Schneider Electric UK | Altivar 32 variable speed drives.

The Altivar 32 variable speed drive from Schneider Electric UK provides high  performance and improved connectivity, while reducing panel space, improving uptime and maximizing machine through-put. Its extra-slim, book-style design allows  side-by-side mounting, as well as the direct attachment of a self-protected  disconnect. The Altivar 32 can be mounted in smaller spaces, minimizing wiring, and reducing machine costs.

The Altivar 32 features embedded Bluetooth technology, which enables monitoring,  viewing and performing machine diagnostics, while keeping cabinet doors safely closed. It also has an onboard HMI and navigation wheel for easy adjustments, and includes an on-board RJ45 connector. This RJ45 port can be used for Modbus or CANopen networks, or to connect a remote LCD graphic display.

Integrated safety and programming

The Altivar 32 drive offers built-in functions that meet the demands of multiple applications:

– Integrated safety functions are certified to safety standards (SIL 2 according to standard IEC 61508) comparable with performance level “d” (PL d) according to ISO/EN 13849-1/-2.

– The Altivar Logic function offers simple control system functions (such as Boolean, arithmetical operations, comparators) that can reduce panel space and wiring costs by eliminating the need for external relays, timers and counters.

– Optional communication cards allow the Altivar 32 drive to integrate seamlessly into main control system architectures.

The Altivar 32 drive includes various motor control profiles for three-phase asynchronous motors. It also features a control profile for permanent magnet synchronous motors. Compact and highly energy efficient, PM motors are particularly suitable for conveying applications and other equipment with gear boxes.

Using a PM motor often eliminates the need for a gear box. This improves efficiency, reduces space required and eliminates the maintenance associated with gear boxes. Reduced mounting space, with simplified setup and use. The Altivar 32 drive simplifies setup and use with:

Applications

The Altivar 32 drive incorporates functions suitable for the most common applications, including:

– Material handling (smart conveyors, diverters and gapping machines)

– Packing and packaging machines (bagging, labelling, sealing and boxing, plus wrappers and palletisers)

– Special machines (mixers, kneaders, filling machines, and extruders)

– Pump, compressor and fan applications requiring a smart drive

– Hoisting, pick and place

– Wood-working machinery (saws, gummers, planers, etc.)

– Metal processing (bending presses, welding machines, cutting machines, etc.)

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