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As factories and warehouses have become more connected to platforms for control and analysis of operating and production environments, equipment manufacturers have created OEM equipment to operate with more precision. This means that more than ever, reliable and efficient control of motor speed and performance is critical. When control systems require more than just stop and start or on and off applications, variable frequency drives (VFD) can be used to deliver the right amount of voltage and frequency to a motor so that it not only does what it is required to do, it also does so with precision and safety for both operators and equipment. Because using VFDs allows full control of operating motors, companies can reduce both cost and energy consumption while achieving very tight process control for their operation. Allen Bradley Low Voltage VFDs Allen Bradley’s VFD solutions cover a wide range of sizes and applications for any control and automation needs through its PowerFlex® VFD...
Motion control sits at the heart of most manufacturing and warehousing applications. With accurate motion control, system designers can create closed loop, efficient systems that optimize performance across a wide range of industries. One common requirement for many systems is for low inertia servo motors. Depending on the final product or application, low inertia servo motors are used in a variety of applications. These applications range from packaging and converting where consistent, high speed high torque requirements drive the value of the system. They are also used for electronics assembly, as well as in big ticket items such as automotive and metal forming where consistent performance and reliability are key. The Value of Low Inertia Motors Simply stated, low inertia motors are small and have a small spindle inertia. In high volume environments when the motor is operated almost continuously, a low inertia motor will impart both low inertia and heat to the system. In systems...
The use of motors in modern society is staggering. It is estimated that motor systems alone account for as much as 47% of the world’s electricity usage. Further, within manufacturing environments, industrial motor systems account for 70% of all electricity used. Intersecting this reality is the fact that as technology in the form of software, AI, cloud-based systems and other advances continues to grow, opportunities exist to improve the performance and efficiency of industrial motor systems through monitoring, automation and more precise management of the entire system. Today, the norm is to link the control of these motors into entire ecosystems to run production lines on scale with better performance for the system overall. Two Approaches to Motor Speed Control To make these complex systems work and to leverage the benefits of an integrated control system, it is important for users to be able to control the most integral cog in the equipment itself – the motor. Performing the...
Graphic terminals are an essential part of most modern operating systems. They provide solutions for human machine interface issues where access at the point of need by an operator, manager or technician is critical. By providing access where needed, users can achieve visualization of the process they seek to manage and allows them to make changes quickly and accurately. Today’s HMIs are also built for shock, vibration and other harsh conditions found in a manufacturing environment. And they are built to work with modern communication protocols such as DeviceNet, ControlNet, EtherNet/IP, and others. One superior family of solutions for automation and interface applications is the PanelView Family by Allen Bradley. The PanelView family offers the above solutions and has all the hardware, software, and communication needs built in. But which PanelView is right for your application? And how do you choose the right model, or mix of models, for your automation system. Here are some...
With the growing complexity and connected nature of today’s manufacturing and warehousing environments, control systems are being asked to do more and more to improve efficiency and performance. When adding or upgrading a control system, the proper selection of the right variable frequency drive (VFD) for your motor is crucial. While there are many options for VFDs from a variety of manufacturers, there are many things to consider when choosing a new VFD. These include motor considerations, VFD selection and how the VFD can or should integrate with PLCs. What Do You Need from the Motor? Before diving into the VFD itself, it is helpful to understand as much information as possible from the motor itself. Most of the critical information is included on the nameplate and should be easily accessible. This information will inform the buyer and provide a foundation for selecting the proper VFD by helping narrow down options for the optimum sized unit. Horsepower – Even though it is not the...
Like the other entrants in the MicroLogix series, the MicroLogix 1500 is small and can be expanded to fit a wide range of control and communication requirements. The 1500 is also expandable to 512 I/O points and is the most powerful in the MicroLogix family in terms of capabilities. As an addition to the MicroLogix 1100 and 1200 series family members, The MicroLogix 1500 has three base options with a removable processor and an updateable flash OS. With its numerous embedded as well as expandable I/O, the 1500 is a workhorse within the MicroLogix family. Main differences between the 1500 and other MicroLogix family members include: Central Processing Unit – Perhaps the biggest distinction between the MicroLogix 1500 and the other members of the MicroLogix Family is that the 1500 is a two-part system. One component consists of the controller, of which there are three base models, the 1764-24BWA, the 1764-24AWA and the 1764-28BXB. The second component is the central processing unit...
In today’s connected factory, visualization and interaction through human machine interfaces (HMI) are critical components of any control system. The PanelView family of HMI devices from Allen-Bradley is ideal for small, medium and large HMI systems. By leveraging the power of these devices, HMIs become scalable, adaptable and perfect for managing critical data and machine level inputs. Before you can determine whether the PanelView 700 or PanelView 1000 is best suited for your needs, one must understand that there are several families within the PanelView ecosystem. Each of these family groups have a 700 and 100 series, but there are differences in the two programming platforms that should be considered. An older offering from the Allen-Bradley line, the PanelView 6 consists of the PanelView Plus 6 and the PanelView Plus 6 Compact. The PanelView Plus 6 platform is used for applications with a larger footprint that connect with many controllers. This platform supports older...
The MicroLogix 1400 series was designed to be small, versatile and expandable to suit a variety of control and communication needs. These controllers offer EtherNet/IP, as well as online editing of programming. They also feature a larger number of I/O compared to other MicroLogix family members. And the MicroLogix 1400 series can enhance network functionality and offer a range of features to help build a customized control solution for a wide range of applications. As part of a family of small programmable logic controllers, the MicroLogix 1400 offers a step up with an expansion of capabilities over other members in this family. Built upon the successful capabilities of the MicroLogix 1100, the 1400 series offers many of the same features but with a more robust feature set on some functionalities including: Increased I/O – The 1400 increases the embedded digital I/O count from 16 in the 1100 to 32. It also doubles the embedded analog I/O on some versions from the 2 offered by the 1000...
