Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Gecko 340 compared to Rutex servo drives

Gentlemen,

A correction is in order: In the higher voltages, the Rutex servo drive can
endure less current: 200 volts, at 6 Amps. Still impressive.

Dave

----- Original Message -----
From: David Eldredge <techdave@...>
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Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2001 11:36 AM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Gecko 340 compared to Rutex servo drives


> > 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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