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News Release from: Lenze | Subject: L-force drive and automation platform.
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 09 May 2005
Drives platform combines automation
services
Real cost savings in planning and installation of machine drives are offered by a drive and automation platform that combines services, functions, software and communications.
With the new 9400 servo system, Lenze have addressed the needs of UK manufacturers for real cost savings in planning and installation of machine drives Covering rated outputs from 1.5 to 23.5A (soon to be extended to 104A), the 9400 is the leading product in the Lenze L-force drive and automation platform
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 1 Apr 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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This means the customer pays only for the features he needs, but still gets full integration with other L-force products such as motors, I/O and HMI, and full traceability.
One area where the 9400 stands apart is the unique backplane installation concept.
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The backplane is mounted separately from the drive and holds all the high voltage connections plus braking and the DC bus.
The drive body is then manually mounted to the backplane and locked into position by a lever, a process taking only seconds.
This saves build time for the panel, makes maintenance easier, and gives the assurance of less downtime should there be a failure.
Drive based safety is a new concept that is integrated in the 9400 servo drives.
Optional plug in modules that meet international safety standards deliver functionality such as safe stop, safe standstill, safe inputs, safe parameter setting and the ability to communicate through a safety bus such as PROFIsafe.
These modules eliminate the need for external evaluation devices and isolators.
Signals from emergency switches, lightguards, etc are connected directly to the drive resulting in less costs, a simpler system and increased safety from shorter reaction times.
The 9400 servo system has CANopen system bus and a PC diagnosis port fitted as standard.
To this can be added plug-in modules for all the popular fieldbus systems such as DeviceNet, PROFIBUS, Ethernet.
Where high speed communication is needed, for example multi-axis drives with interpolation, Lenze offer ETHERNET Powerlink, a real-time fieldbus that is rapidly growing in acceptability.
High functionality and performance does not come with high complexity.
With new L-force Engineering software, Lenze have made the 9400 servo system particularly easy to use.
This software supports all phases of a machine project, from initial planning through to commissioning, where the built-in multi-channel oscilloscope is a valuable tool.
Remote maintenance using Ethernet is possible too offering faster response for distant machines and possibly saving a visit by a service engineer.
The new Lenze 9400 servo system is available initially in a power range from 0.37 - 11kW but will shortly extend up to 400kW.
Highly dynamic synchronous servo motors, or asynchronous models with a wide speed range, are also available from the Lenze factories to match the drives.
The new servo system offers unique features such as plug in modules and the backplane installation which increase the productivity of the machine builder.
Drive based safety offers further savings in external controls whilst achieving higher performance.
The L-force concept adds usability with communications, services and advanced run time software.
* About Lenze established 35 years ago in Bedford, Lenze now employ 125 employees and achieve sales of about GBP 20m in power transmission equipment from the Lenze factories and other quality suppliers.
Services to UK customers include application engineering, software writing, training, commissioning and service.
* About Lenze Group - expanding worldwide from their original manufacturing base in Germany, Lenze now have factories and assembly plants in Italy, France, Austria, UK, America and China.
Main products are servo and inverter drives, automation equipment and geared motors. Request a free brochure from Lenze ...
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