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FEATURE
DRIVES, CONTROLS & MOTORS
RELIABILITY AND EASE OF USE
low demand
Available in the UK from Lamonde Automation, Control Techniques’ Commander S Series
drives are revolutionising drive configuration, commissioning and installation
4 kW (0.25 to 5 hp). This covers many popular applications, including fan/pump, performance (for better torque control characteristics), as well as general purpose motor control applications. Plug-and-play convenience straight from the
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box makes Commander S easy to commission, install and use, and it offers the benefits of being reliable and cost-effective. Commander S is also the first drive to come with an app interface as a standard feature at no extra cost. The ‘Marshal’ app revolutionises how a user commissions, monitors, diagnoses and supports their drive. Key to this innovative approach is the
use of NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, with Marshal becoming the user’s drive expert in the field. Marshal allows power on/off commissioning, even when the drive is still in its box, allowing: • Cloning – parameters can be transferred from one drive to another • Diagnostics – Marshal provides real-time diagnostics even when the drive is powered off; and step-by-step instructions will help the user fix the problem and get the drive running again • Easy sharing of wiring diagrams and drive configurations as a PDF file via email or WhatsApp or other messenger apps. Installation using the robust click-on/off DIN
rail mounting makes it a breeze to install the drive, with Commander S’s compact footprint and side-by-side installation saving cabinet space. The terminal designations are laser printed for easy identification, and offset angled wiring terminals allow easy screw access and cable entry. Ease of configuration, installation and use are key elements of Commander S’s design. Marshal is the easiest and fastest way to
communicate with Commander S and is available for Android and iOS, enabling drive set-up in only 60 seconds, along with providing simple set-up
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art of the Commander family of drives from Control Techniques, the Commander S is available with a power range of 0.18 kW to
routines tailored to different applications. The FastStart menu, accessible via Marshal, provides assisted commissioning, and only four key settings are needed to get the motor running.
DURABLE & RELIABLE Commander S design uses the latest generation of components and innovative manufacturing, with conformal coating protecting the drive against moisture, corrosion and dust to meet the long-term durability and reliability standards Control Techniques is known for. Highlighting this is the free five-year warranty. Commander S is optimised for
simple applications with feature sets and templates built-in to suit your application straight out of the box. To help reduce overall costs, several essential features are built-in the drive, such as intelligent fan control, onboard Modbus RTU, and integrated C1 EMC filter. The drives also meet the energy efficiency requirements set by the EU Ecodesign regulation. Commissioning drives via NFC
is a real game-changer for the drives market, no more time- consuming navigating menus via pushbuttons to set up even the most basic of parameters. Everything you need can be set up using the Marshal app on your mobile phone, even while the drive is still in its box – a boon for machine builders who want to quickly clone multiple drives for their application.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Fans, Pumps and Compressors, Conveyors • Improved energy efficiency during periods of
• PID functionality makes advanced control easy and efficient without the need of an external controller • Easily avoid equipment resonant frequencies and reduce high vibration levels using the skip frequency
• Catch an already spinning motor to reduce start-up time and increase productivity
• Motor thermal protection prevents overheating of the motor during operation
• Fire mode maximises availability of a building’s smoke extraction system in the event of a fire. Once activated the drive will run until failure.
MOVING APPLICATIONS Conveyors, Treadmills, Automatic Doors & Barriers
• Reliable speed control with onboard communications
• S-ramp acceleration/ deceleration profiling provides smooth speed transitions minimising machine jerk • Linear V to F with a controllable boost to get the machine running
• Drive overload capacity up to 150% for rapid acceleration or load changes • DC braking with stop indication used to stop the motor quickly.
PROCESSING APPLICATIONS Mixers, Crushers, Agitators, Centrifuges, Kneaders, Spinning & Braiding Machines for Textile • Ease of integration to external PLC or other management systems with on-board communications
• Stability optimiser for improved motor control • Resistance compensation for excellent torque performance
• Built-in EMC filter effectively reduces electromagnetic interference.
Lamonde Automation T: 020 3026 2670
sales@lamonde.com
www.lamonde.com
COMMANDER S SERIES DRIVES: FOR HIGH
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