Servo Motor Controllers and Drives
Servo Drives suit machines requiring 22-150 kW power.
Press Release Summary:
Rated for continuous output power, Allen-Bradley Kinetix 7000 drives support synchronous permanent magnet motors as well as asynchronous induction motors. TUV-certified Kinetix safe-off capability enables maintenance tasks to be accomplished without removing power from entire machine. Featuring I/O connections, fault code displays, and SERCOS interface communication, drives seamlessly integrate with Allen-Bradley Logix controllers, servo motors, and actuators.
Original Press Release:
Rockwell Automation Offers Servo Drive Technology in Expanded Power Ranges
New high performance servo drives are designed for machinery applications requiring 22 to 150 kilowatt power.
MILWAUKEE, March 23, 2006 - To support applications with the highest power requirements, such as Web handling, printing and converting, Rockwell Automation has expanded its family of servo drives with the new Allen-Bradley Kinetix 7000 drive. With continuous output power of 22 to 150 kilowatts, this new high-power servo drive seamlessly integrates with Allen-Bradley Logix controllers, servo motors and actuators to bring unmatched flexibility to machine design and unprecedented efficiency to the manufacturing floor.
"As part of Kinetix Integrated Motion, the Kinetix 7000 servo drives are part of a total, seamless motion control solution," said Patrick Liebsch, Kinetix 7000 product manager, Rockwell Automation. "With these drives, the benefits of Kinetix are extended to an even greater range of applications."
The Kinetix 7000 servo drives go beyond supporting synchronous permanent magnet motors, with asynchronous induction motor support as well. This gives customers a cost-effective alternative for motion control applications where higher power is needed.
In addition, the new TUV-certified Kinetix safe-off capability integrated in these drives can increase productivity by providing manufacturers and machine builders maximum machine availability. Maintenance tasks that previously required power down conditions can now be accomplished without removing power from the entire machine. As a result, customers enjoy faster machine restart and shorter machine downtime.
The Kinetix 7000 servo drives are based on two high-quality foundations that have already been well-received in the marketplace - the Kinetix 6000 drives and the PowerFlex power structure. With the same I/O connections, wiring, fault code displays, and SERCOS interface communication, the Kinetix 6000 and 7000 servo drives provide customers with maximum commonality across machines and power ranges. This allows for easy configuration and deployment, leading to lower design, engineering and maintenance costs.
The advantages of the Kinetix 7000 drives are fully realized when they are paired with Allen-Bradley HPK-Series High Power Induction motors. The HPK-Series Motors were specifically engineered for optimized performance when used with the Kinetix 7000, allowing machine builders to extend the range of applications that use Kinetix Integrated Motion solutions.
Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK), is a leading global provider of automation, power, control, and information solutions that help manufacturers achieve a competitive advantage in their businesses. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., U.S.A., the company employs about 21,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.
For more information on the Allen-Bradley Kinetix 7000 High Power Servo Drive, please contact the Rockwell Automation Response Center, 10701 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, Minn., 55438, 800-223-5354, ext. 1903.
All reader inquiries should be directed to the Rockwell Automation Response Center, 10701 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, Minn., 55438, 800-223-5354, ext 1903.
Allen-Bradley, Kinetix and PowerFlex are trademarks of Rockwell Automation Inc.
SERCOS interface is a trademark of the Interests Group SERCOS interface e.V.
