RTA - Micromech Ltd https://www.micromech.co.uk/category/rta/ A Force in Motion Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:16:49 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://www.micromech.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/um_1-100x100.jpg RTA - Micromech Ltd https://www.micromech.co.uk/category/rta/ 32 32 Certified RTA products as safe solutions for industrial excellence https://www.micromech.co.uk/certified-rta-products-as-safe-solutions-for-industrial-excellence/ Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:25:26 +0000 https://www.servernetworks.uk/?p=15362 The post Certified RTA products as safe solutions for industrial excellence appeared first on Micromech Ltd.

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UL certification and STO Function for RTA products

Increased security for industrial excellence

RTA UL

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]]> RTA X-PLUS S Stepper Drives with STO (Safe Torque Off) function from Micromech https://www.micromech.co.uk/rta-x-plus-s-stepper-drives-with-sto-safe-torque-off-function-from-micromech/ Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:43:57 +0000 https://www.servernetworks.uk/?p=5894 The post RTA X-PLUS S Stepper Drives with STO (Safe Torque Off) function from Micromech appeared first on Micromech Ltd.

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RTA X-PLUS S stepping motor drive series with step and direction interface and direct mains input (110v AC to 230v AC)

The X-PLUS S series features an internal rectifier capable of transferring more than 330V DC to the motor.

Ideally suited to applications requiring high dynamic performance and high reliability.

Key Features:

  • STO function (SIL3)
  • Error detection monitor.
  • Electronic damping facility to reduce noise and mechanical vibration at low and medium speed ranges.
  • Optoinsulated and differential input/output signals provide easy interfacing with many commonly used control systems and ensure a high level of noise immunity.
  • For NEMA 34 or larger stepping motors rated for high voltage.

Technical Specifications

  • Possibility to switch off motor current by means of STO function.
  • Range of operating voltages: 110-230 VAC.
  • Range of current: 2.4-4.0 Amp. Setting up to four possible values by means of dip-switches.
  • Microstepping: 400, 800, 1.600, 3.200 steps /revolution. Setting by means of dip-switches.
  • Automatic current reduction at motor standstill.
  • Protections:
    – Protection against under-voltage and over-voltage.
    – Protection against a short-circuit at motor outputs.
    – Overtemperature protection.
  • Electronic damping facility for further acoustic noise and mechanic vibrations reduction.
  • Available in boxed version with plug-in connectors.
  • Maximum compactness.
  • Optoinsulated inputs to ensure best EM noise immunity.
  • External fans not needed.
  • Coupling with stepping motors rated for high voltage and equivalent or bigger than NEMA 34 is mandatory.
  • Warranty: 24 months.

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]]> RTA X-PLUS MT Stepper Drives with Modbus interface and optional STO (Safe Torque Off) function available from Micromech https://www.micromech.co.uk/rta-x-plus-mt-stepper-drives-with-modbus-interface-and-optional-sto-safe-torque-off-function-available-from-micromech/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:06:54 +0000 https://www.servernetworks.uk/?p=4929 The post RTA X-PLUS MT Stepper Drives with Modbus interface and optional STO (Safe Torque Off) function available from Micromech appeared first on Micromech Ltd.

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Introduction:

  • The RTA X-PLUS MT is a series of stepping motor drives with Modbus interface STO (Safe Torque Off function)
  • Direct mains input (110v AC to 230v AC).
  • Auto-Sync function available.
  • Auto-Sync is a new function featuring a
  • Closed Loop positioning of the motor,
  • now embedded in all RTA EtherCAT and Modbus TCP/IP drives (Release 3).
  • Optimised for Sanyo Denki stepping motors with/without encoder.
  • High power performance.
  • UL/CSA certified.
Key Features:
  • Modbus TCP/IP communications interface
  • Profile positioning, profile velocity and homing modes.
  • Full digital microstepping drive.
  • Suited to a wide range of Sanyo Denki motors with holding torque up 9.2Nm and flange size up to 86mm.
  • Sanyo Denki motors are available from Micromech.
  • For NEMA 34 or larger stepping motors rated for high voltage.
  • Extremely compact.
  • Highly sophisticated easy to use operating system. Easy setup with RTA Modbus configurator.
  • Configurable IP address via USB.
Technical Features:
  • Communications by means of Modbus TCP/IP interface.
  • Range of operating voltages: 110-230 Vac.
  • Protections:
    – Protection against under-voltage and over-voltage.
    – Protection against a short-circuit at motor outputs.
    – Overtemperature protection with thermal sensor.
  • Electronic damping facility for reduction of acoustic noise and mechanic vibrations.
  • External cooling not required.
  • UL/CSA certified.
  • Warranty 24 months
  • Wide range of motor phase settings.
  • Motor current overboost.
  • Various HOMING operation mode.
  • Encoder feedback.
  • Intelligent management of current profile
RTA X-Plus MT

