Flexibility meets functionality

STOBER’s new compact SB6 drive controller for stand-alone applications.

A brand new addition to the STOBER range, the SB6 stand-alone device is suitable for applications with up to four axes and is characterized by its excellent control performance. 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.

Pforzheim, Germany, 2024-11-01 – With the new SB6 from STOBER, engineers 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. The new controller is particularly impressive due to its compact dimensions: it fits into control cabinets with installation depths as low as 210 millimeters. 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 also available with an optional operating unit consisting of a text display and buttons.

Another special feature is the number of digital and analog inputs and outputs. STOBER thus 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 (OCS) and EnDat 3, the new SB6 reliably supports cable lengths of up to 100 meters. STOBER developed the hybrid cable together with encoder manufacturer HEIDENHAIN. In combination with 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.

Captions:

**Image 1:** The new SB6 drive controller with and without an operating unit.

The STOBER system consisting of SB6 drive controller and rack and pinion drive with servo right-angle geared motor from the ZVKSEZ series. They are connected by STOBER's One Cable Solution (OCS) — **Image 2:** The STOBER system consisting of SB6 drive controller and rack and pinion drive with servo right-angle geared motor from the ZVKSEZ series. They are connected by STOBER’s One Cable Solution (OCS).

**Image 3:** The STOBER range includes drive controllers, geared motors and cables – users get everything from a single source.

Photo credits: STÖBER Antriebstechnik GmbH + Co. KG

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Germany:	Austria:
STÖBER Antriebstechnik GmbH + Co. KG Kieselbronner Str. 12, 75177 Pforzheim Phone: +49 7231 582-0 sales@stoeber.de www.stoeber.de/en/	STÖBER Antriebstechnik GmbH Hauptstraße 41a, 4663 Laakirchen Phone: +43 7613 7600-0 sales@stoeber.at www.stoeber.at

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