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EXTRA ‘FOCUS’ DRIVES AND MOTION CONTROL

Moog Animatics introduces digital

servo drive with Combitronic capability

oog’s new DS2020 digital servo The DS2020 drive with Combitronic features
drive with Combitronic capability is said to offer significant space saving during
is a single-axis drive that operates installation, and can be personalised with
Ma Moog CD series motor, providing different functions and flexible configurations. Its
high torque capabilities for large axes of motion performance enables quick, precise movements,
and other demanding applications. and there are integral holding brakes. Cooling
The DS2020 drive with Combitronic expands options include natural and fan cooling.
the standard drive’s capabilities by allowing it to Moog says the introduction of the DS2020
act as a follower device on the Combitronic Combitronic system marks an evolutionary step
network, which means the drive can be easily in the SmartMotor product line-up. This new
controlled by any SmartMotor on that network. product offering allows Moog to satisfy customer
This allows the DS2020 Combitronic drive to fit application needs where larger, high torque
and work seamlessly in SmartMotor-based motors are required, while leveraging the
machines and applications, while supporting the advantages of SmartMotor technology.
familiar SMI software and AniBasic Incorporating the Combitronic
programming language to configure and program communication protocol into the DS2020 drive
the entire system. allows target customers to simplify their
machine, making it more compact. In addition,
this enhancement helps retain the SmartMotor’s
traditional ease-of-use while also addressing the
power needs of large axes of motion and other
demanding applications.
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