| Simple Set-up Set-up and diagnostics is performed by Mint WorkBench - the same tool as used with Baldor's NextMove range of motion controllers. Set-up is performed from a simple wizard driven front end where standard Baldor motors are selected from a dropdown. For custom motors, Mint WorkBench can calculate key parameters such as motor inductance, resistance and inertia. Only the simplest of data needs to be entered keeping set-up time to a minimum. The auto-tune process will even detect incorrect wiring of the motor and feedback and electronically correct them. Industry Standard Interface Baldor's servo drives accept the industry standard ±10V interface, programmable for torque or velocity demand. An encoder output interface provides connection to external motion controllers such as Baldor's own NextMove range or a PLC. Choice of Feedback Options A number of feedback options are available to suit the application. Both resolver and encoder feedback are supported on MicroFlex, H2 and Series-II drives. Absolute encoder interfaces are supported on MicroFlex e100 and Series-II. All feedback options are available on Baldor's extensive range of rotary servo motors. Flexible Machine Controllers Baldor's Series-II servo drives offers flexible machine controller solutions. Onboard I/O can interface to external devices such as Industrial plcs and HMI devices. I/O is programmable through Mint WorkBench. Both the Flex+Drive-II and MintDrive-II servo drives are fully programmable in Baldor's highly acclaimed Mint programming language. MintDrive-II makes the ideal machine controller for single axis applications. The optional CANopen interface provides peer-to-peer networking for multi-axis type applications. High Speed Registration Inputs MicroFlex e100, Flex+Drive-II and MintDrive-II are equipped with high speed position latch inputs. These can latch position to within 1 micro-second. This real-time data can be used to make decisions about product position and is ideally suited to applications such as labeling, packaging machines and printing lines. |