Flexibility meets functionality

(See STOBER at Machine Building North, 10 April 2025, on stand 55)

The extra-compact, economically attractive drive controller features numerous configuration options which enable perfect motion control via CiA 402 and PROFIdrive. The SB6 is designed with manufacturers of special machines in mind who need to react flexibly to the changing requirements of their clientele.

With the new SB6, engineers will always have the right drive controller at hand for applications with one to four axes. The stand-alone solution has numerous configuration options. The series is available in three sizes for low to medium power ranges. Both linear and rotational synchronous servo motors and Lean motors can be controlled.

With its compact dimensions, the new controller fits into control cabinets with installation depths as low as 210mm. The drive controller can also be extended by the safety standards STO and SS1 via Fail Safe over EtherCAT (FSoE) and PROFIsafe up to SIL 3, PL e (category 4). A safety module for control via digital inputs and outputs is also available. The SB6 is available with an optional operating unit consisting of a text display and buttons.

Another special feature is the number of digital and analogue inputs and outputs. As such, STOBER offers a functional, flexible drive controller that companies can use in various applications. For fast automated commissioning and uncomplicated servicing, an SD card can simply be inserted into the drive controller as an application memory, allowing configurations to be transferred.

In combination with the One Cable Solution and EnDat 3, the new SB6 reliably supports cable lengths of up to 100 metres. STOBER developed the hybrid cable together with encoder manufacturer HEIDENHAIN. Alongside its geared motors, STOBER offers a fully coordinated system from a single source. For connection to a higher-level control system, firmware-based EtherCAT and PROFINET are available.