The Allen-Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) are classified as for large, small, and micro-control system. The ControlLogix PLC series uses powerful processors to provide high performance for large control system. In the late 90s, the ControlLogix PLC was first introduced to the market. This ControlLogix series was a rack based platform, kept the major advantage of the fastest PLC. Rockwell began to use meaningful tag addressing instead of direct addressing on the platform. The 5550 with L1 processers are included in the First ControlLogix platform. Due to technological improvements in memory capacity and processing speed, the First ControlLogix favored the 5560 and L60 processor. The ControlLogix 5570 with improved speed and more memory to replace the 5560. Also the Armor ControlLogix controller is introduced in 5570 production line to extend the standard ControlLogix platform for dust and wash-down protection. For new project design, Rockwell Automation recommends first...
There are hundreds of Allen Bradley 1336 Drives, all of which are controlled by a microprocessor. We focus on comparing the technical specs of the Allen Bradley 1336 Drives, IMPACT Drives, and PLUS Drives in this post. Check out details on Allen Bradley 1336 Drives based on your desired specifications and see the link in each section for further insight. Allen Bradley 1336 Drives are adjustable frequency AC drives that feature handheld programming terminals. The drives are microprocessor-controlled and high-performance units that guide 3-phase industrial applications. The output voltage is determined as a function of the output frequency and adjusts for alignment with motor parameters. Catalog # Input Voltage Hz Phases Amps Out KVA Out @ 380V AC KVA Out @ 415V AC KVA Out at 460V AC Enclosure Type 1336-B003-EAD 380/415/460V AC 50/60 3 6 3.9 4.3 4.8 NEMA Type 1 (IP20) 1336-B005-EAD-FA2 380/415/460V AC 50/60 3 9.6 6.3 6.9 7.6 NEMA Type 1 (IP20) 1336-B007-EAD-FA2 380/415/460V AC 50/60 3...
Display resolution are the pixels that can be displayed and is shown in width and height measurements. The higher the numbers, the crisper the image will be. Larger screens are able to display more pixels than smaller screens. VGA in the display resolution is a standard introduced in the 1990’s referring to Video Graphics Array. Higher resolution screens show WVGA, XVGA, and more. Refer to a standard chart for an explanation of pixels in each array. Each PanelView section contains a comprehensive specifications document. Always consult this before finalizing your purchase or installation plan. Here are the terminal dimensions display resolutions and other available display data for each series of PanelView in the Allen-Bradley line. The PanelView 5000 series contains the 5510 and the 5310 models. These graphic terminals offer modern design and Logix Integration for easy engineering configuration. Color depth – 24-bit color graphics (16.7 million colors) Backlight – light-emitting...
Recently we discussed selecting a new ControlLogix platform and the questions you need to ask yourself, and the expert you discuss them with, before you choose the right controller. For some, the answer will not be a ControlLogix, but a CompactLogix platform, based on system size and complexity. This article will delve into how to separate out the various versions of this controller line and give you a foundation for the conversation about which CompactLogix controller is best for your application. The CompactLogix line currently comes in a much larger range of options than the ControlLogix. Because of its popularity and the wide range of applications it can serve, there are several legacy versions of the CompactLogix that are still (and will continue to be) supported by the manufacturer. Currently, Allen Bradley offers three families of CompactLogix controllers, the 1768, 1769, and 5069 families. Inside this, the 1769 family is broken down into the L3x controllers and the 5370...
Installing a PanelView requires forethought and planning. Once you’ve decided which PanelView fits your particular needs with size, ease of use, and protocol requirements. PanelView’s by Allen Bradley range in screen side from 2-inches to 15-inches, and keyboard options including touch, keypad and function key. Your particular application will dictate which panel type. Then you can decide whether the PanelView will fit in the space. Each PanelView section contains a comprehensive specifications document on how to install the screen. Always consult this before finalizing your purchase or installation plan. Here are the cutout dimensions as well as the terminal dimensions for each series of PanelView in the Allen-Bradley line. The PanelView 5000 series contains the 5510 and the 5310 models. These graphic terminals offer modern design and Logix Integration for easy engineering configuration. The 5510 is for larger applications, 100 screens are supported per controller and there are 4000...
Servo motors come in a wide variety of models, differentiated by their requirements and capabilities. Here are a few things to look for and which one is right for you to choose will vary greatly, depending on your application. Motor type: The motor can be either DC or AC, and this is a basic classification based on the type of electrical current that powers the unit. The ability to control speed is the main consideration. If you are using robotics, inline manufacturing or industrial applications where high precision and performance are required, the AC motor is an advantage. For simpler units, DC may work just fine. Brushed or Brushless: Motors can either be brushed or brushless. Brushed motors are cheaper and simpler to operate, while brushless motors are more reliable, efficient and quieter. On brushless units, the brushes are replaced with an encoder and magnets. AC and DC units both have brushed or brushless options. A Universal servo motor can run AC or DC power and has brushes...
Before we dive into the specifics of this processor selection guide, it is important to bring up a few points about picking a controller. While the controller is the main piece to a control system, the best controller will fail if the remainder of the control system isn’t paired properly with it. The biggest, baddest controllers will cover for a lot of mistakes throughout the rest of your system, but they’ll expose just as many weaknesses as they make up for. This blog post will help you select the highest end family of Allen-Bradley’s controllers, the ControlLogix line. But, just as the article says, please sit down and converse with an expert. Plan the system, design it according to the plan, execute according to the design. With the knowledge you’ll gain from this article and the collaboration with those people who research these things on a daily basis, you’ll have more than a successful implementation, you’ll have a control system that will bestow great benefits upon you for...
