The ArmorKinetix Servo Drives can also lower system costs and increase productivity and uptime. (Image via Rockwell)
Rockwell Automation touts its new ArmorKinetix Distributed Servo Drives as the technology behind faster deployments and more capable smart machines. The servo drives are a modular and expandable solution for motion control applications and mount directly on machines over electrical cabinets in an effort to reduce system complexity, cable management and cooling requirements. According to Rockwell, moving to a decentralized architecture can reduce overall cabling by up to 90%, lower overall system costs by 30% on average, and provide a reduction in overall machine footprint.
The ArmorKinetix Servo Drives come equipped with vibration and thermal sensors that can detect potential machine issues, providing the ability to identify and address problems as they occur in real-time, which can reduce system downtime and increase productivity. The ArmorKinetix technology comes in two forms, including the Distributed Servo and Motor and the Distributed Servo Drive and pack features that include:
- 200 / 400V class product
- CIP Security
- Up to IP66/67 rating
- Device Level Ring capable
- Connect any combination of 24 Distributed Servo Drives and Distributed Servo and Motors in each ring
- Standard encoder or Safety SIL 2 encoder/Advanced integrated safety – SIL 3
- Holding brake option/Zero stack mounting
The ArmorKinetix Distributed Servo Drives offer more power in a smaller package and can be field-mounted for more flexible integration for machine builders. According to Rockwell, the company’s servo drive technology can lower total system costs, improve productivity and increase uptime for manufacturers, making both packages ideal for next-gen production machines.
“Rockwell Automation has worked closely with customers to align the ArmorKinetix Distributed Servo Drives with customer application needs,” stated Jon Vanderpas, product manager at Rockwell Automation. “This product is special because it not only provides industry-leading performance and precision to individual processes, but it also enables a more optimized way for people to design and operate automation equipment.”
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