Servo drives and motors integrate with NI real-time controllers

AKM brushless servo motors are claimed to provide superior dynamic performance, are available in four different frame sizes and feature high torque, density and speed ranges. The motors use low-inertia rotors and feature a low-cog, low-harmonic-distortion magnetic design. The motors are also matched to the NI servo drives and provide plug-and-play configuration with integrated Smart Feedback Device (SFD) technology and simplified cabling.

AKD Servo Drives feature simplified setup and configuration through EtherCAT technology and integration with LabVIEW projects, which is a feature in LabVIEW software that engineers use to group together LabVIEW and third-party files, create build specifications for executables and deploy or download files to hardware targets. The new drives deliver cutting-edge technology and performance with torque loop updates in 0.67us, and velocity and position loops at 62.5us and 125us, respectively. AKD Servo Drives are suitable for a wide range of applications, from basic torque-and-velocity applications to indexing and multi-axis programmable motion - all using graphical system design.

The new motors and drives provide seamless integration with LabVIEW graphical programming through the LabVIEW NI SoftMotion Module to deliver graphical development for custom motion control applications. With the module, engineers and scientists can use the LabVIEW project to configure motion axis settings, test configuration, tune motors and quickly develop custom motion applications. The new version of the NI SoftMotion Module features an updated interactive configuration and a high-level function block API for increased ease of use and makes the execution of motion applications on a Windows-based system possible. In addition, the new module easily connects to the new drives and motors as well as third-party drives and motors using NI C Series drive interface hardware.

Go to www.ni.com/motion to learn more about the new servo drives and motors and NI motion control software. In addition, view the NI Motion Control Bundle at www.ni.com to quickly and easily assemble a full motion control system.