26 n SPS SHOW REVIEW February 2025 www.drivesncontrols.com The Austrian motor-maker Elin launched its first synchronous reluctance motor with water-jacket cooling at SPS. The motor, which achieves efficiency levels of IE4 or IE5 in ratings up to 500kW, is aimed mainly at plastics industry and recycling applications. The motor uses an advanced rotor sheet design, developed in collaboration with the University of Darmstadt, and a customer in the plastics industry. Elin also worked with Schneider Electric which provided the matching frequency inverter, which fine-tunes the motor’s performance. The motor’s water-jacket cooling system results in a high power density and a smaller design than aircooled alternatives. The synchronous reluctance motor is designed to address demanding efficiency requirements faced by plastics processors and recycling companies. Its high efficiency will cut their energy costs, while its low rotor heat reduces the need for maintenance, cutting spending on bearings, seals and other components. There are no rare-earth elements or permanent magnets, eliminating risks associated with supply chain disruptions and price volatility of these materials. “This motor addresses the industries’ demand for higher efficiency and lower operational costs, while supporting sustainability goals,” says Christoph Gögele, director of Elin’s plastics and mining business. “Our customers can achieve significant energy savings and operational reliability, crucial for their competitive edge.” www.elinmotoren.com Siemens has announced a “future-proof” motor management system that is tailored for motor control centres (MCCs). The Simocode M-CP system can be adapted to different applications by buying licenses that enable additional functions, such as condition monitoring. Siemens says the system will set new standards with its compact design, advanced functions and Ethernet compatibility. The system has been optimised for use in withdrawable drawers in switchboards, offering a choice between front-panel or DIN-rail mounting, thus saving space and cutting installation costs. Six digital inputs and four relay outputs eliminate the need for additional modules. For fast, reliable communications, the system uses Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) data transmission, ensuring uninterrupted Ethernet communications, while cutting wiring complexity by using thin, twocore cables. Communication in the withdrawable units is achieved using just two wires. The motor management system can be adapted to suit different operational requirements by buying licenses that enable additional functions. This reduces the need to buy and install separate products. For example, integrating condition monitoring into the system will eliminate the need for separate sensors. Key parameters can be monitored using the motor, together with current and voltage measurement modules, thus simplifying the setup. By buying a license, users can activate the provision of data for advanced functions such as motor current signature analyses, or the use of AI to detect anomalies and damage in motors and machines, thus improving reliability. Siemens says that the Simcode M-CP’s diagnostic functions could help to increase system availability and extend the service lives of motors by providing early warnings of any irregularities. Long-term firmware updates will also help to ensure that the system remains up-to-date for years to come. www.siemens.com Elin’s water-cooled synchronous reluctance motor is aimed at plastics and recycling applications Rittal has released a tool that accelerates the planning and construction of low-voltage switchgear, and speeds up collaboration via the cloud. The RiPower configurator – which succeeds the earlier Power Engineering tool – is claimed to make it much easier to manage power distribution systems and busbar components. It does away with the need to spend time reading manuals for each switchgear component, and then planning an enclosure installation, or having to generate parts lists by hand. The planning tool not only enables the configuration of Rittal’s Ri4Power energy distribution systems, but also of its new RiLineX and RiLine systems. It generates the interior installation of switchgear systems automatically. The tool considers a system’s power output limits automatically. Incorrect planning is said to be impossible. The software generates documents and creates design verifications automatically (in compliance with IEC 61439). A wizard allows users to create their own design verifications. Once a configuration is complete, RiPower generates field-specific assembly instructions for rapid, standards-compliant installations. If requested, Rittal can pre-assemble the system. Alternatively, users can order the components from Rittal’s online shop at the touch of a button, or request a detailed offer from the supplier. RiPower fits into the Rittal and Eplan ecosystem. Data from the configurator, such as parts lists, can be processed further in Eplan P8 or AutoCad software. Copper-machining tools from Rittal’s Automation System can also be connected. The RiPower configurator has a similar look-andfeel to other Rittal/Eplan apps such as the Eplan Data Portal, eStock or RiTherm. Users simply choose the appropriate app using a mouse. Rittal predicts that RiPower will result in faster project management, simpler configuration, transparent pricing, and easier planning. www.rittal.com/com-en Low-voltage switchgear configurator accelerates planning safely Rittal says that its RiPower con gurator will accelerate the planning and construction of low-voltage switchgear installations Reluctance motor with water-jacket cooling is small and efficient Users can buy extra functions for ‘future-proof’ motor management system Siemens’ motor management system can be installed in withdrawable drawers in switchboards
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