Motion Control for the Smart Factory

Oct. 14, 2018

AMP8000 distributed servo drive system from Beckhoff promotes motion control architectures that are cost-effective, efficient and adjustable.

Joyce Fassl

Beckhoff Automation demonstrated its new AMP8000 distributed servo drive system alongside its lineup of automation hardware, software and networking solutions at PACK EXPO 2018.The AMP8000 distributed servo drive system promotes advanced motion control architectures that are cost-effective, highly efficient and easily adjustable through dramatic reductions in electronics, mechanical hardware and cabling. By combining a servo drive and servomotor into one device, the AMP8000 system reduces overall packaging machine footprint and space requirements inside control cabinets and enclosures. See theAMP8000 in BoothS-3183.

Requiring no alterations to exisitng machines, the AMP800 has power ranges from 0.61 to 1.23 kW and standstill torque rating from 2.00 to 4.8 Nm at an F4 flang size or power rating from 1.02 to 1.78 kW and standstill torque rating from 4.10 to 9.7 Nm with an F5 flange. Theservo drivesystemalso representsBeckhoff'scommitment to promotingsafety tehcnology in all areas via integratedSTO andSS1 safety functions.

See theAMP8000 in BoothS-3183.

About the Author

Joyce Fassl | Editor in Chief

Editor-in-Chief Joyce Fassl is a well-known and respected journalist in the food and beverage field, where she has spent most of her 30+ year career. Before joining ProFood World in 2016 as Editor in Chief, she was Editor in Chief of Food Engineering magazine for more than a decade. Joyce was also instrumental in the success of the Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference. Her expertise is in creating dynamic print and online content, building top-notch editorial teams, curating conference programs and hosting live events. Joyce holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Penn State University.