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Electric motor efficiency needs to extend to the system: Motor Summit 2010
Energy-efficiency conference presentations went well beyond electric motor topics to the system level. A meaningful approach to motor system efficiency must extend to associated equipment, such as... » more
Global Perspective: Hyper-Secured PLC…and other curious combinations
To make life easier for automation engineers, and less costly for OEMs and end-user companies to build control systems, clever companies are converging previously separate products, observes Control... » more
Computing Power: Multi-Core Processors Help Industrial Automation
Two or more independent execution cores on one microprocessor chip can match—or exceed—single-core chip performance by running at lower frequencies and using less power. Different software... » more
Insights on multi-core processors
Intel says multi-core processor technology addresses numerous industrial control challenges by delivering greater ‘raw’ and real-time performance. This was driven by a need for critical applications... » more
IEC 61131-3, CoDeSys standardize control logic programming
Ease control programming across multiple controller platforms using IEC 61131-3 CoDeSys programming software. IEC 61131-3 standard programming drives efficiencies through reduced development and... » more
Application Update: What’s the cost, ROI, of a robotic cell?
Thinking of robotics? Here are the metrics needed to make a smart return-on-investment decision about a robot purchase. » more
Courses in this module address topics such as: motors, variable frequency drives, discrete sensors, mechatronics, and more....
Content sponsored by SEW EurodriveSEW Eurodrive high-efficiency DRE motors now are available from 1 hp to 300 hp, and Premium Efficiency / IE3 (NEMA Premium) DRP motors range 1 hp to 50 hp, to meet international energy efficiency standards. The compact 4-pole ac motors, with copper or aluminum die-cast rotor cage, can be integrated into SEW gearmotors or used as stand-alone motors or in decentralized control architectures. The 60 Hz motors integrate an encoder into the fan (rather than at the end of the motor) to help achieve a compact footprint, reduce cost and complexity, and make retrofits easier. Braking system allows three brake sizes to be used with one motor size. Since many applications don't require full braking torque, the modular approach can provide cost and weight reductions. www.seweurodrive.com
Educational Offerings
- The Truth About Energy Efficient Motors
- For the highest energy savings, it's important to look at the entire drivetrain when searching for ways to improve efficiency. This white paper details how to carefully assess the misconceptions that surround energy-efficient motors, and be sure you are investing your money wisely to save the most energy possible.
- Source: SEW Eurodrive
- SEW Introduction to Inverters Tutorial
- Introduction to Inverters Tutorial
This tutorial covers the basics of inverters and their use in regards to machine control. - Source: SEW Eurodrive
- Introduction to Inverters Tutorial
- Energy Efficiency Tutorial
- A short video presentation on maximizing energy efficiency.
- Source: SEW Eurodrive
Electric motor efficiency needs to extend to the system: Motor Summit 2010Energy-efficiency conference presentations went well beyond electric motor topics to the system level. A meaningful approach to motor system efficiency must extend to associated equipment, such as... » more
Global Perspective: Hyper-Secured PLC…and other curious combinationsTo make life easier for automation engineers, and less costly for OEMs and end-user companies to build control systems, clever companies are converging previously separate products, observes Control... » more
Computing Power: Multi-Core Processors Help Industrial AutomationTwo or more independent execution cores on one microprocessor chip can match—or exceed—single-core chip performance by running at lower frequencies and using less power. Different software... » more
Insights on multi-core processorsIntel says multi-core processor technology addresses numerous industrial control challenges by delivering greater ‘raw’ and real-time performance. This was driven by a need for critical applications... » more
IEC 61131-3, CoDeSys standardize control logic programmingEase control programming across multiple controller platforms using IEC 61131-3 CoDeSys programming software. IEC 61131-3 standard programming drives efficiencies through reduced development and... » more
Application Update: What’s the cost, ROI, of a robotic cell?Thinking of robotics? Here are the metrics needed to make a smart return-on-investment decision about a robot purchase. » more
Risk assessments: Use consensus standards to help identify, evaluate, mitigate hazards
Risk assessments are among the best tools available for plants to use to promote workplace safety. They are a means for scrutinizing a process or piece of equipment to identify hazards, determine the... » more
Risk assessments are among the best tools available for plants to use to promote workplace safety. They are a means for scrutinizing a process or piece of equipment to identify hazards, determine the... » more
Think Again: Control Panel Design Winner 2010
The Think Again column for June/July 2010 Control Engineering highlighted the winner of the 2010 Control Panel Design contest. Link to all four finalists, and learn how to submit a tutorial video.... » more
The Think Again column for June/July 2010 Control Engineering highlighted the winner of the 2010 Control Panel Design contest. Link to all four finalists, and learn how to submit a tutorial video.... » more
Industrial machinery, electrical product inspections: TÜVRheinland accreditation
Standards Council of Canada approved TÜVRheinland to perform third-party field evaluations and inspections of various industrial machinery and electrical products manufactured in or imported to... » more
Standards Council of Canada approved TÜVRheinland to perform third-party field evaluations and inspections of various industrial machinery and electrical products manufactured in or imported to... » more
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