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Drives, motors and power transmission, couplings, clutches
News Release from: Motion Drives and Controls | Subject: MAGPOWR Spyder
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 03 November 2006
Keypad or Ethernet set-up capability
MAGPOWR Spyder compact tension controller for load cell and dancer applications packs powerful features
Available exclusively in the UK from Warwick based Motion Drives and Controls Limited, the MAGPOWR Spyder provides cost-effective tension control for brakes, clutches or drives in unwind, rewind and point-to-point applications Now available for both dancer and load cell applications, the compact 35 mm DIN rail mounted unit is ideal for cabinet mounting and includes parameter based set-up via a user friendly keypad and display or Ethernet connectivity for web browser or HMI installation
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 11 Mar 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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With simple tuning, adjustable taper tension and security lockout the Spyder provides consistent and precise web tension control without specialist training.
With a compact volume of less than 160 mm x 60 mm x 90 mm (L x D x H), the IP20 rated Spyder will mount neatly in a control cabinet, Supply requirements are 24 VDC at 250 mA and inputs include load Cell (+/- 5 VDC), dancer position (1 kOhm to 10 kOhm) with tension setpoint, manual setpoint, E-stop, run/stop, tension off and auto/manual.
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Outputs available cover torque (0 to 10 VDC, 4 to 20 mA and -10 to +10 VDC) and tension meter (0 to 1 mA or 0 to +10 VDC analogue).
A user friendly membrane keypad and a 2-line LCD display are used for parameter based set-up or an Ethernet communications interface covers TCP/IP web server and FTP client with html web browser file format.
The Spyder may be used as a standalone tension control solution as a retrofit to existing machinery or as part of a complete solution with MAGPOWR's extensive range of web tension and torque control products including magnetic particle clutch and brake units, pneumatic double disk brakes, load cells, current to pressure transducers, dancer/follower arm position sensors and specialist power supplies.
The range also includes more advanced solutions for tension and dancer/follower arm control.
Applications range from simple open-loop unwind to fully integrated closed-loop tension control systems with clutches and brakes available in a variety of mounting configurations.
ISO 9002 approved Motion Drives and Controls limited provides a complete service covering the supply of components through to customised design and on-site installation of turn-key automation systems with a 24 hour, 7 day service backup.
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