Schneider Electric's new variable
speed drive, the Altivar 32 has an ultra-slim, book-style design
and the ability to directly attach a self-protected disconnect. The Altivar 32
allows users to mount it side-by-side and integrate it into tight spaces,
minimizing wiring and machine costs.
The drive can operate as the heart of
a simple control system and perform functions usually managed by a PLC, which
allows users to use Boolean and arithmetical operations, timers, counters,
comparators and short automated sequences to customize the drive to specific
machine application and save on installation components. All of these functions
can be programmed using Schneider Electric's SoMove software, available for free.
Designed
to operate without the need for encoder feedback, the Altivar 32 drive delivers speed and torque
control for asynchronous or synchronous ac motors. It also features
conformal coating to protect circuit boards from dust, moisture and other
airborne contaminants, which allows it to be used in harsh environments.
The
Altivar 32 is embedded with Bluetooth technology
which enables monitoring, viewing and performing machine diagnostics while
keeping cabinet doors safely closed. It also includes standard RJ45 connectors
for Modbus and CANOpen networks, and onboard HMI and navigation wheel for easy
adjustments.
