New communications options for Parker Compax3 servo drives

30th January 2009
Posted By : ES Admin
New communications options for Parker Compax3 servo drives

Parker Hannifin has released the latest version of its highly successful Compax3 servo drive family, which features a number of performance and functionality enhancements across the entire range.

Comprising servo drives for single axis applications in low and medium power ranges (C3S up to 30A), devices for higher power ranges (C3H up to 155A) and servo drives for multi-axis applications (C3M), the Compax3 range has been used successfully in a diverse range of industrial machine applications, from packaging machinery to automotive test equipment. Changes made to both the hardware and software platforms are designed to improve still further the ease with which the Compax3 can be integrated into any motion control application.

These changes include the addition of an EtherCat communications option. Providing an open high performance real-time Ethernet fieldbus system, Ethercat has a much higher data throughput than many other fieldbuses, thereby allowing larger numbers of I/O points and devices to be connected, while also delivering seamless vertical integration into higher level Ethernet networks.

Additionally, the single axis versions of the Compax3 range will now feature the “Safe Torque Off” functionality that was previously reserved for the C3M multi-axis servo drive. Users of these products will now have the benefit of an easier to wire, more cost-effective system capable of providing machine operators and maintenance personnel with improved levels of safety (suitable for use in Category 3 systems).

Other changes to the family include the addition of greater levels of diagnostic information to other communications network options and changes to the Parker Integrated Engineering Tool software used for programming.


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