With the SMCI12, Nanotec now offers one of the smallest

With the SMCI12, Nanotec now offers one of the smallest

Landsham, March 3, 2011 – Nanotec Electronic GmbH & Co. KG has now integrated a CANopen interface in the SMCI12 stepper motor controller. As a result, one of the smallest stepper motor controllers is available for CAN bus systems now. The motor current is controlled by means of the software-based dspDrive algorithm, and the controller also offers the interpolated mode based on CiA 402. Consequently, it is particularly suitable for CANopen-based CNC or other multi-axis applications.

Up to now, small-sized stepper motor controllers were scarce for CANopen. Finally, with the SMCI12 model a small controller is available for applications which are based on the communications protocol that is especially widespread in Europe and continues to prevail as a rugged, economical fieldbus system for drive technology. With a frame size of 42 mm by 42 mm, the SMCI12 controller can be mounted directly on Nema 17 stepper motors. It supports Velocity, Homing, Profile Position and Interpolated mode compliant with the "CANopen Device Profile" CiA 402 for motor controllers. As with all new Nanotec controllers, the SMCI12 model integrates the software-based current control dspDrive. This ensures optimal motor running performance at all speeds, in comparison with pure hardware solutions..

The Windows software NanoCAN allows easy commissioning independently of the CAN master. All SDOs (Service Data Objects) can be read and set, and movements in the various modes can be tested without programming skills. The SMCI12 stepper motor controller was developed for standard series usage and is distinguished by its quick initial operation and compact design. .

Nanotec presents the SMCI12 stepper motor controller, with CANopen interface, at the Hannover Trade Show (Hall 15, Stand D38). .

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Stefanie Schneider
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Email: stefanie.schneider@nanotec.de
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About Nanotec
Based in Landsham near Munich, Nanotec GmbH & Co. KG is one of the leading manufacturers of motors and controllers for high quality drive solutions. Since 1991, the company offers a broad product range distinguished by well thought-out design and strict quality control. Certification to the latest ISO 9001:2008 standard by the TÜV Management Service is proof of this quality. Only rarely can a standard motor or power electronics be used “out-of-the-box". This is why Nanotec builds customer-specific versions in relatively small numbers and works with its engineers to develop optimum and individual solutions for its customers. In-house final assembly at the company headquarters in Landsham, near Munich, and broad-based warehousing allow Nanotec to quickly and flexibly react to customer demands.