Understanding Tamagawa Seiki’s Brushless Resolver Technology
In the realm of precision sensing and motion control, Tamagawa Seiki has carved out a niche for itself with its innovative brushless resolver technology. With a rich history spanning decades, Tamagawa Seiki has consistently pushed the boundaries of resolver technology, offering robust and reliable solutions for a wide range of applications.
**What is a Resolver?**
Before delving into Tamagawa Seiki’s brushless resolver technology, it’s essential to understand what a resolver is and its significance in various industries. A resolver is an electromagnetic device used to measure the angular position of a rotating shaft. Unlike optical encoders, resolvers are rugged and can withstand harsh environmental conditions such as extreme temperatures, vibration, and electromagnetic interference. These characteristics make resolvers ideal for applications where reliability and durability are paramount.
**The Evolution of Resolver Technology**
Traditional resolvers rely on brushes and slip rings for electrical connections, which can lead to wear and reliability issues over time. Recognizing these limitations, Tamagawa Seiki pioneered the development of brushless resolver technology. Brushless resolvers eliminate the need for brushes and slip rings, resulting in a more reliable and maintenance-free solution.
**Advantages of Tamagawa Seiki’s Brushless Resolver Technology**
1. **Enhanced Reliability:** By eliminating brushes and slip rings, Tamagawa Seiki’s brushless resolvers offer improved reliability and longevity compared to traditional resolver designs.
2. **High Accuracy:** Tamagawa Seiki’s brushless resolver technology ensures high-precision position feedback, making it ideal for applications that require precise motion control.
3. **Robust Performance:** Brushless resolvers are inherently robust and can operate in harsh environments without compromising performance, making them suitable for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications.
4. **Compact Design:** Tamagawa Seiki’s brushless resolvers are designed to be compact and lightweight, making them easy to integrate into various systems and machinery.
**Applications of Brushless Resolver Technology**
Tamagawa Seiki’s brushless resolver technology finds applications across a wide range of industries, including:
– **Aerospace:** In aircraft and spacecraft, brushless resolvers provide critical feedback for flight control systems, ensuring precise and reliable operation even in challenging conditions.
– **Automotive:** Brushless resolvers are used in automotive applications such as electric power steering systems, where accurate position feedback is essential for optimal vehicle performance and safety.
– **Industrial Automation:** In industrial automation, brushless resolvers are employed in robotics, CNC machines, and servo motors to enable precise motion control and positioning.
**Conclusion**
Tamagawa Seiki’s brushless resolver technology represents a significant advancement in position sensing and motion control. With its focus on reliability, accuracy, and robustness, Tamagawa Seiki continues to be a trusted provider of resolver solutions for diverse applications across industries. As technology evolves, the demand for precise and dependable position feedback will only grow, further cementing the importance of brushless resolver technology in the modern world.
Features
- ● Wide temperature range
[Temperature Range -55 to +155 ℃ (※)]
※Built-in type only - ● Superior environment resistance
・Vibration: 196 m/s2{20 G} at 10 Hz. 500 Hz, for 2 hours to each of three axes.
・Shock: 981 m/s2{100 G} for 6 ms, 3 times to each of 6 axes, 18 times in total - ● High speed rotation
- ● High reliability
Does not use electrical parts, optical parts. Maintenance-free for its brush-less feature. - ● Absolute position detection
- ● Long-distance transmission
Resistant to noise and long distance transmission is possible. - ● Capable of compact incorporation
The use of built-in types of Smartsyn minimizes housings of motors. Best suited for compact design - ● Small & Light Weight
- ● Multipolarization is possible by increasing the multiplication factor ofangle.
Resolvers Application Example
Brushless resolver is highly reliable rotary measurement sensor.
Incessant vibration and repeated shock at a constructive site or in a factory.
The more your car runs, the more severe the environment in the engine room becomes.
Even under such conditions, guarantee steadfast safety and reliability of your car.
Rotary sensor of robot joint drive motor
Application to feeding sensors of weaving machines
Application to turning control of hydraulic shovels
Application to sensor of horizontally articulated robot
Servo Motors/Drivers/Controllers Application Example
In addition to automation of manufacturing processes formerly conducted manually, application of our SV-NET system in various manufacturing settings greatly contributes to customer’s business development. Not only for on-site manufacturing application, SV-NET also demonstrates its worth in any other occasion that needs motion control.
Industrial robots
Humanoid robots
Coating equipment
Conveyor systems
Automatic doors for moving bodies
Step Motors/Drivers Application Example
Simple positioning control by high torque and sensor less motors
X-Y Table
Wire belt work
For feeder of chip maunder
Actuator for FA
For driving satellite mounted equipment
Medical scientific analysis device, biochemical analysis device
Surveillance camera