In today’s connected automation industry, there are many established communications protocols but integrating legacy and new equipment across the varied protocols can be problematic as well as complex and expensive.
Oriental Motor addresses the needs of automation design engineers with the AZ series of stepper motors, which now support EtherNet IP, EtherCAT, and Profinet, in addition to Modbus RTU, and SSCNET.
This wide range of available communications options means that the AZ series can be integrated into existing automation systems but also designed into new and emerging sectors in the smart, connected factory.
Oriental Motor also offers a range of EtherCAT & SSCNET- compatible multi-axis drivers for the AZ Series including two-, three- and four-axis driver connection models for the AZ Series DC input stepper motors, electric actuators and grippers.
In times of supply chain shortages, the availability of a versatile motor which can operate across multiple communications platforms reduces build time to market.
The AZ series can be used in a wide variety of systems which may combine different communications protocols as legacy equipment is integrated with new systems.
No tuning is required for motor setup and hunting is non-existent due to the nature of the technology.
The fast acceleration and deceleration of the product mean that the AZ series stepper motor is ideally suited to applications where rapid indexing is required and for all mechanical applications where power requirements are below 0.5kW.
The AZ series is a compact option. No external sensors are required due to the AZ series incorporating an absolute battery-free, multi-turn encoder, which contributes to a reduction in the bill of materials. This series is also rated to IP66, perfect for aggressive environments.