ELAU AG

Elau has focused on two specialized areas.
- Firstly, we produce customized drives and controllers for the packaging industry.
- Secondly, our industry experts offer in-depth applicationsassistance.
Because of our flexible support structure, we can respond rapidly to your needs anywhere in the world. Our know-how in automation and our knowledge of the packaging industry provide us with the ability to offer innovative, futureoriented solutions.

PacDriveTM: The automation standard for all segments of the packaging industry

1. PacDriveTM Automation Solutions for the Future

Modern machine concepts in the packaging machine industry require forward-looking Gen3 automation solutions. With the PacDrive™ system, ELAU takes a revolutionary step into the future of machine automation.

PacDrive™ has a proven track record and is used in the production process, in primary and secondary packaging (end of line) and for robotic applications in various industries and applications worldwide.

Detailed information:

PacDriveTM Highlights
  • centralized PC-based control and decentralized drives, sensors and actuators;
  • based on international standards;
  • motion Control integrated in IEC 61131 PLC;
  • Profibus DP, CANopen or DeviceNet as field bus;
  • SERCOS as motion bus;
  • Ethernet communication down to the motor shaft;
  • integrated remote diagnosis;


    PacDrive™ was tailored specifically to the needs of the packaging industry. ELAU consistently bets on future technologies in the PC and Windows world.

PacDrive™ has very efficient controller and PC based controls. The innovative merger of IEC 61131 PLC and motion control functions is a quantum leap compared with conventional PLC based and newly launched motion control automation concepts.

Whatever your machine control, motion control and drive concept looks like, with the PacDriveT<6#153<, system you can solve your individual automation task with several hardware platforms and one single software platform throughout.

 

2. Architecture

PacDrive™ - Gen3 automation solutions for the future

Only modern and forward-looking automation systems can fulfill the ever increasing requirements for productivity increase and flexibility. A technically and economically ideal solution is the Gen3 automation system PacDrive™;.
With the PacDrive™; system, ELAU offers the user a homogeneous and scalable automation solution for simple to high-tech applications. Industry-specific functions and standardized software tools offer the following benefits for the user:

  • Shortest development and commissioning times;
  • Huge innovation potential;
  • Simple and cost-effective service;
  • Open system solution;
  • Best in class products
There are controller based and PC based automation architectures

3. Controls

Controller and PC based controls
Holistic solutions
  • Tried and tested technology;
  • Ethernet interface on board;
  • HMI solutions throughout the system;
  • IEC 61131 PLC with standard field buses;
  • VarioCam® motion control with SERCOS drive bus;
  • CE, EN, UL, CUL.

Package more efficiently, accurately, safely, flexibly and speedily – only a modern and forward-looking automation system can do that. PacDriveTM offers always an economically ideal solution for the different machine requirements. Whether controller or PC based control architecture – both concepts were developed exclusively for the packaging industry.

4. Communication

 

Simple and Reliable throughout all levels

Throughout all levels
Standardized bus systems enable a simple, extensive communication throughout all levels with upstream and downstream machines. This not only saves servicing time, but also increases the productivity of the whole line.

A variety of information can be obtained via the LAN interface.

Tailored information for CEO, Management, Production, Administration, Service.

Technical advantages

  • Short commissioning times;
  • High Reliability;
  • Common programming;
  • Better servicing;
  • Open communication;
  • Fast innovation cycles.

Users benefit with reliable expert communication, and one to one support

  • For production
    • system optimization;
    • generation of management information;
    • records for quality statistics;
  • For maintenance
    • quick error search;
    • detection of sporadic errors;
    • monitoring functions;
    • employee training services;
    • easy update service;

 

5. Telesevice

 

The PacController can also communicate remotely with a PC using the standard Ethernet interface. Modem or Internet/Intranet connections are economical alternatives for direct access to the controller, the individual drives and the intelligent modules. Access to all data improves effective system availability and enhances the profitability of your packaging machines. The status of the machine can be checked and it can be updated or maintained economically from a remote site, making expensive on-site service largely unnecessary.

Technical details:

  • Analog modems;
  • ISDN adapter;
  • GSM technology;
  • HTML-technology

6. Servo drives

Easy as child's play

  • Automatic drive and motor recognition;
  • Program and parameters in one centralized location;
  • Very easy feedback adjustment, only one parameter;
  • Complete data access via Internet;
  • Complete integration in the automation toolkit EPAS-4;

Reduction of engineering costs

Conventional PLC based concepts require a complicated integration of every single drive component one by one.

Complete data access via Internet For the machine builder, this means, perpetually rising engineering costs and shrinking profits.

ELAU's PacDriveTM makes it all easier..All components are compatible:INTERNET, COMMUNICATION,HMI,PLC and DRIVES - everything fits nicely together.

