN) network protocol to connect industrial devices such as limit switches, photoelectric cells, valve manifolds, motor starters, drives, and operator displays to programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and personal computers (PCs).
 
   Ethernet
 
     Ethernet is a local area network (LAN) protocol that uses a bus or star typology and supports data transfer rates of 10 Mbps. The Ethernet specification is the basis for the IEEE 802.3 standard, which specifies the physical and lower software layers. To handle simultaneous demands, Ethernet uses carrier sense multiple access / collision detection (CSMA/CD) to monitor network traffic.
 
   IEEE 1394 (FireWire®)
 
     IEEE 1394 or FireWire® is an interface standard adopted by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for very fast digital data transfers such as streaming video. IEEE 1394 connectors are used to transmit and receive data among FireWire devices, and are designed to replace external high-speed peripheral connections to personal computers, including hard disks, CD-ROMs, DVDs, graphics cards, high-speed scanners, direct video, monitors, etc. Tiny, robust FireWire connectors will also become important parts of home entertainment, communication, and appliance networks. FireWire is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. 
 
   FOUNDATION Fieldbus
 
     The FOUNDATION fieldbus is a serial, all-digital, two-way communication system that serves as a local area network (LAN) for factory instrumentation and control devices. It uses a line or tree topology and distributed data transfer (DDT). In the hierarchy of digital networks, the FOUNDATION fieldbus is on the lower end.
 
   GPIB (IEEE 488, HPIB)
 
     The general-purpose interface bus (GPIB) is designed to connect computers, peripherals and laboratory instruments so that data and control information can pass between them. It was originally developed by Hewlett Packard (HP) and called the HPIB bus. GPIB is also know as the IEEE 488 bus, and is electrically equivalent to the IEC 625 bus.  
 
   IEEE P1451
 
     IEEE P1451 is a standard designed to produce network-capable, network-independent smart sensors. All transducers are identical, regardless of the target network or fieldbus. 
 
   INTERBUS®
 
     INTERBUS® is a fieldbus network based on the cyclic, serial transmission of input/output data between a master and slave stations. Common versions include INTERBUS-S®, INTERBUS-R®, and INTERBUS-MUX® (MUX). INTERBUS, INTERBUS-S and INTERBUS-MUX are registered trademarks of Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co.
 
   Parallel Interface (PC printer port, Centronics®)
 
     Parallel channels can transfer more than one bit simultaneously. They connect to a computer through a parallel port. Common protocols include standard parallel port (SPP) and enhanced parallel port (EPP).
 
   PROFIBUS®
 
     The process fieldbus (PROFIBUS®) is a popular, open communication standard used in factory automation, process automation, motion control, and safety applications. PROFIBUS is standardized in IEC 71158 and IEC 61784 and is suitable for both fast, time-critical applications and complex communication tasks. PROFIBUS is a registered trademark of PROFIBUS International.
 
   RS232
 
     RS232 is an interface between data terminal equipment and data communications equipment employing serial binary data interchange.
 
   RS422
 
     RS422 is a balanced serial interface for the transmission of digital data. It was designed for greater distances and higher Baud rates than RS232.
 
   RS485
 
     RS485 is a balanced serial interface for the transmission of digital data. The advantage of a balanced signal is the greater immunity to noise. The difference between RS422 and RS485 is that RS485 can be transformed into a multi-point application.
 
   SCSI
 
     Small computer systems interface (SCSI) is an intelligent I/O parallel peripheral bus with a standard, device-independent protocol that allows many peripheral devices to be connected to the SCSI port. A single SCSI bus can drive up to eight devices or units: the host adapter or controller, and seven other devices. Each device is assigned a different SCSI ID, ranging from 0 to 7.  SCSI formats include SCSI-1, SCSI-2, SCSI-3, Wide SCSI, Fast SCSI, Wide Fast SCSI, Ultra SCSI, Ultra2 SCSI, Ultra3 SCI (Ultra160), Ultra 320 SCSI, and Ultra640 SCSI.
 
   SDS
 
     Smart distributed system (SDS) is an advanced bus system for intelligent sensors and actuators using CAN-based technology. SDS uses a single 4-wire cable and can interface up to 64 nodes with a maximum of 126 addresses. Typical applications include packaging and food processing equipment, material handling, conveyor systems, and automated storage retrieval systems.
 
   Sensoplex®
 
     Sensoplex® is a master/slave fieldbus system that allows for the direct interconnection of field devices such as sensors and actuators to a controller, via a single coaxial cable. Sensoplex is a registered trademark of Hans Turck GmbH & Co.
 
   SERCOS
 
     Serial real-time communications system (SERCOS) is an open-standard, digital drive interface specification for communications between controllers and intelligent devices. SERCOS is designed for the high-speed serial transmission of standardized, closed-loop data in real-time over a noise-immune, fiber optic cable.
 
   Seriplex
 
     The Seriplex interface uses a four-wire cable that provides both communication and power. Embedded and non-embedded application specific integrated circuits (ASIC) are used to control the components connected to the bus, and to provide addressing capabilities. Seriplex devices include pushbuttons, contactors, valves, limiters, sensors, and actuators.
 
   SynqNet®
 
     SynqNet® is a digital motion control interface for connections between controllers and drives. It was developed specifically to optimize high-performance motion control. SynqNet is a registered trademark of Motion Engineering.
 
   TTL
 
     Transistor-transistor logic (TTL) is a common type of digital circuit in which the output is derived from two transistors.
 
   USB
 
     Universal serial bus (USB) is a 4-wire, 12-Mbps serial bus for low-to-medium speed peripheral device connections to personal computers (PC), including keyboards, mice, modems, printers, joysticks, audio functions, monitor controls, etc. The USB design is standardized by the USB Implementers Forum (USBIF), an organization that includes leading companies from the computer and electronics industries. The current USB specification is USB 2.0, which supports data transfer rates of up to 480 Mbps.
 
   VMEbus
 
     VMEbus is based on the VME standard, which defines mechanical specifications such as board dimensions, connector specifications and enclosure characteristics, as well as the electronic specifications for sub-bus structures, signal functions, timing, signal voltage levels, and master/slave configurations.  The VMEbus uses 3U and 6U Eurocards, rugged circuit boards that provide a 96-pin plug instead of an edge connector for durability. Several VMEbus varieties are available. 
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary network systems.
 
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Part Numbers for Servo Drives

Part # Distributor Manufacturer Product Category Description
MV4200W PLC Radwell MAZAK Not Provided SERVO DRIVE
1398DM10 PLC Radwell ALLEN BRADLEY Not Provided SERVO DRIVE BRU-200 BRUSHLESS 10AMP
1398DDM020 PLC Radwell ALLEN BRADLEY Not Provided SERVO DRIVE 20A PEAK ULTRA 200 BRUSHLESS
B8001 PLC Radwell INDUSTRIAL DEVICES Not Provided SERVO DRIVE
96050006 PLC Radwell CONTROL TECHNIQUES Not Provided SERVO DRIVE
91030143 PLC Radwell RELIANCE ELECTRIC Not Provided SERVO DRIVE BRU105
A06B6047H041 PLC Radwell FANUC Not Provided VELOCITY CONTROL UNIT SERVO DRIVE DC 30M
SGD02AN PLC Radwell YASKAWA ELECTRIC Not Provided SERVO DRIVE SERVOPACK
S3002R000018 PLC Radwell CLEVELAND MOTION CONTROL Not Provided SERVO DRIVE / RESOLVER 2KW
1398PDM010 PLC Radwell ALLEN BRADLEY Not Provided SERVO DRIVE POSITIONING 10AMP PEAK ULTRA

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