Posted to News on 8th Nov 2013, 13:52
Lenze Smart Motor speed is set using smartphone app
The Lenze Smart Motor brings innovation to standard AC motor technology with a package that offers cost savings to machine builders, particularly in materials handling and conveyors. By adding intelligence to asynchronous motors, the Lenze Smart Motor enables running speeds to be set anywhere from 500 to 2600rpm - and there is no need for a starter or contactor.
This wide range of speeds can immediately generate cost savings by reducing the number of variants of geared motors used on a machine. Instead of several drives with different gear ratios, a single model of Lenze Smart Motor can be used with different programmed speeds. Aside from the wide speed setting range, the electronics also achieve high starting torques, soft start and stop ramps, and save energy as well.
Speed set using a smartphone app
Easy operating of the Lenze Smart Motor comes from contactless programming by Lenze smartphone app using NFC (Near Field Communication) technology. The app enables free setting of the speed plus start and stop ramps by bringing the smartphone within a distance of 2cm from the motor. This can be done without the need to power the motor.
The Lenze Smart Motor is not a variable-speed drive but instead one that has the speed freely set over a 5:1 speed range. Initially there are two frame sizes available: 63 frame with a rated torque of 1.75Nm and 80 frame at 5.0Nm. Both have a starting torque capacity of 400 per cent, and this combined with the adjustable start and stop ramps makes it suitable for conveyors. In many cases the high starting torque capacity - 67 per cent higher than a motor started direct on line - means that the motor can be selected one frame size smaller than before.
Lenze's Smart Motor is available as a package with the new Lenze g500 range of gearboxes. There are three different configurations - helical, shaft-mounted helical and helical bevel - with outputs up to 600Nm. These gearboxes are smaller and lighter than previous models, but also offer high efficiency at around 96 per cent. Combined with the Lenze Smart Motor, efficiency is at IE3 levels with an additional 'eco' option for cost saving at partial loads.
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