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Decentralized drive technology means that many functions are moved from the control cabinet to the machine or system itself, close to where controls or inverters are needed. This enables modular construction and testing of the system, reduces the need for cabling in the control cabinet and increases energy efficiency.
Customers' needs are changing faster than ever, which places new demands on factories to adapt to dynamic demand. Products tailored to individual customers, in batch size 1, have become the new norm, while mass production is mainly limited to consumables. Through decentralized drive and automation technology, the manufacturing process can become significantly more flexible. This makes it possible to quickly adapt production lines to new products or needs with minimal effort in the form of programming and cabling
The concept of decentralized drive technology means that the intelligence and the controlling electronics (frequency converter) are moved from the control cabinet directly to the inverter. By using a decentralized system, the power and control electronics can be mounted directly on the motor housing, which means that the motor is controlled directly via the frequency converter instead of from a central control cabinet. If there is not enough space on the motor housing, the electronics can be placed close to the motor, but at a distance that still allows for efficient control.
The advantages of a decentralized installation become clear with larger systems and a greater number of decentralized drive systems.
In classic decentralized drives, the frequency inverter moves to or close to the motor - these can be asynchronous motors or servo motors. However, depending on the production, for example in food production, asynchronous motors cannot always be used, as these usually have a fan and cooling fins for heat dissipation. This fan can distribute germs with the air flow. The cooling fins are not easy to clean.
Mechatronics, i.e. the complete integration of motor, gearbox and converter in one housing concept, offers many advantages. On the one hand, space is saved because the gear unit and motor are directly intermeshed. In addition, the converter and control technology is adapted to the application. If a fanless motor, such as a servomotor, is used as the drive, the heat generated only has to be dissipated via an easy-to-clean housing.
We call this integration and high functional compression mechatronics. Therefore, our MOVIGEAR® is also a mechatronic drive solution.
MOVI-C® is the complete automation modular system from SEW-EURODRIVE. From software for planning, startup, operation and diagnostics, to electronic open and closed-loop control devices, to the mechanical drive, the gearmotor - one manufacturer, one universal solution. You get every automation component you need from a single source. Of course, they can be fully integrated into all automation concepts, fieldbus topologies and network standards. You are completely free to choose the communication topology. MOVI-C® offers you all the advantages in communication: from PROFIBUS to Industrial Ethernet to Modbus or, in the future, OPC UA.
Do you want to base your plant design on decentralized installation? Then our wide range of decentralized technology offers you exactly the right solutions. Whether it's a gearmotor with integrated frequency inverter or a complete mechatronic system, our decentralized drive solutions will save you energy and costs - regardless of whether you want to decentralize a conveyor line or an entire plant.
MOVISWITCH® is an economical solution for decentralized applications up to 3 kW power. This compact and robust geared motor comes with integrated switching and protection function and is available in protection class IP54, as well as optionally in IP55, IP65 or IP66
MOVIFIT® compact is a decentralized motor starter that requires minimal effort but offers maximum benefit. It is ideal as a back starter or duo starter, especially for intralogistics applications.
The MOVIFIT® FC motor starter is designed for systems where motor-related electronics are central. It offers gentle starting and braking for up to two motors and has an innovative unit concept that provides time and cost advantages in installation, operation and service.
MOVIMOT® offers a simple and efficient solution with a slim combination of geared motor and digital frequency converter, available in the power range from 0.37 kW to 4.0 kW. This device is flexible to use thanks to protection class IP54, with options for IP55, IP65 or IP66
MOVIMOT® flexible offers you a lot of freedom in the lean automation of your production. With the decentralized inverter, automation moves from the central control cabinet to the field, exactly where you need the automation of your drive technology.
Decentralized drive technology cannot be more intelligent, flexible and cost-saving: MOVIMOT® advanced combines asynchronous motor and frequency inverter to form a decentralized drive unit and can be flexibly combined with any standard gear unit. MOVIMOT® advanced can also be operated on all common Ethernet-based infrastructures.
The decentralized MOVI-C® FIELD CONTROLLER controller is used wherever intelligent motion functions are required in the field. This relieves the central programmable logic controller (PLC) and shortens response times.
The MOVIGEAR® mechatronic drive system is designed to be used flexibly for different communication infrastructures. This makes it perfectly suited for all decentralized applications in the field. Due to the compact design and maximum integration of the components with permanently excited synchronous motor, gear unit and integrated electronics, MOVIGEAR® is tailor-made for efficient use in general materials handling applications
With MOVIGEAR® classic, you already benefit from motor efficiency class IE5. In addition, the MOVIGEAR® classic drive unit with its new hygienic design offers an optimum solution for use in systems with special ambient conditions.
Decentralized drive technology cannot bemore intelligent, lean, efficient, and cost-saving: MOVIGEAR® performance combines motor, gear unit and electronics in one housing. MOVIGEAR® performance can be operated on all common Ethernet-based infrastructures.
We meet the requirements of plant manufacturers and operators for a highly efficient IE4 solution also for central control cabinet installations with the MGF..-DSM drive unit with MOVITRAC® LTP-B and the Configurable Control Unit (CCU).
The compact design of the DRC... electronic motor combines integrated electronics with a permanently excited synchronous motor to create an ideal solution for decentralized applications where high flexibility is required on the gear side. In combination with a highly efficient bevel, helical or parallel shaft gear unit or as a stand-alone motor, the DRC... electronic motor forms a powerful, decentralized drive unit.
The MOVITRANS® contactless energy supply system works according to the principle of inductive energy transfer. In this process, electrical energy is transmitted from a permanently installed conductor to one or more mobile consumers without contact. The electromagnetic coupling takes place via an air gap and is maintenance- and wear-free. The new TES31 decentralized power supply in a compact housing eliminates the need for a control cabinet. This type of power supply brings the following advantages: variable installation topology, optimized system efficiency, segmentation of the line.
The MOVI-DPS® energy supply from SEW-EURODRIVE smoothes the power curve during cyclical load cycles and avoids peak currents. This minimizes the energy requirements of applications and reduces infrastructure costs.