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The AZ series of closed-loop stepper motors broadens communications choices

Oriental Motor’s AZ series meets high-performance automation needs – with 0.036 degrees/step accuracy – coupled with support for popular communications protocols. Here, DPA chats to Mike Larsen of Oriental Motor to learn more about what the series offers.

02/09/2024 17:14:13

Stepper-based motors have an innovative design which eliminates the need for a PID (proportional-integral-derivative) loop to make constant adjustments, ensuring the correct positioning.

What differentiates AZ closed-loop stepper motors from other motors on the market?
Our AZ series motors are a hybrid between a stepper motor and a servo motor, merging both technologies’ advantages into one product. This allows for zero hunting, and superior synchronisation of movements, with high positional accuracy.

The AZ series’ stepper motor performance means that positional accuracy is increased to 10,000 steps per revolution, or 0.036 degrees per step. In addition, the motor is ready to use ‘right out of the box’ with no tuning required – unlike servo motors which rely on tuning to a variety of parameters to ensure efficient operation.

How has the rise of increasingly sophisticated automation systems shaped the development of AZ closed-loop stepper motors?

Read the full article in DPA's September issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.