07/29/2010

STAINLESS STEEL ROTARY ENCODERS DESIGNED FOR THE MOST EXTREME CONDITIONS

Terryville, CT – AMCI’s DuraCoder® brand encoders are now available with stainless steel housings and an IP69K rating for operation in the most extreme conditions. AMCI DuraCoders have a superior shaft load rating; providing a longer life cycle than other encoders. Many industrial applications require encoders that withstand a variety of harsh environments. AMCI’s stainless steel DuraCoders reliably perform in applications where standard encoders fail.

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06/29/2010

AMCI AND ROCKWELL AUTOMATION RELEASE NEW PARTNERNETWORK™ SOLUTIONS BROCHURE

Terryville, CT - Rockwell Automation and Advanced Micro Controls Inc. (AMCI) have released their first PartnerNetwork™ Solutions brochure. Over twenty years ago, AMCI was one of the first companies to partner with Rockwell Automation through the “Pyramid Solutions Program”, now called the “Encompass™ Program”. Rockwell Automation designed a new brochure that would recognize this 25 year relationship between AMCI and Rockwell Automation. The brochure includes a brief history of the successful partnership, and features an overview of the AMCI product lines that are referenced in the Rockwell Automation Encompass™ Partners Program.

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06/23/2010

ETHERNET/IP MULTI-TURN RESOLVER COMPATIBLE WITH ALLEN BRADLEY PLCS

Terryville, CT – Advanced Micro Controls Inc. (AMCI), has released the NR25 series of heavy-duty EtherNet/IP resolvers. Compatible with all Allen-Bradley PLCs that support EtherNet/IP, these networked rotary sensors provide an overall measuring range of 16 bits (single-turn resolution) plus 14 bits (number of revolutions), or 30 bits total. With both single-turn and multi-turn versions available, AMCI’s EtherNet/IP resolvers are ready for any application. Designed in accordance with ODVA guidelines, the AMCI EtherNet/IP resolvers have been accepted into the Rockwell Automation Encompass™ Program as a referenced product.

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06/06/2010

ETHERNET/IP ABSOLUTE MULTI-TURN ENCODER INSTALLS EASY, SAVES TIME & MONEY

Advanced Micro Controls Inc. (AMCI), has released the NR25 series of heavy-duty EtherNet/IP encoders. These networked rotary sensors provide an overall measuring range of 16 bits (single-turn resolution) plus 14 bits (number of revolutions), or 30 bits total. With both single-turn and multi-turn versions available, AMCI’s EtherNet/IP encoders are ready for any application. Designed in accordance with ODVA guidelines, the AMCI NR25 EtherNet/IP encoders are 100% compatible with Rockwell Automation, Allen-Bradley, and Schneider PLCs that support EtherNet/IP.

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SSI INTERFACE MODULE EXPANDS 1762 MICROLOGIX I/O FUNCTIONALITY

AMCI has developed 1 and 2 channel SSI expansion modules for Allen-Bradley 1762 MicroLogix™ I/O. The AMCI 7160 Series SSI modules enable customers to expand the flexibility of MicroLogix 1100, 1200, and 1400 controllers by adding the ability to monitor rotary and linear applications. This low cost, compact, yet powerful solution is designed to fit well within your budget. Using Rockwell Automation Enabled™ technologies ensures that the 7160 series modules are 100% compatible with the Allen-Bradley 1762 MicroLogix I/O.

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02/22/2010

AMCI UL LISTED STEPPER DRIVES APPROVED FOR OEMS AND MACHINE BUILDERS

AMCI has expanded their selection of UL Listed stepper drives in response to increased safety and performance requirements for machine builders and OEMs. The SD17040, SD31045, and SD17060 series stepper drives are now certified by Underwriters Laboratories® (UL) as UL Listed products. The UL Listing mark on AMCI stepper drives indicates that the drives have been tested by UL to recognized safety standards.

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CONTROLLOGIX INTERFACE COMMUNICATES WITH ENDAT SENSORS

A direct interface to EnDat position encoders is now available for the 1756 ControlLogix PLC. The AMCI 7272 module is a digital, bidirectional interface for EnDat encoders, with features including latch inputs, onboard diagnostics, and read/write access. Utilizing Rockwell Automation licensed technology, the 7272 EnDat Interface PLC module is 100% compatible with the 1756 ControlLogix PLC.

