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Individual applications demand innovative technologies. From software, communication and sensor technology to control, inverter and drive technology, the modular technology system offers the necessary modules for automating your rail-guided or line-guided transport system in modern production.
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The interaction of the stationary and mobile controllers enables the various applications to be implemented functionally.
The UHX-65 stationary segment controller from the tried-and-tested MOVI-C® modular automation system is the central control module for coordinating the electric monorail vehicles and/or Skillet platforms in your conveyor system and the interfaces to neighboring systems. The segment controller's extremely high computing power allows a high number of mobile units to be networked and ensures fast data exchange.
Mobile, on-board control units implement all functions on the mobile units.
The application controller evaluates sensor technology and encoder. It controls the drives on the mobile unit via the decentralized frequency inverters and communicates with the stationary controller via WiFi via slotted waveguide. The modular design with this separate mobile controller now enables existing systems with Generation B inverters and new systems with Generation C inverters to be upgraded to the latest state of the art in control and communication technology.
Functional safety as an option in preparation.
The "mobile controller" or the traveling controller evaluates sensor technology and encoder and controls the decentralized frequency inverter or inverters. Communication is contactless via the slotted waveguide with the segment controller, which implements all functions on the EMS/EBB vehicles and skillets. The decentralized frequency inverters of the SEW MOVIMOT® and MOVIPRO® product line are used as drives for the motors, e.g. for the travel or lifting axis. This allows for a high degree of flexibility in terms of performance classes and greatly simplifies standardization.
We offer various standardized communication technologies for integration into rail- and line-guided systems.
The slotted waveguide system is used for data communication between stationary transmitters (access point) and mobile receivers (client). The slotted waveguide (SHL) itself is an aluminum hollow profile with a lateral opening (slot) into which the mobile radio antennas are immersed. The special geometric shape of the slotted waveguide allows for locally controlled propagation of the radio signals in the hollow profile with minimized radiation to the outside. The radio signals are supplied via so-called supply elements, which are connected to access points via coaxial cables. The system components are used to create a wireless local radio network (WLAN).
The radiating cable is a coaxial cable with an outer conductor that is slotted at defined intervals. Electromagnetic waves – radio waves – can enter and exit via the slotted openings over the entire length of the leakage wave cable.
The radiating wave cable can be installed in environments where the slotted waveguide or a conventional stationary antenna is difficult or impossible to install or is not suitable for radio technology.
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In the rail and line-guided systems, the energy is transferred contactless via MOVITRANS® or via conductor rail with contact.
Contactless energy transfer also plays an important role in rail and line-guided systems. MOVITRANS® contactless energy transfer from SEW-EURODRIVE is an advantageous alternative wherever access to the energy transfer system is restricted, where a visual condition check is not possible, where maximum availability and a low-maintenance system are required.
Areas of application in the area of system solutions for rail-guided systems:
Conductor rails are often used in electrified monorail systems. Modified clamp holders for additional mounting of SEW-EURODRIVE components for communication and positioning can be requested from leading conductor rail manufacturers.
Proven drive technology from SEW-EURODRIVE is also used in system solutions.
The MOVIFIT® FC decentralized frequency inverter offers pluggable motor cable outputs as an option and is used, among other things, for travel drives for electric monorail systems that have multiple motion axes.
Power range: Up to 4 kW.
With MOVIMOT® flexible, you decide for yourself which motor technology you prefer – whether synchronous or asynchronous.
Power range: Up to 7.5 kW.
The DRC.. electronic motor is suitable for applications that require an increased control range, e.g. very low or very high speeds, or also for requirements for special energy efficiency.
Two DRC.. motors are used as travel drives in the heavy-duty EMS. Here, an electronic differential can be implemented quite easily and elegantly via torque control. This protects the running surface of the drive wheels in particular during cornering.
The drives for electrified monorail systems can be safely switched by coupling in the gear unit output stage.
Different sensor systems are used to implement the system solutions, including the DataMatrix positioning system, which SEW-EURODRIVE offers as an integral component.
The PXV..A read head is part of the SEW-EURODRIVE data matrix positioning system. Consisting of a camera module and an integrated LED lighting unit, the read head records the data matrix codes on the self-adhesive code tape.
In combination with the MOVISAFE® HM31 safety controller, comprehensive safety functions can be implemented that can be derived from the recorded DataMatrix codes – for example, safe distance monitoring (SDM®) between the EMS vehicles.
The safety concepts arise from the combination of the various safety functions and the corresponding safety hardware.
The powerful MOVISAFE® HM31-B safety controller is designed with a high degree of protection and can be easily integrated into rail and line-guided systems. Certified and prefabricated function blocks enable rapid implementation of comprehensive safety functions up to safety level PL e.
Safe logic processing and safe inputs/outputs
Relevant safety functions:
Advanced functions:
The efficient safety and logic modules of the MOVISAFE ® UCS…B product series with integrated protection functions are ideal for safety functions of lower complexity:
Relevant safety functions:
In combination with the MOVISAFE® UCS…B safety module, the rotational speed of the motor can be reliably monitored, for example, using EI7C/FS motor encoders, thus implementing the "SLS" (Safely Limited Speed) safety function.
Depending on customer requirements and customer applications, we can implement the following safety functions up to performance level (PL) e:
Depending on the selected safety concept, SEW-EURODRIVE also offers safe communication between stationary and mobile safety controllers.
The mechanical collision protection in the heavy-duty electric monorail system usually ensures that the prescribed distance between the bodies in the assembly lines is maintained, for example in automotive production, to protect workers. However, as soon as a larger distance between the car bodies becomes necessary, e.g. when mounting the front-end module with the help of a handling device, the mechanical collision protection usually no longer works.
The innovative "Safe Distance Monitoring" (SDM®) safety function closes this safety gap, offers safe distance monitoring with variable distances, and ensures greater flexibility in the assembly lines.