Compumotor: Servo drive/controllers

Specifically engineered for packaging applications, Compax3 are third-generation servo drives/controllers from Parker Hannifin’s Compumotor Division (Rohnert Park, CA).

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The compact, all-digital drives are designed for direct position, speed, or torque control. Multiple units can be synchronized to create multiaxis applications. With the option of analog or step-and-direction signal input, Compax3 is said to provide an inexpensive entry into servo-drive technology.

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