Designed for unparalleled drive precision, speed control, simple start-up, and versatility, Mitsubishi Electric’s FR-A800 inverter drive series is equipped with a high-speed processor designed to control an entire machine, not only the drive’s operation. The PLC function provides improved control and response levels across a range of applications, offering the control sequence […]
How many times have you heard someone say about a machine “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it”? Probably too many times, when the truth is often the reverse. Plastic container maker PrimePac in Northern Ireland discovered this recently when replacing a failing drive and motor package gave then a 60% percent fall […]
The Mitsubishi MELSEC-QS safety programmable controller offers a modern approach to safety by combining a distributed I/O network with the flexibility of a modular controller. It covers an entire production line, bringing the benefits of reduced wiring, rapid diagnostics and easy program modification and maintenance. The MELSEC-QS is compliant with the international safety standards: EN954-1 […]
Mitsubishi Electric’s Smart Condition Monitoring (SCM) solutions use an intelligent sensor controller to provide an overview of plant operations using traffic-light style alerts. Integrated within this as detailed diagnostics, in-depth analysis and recommended actions to minimise unscheduled downtime and maximise asset availability. Replaces vibration analysis For example, in rotating machines, increases in operating temperature, […]
As considered earlier, EN 50598 is a standard that defines two new energy efficiency classifications for variable-speed drives. Here, ABB Drives UK Ltd explain in more depth how these efficiencies will be calculated. New methodology One of the helpful feature of EN 50598 is that it provides a methodology for measuring the efficiency of […]