What Can The Delta VFD-C2000 AC Drive Do For You?

Wednesday, October 6, 2010 by Beckie Bordenaro
The new Delta Electronics VFD-C2000 high performance AC drive has a number of features you may find useful in your applications:

Enhanced Motor Efficiency in General Applications
Improved sensorless vector control (SVC) response and torque controller. Great for crane applications!

Safe Stop Function
The Delta VFD-C2000 variable frequency drives comply with safe stop standards including EN954-1, IN60204-1 and IEC61508 to prevent personal injury from accidental start up.

High Performance Field Oriented Control
The Delta Electronics VFD-C2000 series is the best choice for high precision control of position and speed. Applications such as printing machines would benefit using this drive!

Improved Load Impact
At load changes the Delta VFD-C2000 will provide the best torque response by FOC to reduce motor speed changes to a minimum to prevent vibration.

Intelligent Programmable Logical Controller
In network systems, distributed control and independent operation can easily be achieved with the built-in PLC!

Marshall Wolf Automation is your industrial automation distributor for the full line of Delta Industrial Automation products including variable frequency drives, industrial DC power supplies, communication modules, PLC's, HMI's and more!

Learn more about the Delta VFD-C2000 high performance AC drives now!

Energy Management Solutions

Friday, October 1, 2010 by Caryl Clement
Looking for assistance with energy  management solutions?  The expandable Eos-Array from Carlo Gavazzi, is a combination of modules which perform the complete monitoring and control of a photovoltaic plant. The core unit is the VMU-M which performs the local bus management of the measuring units, the VMU-S and the VMU-P, as well as the I/O unit, the VMU-O. The VMU-M features RS485 serial communications and assigns the proper local unit address automatically. It also gathers all the local measurements coming from VMU-S and VMU-P measuring units.

The VMU-M can provide, by means of VMU-O modules, two relay outputs to manage alarms and/or external loads (such as a lighting system, a PV washing system, etc.) and two PV panel temperature inputs. The VMU-S is the DC string level power measuring unit (generated by the PV panel), which also features a built-in fuse holder. The VMU-P collects relevant environmental data (through external sensors) such as wind speed, air temperature and sun irradiation. The Eos-ArraySoft is free software, which automatically or manually can download the Eos-Array system memory to the PC, for further PV plant efficiency calculations and alarm analysis.

Marshall Wolf Automation is an authorized Carlo Gavazzi industrial automation distributor.  We offer other energy management solutions as well as all the Carlo Gavazzi sensors!

Visit us online or call us today!  800-325-9653

Do you speak Russian while your co-worker speaks Polish?

Thursday, August 26, 2010 by Amy Becker


An interpreter is available to provide seamless communication from one person to the next. Different electric signals are common in the world of Industrial automation. Communication modules are used as connectors for sending different electric signals, including converting RS-232, RS-422/485 signals and making the series information of servo and control devices compatible with one another.

 

Good communication is essential in the workplace, be it between employees or equipment. Marshall Wolf Automation can provide your workplace with the necessary communication modules for your equipment. (Employee communication... you are on your own with that one.) We offer communication modules from Delta and Autonics. Visit our website at www.wolfautomation.com to see our complete line of products.

An Overview: Delta Communication Modules

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 by Beckie Bordenaro
Industrial fieldbus solutions/communication modules from Delta offer you a flexible and highly efficient network.

A general overview of Delta communication modules:

Ethernet: All of Delta's Ethernet communication products offer 10/100 Mbps transmission speed, web browser, all kinds of software tools and highly efficient on-site monitoring function for remote users.

delta communication modulesDeviceNet: All of Delta's DeviceNet communication modules offer maximum 500kbps transmission speed, PLC master station, slave station, remote I/O module and converter. They can all be integrated through DeviceNet!

Gateway: Delta currently offers the following industrial network converters: RS-485 to RS-232, USB to RS-485, DeviceNet to RS-485/232, CANopen to RS-485/232, Ethernet (Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP) to RS-232/485.

CANopen: All of Delta's CANopen communication products offer maximum IMbps communication speed.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your industrial automation distributor for the full offering of Delta industrial communication modules!