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MOTION CONTROL FOR MICROLOGIX 1762 HAS ARRIVED!

Unleash the power of your 1762 MicroLogix I/O with AMCI’s new 3100 series two-axis motion control modules. These 2-axis controllers plug directly into your MicroLogix PLC, and are available in two versions: 3102 (X-Y motion control) and 3102i (X-Y motion control + interpolation). AMCI’s 3100 series modules provide encoder feedback in addition to a wide range of motion commands, satisfying simple to sophisticated application requirements. Both the 3102 and 3102i are 100% compatible with MicroLogix 1100, 1200, and 1400, and are easy to program using Allen-Bradley’s RSLogix 500 software.

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LDT SENSORS GET INTERFACE MODULE FOR CONTROLLOGIX PLC

AMCI releases the only LDT interface module for Allen-Bradley’s ControlLogix PLC. Bringing Linear Displacement Transducer (LDT) position sensor data into the 1756 ControlLogix PLC is now easy and affordable. AMCI’s 2 channel 7252 LDT/MDT interface card can directly interface to two magnetostrictive sensors with PWM, control pulse, or start/stop signals. Features include latch inputs, onboard diagnostics, and ease of installation and programming. Utilizing Rockwell Automation licensed technology ensures the AMCI 7252 LDT interface module is 100% compatible with the 1756 ControlLogix PLC.

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AMCI'S COMPACT, POWERFUL STEPPER DRIVE BEATS EXPECTATIONS

AMCI introduces a space saving, powerful, 170V bus, 4.0 Amp microstepping driver. Standard features include switch selectable microstep resolutions, automatic idle current reduction, anti-resonance, short circuit protection, and over temperature circuitry. No additional power supply is required, reducing overall costs, as the SD17040C is an AC line-powered drive. The SD17040C can drive 4, 6, or 8 lead step motors, Nema sizes 23-42.

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STAINLESS STEEL RESOLVERS DESIGNED FOR EXTREME DUTY & FOOD GRADE APPLICATIONS

AMCI releases a family of stainless steel resolver transducers for extreme-duty & food grade applications. Options include 303 or 304 stainless steel housing and shaft, and a variety of mounting styles. The IP67 rated product line comes standard with either a 5/8” or 3/8” stainless steel shaft and an oversized double row sealed bearing. This family of stainless steel resolver transducers is 100% compatible with the AMCI's complete line of resolver interface products.

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Available in three different versions, AMCI’s 2600 Series PLS (Programmable Limit Switch) Controller Modules are the only PLS Modules for Allen Bradley’s CompactLogix PAC and MicroLogix 1500 PLC. These high speed PLS Modules enable throughput times of 20 microseconds, practically eliminating variability in output control.

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SIZE 15 ENCODER RESISTS SHOCK, VIBRATION, AND COLD

AMCI releases a heavy-duty size 15 magnetic encoder that resists shock, vibration, and cold temperatures. Available in either SSI or Analog output versions, AMCI’s ME15 series encoders are designed for budget-minded applications that require superior reliability.

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ETHERNET/IP STEPPER INDEXER/DRIVER DESIGNED FOR ALLEN-BRADLEY PLCs

AMCI releases a powerful 6.0 Amp RMS line powered stepper motor indexer/driver that connects to Allen-Bradley’s popular Ethernet/IP industrial network. This integrated stepper indexer/driver saves money and simplifies installation by eliminating the need for a separate controller in the PLC. Microstepping, programmable current output, and anti-resonance circuitry are all standard features.

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AMCI’S RESOLVER TRANSDUCER ENGINEERED AS DIRECT REPLACEMENT FOR EXPENSIVE COMPETITORS

Designed as a direct replacement for today’s competing resolver transducers, AMCI releases their new HT/HTT-400 series resolver transducers in 4” diameter housing. AMCI’s HT/HTT-400 series are also available with a wide selection of resolver types, suiting most electrical specifications. Short lead times come standard with this product.

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HIGH SPEED ANALOG MODULE FOR CONTROLLOGIX LEAVES COMPETITION SCRAMBLING

AMCI’s High Speed Analog Inspection module for ControlLogix is engineered for accuracy and outpaces competing modules where it counts most – speed. The AMCI module, model number 5274, takes analog samples at known points, defined by digital inputs, encoder counts, or time, and compares these measured values to a pre-programmed profile to determine whether or not the tested part passed or failed.

