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Products:
- The coefficients of friction of the ELGA-G series were adapted.
- The hint regarding the self-locking effect is shown correctly.
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Bugfixes:
- The torque for the operating points in the torque/speed-diagram is calculated correctly.
- The diagram for systems including rotary modules is shown correctly.
- This correlates with the calculation of the jerk (see below).
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Simulation/Calculation:
- Bugfixes
- The calculation of the jerk over every single motion profile step was adapted.
- The calculation of the jerk for rotary modules was adapted.
- A validity check for given speed AND acceleration/deceleration in the motion profile was included.
- Only return systems complying with the selected values in the motion profile editor (values for speed and acceleration/deceleration).
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Missing product combination:
Modified with version 2.2.18
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Bugfixes:
- Direct drives are shown with brake selected.
- Warning symbols in the result list are shown correctly.
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Simulation/Calculation:
- Calculation of jerk is limited in order to reach more feasible results. (since V2.2.16)
- The jerk does not depend on inputs in the motion profile anymore.
- The coefficients of sliding friction were adapted to current coefficients of friction provided by Neugart. (since V2.2.16)
- The coefficients of friction of the ELGA series were adapted by the use of field measurements. (since V2.2.16)
- Usable force of ELGA-TB was adapted due to the new coefficients of friction.
- The zero lengths of belts were adapted. They are equal to the values in the catalogue.
- The deflection of the ELGR is appropriately considered when changing the orientation of the actuator.
- EGC-BS and future ELGA-BS provide increased usable force.
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Missing product combination:
Modified with version 2.2.16
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OMS (Optimized Motion Series) are now included (EPCO without guide):
- "EPCO without guide"-OMS systems can be simulated using 'unguided cantilever' filter options.
- If product ranges 'recommended + OMS' are selected and the selected system provides both product ranges, the parts list can be switched between both views (recommended and OMS).
- OMS systems can be filtered using cable lengths on the parts list page.
- After simulation, a torque speed diagram can be found on the details tab regarding the complete motion profile and every single step respectively.
- ELGA-G now is handled as a guided actuator using 'guided gantry' filter options.
- Consideration of guide calculation can be switched off on the guide tab, so guided actuators can be simulated without guide load.
- The installation process is adapted to the diversity of windows systems (32/64 Bit, regional settings, ...) and is supposed to react more flexible.
- Accessories are displayed in an optimized way.
- Motion profile's details (in pop up window) are optimized (values).
- Web links are called using SSL-only.
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Bugfixes:
- simulation of SLTE when vertically assembled
- creation of reports
- calculation of deceleration time on motion profile popup
- parts list picture handling
- Calculation of jerk is limited in order to reach more feasible results.
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Missing product combination:
Modified with version 2.2.15
- The printing of documentations works again flawlessly.
- Switching to the detailed motion profile and back does not cause any errors anymore.
- The link to the CAD-file on the parts list is working for every language now.
- Spindle technology selection is hidden on filter page, if screws are not selected.
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Stroke, mass and external force are now copied into the detailed motion profile, if it was not selected before and has never been changed.
- This only works for new projects, it does not work for loaded projects.
- This does not work after switching from usable length or critical stroke to the detailed motion profile.
- Inputs on the motion profile calculation-popup updates acceleration times correctly.
- The selection of brake resistances considers resistors for -Mx variants of controllers, which increase the power range.
- Sorting by travel time, if guide load column is missing in the result list, works correctly.
- Default language is set correctly.