Search all of our Delta communication modules now!



Industrial Communication Modules

Tuesday, August 3, 2010 by Beckie Bordenaro

In industrial automation applications communication modules are used as connectors for sending different electric signals.

This includes converting RS-232, RS-422/485 signals and making the series information ofcommunication modules usb 2.0 to rs485 servo and control devices compatible with one another.

Delta's IFD series industrial communication modules are stable and high quality featuring built-in signal short-circuited and transient overvoltage protection!

remote i/oThe Delta IFD communication modules offer multiple installation methods and the excellent signal processing and isolation ensures correct data transmission.

We also carry the Autonics ARD series digital remote I/O which is a low cost networking solution.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your industrial automation distributor for industrial communication modules!

USB to RS-485 Communication Converter

Monday, August 2, 2010 by Beckie Bordenaro
Looking for a compact and easy to use USB to RS-485 converter?

Our Delta IFD6500 is the communication module you need!

Marshall Wolf Automation is your industrial automation distributor for the full line of Delta industrial communication modules! 


Features of our
Delta USB2.0 to RS-485 communication converter include:
  • Self-powered, no external power supply necessary
  • Plug and play
  • Compact
  • Automatically switches data direction allowing for seamless communication!

 

Wouldn't It Be Nice To Get A Timer, Counter AND Tachometer... All In One?

Thursday, May 27, 2010 by Beckie Bordenaro

That's exactly what you get with the Delta Electronics CTA series! A timer, counter and tachometer all in one cost effective package.

delta cta series timer counter tachomterCounting types include 1-stage, 2-stage, batch, total and dual and there are both NPN and PNP input signals available.

The Delta CTA series includes pre-scale function and the maximum speed of the counter is 10Kcps. On top of that the large 6-digit easy to read LCD display makes this your all-in-one solution!

Marshall Wolf Automation is your industrial automation distributor for the full line of Delta Electronics Industrial Automation! 

The Delta Industrial Automation division includes industrial DC power supplies, variable frequency drives, operator interfaces, communication modules and of course this innovative timer/counter/tachometer.

View all of our Delta products here!


Your Source For Autonics USA!

Sunday, April 25, 2010 by Beckie Bordenaro

 

http://www.wolfautomation.com/Manufacturer.aspx?ManufacturerID=364
Marshall Wolf Automation is an authorized industrial automation distributor
for the full line of Autonics USA, also known as www.AutonicsOnline.com!

Looking for an Autonics part? 
We can get it!

Encoders - Incremental and absolute encoders
Industrial stack lights
- The most cost effective industrial light towers - starting at just $19.50!
Temperature control products - competitive analog and digital temperature controllers
Communication modules
- digital remote I/O
AC and DC digital panel meters


Marshall Wolf Automation is your source for Autonics USA!
Search all of our Autonics products now!

Industrial Warning Lights and The Easter Bunny

Tuesday, March 30, 2010 by Beckie Bordenaro
After a trip to the mall to take my 21 month old to see the Easter Bunny I think I can recommend a few products...

First of all the Easter Bunny needs some specialty tower lighting and industrial warning lights. Parents can warn the Bunny of a scared child, the Easter Bunny can alert his assistants that he needs another dose of Advil.

The warning lights can be used by the kids when they have had enough and really, REALLY want to get off his lap. Likewise the Easter Bunny deserves an emergency e-stop when HE has had enough.

Maybe communication modules could be used to let everyone know what is going to happen and what is expected of them?

My daughter was excited to see the Easter Bunny... until she realized we were getting closer and she was actually going to sit with him. She stuck it out but when she was walking away and the Easter Bunny tried to follow she made sure he understood that this meeting was over by starting to wave while walking backwards and very loudly saying 'bye bye bunny, bye bye!'.

Happy Easter everyone! I'd love to hear your Easter Bunny visit stories, send them to beckie@wolfautomation.com.


What the heck is photovoltaic?

Thursday, March 25, 2010 by Amy Becker


My first guess would be photos of electricity gone wild. My next guess would be photos of electric voltage boxes. Personally,   I think photos of electricity gone wild would be a lot more fun to look at. Since we sell photovoltaic/solar energy management solutions I figured I should find out the real definition and who might use these systems.

