47 www.drivesncontrols.com February 2024 NEW PRODUCTS n KEB has announced a range of asynchronous geared motors with integrated frequency inverters. The motors are fitted with the company’s MU inverters covering the power range from 0.37-7.5kW in ten sizes for mains voltages of 230V and 400V. The motors can be designed for different operating points (87, 100 or 120Hz), allowing customised drives to be offered. The inverters are mounted on the motor as decentralised devices, saving space in control cabinets and simplifying installation. The two-in-one motors can also take on control and monitoring functions and be integrated into centrally controlled systems. Food and packaging applications can benet from the inverters being protected by a separate housing for use in the eld. A modular design allows the integrated motors to be customised with the geared motors combined with dierent frequency inverters to meet precise technical specications. KEB Automation www.keb.co.uk At the recent SPS show in Germany, Horner Automation was showing a range of expandable, exible remote I/O for its PLCs. The OCS slice I/O system can be used for local expansion, or as remote I/O distributed over hundreds of metres. The CNX116 base module includes two exible inputs (digital or 12-bit analogue), two digital outputs, a 16-bit universal analogue input and a 12-bit analogue output. Two inputs can be used for either digital or analogue signals, giving up to three analogue inputs without needing another module. Up to seven expansion modules can be added to a base, and up to 16 bases can be used per network, allowing the OCS I/O to handle almost any number of I/O. CsCAN input and output ports allow users to daisy-chain multiple bases without custom wiring. The I/O uses springclamp terminals for a low-prole design. A fully loaded base ts in a footprint of 90 x 215mm. The I/O is congured using Horner’s free Cscape software. When wired up, it can nd the base and auto-populate all installed modules automatically. The software also calculates the I/O power usage, avoiding the risk of overloading. Horner Automation Europe 00 353 021 4321266 https://hornerautomation.eu Scalable slice I/O system can be local or distributed Mitsubishi Electric has launched a high-performance teaching box to help set up, program, repurpose, maintain and troubleshoot its current and previous-generation Melfa industrial and collaborative robots. The R86TB box is said to simplify human-machine interactions, and to be more intuitive and easy-to-use than earlier boxes. 3D visualisation capabilities help machine-builders, systems integrators and end-users to plan, set up and program robotics in an environment that mimics the physical settings. The device offers a variety of easy-to-use screens, shown on a high-definition 10.1’’ display. It can allow users with limited robotics skills to implement entry-level applications, as well as helping more experienced professionals to streamline the creation of advanced applications. The box oers programming support, parameter inputting and programming, as well as diagnostics. These are based on Mitsubishi’s RT Toolbox3 robot engineering software, simplifying its use, while ensuring consistency. The teaching box allows easy troubleshooting without needing a computer. Mitsubishi Electric Factory Automation https://emea.mitsubishielectric. com/fa Integrated gearmotor-drives save space and simplify installation Teaching box speeds up robot deployment Mclennan is oering a line of cost-eective servomotors from the US manufacturer Applied Motion Products (AMP) aimed at precision, high-throughput motion tasks from 100W to 3kW, with torque ratings up to 11Nm and speeds up to 6,000 rpm. The M5 motors have a novel magnetic design that delivers high power densities and low cogging torque. They are available in low-, medium- and high-inertia versions that facilitate motion prole matching for optimised performance. There is a choice of base models with frame sizes from 40–130mm, and a choice of absolute magnetic or optical encoders with resolution to 23 bits, enabling precision position control and smooth motion. The IP65-protected motors’ 300% overload torque capability allows high-throughput acceleration. They have plug-in power and encoder connectors, and optional brakes. Mclennan also oers compatible servodrives with 220V AC single- or three-phase inputs and outputs to 13A continuous / 45A peak. Motion control is supported via optional RS-485, CANopen, EtherCat, Ethernet/IP and Pronet interfaces. Mclennnan 01252 531444 www.mclennan.co.uk Servomotors’ novel magnetic design delivers high power densities
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