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Missing product combination:
Modified with version 2.2.14
- Image position optimized (regarding scaling)
- Detailed motion profile input handling updated (insert, delete, new row)
- Load correct data for external guides on parts list
- Images on parts list load correctly, navigation for parts list options optimized
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Missing product combination:
Modified with version 2.2.12
- On page result, maximum possible product data without considering current load requirement removed
- Detailed motion profile input handling updated
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Missing product combination:
Modified with version 2.2.11
- Link to SupportPortal works again
- Detailed motion profile initialisation & navigation updated
- Diagram settings inputs re-activated
- Solutions without guide are displayed correctly in result & report
- Sorting order for results adapted
- Print functions updated
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Missing product combination:
Modified with version 2.2.10
- Motion step result details for each phase of the step, separately shown for actuator, motor and guide
- Travel or total cycle time exceeding solution are indicated again
- Motion step travel time input: Operator display and message with missing results due to too little travel times updated
- Rotary drives: Maximum mass moment of inertia calculation bug fixed
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Missing product combination:
Modified with version 2.2.9
- Product data: Friction values updated for ELGA with plain bearing
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Motion profile editor
- Minus sign ('-') for decelerating external forces re-activated
- Button for calculation of motion step parameters visible again
- Input values are stored after a click on another cell in table
- Relative motion displacement update error fixed
- Operation improved with & without diagram representation
- Result grid: Formatting and sorting of result list columns updated
- Result diagram single steps: Print with absolute values for start time of the step
- System: Data handling improved for calculation with imperial units of quantity
Modified with version 2.2.8
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Product combinations
- No longer available product combinations removed
- Missing: Combinations with DC motor MTR-DCI-42
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Products
- NEW: Further brake resistors: Smaller resistor value, partly more power
- Phased out actuators: Cantilever EGSA
- Phased out controllers: CMMP-AS-.. without 'Mx', beside CMMP-AS-C20-..
- UPDATE: Accessories conform to the Festo xDKI (03/2014)
- Optimized motor-, encoder-, resolver-cable mapping according to motor/controller-combination
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Calculation
- Load value of ball bearing guide (actuator family EGC) improved
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User interface
- NEW: Motion profile table always visible showing the steps to be calculated for all motion profiles
- NEW: Switching between SI and US units in motion profile table, if both unit systems have been selected in the main menu 'Program'
- NEW: Comparison of technical main feature values of selected result combinations
- Bug fixed: Minus sign with displacement in motion step input calculation (travel time, displacement and speed or acceleration mode)
- Rotary module inertia representation improved, bug fixed: EHMB mass moment of inertia now incl. rod value
Modified with version 2.2.7
- Motion profile: editor update
- Image representation: scaling optimization
- Rotary actuator: navigation update
Modified with version 2.2.6
- Cantilever with guide: filter data format bugfix
- Controller voltage range: 10% tolerance considered
- EMME-AS: encoder cable included
Modified with version 2.2.5
- DC motors: bigger motor sizes are shown in result list again
Modified with version 2.2.4
- New controller CMMP-AS-..-M0
- Phased out: Linear motor HME, replacement with DFME or DNCE-LAS
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Technical data
- Calculation within the allowed controller voltage range
- Brake resistor consideration including emergency stop
- Bigger maximum moved mass for gantry actuator product family EGC with guidance
- Guide filter considering separate force distances
- Optimised number of combinations
- Filter speed improved
Modified with version 2.2.3
- EPCO with CMMS-ST calculation corrected
- Emergency stop: Matching current and deceleration values without verification of brake resistor (Verification will follow in a later version)
- Result filter of travel times with fixed stroke actuators updated
- Switching between default and variable stroke possible again incl. after window zoom
Modified with version 2.2.2
- Brake resistor calculation improved
- Accessories updated
- Navigation improved, especially in context with zoom functions
Modified with version 2.2.0
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New servo motor family EMME-AS
- Some combinations are not yet available, in result list they are indicated by a specific message
- Actuators ESBF with external guide unit EAGF
- Improved calculation of ESBF actuator in terms of its small share high overload capabilities
- Load factor servo motors: Maximum value of a (short time) peak value or effective value calculation
- PositioningDrives application window can be zoomed now
The following combinations will be added in a later version
