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Our video shows how stepper motors are operated in closed loop mode with sensorless control and no encoder.  We recommend our motor controllers  C5  and  CL3 for our...

Closed-loop stepper motors as an alternative to BLDC motors Stepper motor technology was long considered to be a cost-effective alternative to applications that do not demand the high...

Brushless direct current motors, abbreviated as BLDC motors, are – despite their name –  three-phase current synchronous machines: the rotor follows a magnetic rotational field and the...

To reduce the length of the wiring harnesses in vehicles and save on weight, the Bosch company developed the so-called CAN bus for networking control units in 1987. CAN is the abbreviation...

Closed-loop field-oriented control is a method of running stepper motors much like a servo motor, i.e. smoothly, with low resonance and position-controlled.

The examples and the Application Note show you how the NanoJ Library simplifies the use of the CiA 402 Power State Machine. The functions of the library are contained in a single header...

EtherCAT stands for "Ethernet for Control Automation Technology" and is an Ethernet-based real-time fieldbus protocol. Originally EtherCAT was developed by Beckhoff Automation for...

Based on the examples and the application note, you can quickly commission our controllers via EtherCAT with a Trio PLC. ...

NanoJ is a programming language that is integrated in the Plug & Drive Studio software. Velocity...

Check out our new video and learn more about our latest solutions for lab automation and the medical industry! An onboard program is used for motion control via digital I/O...

Check out our new video and learn more about linear actuator synchronization! 16 synchronized axes – without PLC. Each motor runs an onboard program with an individual...

Take an in-depth look at smart servo steppers and smart brushless servos. Our product comparison will help you understand the advantages of each technology so you can make an informed...

EtherNet/IP (EtherNet Industrial Protocol) is a real-time Ethernet protocol that is used widely in automation technology. It was developed as an open standard by Allen-Bradley and is now...

For setting up and programming its motor controllers, Nanotec offers the  Plug & Drive Studio. Setup is made easy thanks to several operating modes. The user can select and...

The Modbus protocol is an open communication protocol that was developed in 1979 by the American company Gould-Modicon to allow programmable logical controllers to communicate with one...

You can use these examples and the Application Note to quickly set up our controllers with an IDEC-PLC via Modbus TCP. ...

Check out our new video and learn more about our latest motion synchronization solutions! The gearwheels are synchronized in a millisecond cycle via CANopen. The orange wheel...

The Linux-based Robot Operating System ROS is becoming more and more popular in service robotics applications. Therefore our engineers have chosen ROS for the semi-autonomous, mobile...

Our application notes show you how to use NanoJ code templates for the individual configuration of Nanotec motor controllers. ...

New technology for the second generation of the integrated programming language In the second generation of our integrated programming language, we have fully revised the technology to...

In the case of linear actuators with linear guide (captive), the plastic threaded nut is injection-molded into the hollow shaft rotor of the stepper motor and positively connected to it. If...

Tutorial for special features and settings for brushless DC motors.

In the case of linear actuators without linear guide (non-captive), the plastic threaded nut is injection-molded into the hollow shaft rotor of the stepper motor and positively connected to...

A fieldbus is a serial bus system used in machines and systems to connect sensors and actuators (motors) to each other and to one or multiple masters (industrial PCs, PLCs). Fieldbuses make...

Modbus TCP is a fieldbus based on the application layer of Modbus with which the data are transferred via standard Ethernet (TCP/IP) (unlike the serial transfer used with Modbus RTU and...

In the case of external linear actuators, the lead screw is permanently attached to the motor shaft and turns with the shaft when the motor is energized. If an external threaded nut – in...

Nanotec linear actuator basics: types, sizes, lead screws, nuts, axial play, thread lead, self-locking and service life.

Our example application shows how Nanotec SMCI Motor Controllers can be controlled via Siemens S7. ...

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a serial bus system for connecting a computer to external devices. As such, it was not developed for networking in an industrial system – unlike the industrial...

Our C5 controller is preprogrammed for clock-direction and analog speed mode.  Here you find the applicable and documented configuration files to edit all settings for these modes...

