The Altivar Machine range matches a variety of machine throughput requirements with the following features:

•  Open-loop motor control with torque sensitive operation, even at low speed and dynamic accuracy for start/stop applications

•  Closed loop motor control for applications requiring velocity sensitive operation or precise positioning

•  Advanced connectivity with automation architecture via all common fieldbuses, even in real-time, with fast task cycle times  

The VSDs are robust and reliable. They are designed to provide continuous machine operation in harsh environments. They are said to help maximise machine operating time and reduce the overall cost of machines through:

•  Reduced installation costs, with both book and compact form factors reducing machine footprint, whether mounted in a machine frame or electrical cabinet

•  Fewer additional devices needed to manage machine safety and repeated sequential movements, as both are managed internally within the drive

•  Reduced engineering and design time thanks to ready-to-use, PLCopen-compliant libraries and tested, validated, documented architectures available through Schneider Electric’s MachineStruxure solutions.