Baldor e100 drive family re-engineered

The e100 drive family has been re-engineered to become compatible with three industrial ethernet standards: EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP and Powerlink, as well as standard TCP/IP networks. This extends the applications potential of the drives in PLC-controlled applications.

The drives offer a choice of servomotor, closed-loop vector or V/Hz motor-control modes that, when combined with several features and configuration options, provide versatility of use.

The MicroFlex e100 and MotiFlex drives are easy to configure and operate, using built-in wizard application software that removes the traditional complexity of drive set-up.

The three-phase drives are energy efficient, offering a DC bus system that can share regenerated power with other axes. As well as their own local I/O and CANopen expansion, many drives also have option-card slots, providing a high degree of configurability for specific applications including almost all fieldbuses.

Other features include universal encoder feedback input, programmable notch filters to eliminate mechanical resonance effects and the ability to be used with servomotors, closed loop vector motors or in V/Hz motor speed-control modes.

Additionally, the company supports all of the ethernet networks on its NextMove e100 motion system and machine controller. This combines network control capability with control facilities for up to seven analog or stepper drives and may be used stand-alone or in conjunction with PLC or PC hosts.