Electric Motor Drives has become a more common feature in Electric Motor installation. One of the common Electric Motor Drives commonly used around the Joliet, Plainfield, Minooka area Allen Bradley Power Flex 40. Lots of industries around here add power d drives with the Electric AC motor for conveyor Belt system. At TGEP we feel having multiple Electric Drives for a long conveyor system is a easy way ti reduce load on a single drive and motor and increase the longevity of the equipment. At TGEP we also recommend connecting the motor drives together on a network or through analog input is the best way to have dependent drives which perform based on how the other motor drives are operating.
In the analog input for connecting the Electric Motor Drives we make one drive the master and the other one the slave. Maybe in today world the more appropriate term would be a leader and follower. The slave drive follows the master driver and you can set it up to mirror each other. The Power Flex Motor Drives is connected through a shield cable.
Benefits of Connecting Multiple PowerFlex Drives
Connecting multiple PowerFlex drives offers several advantages:
- Centralized Control:
- The master power flex can control the slave and make the automation streamlined and reducing programming for slaves.
- Scalability:
- Easily add more drives by adding more drives without redesigning the entire control architecture.
- Reduced Wiring:
- Shared inputs and daisy-chained signals minimize wiring effort and panel space.
- Synchronized Operation:
- Ideal for applications like conveyors, mixers, or multi-motor systems where coordinated speed and direction are essential.
- Cost Efficiency:
- Fewer components and simplified installation reduce labor and hardware costs.
- Improved Diagnostics:
If you’re planning a multi-drive setup, TGEP can help with installing the wiring layout, A/C Electric Motor and Allen Bradley Power Flex around Will County, Dupage County. TGEP does Electric Services around A/C or DC motor in Joliet, Plainfield, Naperville area. Want to explore how to integrate these drives with a PLC or HMI next call us 630-847-1421
