EDN

Speed, torque and position: A functional understanding of brushless-DC motor systems

A brushless-DC motor is common in ceiling fan and pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera designs. But you can’t use the same brushless-DC motor solution for both of these end products. A ceiling fan driver ...
Electronic Design

Speed Control Systems Extend Power Output And Speed Range

New models have been added to the BX series brushless dc speed control systems with output powers of 200W and 400W. The models are available with GFH gearheads or with round shafts; electro- magnetic ...
EDN

Variable-speed motion for appliances

Motors are driving demand for electricity, accounting for about half of the electricity we consume, according to the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). Many of these motors are found throughout ...
For Construction Pros

Mecalac Offers Speed Control System on MCR Crawler Skid Excavators

Mecalac is now offering its innovative Speed Control travel speed management system standard on all MCR crawler skid excavator models. The system allows operators to set a maximum travel speed from 20 ...
Automation World

High-Speed Control of Hydraulic Die-Casting Machine Using NI CompactRIO and LabVIEW FPGA

EUROelectronics is a machine builder that was asked to design a closed-loop hydraulic cylinder control system for a die-casting press machine. The high-speed press moves anywhere from 0 to 10 m/s and ...