2011

[Space-saving and a variety of functions to improve work efficiency]

NTN Corporation (hereafter NTN) has released a series of compact (increased space-saving) variable voltage variable frequency controllers designed specifically for the control of small and medium size parts feeders. The series features two types of “Variable Voltage Variable Frequency Small Controller” to suit customer applications and purposes; the standard type and high-performance type.

The high-performance type controller for small and medium size parts feeders, which are capable of reducing electricity consumption by up to 30% and include features such as constant amplitude and automatic resonance tracking functions, and the medium size parts feeder controller brings the total “ Variable Voltage Variable Frequency Small Controller” lineup to four models.

Parts feeders are essential for supplying components to certain locations in a plant at a speed to suit a range of conditions, including the operation of the manufacturing line, alignment of components, and remaining quantity of components. Feed speed and an easy-to-use controller can greatly impact production efficiency. This new series includes a variety of convenient features such as an external speed switch function, work shortage detection function and inching motion function to improve work efficiency of manufacturing lines and setup.

NTN will respond to the needs of various customers by continuously seeking to develop more convenient parts feeder and controller.

Features

1. Compact (more space-saving)
   • Volume: 1/3 (can be used with small parts feeders, high-performance type)
     (compared to conventional unit) 2/3 (can be used with medium parts feeders, standard type)
2. Variety of convenient functions (contributing to greater work efficiency)
   • Resonance tracking function (available with high-performance type)

     …Reduces power consumption by up to 30%.

   • Constant amplitude function (available with high-performance type)

     …Maintains constant feed speed without being affected by the quantity of work within the parts feeder.

   • External speed switch function (available with all models)

     …Switch feed speeds (3 stages) from an external source.
     A speed control function via external analog voltages has been added for more accurate speed control.

   • Other major functions (available with all models)

     …Work shortage detection function, inching motion function (manual feeding of parts at the time of setup is possible)

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