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AMCI STEPPER DRIVE SAVES SPACE, SIMPLIFIES SET-UP, AND 100% COMPATIBLE

AMCI is proud to announce the release of its new SD17060B stepper motor drive. The SD17060B is rated at 6.3 Amps (115 VAC) and features a streamlined design, offering several installation options. Onboard LED diagnostics simplify set-up and built-in safeguards ensure trouble free operation. The SD17060B stepper motor drive is the latest addition to AMCI’s complete family of stepper motor controls.

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SSI ROTARY ENCODER COMBINES OUTSTANDING DURABILITY WITH PRECISION FEEDBACK

AMCI's expertise with SSI interface technology and encoder sensors has produced an Absolute SSI DuraCoder, available in either single-turn or multi-turn configurations. With over twenty years of experience developing specialized industrial controls, AMCI supplies the world with over ten different SSI interface solutions, spanning seven different PLC platforms and four industrial networks.

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Advanced Micro Controls Inc releases a heavy-duty shaft option for their DC25 DuraCoders and H25 resolver transducers. The rugged 5/8” (0.625") front shaft is made of stainless steel and increases radial load ratings by 250%. Applications that demand a high radial load rating benefit from the heavy-duty shaft’s accurate position readings.

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AMCI continues to expand its motion control product line with the release of their 3401 stepper motor control module for Allen Bradley’s Point I/O. The 3401 module is 100% compatible with Allen-Bradley’s distributed I/O network and has the lowest cost per axis of all the motion control modules available for Allen Bradley PLCs.

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SSI INTERFACE SPECIALIST RELEASES 4 CHANNEL PLC MODULE FOR
ALLEN-BRADLEY CONTROLLOGIX

AMCI's expertise with SSI interface technology has produced another PLC module solution for customers using the Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC. With over twenty years of experience developing specialized industrial controls, AMCI supplies the world with over ten different SSI interface solutions, spanning seven different PLC platforms and four industrial networks.

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AMCI RELEASES SSI INTERFACE MODULE FOR ROCKWELL AUTOMATION’S COMPACTLOGIX AND MICROLOGIX PLC

Advanced Micro Controls Inc (AMCI) releases the 7662 SSI interface module for the Rockwell Automation CompactLogix and MicroLogix PLC. The 2-channel module is the third Synchronous Serial Interface that AMCI has designed for Allen-Bradley PLCs.Competitively priced and recognized by the Rockwell Automation Encompass program, the AMCI 7662 is considered the industry standard for SSI sensing applications.

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AMCI's expertise with resolver sensor technology has produced one of the most comprehensive collections of rotary position sensors and related interface products for the industrial controls market. With over twenty years of experience developing specialized resolver products, OEM Machine Builders and Control System Integrators are consulting AMCI as the authority on resolvers, resolver transducers, and resolver interface products.

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AMCI's family of stepper motor drives have been granted membership into Rockwell Automation's exclusive Encompass Program. Meeting the Program's strict requirements, AMCI Stepper Drives are recognized as value-driven products, capable of enhancing or extending Rockwell Automation's efforts in the field of Stepper Motor Controls.

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INTEGRATED STEPPER MOTOR/DRIVE SAVES TIME, MONEY, AND FRUSTRATION

AMCI expands their extensive family of stepper motor control products to include the SMD23, an integrated stepper motor and drive package. The compact design is approximately half the cost of a conventional stepper motor and driver configuration, and performance is optimized through integrated drive to motor circuitry. Ideal for a variety of applications, the SMD23 simplifies installation through the elimination of stepper drive to motor cabling.

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09/29/2004

DURACODER COMPETES AS WORLD'S TOUGHEST ROTARY SHAFT ENCODER IN A 2.5" SIZE PACKAGE

Advanced Micro Controls Inc has successfully engineered a line of rotary shaft encoders possessing unmatched durability. Under the DuraCoder nameplate, this family of rotary shaft encoders incorporates resolver sensor technology and integrated circuitry, enabling AMCI to claim DurCoder as the World's Toughest Rotary Shaft Encoder in a 2.5" size package.

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