Siemens is extending its drive portfolio in the extra-low-voltage range for 24 to 48-V EC motors with its new SIMATIC MICRO-DRIVE. The new product line with UL- and CE-marked components consists of the PDC (Profidrive Control) servo drive in conjunction with a flexible range of motors and connecting cables from product partners, along with the […]
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Low-voltage dc drives provide flexibility in motion applications
Low-voltage dc stepper and servo drives offer innovative and space-saving options for many motion control applications traditionally handled by ac servo drives. Kevin Wu Product Marketing Manager Siemens Industry In the not-so-distant past, industrial facilities were limited in the motor types they could deploy on production lines. Today, their choices have been widening quickly, however, […]
New enclosed drive series for industrial pump, fan and compressor use in harsh environments
A new enclosed drive system from Siemens, the SINAMICS G120XE, is designed specifically for the demands of industrial pump, fan and compressor applications in a wide variety of markets. Built around the company’s SINAMICS G120X infrastructure drive, this new enclosed system is ideal for fast design and commissioning in industries such as oil-and-gas/petrochemical, water/wastewater, power […]
Motor-drive simulation expands virtual commissioning
Integrated automation and motion control simulation software provides simple and quick virtual commissioning for machine builders. By Kevin Wu and Colm Gavin | Siemens Digital Industries In the development of any new machine or plant, faults are almost inevitable. Failure during commissioning is especially problematic, because it’s likely to significantly increase costs and delay the […]
New distributed drive system designed for conveyor applications
The Sinamics G115D from Siemens is a new compact and powerful drive system specifically designed for horizontal conveyor applications. The drive system comprises the motor, drive and gearbox in one unit and is offered in two versions — wall-mounted and motor-mounted. The Sinamics G115D drive system features a robust design with a high IP protection […]
Soft starters from Siemens feature integrated Safe Torque Off function
The SIRIUS 3RW55 Failsafe soft starters from Siemens are the first to feature the integrated Safe Torque Off (STO) function. This ensures that the motor comes to a complete standstill if an operator initiates an emergency shutdown. The motor then remains in this state until the restart interlock is used to restart it. Another important […]
Encoders with Siemens DRIVE-CLiQ interface for small-motor manufacturers
In order to meet the needs of manufacturers of small servo motors and actuators, HEIDENHAIN introduces an expansion of its small-diameter 1000 and 1100 series rotary encoders with added versions now available with Siemens DRIVE-CLiQ. HEIDENHAIN’s models ECN/EQN 1000S, ROC/ROQ 1000S and ECN/EQN 1100S rotary encoders with integrated DRIVE-CLiQ interface feature a compact design with […]
Motion-failure alarm from Siemens supports commissioning and configuration
Siemens now sells a Sitrans WM300 motion failure alarm (MFA) to detect changes in the motion and speed of rotating, reciprocating, or conveying equipment. This alarm acts as an early warning system for a plant’s machinery, alerting users to potential problems in their operations before they occur or develop into something more serious. This versatile […]
Dunkermotoren BG series motors now compatible with Siemens SIMATIC MICRO-DRIVE servo drive system
As part of a product partnership with Siemens, Dunkermotoren BG series motors are now also available in specific versions compatible with the new Siemens SIMATIC MICRO-DRIVE servo drive system. The series BG 45, BG 65(S), BG 75 and BG 95 are 24 to 48 V brushless dc motors with power ranges from 20 to 1,000 […]
New drive series for infrastructure pump, fan and compressor applications
The new Sinamics G120X drive from Siemens is a simple, seamless and easy-to-use drive, designed for use in pump, fan and compressor applications in industries such as water/wastewater, HVAC/R, irrigation/agriculture and in industrial environments. Sinamics G120X has a power range of 1 to 700 hp (0.75 to 630 kW) and can operate in temperature ranges […]