Universal Servo Drive Technology

Control many motor types from the same drive 

High-tech OEM systems often employ a variety of motor technologies. With Universal Servo Drive Technology, ACS drives offer OEM machine builders a common platform for controlling all motor and stage technologies in the machine. This enables the maximum flexibility to select best-in-class mechanical solutions for the application.

Motor/Stage Types Supported

• Linear brushless DC servo
• Direct drive and traditional rotary brushless DC servo
• Brush DC servo
• Voice coil
• Stepper (open or closed loop with high-resolution micro-stepping)
• Planar/Sawyer Motors

Other Key Features and Benefits

• Flexible encoder support including AqB, SinCos, and many absolute serial protocols
• Flexible dual-loop control options
• Flexible commutation options including encoder-based auto-commutation (avoid wake-and-shake)
• Increased velocity smoothness with cogging compensation options
• Motor phase sequence detection prevents issues related to miswiring
• Easily protect your motors/stages with flexible current and voltage protection parameters