Schneider Electric, announced two new Altivar Machine series drives (VSDs) for 2016. Two complementary models, the Altivar 320 and Altivar 340, lead the line-up of new drives dedicated to the needs of machine manufacturers. The new ranges are claimed to improve machine effectiveness while reducing total cost.

Designated as OEM drives, the two new Altivar drives are designed to raise machine effectiveness and lower costs.  The Altivar 320 meets the needs of simple or complex machines from 0.18 kW to 15 kW, while Altivar 340 due to be released in mid-2016, is high performance drive for machines up to 75 kW.

Schneider claim that the new drives will improved machine throughput, extend machine availability, and reduce total machine cost

Improved machine performance from:

– Open-loop motor control with torque sensitive operation, even at low speed and dynamic accuracy for start/stop applications

– Closed-loop motor control for applications requiring velocity sensitive operation or precise positioning

Advanced connectivity with automation architecture via all common fieldbuses, even in real-time, with fast task cycle times

Extended machine availability from:

– Continuous machine operation in harsh environments with high levels of ambient temperature, dust, electrical interruptions, or mechanical disturbances

– Maximized machine operating time, as production changes, maintenance, safety diagnostics, network configuration, and system integration can all to be accomplished quickly

Reduce total machine cost through:

– Reduced installation costs, with both book and compact form factors reducing machine footprint, whether mounted in a machine frame or electrical cabinet

– Fewer additional devices needed to manage machine safety and repeated sequential movements, as both are managed internally within the drive

– Reduced engineering and design time thanks to ready-to-use, PLCopen-compliant libraries and tested, validated, documented architectures (TVDAs) available through Schneider Electric’s MachineStruxure solutions.

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