Posted to News on 23rd Apr 2024, 16:45
Centralised motor Control Solutions from Rockwell at Hannover Messe
Rockwell Automation launched the FLEXLINE 3500, a new low voltage motor control centre (MCC) for IEC markets globally, which can be seen at the Hannover Messe 2024 trade fair in Germany.
With this motor control centre, manufacturers can unlock production data and increase uptime and productivity through a portfolio of smart products. By integrating with smart motor control devices, the FLEXLINE 3500 MCC delivers real-time operation and diagnostic data for critical equipment.
"Hannover is a world-leading trade show with industry-critical themes such as Industry 4.0, intelligent devices and sustainability taking centre stage," explained Diego Wilches, global product manager at Rockwell Automation. "Our connected technology delivers real-time operation data, letting manufacturers see and solve downtime problems before they occur, as well as increasing motor control energy efficiency and reducing power consumption across operations. Hannover is the ideal venue to launch this new offering."
The modular motor control centre design is customisable to meet many low-voltage motor control applications and factory footprints while the technology is engineered for a wide range of industries, from food and beverage to oil and gas. And when FLEXLINE 3500 motor control centres are integrated with smart variable frequency drives, manufacturers can significantly reduce power consumption.
Additionally, the motor control centre is engineered to integrate motor control and power distribution into one centralized package, meeting IEC 61439-1&2 standards for global customers. The smart devices within FLEXLINE motor control centres help deliver significant benefits:
Reduce unplanned downtime with alarms and advanced diagnostic information
Reduce maintenance and energy costs
Increase production throughput
Improve plant and personnel safety
Reduce engineering and commissioning costs
Support sustainability and environmental footprint due to less cables needed
"Incorporating intelligence into manufacturing is a major shift we are seeing manufacturers deploy strategically. And with the introduction of the FLEXLINE 3500 motor control centre, Rockwell Automation brings greater insights to plant operators," said Craig Resnick, vice president at ARC Advisory Group. "By enabling more data-driven decision making through smart motor control technology, manufacturers can improve profitability, productivity and operational efficiency."