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]]> High quality, cost effective stepper drives with EtherCAT from top Italian manufacturer R.T.A. available from Micromech https://www.micromech.co.uk/high-quality-cost-effective-stepper-drives-with-ethercat-from-top-italian-manufacturer-r-t-a-available-from-micromech/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 10:39:10 +0000 https://www.servernetworks.uk/?p=4522 The post High quality, cost effective stepper drives with EtherCAT from top Italian manufacturer R.T.A. available from Micromech appeared first on Micromech Ltd.

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R.T.A.’s excellent range of stepper drives is available from Micromech. Apart from being high quality and extremely cost-effective, R.T.A’.s stepper drives offer EtherCat among a host of other features.

R.T.A. has produced stepping motor drives since 1976: since then more than 750.000 stepping motor drives have been sold in Italy and in more than 39 countries world-wide. R.T.A. is number one in Italy in the stepper systems market and number three in Europe in the stepping motor drives segment.

Key benefits of R.T.A. Stepper products

  • 6 main drives types, with more than 60 different products able to meet any kind of application need.
  • First class quality and reliability supported by BS EN ISO 9001:2008 certified quality system.
  • Ease to use, simple to set up.
  • Over 30 years of experience in stepper drives design & production.
  • Highly competitive prices

Click here for details of the full R.T.A. range or for technical help contact our sales team.

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]]> The new X-PLUS RS4 Stepping Motor Drive https://www.micromech.co.uk/the-new-x-plus-rs4-stepping-motor-drive/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 08:55:15 +0000 https://www.servernetworks.uk/?p=2314 The post The new X-PLUS RS4 Stepping Motor Drive appeared first on Micromech Ltd.

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Precision, Power, Safety

We are introducing the X-Plus RS4 from RTA, a high power 110-230 VAC Step Direction Stepping Motor Drive

Introduction

  • X-Plus RS4 is a new model of RTA flagship high-power stepping motor drive with Step & Direction interface.
  • The embedded Auto-Sync function with encoder enhances the drive features and optimizes the motor performances.
  • It is the ideal solution for advanced applications requiring high performances, high precision in the motor behaviour and accuracy in control positioning.

Highlights

  • Embedded Auto-Sync function with encoder, featuring a closed loop positioning.
  • SIL3-PLe STO safety function.
  • Easy parameter setting via DIP switches.
  • Integrated system for back EMF energy dissipation with optional external resistor.
  • Advanced diagnostic tools.
  • Zero index searching function.

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RTA X-plus

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]]> The new CSD ET S4 Stepping Motor Drive https://www.micromech.co.uk/the-new-csd-et-s4-stepping-motor-drive/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:03:10 +0000 https://www.servernetworks.uk/?p=1416 The post The new CSD ET S4 Stepping Motor Drive appeared first on Micromech Ltd.

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The CSD stepper drive series is one of RTA’s worldwide best-sellers since its first release in 2009.  
Following a wide redesign process, RTA now presents the new CSD ET S4 model, a stepping motor drive with rather unique features for a 24-48 voltage range drive.
CSD ET S4 communicates with a wide range of stepping motors and it can be easily integrated into automation systems with stepper and servo axes with STO safety devices.
RTA CSD ET S4
  • New series of stepping motor drives with EtherCAT interface, now available with a rd 3 generation firmware release.
  • Drives optimized for coupling with SANYO DENKI stepping motors, fitted with encoder, but also able to manage third part motors.
  • Compact system, developed to offer a wide variety of integrated functions and optimized for the most demanding motion control applications.

For more information on the RTA range contact our sales team.

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