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Gecko 340 compared to Rutex servo drives

on 2001-12-04 10:26:49 UTC
> Gentlemen,

Has anyone had any experience with the Rutex servo drives? http://rutex.com

According to their web site, their drive can drive a 200 volt motor at 20
amps and they are not limited to the Gecko fault condition which occurs at
128 steps from desired position. I think when you use the step multiplier,
the input step counter - position counter" difference tolerated on the Gecko
is further reduced from 128 , if I am not mistaken. I don't know whether I
have explained this clearly, but based on my limited experience with the
Geckos, when one wants to push the limits on moving lots of machine iron
fast, as in a succession of rapid moves when you may not really don't care
about perfect corners , the 128 step limit can be a limiting factor.

I also like the aspect of having separate signal lines for fault outputs and
drive enables that the Rutex drive features. The Geckos require the user to
design a separate circuit board to handle the fault conditions, and
resetting the drive.

Has anyone tried these drives?

Dave

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David Eldredge 2001-12-04 10:26:49 UTC Gecko 340 compared to Rutex servo drives David Eldredge 2001-12-04 17:01:04 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Gecko 340 compared to Rutex servo drives