The free NanoPro software from Nanotec lets you take a stepper motor or brushless DC motor into service within just a few minutes. Specific motor and machine parameters, closed loop modes,...

Limit switch / velocity mode With this program, the motor can be...

If communication is no longer possible with the motor controller or the motor after a failed firmware update, the firmware can be uploaded manually. Firmware update  for...

You can use these examples and the Application Note to quickly set up our controllers with an OMRON PLC via EtherCAT. ...

The NanoCAN software (archive) for CANopen lets you comfortably transmit initial settings like the baud rate, SDO and PDO parameters, etc. NanoJ Easy is a small but very useful tool to...

Several examples can be found in the NanoPro installation directory in the SDK\example subdirectory. All examples are implemented as projects for Microsoft Visual Studio. The SDK (Software...

By using our VCP driver (Virtual ComPort), our new generation of controllers can also communicate with LabVIEW via the USB interface. ...

Application Note TwinCAT3 V1.0 Configuration of TwinCAT3 to operate...

The CL3-E controller/drive has 5 V inputs. If a 24 V control signal is to be applied, it will require a 57 kOhm (0.25 W) resistor be connected in series to each input in...

Our LabVIEW application supports three modes:Nanotec-Write_Read (sending a command and evaluating the response) Nanotec-Write (sending a command without...

Automation of an index cutting machine with NanoJThe customer controlled the feed of the punching knife in an index cutting machine with an SMCI47-S-2 and Nanopro. This solution was to be...

This example can be used to set up our controllers with a Rockwell PLC via the Ethernet IP interface. Rockwell and Ethernet are widely used in the packaging industry, among others.

Application note Setting up TwinCAT to operate CANopen devices as NC...

Lüllau Engineering relies on high-precision stepper motor technology for the skintrek® PT5 phototherapy device. The skintrek® PT5 medical UV radiation device is the most innovative...

The controllers  SMCI12, SCMI36  and  SCMP33  have 5 V inputs. If a 24 V control signal is to be applied, it will require a 39 kOhm (0.25 W) resistor be...

Depending on the cable type, routing and length, an overcoupling onto the neighboring control line may occur with 24 V control signals. In motor controllers/drives with wide range inputs...

The motor controllers and motors with integrated controllers have open collector outputs. To switch a load or PLC, you require a relay according to this circuit diagram. The flyback diode...

Joke mini-BagBoy now without a servo motor and pneumatic system. Performance and size pointed toward a PD6-N Plug & Drive stepper motor from Nanotec. Devices and machines for film...

Principles of motor controllers: motor model, open loop, closed loop, control loops, modes of operation, firmware, CANopen protocols.

What are the different types of linear actuators and how do they differ? How do I find the right lead screw and why is the thread lead so important? The Nanotec experts will answer these...

In this webinar, we introduce the features of motor controllers and brushless DC motors with integrated controller from Nanotec. Learn more about the various control methods, the...

In order to obtain repeatable results in molecular diagnostics and forensics, medical laboratory equipment is increasingly replacing the manual process steps for analyzing proteins as well...

This webinar provides insight into the various encoder technologies: we compare optical encoders, reflective encoders and magnetic encoders with respect to function, features and...

Do you want to know how you can find the right gearbox for your motor in the shortest possible time? Then we recommend this webinar with many practical tips and calculation examples. Please...

In this webinar, you will learn more about the Nanotec wheel drives and how they can be adjusted to individual vehicle concepts. Using an example configuration, we explain what needs to be...

In this video, we show the operating principle and design of a stepper motor.

This interactive, animated demonstration shows how brushless DC motors work. It starts when you move the "continuous" slider to the left or right. Alternatively, you can also view...

This interactive, animated demonstration shows how stepper motors work. It starts when you move the "continuous" slider to the left or right. Alternatively, you can also view individual...

The Nanotec controllers and motors with integrated controller can be controlled by means of four different methods. DIP switches, configuration files, or software enable the user to select...