Easy handling and full data transparency round up the whole automation concept. The result:Maximum customer benefit.

MotorController MC-4

Leading-edge technology

The digital MC-4 MotorController is characterised by its compact and autonomous structure suitable for wall mounting as well as its leading-edge technology.The innovative MC-4 has the mains supply unit,end stage and software regulator for one axis integrated in a compact casing.As it communicates with the controllers only via fibre optical cable,it is also suitable for a decentralized structure.It requires no user program,comes with single-and multi-turn processing features as standard and configures itself with the help of the electronic name plate in the motor.

The highlights of the MC-4 MotorController

  • World-wide voltage range;
  • Integrated mains supply unit;
  • Max.power 34,5 /69 kVA;
  • Automatic motor recognition;
  • Minimum size;
  • Safety input Inverter Enable;
  • 250 %overload;
  • Integrated SERCOS interface;
  • 4 variations satisfies all applications;

 

 

Type MC-4/03 MC-4/10 MC-4/22 MC-4/50
Rated current 3 Aeff 10 Aeff 22 Aeff 50 Aeff
Peak current 7,5 Aeff 25 Aeff 55 Aeff 125 Aeff
Rated power 2,1 kVA 6,9 kVA 15,2 kVA 34,5 kVA
Width 69 mm 69 mm 120 mm 310 mm

Supply voltage Power AC 342 ... 528 V
Mains frequency 48 ... 62 Hz
Control voltage electronics DC 20 ... 30 V
Braking resistor integrated
Mains connection and mains filter integrated
Depth 230 / 260 mm with connector plugs
Height 240 / 310 mm with fixtures
Protection means IP 20
Ambient temperature +5° ... +45°C; (...+55°C)
Excess voltage category KIII, T2 (DIN VDE 0110)
Excess voltage resistance class 1 (DIN VDE 0160)
Degree of radio interference class A EN 55011 / EN 61800 - 3
Approbations CE / UL / cUL

Servomotors SR, SM and SB

Highly dynamic servomotors

Fast-cycle machines need highly dynamic AC servomotors. The motor types SR, SM and SB offer you as a user the ideal motor concept for your applications. The dynamic brushless servomotors are equipped with high-resolution encoders (single turn or multi turn) and electronic type plates. Smooth surfaces and small sizes meet the requirements of the target market.

The 5 servomotor series cover a torque range from 0.5 to 145 Nm.

The highlights of the servomotors:

  • Low mass moment of inertia;
  • 4-fold overload;
  • Reliable high-voltage technology;
  • Leading-edge magnetic technology;
  • High-resolution single-or multi-turn encoder;
  • electronic type plate;
  • connector or switching cabinet with clamps;
  • IP 64/65 protection means;
  • optionally with EExp, stainless steel shafts



SR-058 058 60 055
Standstill torque [Nm] 0,5
Rated speed [UPM] 6000
Peak torque [Nm] 2

SM-070 070 60 010 070 60 020
Stillstandsdrehmoment [Nm] 1,1 2,0 (2,7)
Nenndrehzahl [UPM] 6000 6000
Spitzendrehmoment [Nm] 5,2 8,5

SM-100 100 50 030 100 40 050 100 40 080
Standstill torque [Nm] 2,6 4,8 8,0 (13)
Rated speed [UPM] 5000 4000 4000
Peak torque [Nm] 10,6 18,2 30

SM-140 140 30 120 140 30 210 140 30 290 140 30 370
Standstill torque [Nm] 11 20 (35) 29 (46) 36 (57)
Rated speed [UPM] 3000 3000 3000 3000
Peak torque [Nm] 49,2 84 114 139

SB-205 205 30 50 205 30 70 205 20 90
Standstill torque [Nm] 52 (84) 70 (112) 90 (145)
Rated Speed [UPM] 3000 3000 2000
Peak torque [Nm] 247 245 444

7. Operating panels

perating units for controller based systems

Various commonly available standard HMIs are used for HMI tasks. Data are exchanged via standard interfaces via RS-485 or Ethernet and OPC. Whether low-cost clear text or industrial PC – no problem for the flexible controllers.

PC-based HMIs with Windows:

Interface: Ethernet, TCP/IP, OPC

For standardized communication with controller based systems, ELAU offers a fast OPC server according to Data Access Custom Interface specification 2.03.

Connections were made with the following HMI software:

  • InTouch (Vers.7.0) of Wonderware Corp.;
  • RSView 32 (Vers. 6.0) of Rockwell Software;
  • PROCON WIN (Vers. 2.3) of GTI mbH;
  • InduSoft (Vers. 2.4) of Indusoft Ltd.;
  • iFIX (Vers. 2.1) of Intellution;
  • Simatic ProTool/Pro V5.2 ab SP 2;
  • Inosoft VisiWin Studio 4.02.702;






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