Here is the technical definition of photovoltaic material:  Photovoltaic material converts solar radiation into direct current electricity. That being said, how do you use it? The Carlo Gavazzi Eos-Array is a system of modular components that provide efficient, local control of a solar plant. The Eos-Box is a web server that controls and supervises the whole installation! You must start with the VMU-M, the master module. You can then add up to 15 VMU-S modules (variable measuring unit), 1 VMU-P (environmental measuring unit) and 7 VMU-O modules (necessary to be used in combination with VMU-M modules. 

 

After all that, I am still unclear on all of the details involved in the EOS-Array. However, I hope I have piqued your interest in these products. We have technical personnel who are well versed in these products and they can answer all of your questions. You can contact us at 1-800-325-WOLF. 

 


Marshall Wolf Automation is an industrial automation distributor. Carlo Gavazzi is just one of the many lines we are authorized to carry. We can provide an extensive line of monitoring relays and controls, communication modules and various other products for your energy management solutions. Visit our website at www.wolfautomation.com to view all we have to offer.

We are in the top 5, but really need your help!

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 by Tina Hueppe
Marshall Wolf Automation, your favorite industrial supply distributor, has made it into the blogging competition's top 5!Top blogger badge

But we really need our readers help!

Tell us what topics or products you want to hear about, so we can blog some more! 

Do communication modules tickle your fancy?

Are you interested in ultrasonic level control?

Or are you more of a safety relays kind of person?

Whatever it is, Marshall Wolf Automation's bloggers can help.  Just leave us a comment on what you want to hear! 

Wish us luck in our competition! 

It's a blog contest, can you help us?

Friday, March 19, 2010 by Tina Hueppe

That's right!  Marshall Wolf Automation has made it into Compendium's March MadnessBlog Badge blogging contest.  We qualified for the top 10, now we need your help to make it into the top 5.

How can you help us?  It's easy!  Just let us know what you want to hear about. 

Do you find communication modules interesting?  Let us know, and we can blog more about them!

Do brakes and clutches peak your interest?  We are a Kebco distributor who can tell you more about that product too!

Would you like to see more of our custom control panels?  I would be happy to post some blogs with pictures of our custom control panels!

All you have to do is leave a comment of what you would like to learn more about! 


Your Distributor For Autonics USA!

Thursday, March 18, 2010 by Beckie Bordenaro

Looking for an Autonics part? We can get it!

Marshall Wolf Automation is an authorized industrial automation distributor
for the full line of Autonics USA!

An overview of the cost effective products Autonics offers:

autonics usa
Marshall Wolf Automation is your source for Autonics USA!
Search all of our Autonics products now!

Your KEB Kebco Source for Replacements!

Tuesday, February 23, 2010 by Beckie Bordenaro
keb combicom kebcoMarshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for KEB Kebco products.

We offer deep MRO discounting because we buy direct from the manufacturer as an authorized distributor!

Recently added Kebco products to www.WolfAutomation.com:

KEB COMBICOM serial networking communication modules - modular with pluggable field bus operators. KEB Kebco COMBIVERT drives can be connected to all commonly used serial fieldbus systems.

View all of our KEB Kebco products now!

High Performance AC Drives Made Just for Elevator Applications!

Saturday, February 20, 2010 by Beckie Bordenaro
The Delta VFD-VL series is an OEM drive made specifically for elevator, lift and hoist applications.

vfd-vl elevator driveMany features include controlling the brake for motors, backup electricity, built-in brake loop, auto tuning of motor parameters and may communication functions.

Applications include home elevators, cargo elevators, passenger elevators, residential elevators and cranes. We have many high performance AC drives that can help in this applications!

Marshall Wolf Automation is an authorized industrial automation distributor for the full Delta line including variable frequency drives, industrial DC power supplies, communication modules and more.

Learn more about the VFD-VL series elevator application AC drive here!
View all of our variable frequency drives!


Energy Management Solutions... Why?

Monday, January 18, 2010 by Beckie Bordenaro
I was recently looking through the 'Innovation for Energy Management' brochure from Carlo Gavazzi and thought I would focus a few blogs on this topic.

