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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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