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KEB America adds Modbus TCP/IP communication to S6 and F6 drives

February 3, 2022 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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KEB America, Inc. announces that the KEB F6 VFD and S6 Servo Drive now supports Modbus TCP/IP communication protocol. In addition to Modbus TCP/IP, the other supported Ethernet-based network communication protocols include EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, ProfiNet, and Powerlink. “The variety of supported communication protocols in our drives give machine builders a lot of flexibility,” said Jonathan […]

Filed Under: Drives + Supplies, Fieldbuses, Industrial Automation Tagged With: KEB America

KEB America debuts high capacity spring-set load brakes

July 1, 2020 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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KEB America’s new High Capacity Load brakes use a spring-set (power-off) design and are electrically released. The brakes are offered in graduated sizes up to 3,200 Nm (2,360 ft-lb). “These brakes are ideal for critical lifting applications that require secondary braking, including cranes, hoists, and lifts”, notes KEB Marketing Manager, Jonathan Bullick. The brakes feature […]

Filed Under: Brakes + Clutches, Featured, Mechanical PT Tagged With: KEB America

KEB America debuts EtherNet/IP for S6 and F6 drives

June 16, 2020 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

drives

KEB America has introduced EtherNet/IP for its S6 servo drive and F6 VFD products. EtherNet/IP is immediately available with firmware version 2.6 and higher with the application control board. KEB’s implementation uses the AC Drive Profile to increase interoperability between similar device types. KEB’s EtherNet/IP has been tested and is certified by ODVA, Inc. Supported […]

Filed Under: Drives + Supplies, Networking + IoT Tagged With: KEB America

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