Inmoco has extended its Elmo ExtrIQ range of compact energy-efficient digital servo drive products for specialised applications in extreme environments. The ExtrIQ Panther brings to the ExtrIQ Line the ability to operate from a very high voltage power source, without a transformer, using a 'direct to mains' connection to a 400 or 750VDC power source.
Measuring just 110 x 75 x 30mm, with the flexibility for PCB or motor mounting and delivering up to 7kW of continuous qualitative power, Inmoco says the ExtrIQ Panther is ideal for incorporation into any single or multi-axis motion system, its integration resulting in a high-performance motion control unit.
Optimised for extended environmental conditions, the unit's design enables it to operate at extremes of temperature, humidity and altitude, and to endure factors such as vibration and mechanical shock. As such — and in common with other ExtrIQ Line products — it supports a broad range of demanding applications requiring tough and reliable motion control solutions, including: military ground mobile, naval, nautical, aviation, aerospace, missile weaponry, specialised laboratory automation, oil refining, unmanned vehicles and satellite communications.
The Panther operates with sinusoidal, trapezoidal and DC motors, and is said to be truly feature-rich, combining high power density, programming flexibility, CANopen networking and numerous motion control features, resulting in a very effective solution for a range of challenging applications.
When using a number of ExtrIQ Panthers in a multi-axis setting, Elmo's Gold Lion multi-axis controller can be used to control the network of servo drives. The Panther is offered with two DC bus options (80 – 400 and 200 – 750VDC) with a built-in smart supply for controlling the back-up capabilities. It can also operate with a 24VDC auxiliary power supply for back-up features.
Inmoco's ExtrIQ product family consists of intelligent digital servo drives and powerful analog amplifiers which are MIL standard-compliant and highly durable. ExtrIQ offers a compact solution with optimal performance across a wide temperature range (-40 to +70 degrees C), as well as operation in high humidity and at extreme altitudes. The products are also tested against intense vibration of over 15G and offer extensive resistance to mechanical shocks.
