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AMP’s MDX+ servo drive family. | Source: Applied Motion Products
Applied Motion Products Inc. this week introduced its MDX+ series family of low-voltage systems that integrate a servo drive, a motor, and an encoder into one package. The family includes systems with 100, 200, 400, and 550 W power output.
The Morgan Hill, Calif.-based company said this product line supports pulse train-based control methods including Pulse/Direction, CW/CCW, and encoder following. It also supports RS-485, CANopen, and EtherCAT.
In addition, Applied Motion Products (AMP) said it offers packages with electromagnetic brakes “to meet the safety requirements of today’s industries and will soon provide STO [safe torque off].” The company claimed that its MDX+ servo series is suitable for manufacturers in logistics, automated guided vehicle (AGV), medical, semiconductor, packaging, textile, electronic inspection, and solar industries, among others.
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AMP said it designed the MDX+ series to be small and compact. This way, it is smaller but as capable as stand-alone motor and drive systems, it asserted.
The company added that this design, which is at least 20% smaller than that of standalone solutions, can be helpful for applications with limited installation space.
The MDX+ servo drive is debugged by Luna software. AMP said Luna can assist users with configuration, tuning, and troubleshooting the MDX+ family. The software and drive are connected via USB for fast and reliable communications.
Applied Motion Products listed the following features of the MDX+ family:
- Drive and motor integration offers a compact design
- Main power supports 24-60 VDC, Auxiliary power supports 24 VDC
- Standardized frame sizes of 40/60/80mm, covering a power range 100W to 550W
- EtherCAT, CANopen and RS-485 options
- Equipped with a 17-bit magnetic incremental encoder or 17-bit batteryless absolute encoder
- Accurate positioning and control
- Support position, velocity, and torque controls
- Built-in brake option is available
- IP20 or IP65 options available
Founded in 1978, Applied Motion Products said it manufactures high-performance motion-control components for OEMs for a broad range of applications. In 2014, the company formed a joint venture with Moons’ Shanghai, a leader in motion control and intelligent lighting.
AMP said the partnership enables it to provide its customers with supply chain reliability and vertical integration. The partners have research and development centers and more than 200 patents for inventions, utility models, appearances, and software copyrights.
