Automation bundle
Mastering logistics transparently and flexibly
In order to master the current and future challenges of the logistics industry, logistics planners and service providers, system integrators and automation specialists need to make their systems smart and future-proof. SEW-Eurodrive has developed an automation bundle for this purpose. It helps to meet the needs of intra- or distribution logistics with scalable and energy-efficient conveyor technology.
Electric monorail systems (EMS) and electric floor conveyors (EBB) are used across all industries for the internal transportation of pallets, boxes and individual load carriers. They are the logistical backbone in production, storage and logistics centers for connecting the warehouse with incoming goods, order picking and retrieval. High speeds enable large distances to be covered quickly, much faster than continuous conveyors.
Maxolution EHB modular was developed precisely for these applications and complements SEW-Eurodrive's solution portfolio for EHB and EBB. These automation bundles are intended for use in logistics applications across all industries. In contrast to the established products and solutions for the automotive industry, EHB has a modular design with an open interface for operation with standard control systems, different communication variants and the use of the latest standard frequency inverters and control components from the Movi-C modular automation system. Various automation bundles have been predefined for use in EMS and EBB systems in intralogistics, which experience has shown to cover the majority of customer requirements in this area of application. The entire engineering of the devices has already been completed and the device combinations have been extensively tested by SEW-Eurodrive.
Wire, configure, get started
The EHB modular automation bundle consists of two frequency inverters from the Movitrac advanced series, a UHX small controller with a Movikit-RGS software module developed for this application, all integrated in a completely pluggable, non-ventilated housing with LED display, IR interface and integrated braking resistors. The use of the latest automation products ensures worldwide serviceability and long-term product availability.
The scalable safety functions up to PLd have already been validated by SEW-Eurodrive. The "Safely reduced speed" (SLS) function is optionally available via an integrated motor encoder. The drives with a large positioning range enable positioning with millimeter precision as well as dynamic travel and fast load changes thanks to two frequency inverters for the travel and auxiliary axes. The HK overhead conveyor gearbox series enables disengagement at standstill and thus manual movement of the hanger or vehicle. The EHB modular automation bundle is supplemented by stationary and mobile communication modules for CAN rail bus or slotted waveguide with Profinet/Profisafe. Other Ethernet protocols are also possible.
Flexible customization
The EHB modular automation bundles are flexibly expandable and can therefore be optimally adapted to all customer requirements. Depending on the load requirements, the larger inverter can control two geared motors. Corresponding motor outlets are provided on the underside of the housing.
If more than two frequency inverters are required, for example for two-pallet vehicles, the automation bundles can easily be expanded with decentralized frequency inverters from the Movimot flexible series. Movimot flexible also offers connection and evaluation of the load handling equipment sensors. EHB modular can be combined with asynchronous motors and synchronous motors for energy-saving solutions with IE3/IE4.
Customer-specific adaptation of the Movikit-RGS software module in IEC61131-3 is easily possible. Commissioning and diagnostics can be carried out in a user-friendly manner via an integrated web interface without additional engineering software. The integrated data storage on an SD card allows the commissioning data to be transferred to other vehicles in the system. For the S7 controller, SEW-Eurodrive offers optional function blocks for integrated communication with the hangers and logical segmentation of the systems.
Training and service offer
SEW-Eurodrive offers a comprehensive range of training courses for EMS modular. Product presentation and communication project planning can be offered as classroom training or online. Training courses on commissioning and diagnostics are held at SEW-Eurodrive in the Bruchsal application hall directly on test systems. As a reliable partner, SEW-Eurodrive offers a comprehensive service with a global network.
Frank Höreth, Head of Maxolution Business Development at SEW-Eurodrive
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