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Motor controller combinations EMMS-AS-... with CMMP-AS-... 1 phase (defined with CMMS-AS-... as well as 3-phase CMMP controllers)
- EMMS-AS-100-S-HS + CMMP-AS-C5-3A(-M3)
- EMMS-AS-140-L-HS + CMMP-AS-C5-11A(-M3)
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Missing actuator - motor combination
- ELGA-TB-G/RF-70 + EMGA-60 + EMMS-AS-55/-70 and EMMS-ST-57
Modified with version 2.1.3
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Diagnosis after loading a project files
- .. if file version that is newer than current application version
- .. if solution saved in project file is
- Whether hidden by user selected actuator sizes
- Or no more valid (includes material to be discontinued)
- Brake resistor power taken into account, too
- Improved product filter screen layout depending on selected actuator technology
Modified with version 2.1.2
- Bug fix input values in user settings
- Negative inputs possible with guide load distances
- Motor and measuring cables filtered by motor and controller
- Single selection of controller family CMMO with prior deselection of controller voltage 24 VDC provides results, too
Modified with version 2.1.1
Modified with version 2.1.0
- Whether hidden by user selected actuator sizes
- Or no more valid (includes material to be discontinued)
- Brake resistor power taken into account, too
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New motor diagrams for CMMO
- With stepper motors + linear actuators
- With integrated actuator type EPCO
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New filter functions
- Selection feature 'Product Range': New value 'Extended Options'
- Servo controller voltage
- Stepper controller families
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Accessories
- .. for actuators
- .. for motors
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New parts list navigation
- Accessories
- Accessories
- System data = order code explanation (formerly within result data)
- SI and US units are selectable in one
Modified with version 2.0.12
- Optimum sizes are now depending on maximum travel times that allowed by input
- Rotary drives: Speed and acceleration data in report now relating to output
- Detailed motion profile steps: Triangle calculation with mode t-s-v possible with minimum acceleration
Modified with version 2.0.11
- Rotary drives with detailed motion profile
- Maximum values of motion are now created with project load, too
- A directly loaded project with invalid inputs does no longer create an error message when application is closed
- Maximum stroke of EGC-160 with toothbelt and heavy duty guide now correct (5000 mm)
- Shorter travel times of spindles with spindle support
Modified with version 2.0.10
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Rotary drives: In detailed motion profile is now considered correctly
- Direction of external torque
- Negative absolute target angles
- Torque input values with decimals
- Saving project data with Unicode letters
- Update settings when leaving settings input form
- Correct part no. for sealed parallel mounting kit for DNCE-63 and Motor EMMS-AS-70-S
- EGC-160-HD with spindle support data improved
- Stroke of actuators with standard and variable lengths adapted to the relevant inputs. Implemented for FENG, too.
- Update of selection filter page for actuator product families after selection of 'Protected' and 'Not preferred'
- If uninstall function has not been used properly, local user data directories used by PositioningDrives can now be directly accessed and removed manually if necessary
Modified with version 2.0.9
- Report compilation bug fixed
- Maximum stroke length EGC-TB-220 corrected
- Image EGC with protected slider is visible now
Modified with version 2.0.8
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Report improvements, a. o.:
- Correct gear ratios taken into account
- Trial of report access of a second running version is indicated
- Time and stroke with maximum speed are loaded from project file correctly
Modified with version 2.0.7
- Detailed motion project data loaded and represented in report correctly
- Travel time calculation call bug fixed
Modified with version 2.0.6
- Navigation improvements
- Return to screen top during initialisation and calculation processes
Modified with version 2.0.5
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Correct values in report:
- Order code detail explanation
- Stepper motor voltage
- Travel time if both stepper and ServoLite have been selected
- SGear 22:1 is properly shown in motor order code
Modified with version 2.0.4
- Spindle load representation
- Order code representation bug fixed
Modified with version 2.0.3
- Linear motor calculation bug fixed (with detailed motion steps)
Modified with version 2.0.2
- Minimised memory allocation with many motion step
- Travel time calculation call bug fixed
- Correct product images
Modified with version 2.0.0
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New products:
- Gantry actuators EGC-HD
- Cantilever actuators ELGA, EPCO
- Controller CMMO
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Extended product families:
- Stepper motors: EMMS-ST-28
- Mounting kits: Milled and die-casted options
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Moved to "not recommended for new projects"
- Cantilever actuators: HME, EGSA
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Extended filter functions
- Product family filter
- Filter by lead and ball screws
- New graphical user interface and reports
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New program structure:
- Projects of former versions can be loaded down to V1.4.0
Modified with version 1.5.12
