Allen-Bradley 140M MPCB for multiple motor installations

Rockwell Automation’s motor protection circuit breakers (MPCB) are suitable for application at the output of variable frequency drives in multi-motor installations.

Features and benefits:

• Suitable for application at output of variable frequency drives in multi-motor applications
• PWM Frequency ≤ 4 kHz
• Variable frequency drive output frequency ≤ 400 Hz
• Fixed magnetic trip
• Motor overload protection, Trip Class 10
• Current limiting
• Nominal max rated voltage IEC: 500V; UL: 480V
• Interrupting rating @ 480V & 400V: up to 65 kA

For further information please email info@routeco.com

Rockwell Automation products are available to buy online from Routeco. 

Introducing the Kinetix 5700 Servo drives from Rockwell Automation

Our Kinetix® 5700 EtherNet/IP Servo Drives help expand the value of integrated motion on EtherNet/IP to large custom machine builder applications. With Logix as a single control engine, and one design environment, Studio 5000® Logix Designer, machine builders now have more flexibility to scale, design, and control to help meet their needs. 

These servo drives can help reduce commissioning time and improve machine performance. It offers the simplicity, power and space savings you need to help get your machine up and running faster.

The Kinetix 5700 is designed for machines with large axis counts with higher power requirements. It is available in single and dual axis servos with integrated and hardwired Safe Torque-Off.

Key Features:

• Features dual axis modules
• Provides a large 1.6 to 60kW power range
• Controls servo and induction motors
• Supports a wide range of feedback types
• Offers an innovative snap-fit bus system
• Reduces wiring with single cable technology
• Allows for tuning-less commissioning for most axes
• Delivers power density for reduced cabinet space
• Includes dual Ethernet ports to support linear and device level ring topologies

Further product information is available by clicking here.

The Kinetix 5700 products are available to purchase on our website here.

For more information please contact us at info@routeco.com or visit our website at www.routeco.com

Introducing the new Kinetix 5700 Servo drives from Rockwell Automation

Our Kinetix® 5700 EtherNet/IP Servo Drives help expand the value of integrated motion on EtherNet/IP to large custom machine builder applications. With Logix as a single control engine, and one design environment, Studio 5000® Logix Designer, machine builders now have more flexibility to scale, design, and control to help meet their needs. 

These servo drives can help reduce commissioning time and improve machine performance. It offers the simplicity, power and space savings you need to help get your machine up and running faster.

The Kinetix 5700 is designed for machines with large axis counts with higher power requirements. It is available in single and dual axis servos with integrated and hardwired Safe Torque-Off.

Key Features:

• Features dual axis modules
• Provides a large 1.6 to 60kW power range
• Controls servo and induction motors
• Supports a wide range of feedback types
• Offers an innovative snap-fit bus system
• Reduces wiring with single cable technology
• Allows for tuning-less commissioning for most axes
• Delivers power density for reduced cabinet space
• Includes dual Ethernet ports to support linear and device level ring topologies

Further product information is available by clicking here.

The Kinetix 5700 products are available to purchase on our website here.

For more information please contact us at info@routeco.com or visit our website at www.routeco.com

Powerful performance, flexible control with the Powerflex 523 AC Drive

PowerFlex 523 AC Drives from Rockwell Automation are cost-effective and ideal for standalone machines that require installation flexibility, communications and energy saving features.

The drives provide an innovative, modular design that supports fast and easy installation, and configuration.

Allen-Bradley’s PowerFlex 523 AC drives offer a power rating of 0.2 to 22 kW with global voltage classes from 100-600V.

In addition, they offer USB programming, application-specific configuration, and flexible mounting options. They also support a wide range of motor control, offer a compact footprint, and operate at temperatures as high as 70 °C (158 °F).

Features include:

• Innovative, modular design
• Power ratings of 0.2 to 22 kW with global voltage classes from 100-600V
• Excellent Reliability
• Power Saving economizer control mode, helping reduce energy costs
• Ease of Configuration
• Integral RS485/DSI port supporting multi-drive networking
• Sensorless vector control as standard which improves low-speed performance

Maximise your system performance and reduce your time to design and deliver better machines.

The Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 523 series is available to buy online here.

For more information click here, email info@routeco.com or call 0370 607 1000.

