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4 Lenze News Ingenious connection system The newly developed, compact Lenze 1000 I/O system made its debut in 2009. Just a few weeks later, a number of extensions to the modular system for connecting and controlling sensors and actuators were presented at the SPS/IPC/DRIVES, all of which are available immediately. These include a module with two (EPM-S306) or four (EPM-S309) digital outputs, each of which can deliver 2A of current, and modules for connecting thermocouples and ones that provide counters and relays or an SSI interface. This makes the 1000 I/O system current one of the world’s most effective and advanced decentralised I/O systems. In addition, the separation between the connection level and the electronics in all modules considerably lowers the cost of production, commissioning, and maintenance of machines and systems. Setting the course for the future When there is a crisis, Lenze uses the time to keep the company moving ahead and further improve existing processes. One focus is the standardisation throughout the company of internal and external processes – with the goal in particular of establishing a uniform portfolio and project management structure. To achieve this, Lenze has set up the company’s largest internal training program to date. The company uses its spare manpower capacity during short-time hours at its Gross Berkel and Extertal locations. The employees are trained by in-house speakers. Some of the central subjects are business process, portfolio, quality, and project management, as well as the design and development of system solutions. Through this continuing education program Lenze is able to generate wide-ranging know-how from which our customers will benefit in the future across the board. It further improves the company’s consulting services, and its customers enjoy the benefits of a cooperative partnership that affords maximum planning certainty. Reinforcement for America On 1 February 2010 Charles W. Edwards took over management of Lenze’s business operations in the U.S. He is the new General Manager and CEO of Lenze Americas Corporation and AC Tech Corporation. In this capacity, Edwards is also a member of the Lenze Executive Committee. Charles W. Edwards brings to his work extensive knowhow, experience, knowledge of the market, and strong managerial skills. Edwards, who has a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical and computer engineering and a Master of Science degree in engineering management, has in the past worked for Rockwell, Woodhead and Molex. As vice president for sales and marketing at the latter company, he was responsible for international sales. The Lenze Group is very pleased to welcome this outstanding new addition and looks forward to working with Charles W. Edwards to promote the company’s successful development in the American market. A brilliant phenomenon Small, compact, intelligent, inexpensive. At this year’s Hanover trade fair, Lenze presents the EL 103, a new HMI panel to expand the EL 100 series. Equipped with a brilliant 3.5-inch TFT display (LED backlighting), the device has, despite its compact frame, Ethernet, USB, and CAN inter- faces. It also has an SD card slot for memory expansion. Like the other devices in the EL 100 series before it, this panel is available with an optional Soft PLC, including maintenance-free UPS for backing up PLC data. With Visi- WinNET® the EL 103 offers in addition easy-to-use visualisation functions for representing process values, bars, text, graphics. A language switch that can be used anywhere in the world, a cleverly designed signalling system, and a powerful recipe management function round out the visualisation functions. The device is particularly well suited for use where space is limited.
More IP65 inverters The Lenze AC Tech range of SMV frequency inverters with IP65 enclosure has been extended with 4 new powers up to 22 kW. The new models are at 11, 15, 18.5 and 22 kW and suit installation in wet and dirty environments, saving the cost of a panel enclosure. Matching the smaller models in the range, these higher power inverters feature the EPM memory chip, built in RFI filters and excellent sensorless vector performance. Communication options include CANopen, Ethernet IP, DeviceNet for the American market and PROFIBUS for Europe. Where inverters are to be installed outdoors, polycarbonate casings are available to give longterm résistance to UV. The SMV IP65 inverters have another strength with extremely compact dimensions. Even with their high protection casings, footprints are remarkably small – for example 204 x 254 mm at 7.5 kW. Small servo, large effect The second generation of 930K fluxxtorque servo drives has now made efficient, decentralised drive concepts feasible in the tightest spaces. With a power range of 120 W to 440 W, the units are available for low and extralow voltages. In the course of product evolution, Lenze has also redesigned the synchronous servo motors used. Approximately 20 % less volume with the same power and increased efficiency speak for themselves. Added to that is extended functionality, including more control capabilities for actuators and sensors through the integrated digital and analogue I/Os, integration in EtherCAT networks, and feedback with single- and multi-turn absolute value encoders. In combination with the integrated positioning control, including a path program for processing up to 64 waypoints, the 930K fluxxtorque servo drive becomes a small, precise positioning drive. An expensive control system in the background is not Experts for Lenze Automation In early January 2010, Dr. Thomas Cord took over the management of Lenze Automation GmbH. He succeeds Frank Maier, who has joined the Board of Management of Lenze SE. With Dr. Cord, Lenze is pursuing its strategy of positioning itself more promi- nently as a specialist in automation technology. “I am very pleased that we were able to attract Dr. Cord”, says Frank Maier. “His many years of experience and his expertise in marketing automation solutions will move Lenze a long way forward towards its goal of becoming a key player in the automation market.” Dr. Cord emphasises the central importance of his field for Lenze. “By merging control and drive technology, our customers will realise genuine added value through the clear simplification of the engineering solution.” necessary. The series can be operated easily and quickly with the free parameter setting software and the Speed- Tec connection system. Servo Drives 930K fluxxtorque news 5
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