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Driving Innovation Forward: The Power of NORD's Drive Electronics
NORD’s wide range of electronic control products offer a flexible, dynamic, and cost-effective solution to intelligently automate drive systems.
Electronic drive technology such as variable frequency drives and motor starters optimize automation with dynamic control of speed, precision regulation, and scalable functionality. decentralized, fully integrated use directly on the motor. Both design options offer an Industry 4.0 solution that can be networked and with the internal PLC, enable pre-processing of internal status data or data from externally connected sensors for remote status monitoring.
In the NORDAC PRO SK 500P variable frequency drives from NORD offer a control cabinet solution with scalable functionality, easy installation, and high precision regulation. An integrated multi-protocol Ethernet interface enables efficient connection to Ethernet-based control systems as well as remote control of the drives. Via online maintenance, users can inspect the entire system, check for faults, and evaluate data from all NORD variable frequency drives in specific plant sections to plan for service. These VFDs also feature POSICON integrated positioning mode and precise speed control to ensure containers are not falling over during conveyance, stop at the correct positions when being filled, and run at high conveyor speeds during sealing.
IE5+ permanent magnet synchronous motors. Together, this modular solution is cost-effective, supports easy maintenance, and is easy to install via quick connectors that allow for preassembly. Variable frequency drives in these solutions often have the brake rectifier integrated directly into the VFD for dynamic control, enabling rapid starting and stopping of the conveyors as baggage travels through the system. Additional options such as Safe Torque Off (STO) safety circuit, Ethernet/PROFINET network control, and a local/remote selector switch can also be configured with the drives to increase safety measures as well as reduce the hardware and cabling required to wire the baggage system.
NORDBLOC.1® helical bevel gear unit with an IE5+ synchronous motor. NORDAC LINK VFDs feature full Plug & Play capabilities for quick commissioning and easy maintenance, various functional safety options, and motor brake management to prevent parcel disruptions. Smooth operation and transfer between conveyors is achieved thanks to high precision regulation and synchronization. The integrated Ethernet interface can additionally be extended though optional modules to meet precise application requirements.
NORD developed NORDAC ON/ON+ variable frequency drives to meet the special needs of horizontal conveyor technology. Many intralogistics applications utilize these VFDs in combination with IE3 asynchronous motors (NORDAC ON) or IE5+ synchronous motors (NORD ON+) due to their high precision control and high overload characteristics for both synchronous and asynchronous motors. These VFDs also include integrated functions to optimize operational performance of conveyors, an integrated multi-protocol Ethernet interface for easy integration into automation systems, and full Plug & Play functionality for quick installation and maintenance.
Automation in theaters is used to move spotlights, curtains, and stage elements quickly and efficiently while prioritizing the safety of actors and stage workers. For these environments, NORD utilizes versatile NORDAC PRO SK 500P control cabinet variable frequency drives paired with reliable gear motors. These centralized VFDs feature integrated brake management, a brake chopper and line filter, sensor-less current vector control, and enable the programming of complete performances via touchscreen operating consoles. Integrated functional safety options also ensure drives can operate seamlessly in the vicinity of artists, technical staff, and even the audience while avoiding serious accidents.
From bottling plants to theater hoists, NORD’s innovative drive technology can be configured to match a wide range of applications. Learn more by visiting www.nord.com.
