Altivar IMC Drive controller gives ATV61 and ATV71 PLC control functions Altivar IMC option card from Schneider Electric card extends the capability of Altivar 61 and Altivar 71 variable speed drives by providing them with a practical PLC capability at a low cost. The option card boosts the expansion capability of machines […]
Altivar Active Front End (AFE) for ATV61 and ATV71 An increasing number of AC drives are controlled by inverters. This, combined with the other electronic control technologies can make harmonics a major issue for industrial customers. An Active Front End from Schneider Electric is used to reduce the mains current harmonics as […]
Replacing a mechanical conveyor with an ABB machinery drive based electronic control system doubled throughput from 40 to an average of 80 packs per minute. A plant specialising in the growing of tomatoes was considering replacing its mechanical tomato handling conveyor system, which used inefficient chains and sprockets. The customer was looking […]
New ACS380 extends ABB all compatible drive series. Part of ABB’s all-compatible drives portfolio, the new ACS380 extends ABB all compatible machinery drive delivers the consistent and predictable performance machine builders require for their machines. Drive usability is enhanced with the built-in icon based user interface and other optional control panels. Common […]
Improving bakery efficiency by installing ABB inverter drives. Demands for improving efficiency and capacity has led to more bakeries installing ABB inverter drives as part of extensive automation of production processes. Production of baked goods involves a sequence of interlinked operations, which starts with dough mixing and continues all the way through to the […]