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SEW-Eurodrive Integrates Drive Operator Panels into Power Transmission Solutions

Source: SEW - Eurodrive USA
01 March, 2006
In addition to direct communication with the drive, the operator panels have built-in recipe controls, alarm management, multi-level password security and optional Ethernet TCP/IP or Profibus DP connectivity. The rugged display terminals are designed to help operators easily access, diagnose and optimize production processes.

Lyman, SC – Simplicity of operation and versatile control functionality are delivered in five new operator terminals from SEW-Eurodrive, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of integrated gearmotor and drive solutions for power transmission and motion control. The rugged display terminals are designed to help operators easily access, diagnose and optimize production processes.In modern factories with decentralized control, being able to easily monitor and troubleshoot machines can reduce downtime and unnecessary costs.

The high-quality visualization and control tools provided by SEW display panels make it easy for operators to determine whether highly automated processes that require synchronous operation are being performed with accuracy.In addition to direct communication with the drive, the SEW operator panels have built-in recipe controls, alarm management, multi-level password security and optional Ethernet TCP/IP or Profibus DP connectivity. The panels allow pass through access to drive data and simultaneous communication with two information sources, such as a PLC and drive.

Along with free programming software, the displays have a wide array of drivers for third-party devices.The five panel styles include 2 x 20 pixel LDC text display, 240 x 64 pixel LCD graphics display, 320 x 240 pixel VGA touch display, 320 x 240 pixel VGA color display and 640 x 480 pixel VGA touch display. Many of the panels come with an IP65 membrane keypad with navigation keys, numeric keypad and additional function keys.

About SEW-Eurodrive

Engineering excellence and customer responsiveness distinguish SEW-Eurodrive, a leading manufacturer of integrated power transmission and motion control systems that set the global standard for high performance and rugged reliability, even in the toughest conditions. Headquartered in Germany, the privately-held company has more than 10,000 employees worldwide and generated sales of more than 1.2 billion Euros in 2004.

U.S. operations include a state-of-the-art manufacturing center, five regional assembly plants, more than 60 technical sales offices and hundreds of distributors and support specialists, which enable SEW-Eurodrive to provide local manufacturing, service and support, coast-to-coast and around the world.

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