MOOG INTRODUCES NEW DIGITAL SERVODRIVE

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MOOG INTRODUCES NEW DIGITAL SERVODRIVE
27 February 2000 - Moog Controls

Moog Inc., Industrial Controls Division, has introduced the L180 Series Digital Servo Drive, a compact servo drive that not only delivers high-performance servo control but also simplifies installation and reduces system costs.

The L180, now available worldwide, has been designed to operate brushless AC servo motors for metal forming, packaging, plastics, materials handling and robotics applications.

"What Moog has developed is an affordable compact servo drive that delivers high-performance motion control," said Tim Wutz, marketing manager, Moog. "With the L180, Moog is looking to broaden its customer base by offering a product that is appealing to both new and existing customers."

By combining high-bandwidth digital PID control loops with advanced signal processing algorithms, the L180 delivers both high dynamic and smooth low-speed control. When matched with Moog’s low-cogging G400 Series motors, the L180 is ideally suited for most precision servo application needs.

Integrated into the low-profile package of the L180 are high voltage and logic power supplies, drive amplifier, limit switch inputs and a high-power regen resistor to reduce wiring runs and free up valuable cabinet real estate.

The L180 is streamlined for ±10 VDC control, and each drive is loaded with an internal regen capability of 3.8 kilowatts peak (300 watts continuous) to eliminate external regen hardware in most applications.

To simplify setup and system commissioning, Moog offers a Windows -based interface for the L180, which includes a virtual oscilloscope, data logger and drive-status displays.

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About: Moog Controls
Moog Controls started life in the UK in October 1965 as Moog Hydra-Point, based in Cheltenham, England. This new subsidiary was set up to manufacture and market the Moog Hydra-Point machines in the UK, South Africa and European common market.

Nearly 40 years later, not only does MCL manufacture a suite of products for motion control applications, they are also active in the design and development of new and innovative solutions for precision control problems. Our team of highly skilled engineers can provide project support to assist our customers in the performance of a wide variety of applications including, motion simulators for training and entertainment, industrial gas turbine controls, plastics machinery controls, heavy industry, metal forming & pressing, and commercial and military ground vehicle controls.

All Moog subsidiaries are represented by regional sales engineers backed by comprehensive product and engineering support teams. Add to this the global presence of Moog and you are ensured a competent partner to deliver and service you and your customers needs.

MCL employs over 270 people on its Tewkesbury site, accommodated in 3 buildings, producing over 21,500 servovalves per annum.

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