Entries by Craig Chamberlin

What is an HMI

A human-machine interface (known as an HMI) is an industrial electronics product that’s used to interact the operation and control between humans and machines. An HMI provides feedback from the industrial machine to the end user which helps the user make changes so that the machine is more effective in production. An HMI can also […]

ABB AC500-eCo PLC

The ABB AC500-eCo is a powerful PLC system that features a 128 kB user memory coupled with a fast CPU offering program processing times of 0.1 microseconds per instruction. The ABB AC500-eCo PLC offers all of the advantages as the AC500 PLC plus an impressive set of programming features. The family of ABB AC500 products […]

Lenze Americas

Lenze Americas is a USA-based, global company who specializes in developing motion control solutions that aims to meet ambitious performance and productivity goals. Lenze Americas has a complete line of ultra-efficient general-purposes variable speed drives, an innovative amplifier servo line, sophisticated servo automation systems and robustly engineered gear motors and mechanical components. Lenze Americas has […]

ABB CP600 HMI

The ABB CP600 HMI is designed to be interfaced with the ABB AC500 PLC. The ABB CP600 is ABB’s latest HMI, and is now available in a broader range, from the entry level (4.3”) to the high-end panel (15”). The ABB CP600 HMI is highly flexible and is specifically designed for advanced applications in complex systems […]

ABB AC500 PLC

Most downtime is caused by either human error or device malfunction, which can be avoided with the right solution. Using dual CPU’s helps negate the risk of total system failure, thus enhancing system availability. If the retention of critical data and the avoidance of downtime are important to an application, the ABB AC500 PLC is […]

ABB ACS550 VFD

The ABB ACS550 VFD combines a sophisticated microprocessor with an advanced IGBT power switching technology to deliver volts per hertz, close looped flux vector and sensor less vector control of alternating current motors. The ABB ACS550 VFD control panel offers numerous benefits making it the most user-friendly panel out of all variable frequency drives in […]

Lenze ECS Servo Drives

Lenze ECS servo drives are designed with a high overload capacity specifically for multiple axis applications with high dynamics. Lenze ECS servo drives compromises axis modules and power supply modules which can be combined to an optimized unit for multiple axis applications. The control tasks and motion control functions can be split according to the […]

Lenze PositionServo 940

Lenze manufactures products for advanced control technology in the field of industrial automation. Lenze produces affordable and flexible products for applications that use single-axis controllers, precision torque, and velocity controls. Lenze products range in power ratings from less than 1 kilowatt through 370 kilowatt and can be used for synchronous and asynchronous servo motors. Lenze […]

Lenze 9400 Servo Drives

Lenze 9400 single-axis drives combine mains supply, DC bus and inverter in a single unit. The Lenze 9400 servo drive filter elements and brake chopper are integrated into the drive module; allowing self-sufficient application in distributed control cabinet installations. Lenze 9400 single-axis servo drives come in power ratings from 0.37 kilowatt through 370 kilowatt. Lenze […]