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VISTA,
Calif., – September 19, 2008–Crouzet North America, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies,
has introduced the Motomate Brushless Motor featuring compact
size, convenience and easy programmability. Designed with
an integral controller, the new motor provides an all-in-one
solution for a wide range of applications where programmable
movement of simple mechanisms is required. Typical uses
include control of automatic doors and door lifts, access
barriers, rolling advertisement boards, intelligent conveyor
systems, robotic swimming pool cleaners, and machine subassemblies.
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Motomate incorporates a Crouzet built-in Milleneum2 controller, brushless motor
drive, motor, and gearbox in a compact 2-1/2” x 6” package. The brushless
motor features a high motor efficiency of 90% compared to asynchronous motors
of only 40%, and a surprisingly high starting torque given its compact size.
With the power electronics incorporated directly inside the motor, the need for
an external speed controller is eliminated, optimizing space for tight product
designs.
By combining the controller, drive, motor and gearbox
into a single unit, the Motomate offers complete compatibility
and convenience. “If you buy these four components
separately, you have to get them to work with each other,” explains
Jim McNamara, Crouzet Application Engineer. “The
Motomate eliminates all that by providing a small, neat
package where all components are already integrated and
compatible.”
Motomate is available with a motor range of 30 or 80 Watts
in several configurations to meet all types of required movement.
Motomate produces up to 0.3 N.m in the direct drive configuration,
up to 3.5 N.m in the right angle configuration, and up to
30 N.m in the planetary configuration (custom torques are
also available). Other important characteristics include
analog output and internal torque (current) sensing capabilities
for increased application flexibility. Intuitive programming
with graphical function blocks allow easy programming of acceleration and deceleration
in forward or backward motion with controlled time and speed ramps. Reprogramming
is easily accomplished by using a PC or a removable memory module. Sensors and
actuators can be easily added to the controller’s inputs/outputs as the
need for expansion is required.
Motomate is designed to provide a long service life of
20,000 hours and continual torque force even under locked
rotor conditions (BTN model only). The unit’s 24 VDC
supply voltage offers added security in case of accident
or vandalism, and a battery supply option provides standard
or backup energy for on-board systems or critical medical
equipment.
“Though relatively simple in design, Motomate provides
broad capabilities for simple automation requirements, points
out McNamara. “With Motomate, OEMs don’t need
to inventory multiple components and are saved the development
time usually required to ensure language protocol compatibility.”
The Crouzet Motomate series is priced competitively starting
at $340.00 in production quantities and is available now
with standard delivery of 8 to 10 weeks. For more information,
contact Crouzet North America, 2470 Coral Street, Bldg. D,
Vista, Calif., 92081-8430; Tel: (760) 597-6322 ; Fax (760)
597-6320; E-mail: mcnamaj@us.crouzet.com ,
or visit http://www.crouzet-usa.com. |
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Crouzet North America
is an operation of Custom Sensors & Technologies
(CST). Crouzet (pronounced cruise-A)
started operations in the US in 1978. A global company of about
$180 M, Crouzet , headquarted in France , counts now about
2000 workers in more than 14 countries. Once composed of sub-fractional
HP motors, switches (miniature snap-action, digital, and limit),
timers and pneumatic control components the product offering
was enlarged thanks to two major acquisitions that helped Crouzet
to become a major player in the US market for automation and
industrial controls:
Headquartered
in Moorpark , CA - Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST)
is comprised of industry-leading brands including Crouzet,
Kavlico, Crydom, and former divisions of BEI Technologies – Newall
and Systron Donner. CST provides sensors, controls, and actuation
products for the Transportation, Industrial and Aerospace & Defense
markets. www.cstsensors.com
BEI Kimco is an operation of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST). BEI Kimco is a leading manufacturer of bldc motors, voice coil actuators, smart voice coil actuators and bldc motor controllers for the Transportation, Industrial, and Aerospace & Defense
markets.
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