Rockwell Automation Centerline motor control centres with ethernet.
06 October, 2011 byEtherNet/IP capabilities have been added to Rockwell Automation’s Centerline motor control centres (MCCs). The EtherNet/IP-enabled MCCs allow users to access more detailed production data, ultimately resulting in higher asset availability, improved productivity and reduced maintenance costs.
Schneider Electric Altivar 61 Plus and Altivar 71 Plus variable speed drives
28 September, 2011 bySchneider Electric has released its enclosed engineered drive solutions, the Altivar 61 Plus and Altivar 71 Plus, to extend its Altivar range of low-voltage variable speed drives. The Altivar Plus range is designed for harsh environmental conditions and meets the most common power monitoring and active energy reduction needs facing industries including: controlled torque, dynamic braking, quick start-up and power regeneration.
Actively improving quality
18 April, 2011 by Kurt Schipman, François Delincé, ABB Power Products, Charleroi, BelgiumThe increasing use of nonlinear electrical loads in all types of industrial and commercial applications has resulted in the introduction of potentially harmful problems. Active filters provide a reliable and cost-effective solution.
Selecting the right high-powered variable frequency drives
08 November, 2010Traditionally, VSDs have been used for the control of pumps, fans, conveyors etc, but with the rising cost of power and the increased efficiency and reliability of modern VSDs, many applications can be found on the basis of power savings alone.
Drives move 55 million tonnes of gravel in China
18 June, 2010In the remote south-western province of Yunnan, some 2000 km from Beijing and Shanghai, Sinohydro is constructing an important piece of China’s renewable energy program. The Xiang Jia Ba dam and hydropower scheme is the nation’s third-largest hydropower system and another major step forward in China’s sustainable energy and water resource management strategies.
Wind generators use drive technology proven in Australasian industry
03 June, 2010Advanced industrial drives technologies available in Australasia are being used internationally to manufacture advanced wind power generators.
Variable speed drive improves cement plant process control
16 April, 2010With an annual production capacity of approximately one million tonnes, Jura Cement is Switzerland’s second largest cement producer and is part of Jura-Holding. Jura Cement’s plants in Wildegg and Cornaux produce high-quality cement for different fields of application.
New overland conveyor for the Port of Newcastle
11 July, 2009ABB is to provide a drive system for an overland coal conveyor at a new export terminal being built by Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group (NCIG). The new terminal will enable an increase in coal exports from the Newcastle region of New South Wales and will be constructed at Newcastle Port, Kooragang Island. The project represents the largest single-stage development of a new coal terminal of this magnitude in the world.
New overland conveyor for the Port of Newcastle
25 June, 2009ABB is to provide a drive system for an overland coal conveyor at a new export terminal being built by Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group (NCIG). The new terminal will enable an increase in coal exports from the Newcastle region of New South Wales and will be constructed at Newcastle Port, Kooragang Island. The project represents the largest single-stage development of a new coal terminal of this magnitude in the world.
VSD filter
14 March, 2009 byThe Schaffner FN 530 combination sine wave/EMC output filter for variable speed drives solves three important problems for motors as loads for variable speed drives. These are: high dv/dt pulses, common mode high-frequency components and RF radiation.
Vectron Active frequency inverter
13 March, 2009Bonfiglioli’s Vectron Active range of frequency inverters can be used in a wide range of applications, from continuous drives for simple conveyor belts to complex networked applications in manufacturing plant and machinery. They are also suitable for use as portable power supplies and provide a performance range that extends from 0.37 to 800 kW.
Drive configuration tool
11 March, 2009 byThe DriveConFig kit is a PC configuration tool for ABB component drives ACS55, offering fast and safe configuration of unpowered drives.
Safety card for servo amplifier
01 November, 2008Pilz has launched a safety card for the servo amplifiers PMCprotego D, so that safety is integrated directly into the drive. When fitted with the safety card PMCprotego S, the servo amplifiers can provide a safe drive solution with numerous safety functions, ranging from safe stop and safe motion functions through to safe brake functions.
Motor management system
01 November, 2008TeSys T is an advanced, flexible motor management and protection system which currently supports the DeviceNet, Modbus, Profibus DP and CANopen communication protocols.
Liquid-cooled drive
05 August, 2008The energy-efficient liquid cooling of the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 700L drive allows it to be installed in conditions where air-cooled drives simply could not operate. These include dusty environments or those where increases in climate control costs would be excessive. Applications, which can benefit from this technology include HVAC and chillers, pumping applications, oil and gas, and marine propulsion.
