Three (3) Automation Libraries are now available to simplify interfacing Lexium MDrive integrated motors with commonly available PACs and PLCs from Siemens, Rockwell, and Schneider Electric. The library add-on instructions (AOI) for motion control are available to download for free here. AOIs reduce the work of writing software programs to execute move profiles such as: […]
Electric cylinders with programmable integrated motors
Captive shaft electric cylinders are now available for Lexium MDrive (LMD) integrated motor products. Quiet, clean and compact, these LMD products integrate motor, controls, and electric cylinder to deliver linear motion. And, unlike pneumatics, there is no need for compressed air, eliminating maintenance and noise issues. Lexium MDrive products integrate 1.8° 2-phase stepper motors with […]
Price drop for all IP65 certified Lexium MDrive motors
New lower prices have been announced for all IP65-rated Lexium MDrive products, making these intelligent all-in-one motors sealed against water and dust an even smarter choice. Robust Lexium MDrive products with IP65 rating are available in NEMA 17, 23 & 34 size motors with M12 circular connectors. These products are available for networks operating over CANopen […]
New trends in electric motors: Efficiency, power density, torque
If there’s one trend that’s prevalent in motors of all kinds, it’s the theme of increasing performance, more specifically a trio of highers: higher efficiency, higher power density and higher torque density. These are incremental improvements in motor performance that are at least partly driven by the Department of Energy (DOE) energy efficiency requirements, said […]
New Profinet Protocol for Lexium MDrive
Lexium MDrive integrated motor-drive-controller-encoder systems are now networkable with PROFINET IO for industrial automation applications. Compact, robust Lexium MDrive Profinet products integrate easily into new or existing systems and equipment, facilitating faster implementation and reducing total cost of ownership. See networking overview at: http://motion.schneider-electric.com/networks/profinet.php Lexium MDrive Profinet products are available in 3 NEMA motor sizes: […]
Lexium MDrive from Schneider Electric
Introducing Lexium MDrive, from the manufacturers of the premium brand MDrive integrated motors + drives. Lexium MDrive products will benefit a wide range of motion applications with its compact all-in-one design saving space, reducing wiring and improving machine reliability. In addition, robust new design features and performance enhancements deliver even more. The initial Lexium MDrive […]
Schneider Electric unveils Modicon M168 Programmable Logic Controller
Schneider Electric (www.schneider-electric.com) has announced the release of Modicon M168 Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), which was designed to help end users and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) speed time-to-market, optimize costs and improve performance of HVAC/R machines. The new controller uses flexible architectures, SoHVAC software and customized design, which enable single programming and commissioning and provide […]
Schneider Electric’s Latest Lexium 32 Servo Drive with Servo Motors
Schneider Electric (www.schneider-electric.us) unveiled its latest servo drive — the Lexium 32 servo drives — which improves machine performance, simplify interoperability, and with an outstanding power and unprecedented level of sophistication in a motion control solution. With three available models to choose from, use and selection throughout the lifecycle of a machine are easier. These […]
Program Practices for Packaging Robots
By Tom Jensen ELAU Packaging Solutions Schneider Electric Packaging robots execute tasks not found in other applications, so it would not suit to use program practices geared for an automotive or welding robot. Here’s a look at control strategies specific to packaging. What distinguishes a packaging robot from welding, material handling, painting and assembly robots, […]
