Mon 26th Apr 2021 - Introducing Trio’s DX4 servo drives and MX motors. The all new drive and motor packages that provide performance and dependability, optimised in every detail to do more with less.
The new
Trio DX4 range of drives and motors is available from Micromech now. The all range new servo drive and motor packages that provide performance and dependability. Optimised in every detail to do more with less and with features to deliver scalable servo-based solutions in demanding motion centric machine automation.
DX4 servo drives and matched motor packages provide performance and dependability machinery designers expect, and additionally are optimized in every detail to ‘do more with less’. This philosophy is achieved by tightly integrated drive control and axis functions within the motion controller and seamless integration within the software tool Motion Perfect. By providing optimal functionality at drive level and system level expansion at controller level,
DX4 provides everything needed without added complexity. System level scalable servo-based solutions can be solved thanks to deterministic real-time performance of EtherCAT, adding hardware at network level as needed and combined with Trio motion expertise in demanding motion-centric machine automation.
Designed to work seamlessly with Trio's EtherCAT controllers,
DX4 is fully integrated into Trio’s application development tool, Motion Perfect, our single software environment for system planning, configuration virtualisation and machine programming.
Your system needs can easily be scaled within our
Trio solution architecture, through our range of Motion Coordinators and high performance of EtherCAT distributed Flexslice I-O systems, adding function where it is needed, as it is needed, simplifying the drive system for optimal motion centric machine applications.
With a focus on ease of use, and electronic name plate function, the
DX4 solution minimizes setup time allowing you to focus on your application.
Features:
- Drive and Motion Coordinator fully integrated into Motion Perfect
- Matched with MX motor range of low and medium inertia motors
- Internal drive protection functions
- Comprehensive tuning technology including: Auto-tuning function, adaptive vibration suppression, friction compensation
- Field upgradable firmware
- Electronic nameplate motor identification for simplified drive set-up
- Power ratings from 50W to 3kW matched with the MX series motors
- High-dynamic performance, and high-precision with absolute 23-bit encoder
- Electronic nameplate to simplify configuration for machine solutions
Motion Perfect v5 enhances the programming experience for the Motion Coordinator and
DX4.
This new release has been improved to make setup, diagnostics and commissioning even more straight-forward. Built on
Trio's Motion-ix core technology, it provides the user with a re-designed easy to understand interface for rapid application development, controller and drive configuration and monitoring of functions.
The commissioning of your drives is made simple with a series of Device Configuration Screens allowing access to status information and diagnostics at a glance. Network configuration is just as easy and includes a selection of pre-defined EtherCAT profiles or custom EtherCAT profiles can be designed using a checkbox interface.
The oscilloscope tool allows simulation and visualisation of up to 8 drive parameters.
All motor axes can be detected, setup, monitored and controlled in real-time from the easy to use dialogue windows.
Tuning is catered for using a choice of three modes: Tuningless, One Parameter Auto Tuning and Manual Tuning. Whichever mode is chosen, Motion Perfect adapts the Intelligent screen to allow full access to the tuning tools.
The integration of
DX4 and Motion Perfect doesn't stop there. It includes access to IEC 61131 and PLCopen and our robotics solution; RPS, system configuration including distributed IO Flexslice systems , advanced visualisation including a 3D oscilloscope and IP protection of your projects.
All this and more makes Motion Perfect the tool for all your machine and automation needs.
About Trio Motion Technology
Trio Motion Technology was founded in 1987 as a manufacturer of motion controllers. Today the range, branded Motion Coordinators, can control up to 128 axes of servo, stepper and piezo motors as well as hydraulic systems. Trio’s expertise of motion programming is based within its Motion-iX technology. Launch of the new servo drive and motor package now develops Trio’s offering into a motion solution in addition to providing motion controllers for automation vendors and system integrators.
The company headquarters is based in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, which also comprises its primary research and development hub. Additional R&D facilities are located in Italy, Bulgaria, and also China, where Trio’s products are assembled. Application development teams are located in the UK, USA, Italy, India and China, and a global sales network comprises over 100 partners.
In 2017 Trio was acquired by the Estun Group, which is supporting Trio in its growth with assistance through shared facilities and R&D as well as financial backing. Trio has exceeded 15% growth year on year since the acquisition. In addition to the primary global markets, a significant proportion of Trio’s business is in China where the company’s motion control capability has enabled Estun to become a major player in the China automation market. Despite the presence of the Estun brand, motion control products in China carry Trio branding.
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