- All Unicode languages are available again
- Not valid data of report "Solution proposal" with detailed motion profile with rotary drives are hidden
Modified with version 1.5.11
- NEW: Turkish language
- Maximum load of cantilever EGSL (not in horizontal assembly position) improved
- Guide load linear motor DFME adapted
- Bug fixed: Loading direction sign of external force of retracting motions within motion profile table in projects stored with PositioningDrives versions until incl. V1.4.10
Modified with version 1.5.10
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First step in linear detailed motion profile may have any allowed value again
- V1.5.9 only: First step with constant target position = "usable length"
- Modifications of user settings are immediately taken into account
Modified with version 1.5.9
- Critical stroke value for calculation was too big (from version 1.5.6, 11 October 2010 on): Bug fixed
- Reduced maximum motor current for EMMS-AS-100-M
- Menu Settings: Service life window and show / hide page "Details" selection now also on start screen
Modified with version 1.5.8
- Modified gear friction
- Update product data EGSL
Modified with version 1.5.7
- Improved performance of cantilever EGSL
- Combination of EGC-185 and servo motor EMMS-AS-140 is available again
- Update of load calculation for lead screws
- Bug fix: External force with a long phase of constant speed with "Usable length" and "Critical stroke" motion profiles
Modified with version 1.5.6
- New: "High speed" spindle axes EGC with integrated support
- New: Extended range of brake resistors
- Updated calculation of EGSL axes
- Updated calculation of power with detailed motion profile
- 72 V stepper voltage removed due to European low voltage directive
- Updated price difference between stepper motor and its Servo Lite option
- Updated calculation of the additional torque caused by an external mass together with its excentricity
- Several help texts updated
Modified with version 1.5.5
- Calculation with detailed motion profile and positive maximum external force updated
- Selection filter and motion profile selection: Inputs are verified immediately
- Result diagram page: Duty ratio for a complete detailed motion profiles shown
Modified with version 1.5.4
- Image of cantilever axis 'EGSL' with parallel mounting kit
- Improved verification of holding torque of motor brake, especially with parallel mounting kits
Modified with version 1.5.3
- Result list with gantries: Default and extended slide length are shown together if selected accordingly
- Solution offer print sheet has been re-arranged
- Bug-fix: Rotary detailed motion profile with negative absolute displacement corrected
- DGE - MTR-DCI combinations removed
- Rotary application: Life time of MTR-DCI is displayed again with detailed motion profile
Modified with version 1.5.2
- Maximum stroke of ELGR adapted to catalogue values
- Faulty Unicode language text presentation corrected with version V1.5.1 (BG, JP, RU, ZH)
- Parts list: Copy to clipboard buttons for selected order code and parts list for Festo basket
Modified with version 1.5.0
- New gantry axis: ELGR - toothbelt
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New cantilever axes:
- Linear motors DFME, DNCE
- Mini slide EGSL
- New linear - rotary module EHMB
- Servo motor diagram for calculation improved
- Calculation with smallest brake resistor allowed by controller
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Graphical user interface:
- MOD: Repetition accuracy limit for selection of axes as per input value = 0.01 mm (gantries only!)
- i.e. high precise gantries with repetition accuracy < 0.01 mm are offered if input value is <= 0.01 mm
- Direction of action of external force in detailed motion profile:
- With minus sign (-) it always acts against current direction (decelerating)
- Help text has been updated
- Project load of previous versions:
- Message that motor-controller-gear combination can't be identified
- Order code of gears (incl. size) are shown below motor image on page results
- Rotary motion profile: External torque direction corrected
Modified with version 1.4.10
- Guidance data for gantries product type EGC-..-185 (EGC-TB-GK, EGC-BS-GV)
- No error message with only one solution in result list (rotary drives)
Modified with version 1.4.9
- Visual distinction of motor mounting with gantry product families completed
- Power calculation with improved consideration of controller limits
Modified with version 1.4.8
- Horizontal scroll bar
- Mounting kits also for ERMB
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Modifications of linear drives application
- Acceleration in results and details:
- Switch to 2 decimal places if value '0.0' would be shown (very small accelerations)
- Update of result list after travel time modification
- Recalculation of result list after modification of detailed motion profile
Modified with version 1.4.7
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Correct update of parts list with
- Part number
- Standard stroke
- Mounting kits with gears integrated in motors
- Differences of user settings and settings in project file are indicated in the settings window
- No error message with only one solution in result list
Modified with version 1.4.6
- Product data update for gantries
- Sorting as per sequential number (product validation) updated
- Graphical user interface: Navigation and data update bugs fixed
- Project data loading bug fixed
Modified with version 1.4.5
- Stepper with closed loop control: Maximum load torque adapted to static start conditions
- Filter operation accelerated
- Product designations updated in product details and parts list
