Quicksilver Controls Intros SilverDust IGB Motor Controller

Quicksilver Controls Inc. (), a manufacturer of motion control products, introduced its new SilverDust IGB single-axis, motor controller/driver, which is a part of the SilverLode controller family. The SilverDust IGB provides servo control for high-torque NEMA 17 and 23 frame-sized, microstep motors with encoders, and includes breakouts for power, communications, and I/O.

The controller achieves the performance of a four-quadrant servomotor, but with a lower-cost, two-phase motor. In addition, the unit can be programed for advanced profiles, PID and velocity servo modes, and other motion-specific operations. It includes connections for power and communications, plus 16 isolated, 5 Vdc to 24 Vdc, bi-directional I/O lines and four analog inputs. The IGB uses a single cable for both motor and encoder signals. At 50 ft, the cable has minimal voltage drop and excellent noise rejection.

The IGB also features 12 Vd to 48 Vdc input power, a built-in voltage clamp and power resistor to dissipate excess power generated during rapid decelerations, four analog inputs, 32K non-volatile memory, a 100:1 inertial miss-match, and a PVIAâ„¢ servo loop.

The Silverdust IGB is priced at $850.