These new high-voltage models are available for supplies up to 690V AC to enable control of DC motors up to 750V DC. Centre winding macros, spindle orientation and a fully controllable field enable the user to control DC motors in heavy industry applications.

Fully configurable by the user, the PLX comes equipped with a comprehensive suite of application blocks as standard. A configuration checker quickly detects any conflicts in the configurations generated by the user. The extensive range of motor protection features also improves productivity by reducing downtime.

A four-button keypad and large alphanumeric display make it easy to quickly navigate through a range of software functions. The PLX has a number of fieldbus communications options including Profibus, DeviceNet, CC-Link, EtherNet/IP, Modbus and CANopen. The PLX also includes PL Pilot, a Windows-based configuration and monitoring software package. All PLX models are compatible with drive.web. The drive.web distributed control technology uses Ethernet and powerful graphical tools to provide robust, Programmable Peer Control (PPC) for drives and systems. For typical motor control systems, the drive.web technology is scalable, cost-effective and easy to use.

Sprint Electric can now offer a full range of PLX digital DC drives from 12-1850A, with all models available from stock. The PLX is part of an integrated range of analogue and digital DC drives covering both single-phase and three-phase, regenerative and non-regenerative applications. Whether in original equipment or in retrofits, DC drives from Sprint Electric are being used in many different applications including metal processing, the pulp and paper industry, rubber and plastic processing, lifting equipment, food processing, leisure industries, etc.