Robust, Configurable Drives for Pallet Conveyor Technology

Nord Drivesystems’s solutions for intralogistics applications include NORDAC BASE, an economical drive solution with high overload capacity, consisting of an asynchronous motor and a frequency inverter, which minimize costs in the transport of pallets via roller or chain conveyors. On the other hand, NORDAC LINK is a field distributor for networked intralogistics systems which can be configured for the specific application and compatible with all common bus systems.

di Alma Castiglioni

With NORDAC BASE, Nord Drivesystems supplies optimally matched, individually configurable and flexible drive technology which reduces the number of versions and minimises costs, especially for transporting pallets and cage pallets with roller or chain conveyors.
The solution consists of an asynchronous motor and a NORDAC BASE frequency inverter, that can be combined with all NORD geared motors and can be flexibly extended according to requirements, or the customer’s specifications. Standardisation results in a reduction of the number of versions. This considerably reduces stocks of spare parts, optimises maintenance and saves costs in the sense of TCO (Total Cost of Ownership).
The three-phase asynchronous motors provide powers up to 1.5 kW and feature high overload capacity, solid workmanship and a long service life. The frequency inverters are installed close to the motor and are equipped with an integrated PLC. The freely programmable PLC processes the data from sensors and actuators, provides diagnostic options and communicates with the higher level controller. A pre-installed software for control, parameterisation and diagnosis is configured for the special drive requirements of pallet conveyor technology.
The drive units can be integrated into all common bus systems. The AS interface or I/O interface are especially suitable as a simple and cost oriented solution for communication in pallet conveyor technology. A different bus system can be used without any problems if there are more sophisticated requirements.

Field distributor for networked intralogistics
The NORDAC LINK series was specially developed for applications in modern, networked intralogistics systems and provides a convenient drive solution for flexible, decentralised installation. The efficient field distributors can be configured for the specific application and ensure quick and safe commissioning, and thanks to the integrated PLC can carry out complete process controls and regulate processes autonomously.
This drive control for flexible installation close to the motor is available as frequency inverter (up to 7.5 kW) or motor starter (up to 3 kW) and provides what it takes to make fast commissioning, simple operation and maintenance possible. All modules, components and connections are combined using simple plug connectors. In addition to the high plug-in capability, integrated maintenance switches and switches for manual operation ensure a high level of user-friendliness. The field distributor can be freely configured for any application and is compatible with all common bus systems. The inverters are suitable for horizontal, inclined and vertical conveyors and provide lifting gear functions as well as STO and SS1 safety functions according to EN 61800-5-2.