Introducing the new Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 527 AC drive

Are you looking for ways to improve machine performance while reducing costs and complexity? Rockwell Automation has developed the new Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 527 AC drive, with features that help you simplify how you design, develop and deliver your machines.

The PowerFlex 527 AC drive takes a new approach to integration. This is the first AC drive completely integrated with Allen-Bradley Logix controllers and exclusively configured and programmed in the Rockwell Software Studio 5000 environment. Using a single software tool, this combination of products allows you to reduce cost and engineering time while developing a more competitive machine.

The PowerFlex 527 Variable Frequency Drive is an ideal complement to machines using Allen-Bradley CompactLogix, ControlLogix or GuardLogix PACs and Allen-Bradley Kinetix servo drives. The PowerFlex 527 AC drive uses embedded motion instructions that are shared with Kinetix servo drives, providing the same user experience for configuration, programming and control of both types of drives, helping save valuable engineering time.

PowerFlex 527 drives offer a lower-cost solution for machines and applications – such as pumps, fans, infeed and outfeed conveyors – that need simple speed control for induction motors. The servo drives handle the more precise control operations involving speed, torque and position control.

Key features: 

• Offers built-in dual-port EtherNet/IP to support a variety of topologies as well as Device Level Ring functionality
• Features Safe Torque-off as a standard feature that can be applied through either hardwired safety or Integrated Safety. Both are certified to SIL 3/PLe Cat 3
• Offers Integrated Safety which is controller-based safety with instructions delivered on an EtherNet/IP network. It helps reduce hardware, wiring, and labour costs associated with implementing a SIL 3/PLe safety solution
• Reduces downtime and minimizes manual reconfiguration by using Logix PACs to detect a replaced drive and download all configuration settings over EtherNet/IP
• Offers a new level of AC drive integration to help deliver a coordinated and synchronized machine

Further technical product information can be found here and to check price and buy online please visit our website here.

Extend your Ethernet/IP to hard-to-reach places with the new Stratix 5100

The New Allen-Bradley Stratix 5100 can function as a Wireless Access Point (WAP) or a Work Group Bridge (WGB), in both autonomous and unified networks. By providing connectivity in hard-to-wire and remotely accessible areas, the Stratix 5100 can increase productivity and efficiency on the plant floor. The Stratix 5100 is completely self-directing (autonomous) and does not require a Wireless LAN controller. 

Using the Stratix 5100 as a WGB allows you to connect up to 19 IP addresses, while providing wireless connectivity to wired clients that are connected using TCP/IP like Ethernet/IP. This design flexibility makes accessing critical production data easier in a network with multiple remotely accessible devices, helping reduce design time and operational costs when integrating machines and equipment into the industrial control network.

Key Benefits: 

• Same device can be used as a Wireless Access Point (autonomous) or Work Group Bridge (autonomous or a Cisco Unified network)
• Up to 19 IP addresses can be connected via Stratix 5100 in Work Group Bridge mode
• Device pre-programmed with default configuration for priority handling of EtherNet/IP and kit includes Multiple-Input and Multiple-Output (MIMO) antennas, External power supply and Universal mounting bracket. 
• Cisco IOS for performance with Device Manager and CLI configuration options
• Premier Integration to the Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture® system
• FactoryTalk® View & AOI Faceplate for status monitoring and alarming 
• Meets widely adopted IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n standards

The Stratix 5100 1783-WAPEK9 is suitable in the European Union (other regional versions are available) and is available on our website.

Further product specifications can be found here.

For more information please contact us at info@routeco.com or visit our website at www.routeco.com

Down to the wire - building a resilient network infrastructure

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a trending topic in the technology world. The Internet of Things can be defined as the connection and interaction of objects to the Internet or networks. 

With the Internet of Things increasingly broadening the production space to connect Operations Technology (OT) with Information Technology (IT), it's never been more important to build a highly resilient network infrastructure, as this article from Panduit outlines.

The article also includes tips on how to begin implementing the Internet of Things including assessment steps for manufacturers to undertake to understand their bandwidth and cable requirements. 

To read more, please click the link:

http://www.controlsdrivesautomation.com/page_568773.asp? 

How do you think IoT will affect you? Do you think it will create the business opportunities (to the value of $3.8 trillion for the manufacturing industry) Panduit expect? Let us know your thoughts below. 

For more information please contact us at info@routeco.com or visit our website at www.routeco.com