Mitsubishi Electric Automation Introduces Gigabit Ethernet-based RD77GF Simple Motion Modules and MR-J4-GF-RJ Servo Drives

VERNON HILLS, Ill. – Addressing the need for integrating motion control, safety, I/O, variable frequency drives, and robots on a single open network with gigabit speeds, Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. introduces the new RD77GF Simple Motion Modules and MR-J4-GF-RJ Servo Drives featuring an open CC-Link IE Field interface.

The RD77GF Simple Motion Module for the iQ-R Series controller is ideal for a range of applications from simple point table operation to advanced synchronous control, and provides easy programming for complex applications. Combined with the CC-Link® IE Field compatible MR-J4-GF-RJ servo system, the RD77GF offers exceptional speed and performance.

Key benefits of the RD77GF Simple Motion Modules and MR-J4-GF-RJ Servo Drives include:

• Gigabit CC-Link IE Field Network
• Superior motion performance
• Two communications modes for maximum flexibility
• Advanced synchronous control
• Single software solution

The integration of RD77GF Simple Motion Modules and MR-J4-GF-RJ Servo Drives also provides One-Touch Auto-Tuning™ for fast, trouble-free servo tuning, and Advanced Vibration Suppression Control II™ to suppress vibration both on the load and the machine base.

“A single network operating at gigabit speeds provides tremendous flexibility, reduced wiring, and excellent performance,” said Bryan Knight, automation solutions team leader and product manager, Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. “With 10x the speed of other industrial Ethernet networks, there is no limit to the machine data you can collect for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).”

About Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.
Headquartered in Vernon Hills, Ill., Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc., offers a wide range of factory automation products, solutions, training and support services for the industrial and commercial sectors. A U.S. affiliate company of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric Automation represents more than 75 years’ experience in the automation industry. A broad product portfolio includes programmable automation controllers (PAC), programmable logic controllers (PLC), human machine interfaces (HMI), variable frequency drives (VFD), servo amplifiers and motors, control software, computerized numerical controllers (CNC), motion controllers, robots and low-voltage power distribution products. The company takes its solutions on the road with the 53-foot long Solutions in Motion mobile showroom that appears at tradeshows, training seminars and other events across North America.

In addition to factory automation, Mitsubishi Electric US group companies’ principal businesses include semiconductor devices, automotive electrical components, elevators and escalators, heating and cooling products, solar modules, electric utility products, and large-scale video displays for stadiums and arenas. Mitsubishi Electric US group companies have roughly 50 locations throughout North America with approximately 4,000 employees.

Advanced Vibration Suppression Control II is a trademark of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.
One-Touch Auto Tuning is a trademark of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.

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