New Crouzet Brushless Motor with Integrated Controller Provides All-in-One Solution for Programmable Motion Control Applications

September 22, 2008

Valence, France – Crouzet North America, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies, has introduced the Motomate Brushless Motor featuring compact size, convenience and easy programmability. Designed with an integral controller, the new motor provides an all-in-one solution for a wide range of applications where programmable movement of simple mechanisms is required. Typical uses include control of automatic doors and door lifts, access barriers, rolling advertisement boards, intelligent conveyor systems, robotic swimming pool cleaners, and machine subassemblies.

Motomate incorporates a Crouzet built-in Milleneum2 controller, brushless motor drive, motor, and gearbox in a compact 2-1/2" x 6" package. The brushless motor features a high motor efficiency of 90% compared to asynchronous motors of only 40%, and a surprisingly high starting torque given its compact size. With the power electronics incorporated directly inside the motor, the need for an external speed controller is eliminated, optimizing space for tight product designs.

By combining the controller, drive, motor and gearbox into a single unit, the Motomate offers complete compatibility and convenience. “If you buy these four components separately, you have to get them to work with each other,” explains Jim McNamara, Crouzet Application Engineer. “The Motomate eliminates all that by providing a small, neat package where all components are already integrated and compatible.”

Motomate is available with a motor range of 30 or 80 Watts in several configurations to meet all types of required movement. Motomate produces up to 0.3 N.m in the direct drive configuration, up to 3.5 N.m in the right angle configuration, and up to 30 N.m in the planetary configuration (custom torques are also available). Other important characteristics include analog output and internal torque (current) sensing capabilities for increased application flexibility. Intuitive programming with graphical function blocks allow easy programming of acceleration and deceleration in forward or backward motion with controlled time and speed ramps. Reprogramming is easily accomplished by using a PC or a removable memory module. Sensors and actuators can be easily added to the controller’s inputs/outputs as the need for expansion is required.

Motomate is designed to provide a long service life of 20,000 hours and continual torque force even under locked rotor conditions (BTN model only). The unit’s 24 VDC supply voltage offers added security in case of accident or vandalism, and a battery supply option provides standard or backup energy for on-board systems or critical medical equipment.

“Though relatively simple in design, Motomate provides broad capabilities for simple automation requirements, points out McNamara. “With Motomate, OEMs don’t need to inventory multiple components and are saved the development time usually required to ensure language protocol compatibility.”

The Crouzet Motomate series is priced competitively starting at $340.00 in production quantities and is available now with standard delivery of 8 to 10 weeks.

For more information, contact Crouzet North America, 2470 Coral Street, Bldg. D, Vista, Calif., 92081-8430; Tel: (760) 597-6322; Fax (760) 597-6320; E-mail: mcnamaj@us.crouzet.com, or visit http://www.crouzet-usa.com

About Crouzet

Crouzet, headquartered in France, has about 1800 employees with a presence in more than 40 countries. Now known as a specialist brand, Crouzet is focused on added value and customization for integrators and equipment manufacturers and serves markets such as medical, elevators and lifts, food processing, lighting, water treatment, entertainment, plastic injection/extrusion and office equipment. Crouzet brand SSRs are manufactured by Crydom Inc., a subsidiary company of Custom Sensors and Technologies.
www.crouzet.com
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About Crydom

Crydom is an operation of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST). Crydom is the global leader in solid state relay technology. Crydom manufactures and sells two of the most preferred brands of solid state relays around the world, Crydom and Crouzet. Thousands of catalog off-the-shelf items are available, as well as custom-designed solid state relays and related products. Crydom continues to satisfy the most demanding customers’ environmental and performance requirements creating product solutions to suit their specific application. www.crydom.com

About Custom Sensors & Technologies

Headquartered in Moorpark, Calif., Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST) is a business unit of Schneider Electric. CST was formed from the combination of Kavlico, Crouzet, Crydom and former divisions of BEI Technologies. CST provides sensors, controls and actuation products to the industrial, transportation, and military and aerospace markets. www.cstsensors.com

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