Baldor (UK) launched a new generation of its intelligent brushless servo drives, which integrate a full motion controller with fieldbus capability to provide a cost-effective solution for implementing distributed motion control. Called MintDrive II, the new drive extends performance in a variety of ways, including plug-on configuration of fieldbus and encoder interfacing, much higher throughput, and operation from three-phase supplies.
MintDrive II provides an amplifier for a single-axis brushless ac servo motor, in a choice of output ratings up to 19kW, together with a motion controller equipped with the high-level Mint programming language, fieldbus networking and onboard I/O. It operates from three-phase as well as single-phase supplies. This has allowed Baldor to increase power ratings from the previous limit of 6kW up to 19kW.
