Migrating from Parker AC890 Drives: Guide to AC20 and AC30 Upgrades
Submitted by Levi Transtrum || Valin Corporation
Parker AC890 series variable frequency drives (VFDs), long used for industrial automation and motion control applications, are now being phased out. To ensure uninterrupted operations, it's critical for businesses to understand their migration options.
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Have You Ever Been Frustrated by Complex VFD Configurations?
Submitted by Levi Transtrum || Valin Corporation
Complex drive configurations can turn straightforward motor control installations into costly, time-consuming challenges. If you've ever struggled with getting a VFD up and running due to confusing parameter setups, or faced extended downtimes when replacing a VFD due to the complexity of replacing an old unit, Parker’s AC Series Drives offer a clear, streamlined solution for a variety of industrial applications.
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Hydrogen and Clean Energy
Submitted by Cory Calderon || Valin Corporation
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, signed on August 16, aims to accelerate clean energy innovation, including hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. With increased focus on hydrogen, it's crucial to clarify misconceptions and understand how hydrogen fits into the clean energy landscape.
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Have You Outgrown Traditional Screw-Driven Actuators?
Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation
If you're building instruments that demand high-resolution positioning—think semiconductor inspection, digital pathology, or precision metrology—then you already know that not all linear stages are created equal.
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Have You Ever Faced Downtime Due to an Unexpected Equipment Failure?
Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation
Unplanned downtime can bring production to a grinding halt—often due to preventable equipment failures.
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Have you ever struggled with achieving precision and speed in the same motion application?
Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation
When every micron matters and every millisecond counts, conventional linear motion systems often fall short. If you are chasing peak throughput, ultra-smooth motion, and zero mechanical backlash, it's time to look beyond belts and screws. That’s where the Parker XLM Series Linear Motor Stages come in.
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Implementing IIoT and Managing Expectation
Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation
There is still a sizeable gap between expectations from the end user perspective and the reality of what is possible tapping into the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Implementing the tools necessary is more than just flipping a switch. There are specific challenges associated with this implementation; however, strategies have been developed to help bridge that gap.
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Introduction to the BusWorks NT Series I/O System RESTful Application Program Interface (API)
This application note reviews what a RESTful API is and introduces the new BusWorks NT Series RESTful API. This API simplifies web service development by enabling straightforward data transfer between I/O modules and network clients.
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Have You Considered These Factors for Belt Drive Applications?
Submitted by Dan Dal Colletto || Valin Corporation
When applying a belt drive, especially in vertical applications that involve significant loads, understanding the design considerations and potential failure points is crucial. Here, we explore the dynamics, considerations, and best practices for deploying belt drives in such demanding situations.
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Dual Carriage XXYYZZ Pick and Place Stage
Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation
This 6-axis precision pick and place stage system was engineered from the ground up and delivered in 10 weeks.
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Quickly Get Custom Engineered High-Precision Motion Control Solutions
Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation
Do you need custom-engineered high-precision motion in a hurry? Our team has done amazing work delivering complex and high-precision motion control solutions in very short time frames.
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Have You Optimized Your Electrical Cabinet Space and Efficiency in Multi-Axis Automation Systems?
Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation
Managing multiple actuators and axes can be a challenge, especially when trying to reduce control panel space and system complexity. Whether in manufacturing, logistics, or precision assembly, achieving scalable and efficient control is crucial for maximizing productivity and minimizing costs.
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Have You Simplified Your Safety Management Across Complex Industrial Systems?
Submitted by James Gaitan || Valin Corporation
Safety is a paramount concern in the complex world of industrial automation. The Mosaic Safety Integrated Controller from ReeR Safety is designed to streamline safety management across various applications.
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ACS's Advanced Dynamic Focus Control Solution
Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation
Have you ever wished for sharper, clearer focus on your samples, regardless of surface variations or dynamic conditions? AutoFocus technology offers a transformative solution, ensuring optimal focus precision for imaging and process equipment, even in challenging environments.
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The Art of the Crossover
Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation
Maintaining automated machines often requires replacing parts, but this process can be complicated by discontinued components, unavailability, or shipping delays. In such cases, decision-makers may seek alternative components, a process known as “doing a crossover.”
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Seamless Transition to Certified Fuel Filtration: Parker's CDFX™ Solution for EI 1583 Phase-Out
Phase out of EL 1583 SAP filter monitors has been mandated by the industry regulators. Parker's drop in solution for new and existing monitor vessels, CDFX™, guarantees removal of water and dirt from fuel without requiring any additional sensing equipment. By removing the water rather than simply detecting it, you can ensure that clean dry fuel is delivered every time, avoiding costly downtime, potential flight delays and/or removal of contaminated fuel from your aircraft.
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Have you Ever Wondered How to Protect Safety Light Curtains in Wet or Harsh Conditions?
Submitted by James Gaitan || Valin Corporation
ReeR Safety offers an innovative solution for safeguarding operations in challenging industrial conditions with their watertight enclosures for safety light curtains.
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Have You Ever Wondered How to Safeguard Your Operations Without Compromising Efficiency?
Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation
ReeR Safety offers advanced safety light curtains packed with features that set them apart from the competition.
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Introducing the NHV Series: Voice-enabled Network Monitoring Signal Tower
Submitted by PATLITE
Visualize network environment peace of mind with PATLITE's new line of network signal towers with voice annunciator, the NHV Series. The NHV Signal Towers monitor network systems and send real-time alerts via visual signals, audible alarms, and email notifications.
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Easy Integration into Modern Facilities with PATLITE's IO-Link Signal Tower Series
Submitted by PATLITE
PATLITE’s LB6 Series IO-Link-compatible signal tower is designed to enhance workplace safety and adapt to modern facilities worldwide. The LB6 Series integrates into your existing IO-Link architecture through seamless connectivity.
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Meet the New Network-Capable WE-LAN Wall Mount Signal Tower
Submitted by PATLITE
Introducing customized indication for every step with PATLITE’s latest signaling solution, the LAN-controlled WE-LAN wall mount signal tower.
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Have You Achieved Nanometer-Level Precision in Your Motion Systems?
Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation
NanoPWM™ from ACS Motion Control offers a groundbreaking solution by combining the best of linear and PWM amplifier technologies, enabling next-generation motion systems to achieve unparalleled accuracy and performance.
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Have You Reduced Jitter and Boosted Stability in High-Precision Applications?
Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation
ServoBoost™ from ACS Motion Control is a groundbreaking solution that leverages modern control theory and Servo Processor technology to exceed the limitations of traditional PID-based algorithms.
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Have You Simplified Complex Machine Development?
Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation
Flexible Configuration with ACS Motion Control is a powerful solution designed to simplify and streamline this process.
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