Besides mechanical elements, the electrical components in an automation project are a big factor in determining success or failure. Overall costs can only be significantly reduced if all the components are perfectly coordinated.
Tap into the basics of electric drives and controllers
Which encoder system is best for direct-current motors? What’s the difference between PROFIBUS and CAN bus? How do you improve precision when using three-phase AC motors? If you don’t work with the electrical and digital components of automation solutions on a regular basis, you can get a compact overview of all the essentials in this White Paper.
Automation in industry II – motors and controllers” offers a clear and concise summary of the current state of the art in technology and offers some useful tips. Get up to speed and avoid the typical mistakes that people make when selecting and configuring solutions.
- Motors: The design of a motor influences the precision of the entire system
- Gearboxes: Take care to select the right solution as the interface between your linear drive and motor
- Controllers: The tricky balancing act between intelligence and complexity
