Portescap developed the solution in partnership with Performance Motion Devices (PMD), a motion control technology company.
The PCR 56/06 EC SD developer kit for BLDC control is compatible with Portescap’s BLDC motor range. It features a user-friendly Windows-based software suite with autotuning capabilities that is said to reduce setup times from days to hours. Additionally, the system includes C-based command sets for flexible and reusable programming, minimising engineering effort. With a power supply of up to 56V and a continuous current capability of 5.5A, along with Hall sensor and encoder feedback options, the PCR 56/06 EC SD is expected to meet various application requirements with ease.
The solution comes with a module-only option, which allows the controller to be mounted directly onto the application’s PCB. This is claimed to facilitate a smooth transition from prototyping to series production, offering a cost-effective solution by leveraging initial development efforts.
Guillaume Mougin, global product manager at Portescap, said: “This motion control solution addresses our customers’s need for faster development while offering a clear path from prototyping to full-scale production. By providing an integrated package tailored for our BLDC motors, we’re helping customers accelerate their innovation while ensuring compatibility and simplicity.”
The PCR 56/06 EC SD is well-suited for a range of markets, including aerospace, automation, industrial power tools, medical and robotics. Specific applications that will benefit from this controller include bionics and exoskeleton systems, electric grippers, medical pipettes and lab automation, seat and valve actuation and surgical robots.
Carlos Bielicki, vice president of sales and marketing at PMD, said: “With this advanced motion control kit enabling immediate evaluation and development using Portescap’s BLDC motors with PMD’s ION/CME N-Series Digital Drive, customers now have a proven and optimised solution that minimises risk and engineering time.”
Designed to accelerate the development process, the PCR 56/06 EC SD provides a motion control system and the necessary tools to transition from prototype to production.