EtherCat

EtherCAT Network Products

EtherCAT is an Ethernet (IEEE802.3)-compliant, open, high-speed industrial network system. Motor control via EtherCAT communication can detect the status of the motor/actuator directly by data. This results in a shorter development period and increased reliability and service life of the equipment. With EtherCAT communication you can simplify siring, reduce man-hours and improve maintenance and performance.

EtherCAT® is registered trademark and patented technology, licensed by Beckhoff Automation


Configuration

Network Configuration - Factory Management - EtherCAT

Contributes to Analysis of Conditions

Increased productivity is sought in manufacturing plants. At the same time, it is imperative to continue utilizing the knowledge of human experience through the use of Artifi cial Intelligence (AI). In order to use AI, it is important to collect, digitize and analyze the day to day “changes in conditions". Oriental Motor has created a wide lineup of products capable of outputting the various changes in conditions of motors.

Condition Monitoring

Predictive Maintenance Using IoT (Internet of Things)


In order to detect early signs of failure, it is important to monitor changes in operating conditions daily. One way to do this is to visualize position displacement due to fluctuation in temperature and operation time. This video demonstrates how the AZ Series works with an IoT setup to continuously monitor feedback information. Using this information, overall health of components can determined and manufacturing and productivity can be improved.

 

EtherCAT Compatible Products

FLEXProducts that can be connected to EtherCAT communication through the use of a network converter.

*Network compatible drivers required for network communication.

αSTEP AZ Series Stepper Motors with Mechanical Absolute Encoder

Closed Loop, Absolute Encoder Stepper Motors - AZ Series

The αSTEP AZ Series stepper motors offer high efficiency, low vibration and incorporates our newly developed Mechanical Absolute Encoder for absolute-type positioning without battery back-up or external sensors to buy. Closed loop performance without hunting or gain tuning. Available with a built-in controller or pulse input driver which substantially reduces heat generation from the motor through the use of high-efficiency technology. Requires αSTEP AZ Series Driver.

  • Battery-Free, Mechanical Absolute Encoder Stepper Motors
  • Closed Loop Performance, No Hunting or Gain Tuning
  • AC or DC Input Types
  • Parallel Shaft and Right Angle Geared Types for Higher Torque, Space Savings
  • Electromagnetic Brake Type Available
  • αSTEP AZ Series Stepper Motor Driver Required*

αSTEP AZ Series Linear Actuators

Linear Actuators

Motors offer excellent controllability and are therefore used as the drive sources of various automated equipment. In many cases a motor is combines with various mechanical components such as a ball screw, belt and pulley, and rack and pinion to convert the motor rotation to a different type of motion needed to drive the equipment. Oriental Motor has various linear actuators consisting of a motor assembled with the necessary mechanical components to meet the various needs of automated equipment.

  • Electric Slides, Electric Cylinders, Compact Linear Actuators, Electric Grippers and Rack-and-Pinion Systems
  • Battery-Free, Mechanical Absolute Encoder Stepper Motors
  • AC or DC Input Types
  • Electromagnetic Brake Type Available
  • αSTEP AZ Series Stepper Motor Driver Required*

αSTEP Closed Loop AZ Series Absolute Encoder Hollow Rotary Actuators

αSTEP  AZ Series DGII Hollow Rotary Actuators

The DGII Series is a line of of products that combine a high rigidity hollow rotary table with an αSTEP absolute encoder AZ series closed loop stepper motor and driver package. It retains the ease of use of a stepper motor, while also allowing for highly accurate positioning of large inertia loads.

  • Integrated actuator and stepper motor makes design easier
  • Vertical or Horizontal Mount Motor Types
  • Easy Home Setting and Return-to-Home without need for sensors
  • Large-diameter hollow output table
  • AC or DC Input
  • αSTEP AZ Series Stepper Motor Driver Required*

OVR Series Robots and Controllers

Small Robot OVR

The OVR Series offers Articulated 4-axis, 5-axis, and 6-axis small horizontal transport robots, SCARA robots and Cartesian robots with a simple mechanism that can be easily controlled and constructed cost-effectively. Control with the MRC Series controller and AZ Series motor drivers.

  • Articulated, SCARA and Cartesian / Gantry Robot are available
  • Transportable mass 1 ~ 5 kg
  • Compact and lightweight
  • Control with the MRC Series controller and AZ Series motor drivers

AZX Series Battery Free Absolute Encoder Servo Motors

Battery Free Absolute Encoder Servo Motors

These servo motors are equipped with a battery-free absolute encoder. They are suitable for continuous speed control or positioning applications with a large amount of travel since they achieve high torque in the high speed range. The basic operations are the same as the AZ Series, making combined use of equipment easy.

  • Compact and High Power
  • Wide Variable Speed Range
  • Standard or Planetary Geared Type
  • Electromagnetic Brake Types
  • AZX Series Driver Required*

Stepper Motors

Stepper Motors & Drivers

A stepper motor is used to achieve precise positioning via digital control. The motor operates by accurately synchronizing with the pulse signal output from the controller to the driver. Stepper motors, with their ability to produce high torque at a low speed while minimizing vibration, are ideal for applications requiring quick positioning over a short distance.

  • 0.79 in. ~ 3.54 in. (20 mm~ 90 mm) NEMA 8 ~ NEMA 34 frame size stepper motors
  • Non-backlash, Low-backlash and Spur Gears available
  • 2-Phase Stepper Motors and 5-Phase Stepper Motors
  • Encoder and Electromagnetic Brake Options

 


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