The new ION DC Brush Drive is a fully enclosed, compact module that provides network connectivity, power amplification, and other advanced features in a rugged, easy-to-use package. ION is available for DC brush, brushless DC, and microstepping motors. It’s ideal for medical, scientific, semiconductor, industrial, robotic, and general automation applications.

Based on the Magellan Motion Processor, the ION provides high-performance, low-cost distributed motion control in an asynchronous serial network (RS-485) version or a CANBus network version. Multiple ION modules (up to 127) can be connected on a single network. ION provides an output capability of up to 15 A peak and 500 W at 56 V. Other features include hardware performance trace, on-the-fly profile changes, and PLC style inputs and outputs. 

The ION DC Brush Drive can be programmed using Pro-Motion, a Windows-based exerciser that allows quick and easy drive set up, or C-Motion and VB-Motion software libraries, which let you to develop applications in C/C++ or Visual Basic.

OEM pricing starts at $223.

Performance Motion Devices, Inc.
www.pmdcorp.com