Drives & Controls Magazine July/August 2023

n TECHNOLOGY 24v DC Powered rollers THE PULSE ROLLER RANGE OF DRIVE ROLLERS The Pulse Roller features a unique gearbox design that gives it significant torque and a wide range of speeds, whilst consuming less energy than other comparable motorised rollers. Our 50mm diameter 24 volt DC Pulse Roller is the only one assembled in the UK. This ensures fast turnround time on both small and large orders. Benefits • Brushless motors (No brushes to wear out) • No plastic parts in motor / steel gearbox is standard • 35 watt high torque motor as standard • Highly energy efficient • Variable speed is standard E-Qube control driver cards for the Pulse Roller • Advanced motor protection • Overcurrent / overload protection • Configurable digital speed settings • Acceleration / deceleration settings • Direct input of photo cell (NPN/PNP automatic recognition) • Each Pulse Roller requires one E-Qube card in operation ConveyLinx® control driver cards for the Pulse Roller • Worlds first ethernet networked 2-zone controller—ConveyLinx® • Simple zero pressure accumulation (ZPA) control • Simple push button configuration • Automatic detection of motor direction • Automatic detection of connected sensor type (dark/light—NPN/PNP) • Ethernet networked (modbus TCP / ethernet IP protocol supported • EasyRoll configuration software tool—free of charge dowload • One ConveyLinx® controller will control two Pulse Roller’s 20W - Low cost 20W The 20W Pulse Roller delivers a great value to the most basic of motorised driven roller applications. Loads up to 25 kg at a speed range of 3 - 60 m/min. 28W - Standard 28W The 28W Pulse Roller offers a highly competitive product for a large cross section of motorised driven roller applications. Loads up to 20 kg at speeds in the range of 52 - 135 m/min. Loads up to 36 kg at speeds in the range of 23 - 60 m/min. 35W - Medium torque 35 W The 35W Pulse Roller provides additional torque for motorized driven roller applications requiring heavier loads. Loads up to 50 kg at speeds in the range of 10 - 45 m/min. Loads up to 110 kg at speeds in the range of 5 - 23 m/min. 50W - High torque 50 W The 50W Pulse Roller is a perfect fit for motorized driven roller applications requiring additional speed. Loads up to 65 kg at a speed range of 17 - 51 m/min. Loads up to 125 kg at a speed range of 10 - 30 m/min. 42 mm Taper 35 W Same torque and capability as the 35W - Medium torque. Designed for inner R-900mm curve applications requiring the use of in line powered rollers. 52 mm Taper 35 W Same torque and capability as the 35W - Medium torque. Designed for inner R-1100mm curve applications requiring the use of in-line powered rollers. UK-BASED TRIO MOTION TECHNOLOGY has launched an EtherCat-based motion controller for up to 64 axes which achieves EtherCat cycle times down to 125μs. The Flex-X Nano Motion Coordinator is designed to increase machine productivity while optimising motion precision. Compared to Trio’s earlier Flex-6 Nano controller – with which it is interchangeable – the new “pocket-sized” device raises processor speeds by 20%, Ethernet TCP communications speeds by 10%, and programme execution speeds by 25%. The new controller has been designed for applications that demand powerful multi-axis servo control performance, such as packaging, manufacturing, materialhandling, pick-and-place, CNC cutting machines and gantries. The Flex-X Nano can control machines, robots and motion axes simultaneously. The ability to use just one controller for all of these roles is said to result in faster set-ups, reduced space requirements, and increased reliability. The 147mm-high and 17mm-wide controller is powered by a 64-bit dual-core Arm Cortex A55 processor, running at a clock frequency of 1.2GHz. It offers IEEE 457 double maths precision, and a motion command execution benchmark of 125lines/ms. “With a pocket-sized footprint and motion control for up to 64 axes, the original Flex-6 Nano Motion Coordinator has successfully provided OEMs with the speed, accuracy, and precision they need to develop high-performance machines,” says Trio’s president, Tom Alexander. “Launching the new Flex-X Nano, we’ve retained this format and have enhanced motion coordination performance, giving an interchangeable upgrade benefit to existing users of the Flex-6 Nano Motion Coordinator. For OEMs new to Trio, Flex-X Nano provides an easy integration pathway to increase the productivity and reliability of their machines.” https://www.triomotion.com/public//products/p660-p665.php Pocket-sized 64-axis controller boasts 125µs EtherCat cycle times Trio’s Flex-X Nano Motion Coordinator is designed to increase machine productivity while optimising motion precision.

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