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Cost Reduction of XYZθ Inspection Equipment

Issue: Need to Reduce Equipment Costs

Challenge:

For devices consisting of multiple axes, such as XYZθ, a motor and driver must be provided as a single set, which requires a large number of wires
Increased number of inventory items due to the need to prepare drivers for each motor model number

Solution: Network Compatible Multi-Axis Drivers Reduce Wiring and Inventory

By adopting the CVD Series multi-axis type EtherCAT compatible, a single driver can support four axes. The driver inventory can be reduced because it is EtherCAT compatible, saves wiring, and can support various combination patterns with a single driver.

Network Compatible EtherCAT CVD Multi-Axis Driver

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Straight Type
Product Name: CVD4A-KED

Right Angle Type
Product Name: CVD4AR-KED

4-Axis Devices That Can be Controlled by a Single Driver

A single driver can control four axes. Motors, geared types and actuators can be controlled by setting current values via EtherCAT communication, and both 2-phase and 5-phase can be controlled by a single driver.

Axis 1 DRLII Series

High precision positioning. Repetitive positioning accuracy ±0.003 mm

Axis 2 PKP Series

Compatible with either 2-phase or 5-phase

Axis 3 DH Series

Saves space by utilizing diameter of hollow section

Axis 4 PKP Series

Compatible with either 2-phase or 5-phase

Construction With an Extensive Lineup of Motors and Electric Actuators

Various motor and actuator combinations required for your application are available. Standard type stepper motors can be used for high speed, high torque, or cost reduction, while encoder types for monitoring motor status, geared types for high torque and large inertia, and electric actuators can be used for simplified mechanisms and space saving.

Rated Current That Can be Operated by the CVD Series Multi-Axis Type
2-Phase: ~2.8 A
5-Phase: ~2.4 A

High Speed Transportation	Monitoring	Large Inertia	Hollow and Simple Wiring

Stepper Motors PKP Series	Stepper Motors PKP Series With Encoder	PKP Series Flat Type With Harmonic Gearhead	Hollow Rotary Actuators DH Series
Linear Drive

Compact Electric Cylinders DRLII Series

Increase Automation of Equipment in Low-Cost Configurations

Increase automation of equipment with a low-cost configuration

Axis 1 Stepping Motor, 2-phase, PKP Series

Axis 2 Stepper Motor 2-Phase PKP Series

Axis 3 Stepper Motor 2-Phase PKP Series

Axis 4 Stepper Motor 2-Phase PKP Series

Increases Equipment Reliability by Monitoring All Axes

Monitor all axes to improve the reliability of the device

Axis 1 Stepping Motor, 2-phase, PKP Series, with Encoder

Axis 2 Stepper Motor 5-Phase PKP Series With Encoder

Axis 3 Stepper Motor 5-Phase PKP Series With Encoder

Axis 4 Stepper Motor 2-Phase PKP Series SH Geared With Encoder

Use of 2-Phase and 5-Phase Stepper Motors

Both 2-phase and 5-phase stepper motors can be mixed and operated. A 2-phase stepper motor can be configured for high torque, high speed, and low cost, while a 5-phase stepper motor can be configured for low vibration and high accuracy.

5-Phase Stepper Motor Low Vibration