n TECHNOLOGY November/December 2024 www.drivesncontrols.com 16 ABB HAS ANNOUNCED AN open software platform that is integrated into its drives’ operating systems, allowing users to create, validate and implement customised control and analysis applications in programming environments such as Matlab/Simulink or C++. Called the ABB Crealizer, the platform can access high-resolution real-time data for analytics and other applications. “The ABB Crealizer is able to accelerate digitalisation processes in companies,” says Daniel Wyss, ABB System Drives’ digital lead. “The software platform oers customers the possibility of exible programming, easy testing, prototyping, and quick and easy integration. “Companies today must be able to adapt quickly to changing conditions,” he adds. "The ABB Crealizer integrated into our drives is a software platform that supports this by reducing risk, lowering system costs, and shortening time-tomarket. And all of this while protecting the systems and processes through high cybersecurity.” The Crealizer is said to oer a more powerful variant that complements existing approaches to customisation, adaptive programming and IEC programming. The use of exible programming environments, rapid prototyping and short iteration cycles will enable the rapid launch of innovative applications, ABB says. These applications can be validated using simulations. Users will be able to work together with other experts to solve challenging problems at the system level, or adopt ready-made applications from ABB and its partners. ABB says that the platform will simplify supervisory PLC systems, with advanced control logic implemented on the drive. Fieldbus and OPC UA models can be customised to allow data interoperability. Users will also be able to create their own test applications to speed up commissioning. One potential use for the new platform is to dampen vibrations in drivetrains in real time. This will allow drives to be used across their entire speed ranges, and because vibrations are reduced, service lives will be extended. New functions can also be implemented to detect anomalies, or for predictive maintenance. For example, the ageing of crane ropes could be mapped based on high-resolution torque and other stress factors, allowing the ropes to be replaced only when necessary. Other potential applications suggested by ABB include: nsaving energy by implementing noload detection on conveyors; nreplacing old drives without needing to touch the overriding PLC system; ncreating automated test sequences to tune machines; nusing the drive as a sensor and performing Fast Fourier Transformations on the signals; nmonitoring motor eciency and tuning systems in real time; ndetecting anomalies in drive cooling systems; nusing adaptive vibration control to extend operating ranges and prolong system lives; and nimplementing advanced energy management systems. https://new.abb.com/ about/our-businesses/motion WEG has launched an axial-ux motor that will allow OEMs and systems integrators to implement innovative applications with small footprints. Available in frame sizes 250–400 (10125hp), the modular W80 AXgen motor, lets manufacturers downsize systems, cut logistical costs and lower carbon footprints. The Nema motor is said to “set a new standard” by reaching eciencies of up to 96.9%. An advanced cooling system supports the use of fresh or deionised water and oil. With ow rates of 5-15 litres per minute, and inlet pressures of up to ten bar, the motor provides reliable performance in challenging conditions. The motor operates with a constant torque range of 1,000:1 and a constant power range of 1.3 times the nominal speed of 1,800 or 3,600 rpm. For applications needing speeds outside of this range, WEG oers tailored versions. “The W80 AXgen is our rst motor of this type,” says Marek Lukaszczyk, WEG’s marketing manager for Europe and the Middle East. “With this launch, we are enabling OEMs to explore new possibilities, oering them a scalable, reliable and highly ecient motor solution for both today's challenges and future demands.” www.weg.net Compact axial- ux motor delivers e ciencies of up to 96.9% Drives-based platform will allow users to create custom applications ABB’s Crealizer platform will allow drives users to users to create customised control and analysis applications
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