I was thinking about getting the Ajax MPU11 Motion Controller & DC3IO 3 Axis DC Servo Drive & PLC.
My first idea was to use the external Viper drives. That way I can keep a spare drive on the shelf in case one goes out on a weekend, and my machine isn't down waiting for the drive to ship .
Can you replace just (1) Ajax drive or are all (3) contained in a single enclosure.
This will be one of the decisions in which system I run.
Thanks,
JC-Hurco
**RESOLVED** Can you buy a spare Ajax servo drive ?
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Re: Can you buy a spare Ajax servo drive ?
I guess no one knows????
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Re: Can you buy a spare Ajax servo drive ?
JC,
Yes you can purchase a spare DC3IOB. The cost of a spare drive is $1325.
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Yes you can purchase a spare DC3IOB. The cost of a spare drive is $1325.
Ajax Tech
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Re: Can you buy a spare Ajax servo drive ?
I meant "Can you buy just the drive itself?
Like on a 3 axis mill. If you are running Geckos or Vipers, and one goes out, you just replace it. This way for $125-$200 you have a spare part on the shelf, should one go out late at night or on the weekend.
JC
Like on a 3 axis mill. If you are running Geckos or Vipers, and one goes out, you just replace it. This way for $125-$200 you have a spare part on the shelf, should one go out late at night or on the weekend.
JC
Re: Can you buy a spare Ajax servo drive ?
No. The DC3IOB is a single unit that incorporates three axis drives and a PLC I/O unit in a single unit. It is not modular.
On the one hand, this means you can't change out just one drive, or just the PLC input section, or just the PLC output section, or....
On the other hand, it means you only need one spare part. It also dramatically simplifies your control wiring.
On the one hand, this means you can't change out just one drive, or just the PLC input section, or just the PLC output section, or....
On the other hand, it means you only need one spare part. It also dramatically simplifies your control wiring.