Herford, 05.07.2013: Ferrocontrol has expanded its selection of motion controllers with two controllers for the lower and middle power range, from 1,5 kW to 5 kW. An interpolating mode is possible via CANopen® (CiA 402), e.g. for cutting machines with special requirements to manage exact paths.
The E°Darc K10 gives a nominal current of 10 ARMS and a peak current of 27,5 ADC. With the smaller E°Darc K04 model a nominal current of 3,9 ARMS and a peak current of 15 ADC are possible. Because of the single-phase electricity feed of 230 VAC the installation of a high-voltage current connection is unnecessary. The E°Darc K04 measures 61 mm x 166 mm x 141 mm, the E°Darc K10 66 mm x 211 mm x 195 mm. Both motion controllers are constructed for feeding synchronous and linear drives. Their functions include the digital controlling of power, revolution and position through position-, speed- and moment-control. In addition to the CAN interface, the devices are equipped with serial interfaces and can be parameterized through these with the PC-software E°Tools. Alternatively, parameterization via the buttons on the front is possible. The implementation of the safety function STO (safe torque off) according to SIL-3 (IEC 61508) or PL-e (ISO 13849-1) is in preparation.