Flexible control loops and key features
To achieve compactness, advanced motor drives like the Cygnus-M integrate a motion controller and other essential functions directly into the servo drive. However, true versatility demands real-time control, support for multiple encoders, and the ability to connect various motor types into a single module.
Our Cygnus D3 (dual-axis) and Q3 (quad-axis) servo drives feature integrated electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) filters and essential safety functions like Safe Torque Off (STO) and Safe Brake Control (SBC), minimizing the need for external components. These servo drives can be controlled synchronously over an EtherCAT® network and operate as SubDevices or stand-alone units (Q3-M version) with an internal high-performance controller. The same controller enables custom control networks created with MATLAB®/Simulink®.
Cygnus drives support various encoders, including incremental (RS422), analog (SinCos), absolute, EnDat, Hiperface®, Hiperface DSL®, SSI, BiSS-C, and digital Hall types. The drives are compatible with multiple motor types, including brushless, brushed, linear, stepper, and voice coil motors.
The drives are fully programmable with our versatile Prodrive Motion Platform (PMP). Our extensive API is available in C++ and C#, and via .NET integration, it can also be used with Python.NET™ and MATLAB ®. This allows endless opportunities for control structure optimization and tuning. MATLAB ® Simulink® code generation and C++ toolchains enable seamless integration of custom algorithms into our controllers.
There are dual- and quad-motor output versions with 48 VDC or 400 VDC input voltages and 20 APK or 8 APK output currents, respectively, covering a range from 500 W up to 7 kW per axis. For the Cygnus D3-400/4 (400 VDC input with two motor outputs), we offer the Quasar B1-400/6 bidirectional power supply with an AC-DC power factor corrector (PFC), allowing regenerative energy to return to the grid. The Quasar increases efficiency and eliminates the need for external brake resistors, reducing both system and operating costs.
Applications include:
- Electronics manufacturing – pick & place
- 2D/3D printing – digital printing
- Factory automation – sorting machines
- Machining
- XYZθ stages
- Precision robotics – SCARA robots