Why do you need an energy management solution?
Most companies understand the need - government rebate programs for energy savings, tighter operating margins and decreasing profits are all good reasons to implement an energy management program.

Many businesses have fixed energy charges related to power demand, if they exceed the agreed power demand they are forced to pay extra costs and surcharges.

What is an energy management solution?

A typical energy management system might include utility and power quality metering analyzers located at the service entrance and strategic points throughout your facility.

Data can be transmitted to a host PC over a serial link using communication modules.

Energy management software improves real-time data from several networked nodes to compile a power profile.

What will an energy management solution do for your company?
Our Carlo Gavazzi energy management solutions provide information so you can identify consumption trends and take corrective actions.

Analyzing the power profile can help you negotiate better terms with your utility company. Real time power consumption monitoring also allows you to anticipate overload conditions that might, for instance, trip a circuit breaker.

Energy management systems can include alarms that will warn managers if preset limit are reached.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your partner for energy management solutions and systems! Engineers are ready to help you reduce energy usage and realize energy savings.

Contact us now - 800-325-WOLF or sales@wolfautomation.com.
View our Energy Management Solutions here!

Plug In Communication Modules for AC Tech SMVector Drives

Thursday, January 14, 2010 by Beckie Bordenaro
The AC Tech Lenze SMVector variable frequency drive series is easily integrated into any of today's most commonly used industrial networks.

Whether your application is to automate a single machine or entire manufacturing line the AC Tech SMVector high performance AC drive is fully equipped to make the process easy!

Available communication modules include:
  • Modbus/RS485 (standard on 15hp models and higher!)
  • DeviceNet
  • CANopen
  • Profibus
  • Ethernet
As you can see we have you covered with these communication modules!

Marshall Wolf Automation is your industrial supply distributor for a full line of variable frequency drives and communication modules.

Engineers are ready to help you spec out the best high performance AC drive for your application. Plug-in communication modules are readily available to make the process even easier!

Contact us today - 800-325-WOLF or sales@wolfautomation.com.
View our entire line of AC Tech Lenze variable frequency drives!

Communications Modules - Your Low Cost Networking Solution!

Sunday, December 27, 2009 by Beckie Bordenaro

Autonics first digital remote I/O, the - ARD series, covers four types of communications. It is one of the most cost effective & advanced solutions for DeviceNet based industrial networking tools and communication modules. 
ARD communication modules
In addition, this series includes various functions:

  • auto communication
  • speed identification
  • network voltage monitoring 
  • status flag monitoring functions
ARD series also provides the most effective networking solutions by reducing maintenance cost and working time with simple wiring, high reliability and superior noise resistance.

Find more information about this communication module click here!

Engineers are waiting to help you - contact us at sales@wolfautomation.com or 800-325-WOLF.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your industrial automation distributor for communication modules and networking solutions!

Autonics DeviceNet Based Remote I/O!

Monday, November 30, 2009 by Beckie Bordenaro
Our Autonics ARD series is one of the most cost effective and advanced communication modules for DeviceNet based industrial networking!

This innovative DeviceNet based remote I/O covers 4 types of communications and includes various functions.

Marshall Wolf Automation is an authorized Autonics industrial automation distributor and can offer great pricing on the full Autonics product line.

Engineers are on staff to help you with all of your remote I/O and communication module requirements!

Learn more about the Autonics ARD- series now!
View our entire line-up of communication modules here!

Communication Modules are your low cost networking solution!

Thursday, November 19, 2009 by Tina Hueppe

Autonics first digital remote I/O - ARD series, one of the most cost effective & advanced solutions for DeviceNet based industrial networking tools and communication modules.  It supports excellent extensibility and perfect compatibility that covers 4 types of communication.  
ARD communication modules
In addition, this series includes various functions:

  • auto communication
  • speed identification
  • network voltage monitoring 
  • status flag monitoring functions
ARD series also provides the most effective networking solutions by reducing maintenance cost and working time with simple wiring, high reliability and superior noise resistance.

Find more information about this communication module click here!

Contact us at sales@wolfautomation.com or 800-325-WOLF.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your industrial supply distributor for all of your communication modules needs!