- Order length selection and display improved
Modified with version 1.4.4
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Improved hint for further products options with a precision better than 20 µm
- Gantry construction: EGSK, EGSP
- Cantilever construction: EGSA, HME
- Improved consideration of servo motor product data
- Improved calculation of motor acceleration in rotary drives
- Improved calculation of guidance with comparable load if guidance is the limiting component for the motion
- Improved geometry data of gantry axis EGC-BS
- Filter stepper motor "ServoLite" and "72 V" stepper voltage are inactive if only products "not for new projects" are selected
- Rotary drives: Bugs fixed with from alignment, "24 V" stepper voltage filter settings and motion profile "Reset details"
Modified with version 1.4.3
- Data base improved for gantry axis with spindle
- Rotary drives: Motor images bug fixed
- Result list: After a click on a message icon the subsequently marked line is now visible
- Print is possible again without previous saving of project data
Modified with version 1.4.2
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If external force > 0, Festo recommendation (motor brake) is set
- also at horizontal assembly position (= 0°)
Modified with version 1.4.1
- Memory access improved (fixed error message 'ntdll.dll')
- Verification of axes' sliding also with assembly position = 0°
- Rotary drives: Limitation of run up by torque and acceleration of rotary module
- Rotary drives GUI functions
Modified with version 1.4.0
- New linear axis EGC-TB, EGC-BS
- New linear axis EGSK, EGSP with three repetition accuracies: 3, 5, 10 µm
- New rotary module ERMB within the renamed application "Rotary drives"
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Two performance types of stepper motors EMMS-ST
- "Servo lite" type with closed loop
- Standard stepper
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Filter pages: Modified product status distinction:
- "Recommended products": All solutions beside those with stepper MTRE
- "Not recommend for new projects": Stepper with integrated controller MTRE
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Page "Parts list": Order code modification list in case of order relevant product design features which are not used with calculation, e.g.
- Motor shaft connection at cantilever DGEA
- Connectors at servo motors EMMS-AS
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Page "Parts list": Mounting kits for axis - motor combination
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Motor types MTR-AC and MTR-ST are no longer included:
- Please use version 1.3.6, if those motors are still required
Modified with version 1.3.6
- Correct part numbers for stepper motors "servo lite" shown on page Parts list
- Help texts improved on page Results
- Several PositioningDrives applications can be opened for an easy drive comparism
- Additional information shown on page Details / Product data of the axes: Workload of the guide
Modified with version 1.3.5
- Images in PDF file of solution proposal are shown again
- Warning of possible oscillations of specific cantilever axes with load distances > 0 is only valid with guide
- Improved calculation with ball screw at assembly positions > 180°
Modified with version 1.3.4
- Easier operation of page "System parameters" after a message window caused by exceeding the input value limits
- Product data: Rotational speed of motors has the right value again
Modified with version 1.3.3
- Extended mass range for several product families
- Motion profile calculation matching product models
- Correct adaption of speed in case of acceleration set point without speed limit
- Improved friction values for DNCE (lead screw)
- Improved consideration of lifetime with ball screw axes
- Improved guide loading calculation for cantilever axes
- User settings of loaded projects remain separated from general user settings
- Axial and parallel motor assembly kits for EGSA, DNCE and DMES
- Project documentation menu: Print and text files
- Guided tour in English and German, corresponding with setup language
- Short introduction file about software functions
Modified with version 1.3.1
- Country specific decimal separators are correctly operated again
- Result list enlarged depending on screen settings
Modified with version 1.3.0
- MNew application: Motor dimensioning with input form for work piece dimensions
- Linear axis together with the new motor and controller product range
- Information about technical or physical limits during input and result request process
- Optimisation of result list with smallest and next size of all linear axis product families matching task definitions
- Parts list for calculated components with export interface to Festo basket in order to find accessories
Modified with version 1.2.8
- Improvement with external force handling
- Bug fixing at driving profile
Modified with version 1.2.6
- Extended load range of actuators due to improved product data
- Result list: Optimum solutions or optional selected sizes of the axes are listed
- Result list: Separated display of load of axes and motors in result
- Parts list of main components
- Improved wording, e.g. time designations (travel time, pause time, cycle time)
Modified with version 1.2.4
- Fault corrected with continuous calculation after input of speed limit
- Set axis technology will stay independent on selection of "guide" or "axis construction"
Modified with version 1.2.3
- DNCE with stepper motors
- Different improvements in calculation, with images and diagram representation
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