Versatile platform for motor speed control
September 1st 2005

Anew family of advanced, adjustable-speed AC drives is available from Baldor with a choice of low power drives covering applications to 45kw.

The H2 drives feature a modular expansion bus and option range that allows users to configure optimum solutions for every AC drive applications, from simple speed control to advanced positioning and sophisticated movements, with local I/O and networking communications for IT integration including Ethernet.

Designed for ease of use, the drives are a successor to the company’s H drive family and have been engineered for reliability and ease of use. They provide a solution to all drive application requirements through a choice of open- or closed-loop control, including inverter, encoderless vector and closed-loop vector operational modes.

A built-in expansion bus extends flexibility, providing the means to configure drives with applicationspecific I/O, and fieldbus networking communications. Among the communications options are the ability to install Ethernet/TCPIP, Ethernet/IP (DeviceNet on Ethernet) or Ethernet Powerlink.

The plug-in option also features a powerful motion control module compatible with Baldor’s Mint motion software. This will convert drives into complete stand-alone solutions, providing users with a sophisticated programming capability that is expected to bring a new level of flexibility to AC drive applications.

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