If you have an SM series drive by AC TECH and have not had a plant power failure, it could be just a matter of time due to high electrical grid burdons or fortunate that severe storms have not struck your area.  But recently we had an existing customer experience this particular issue and they were now in a down situation and needed to get back up and running fast.  Unforturnately, a step by step procedure is not published, but the informantion is in the manual, just not in the best organized fashion.  Here is a quick reference guide for when this occures.

Per the Technicians at AC TECH:

“A manual reset is down by setting parameter P48(program) to a value “04” (reset 60hz).

To access the parameters hit mode, if prompted for a password the default password is “225”, then hit mode again and it will display P01 scroll up to P48, hit mode, scroll to a value of “04” and hit mode again to accept the new setting, the drive will then be successfully reset.

Keep in mind that any parameters that have been changed from their default settings will be reset and will need to be re-programmed so it may be helpful to record parameter settings prior to preforming a drive reset. Also, if it is an OEM unit set P48 to “03” (reset to OEM settings)".

We at Marshall Wolf Automation are happy to provide this valuable information and would like to thank the factory technicians at AC TECH LENZE for their partnership and well organized operation and are proud to provide their products to the market.  Marshall Wolf Automation is a leader in the supply of AC FREQUENCY DRIVES and if you have an application, please visit us on the web at www.wolfautomation.com or contact us at sales@wolfautomation.com or if desiring to speak to any of our sales department for pricing and availability, please don't hesitate to contact us at 847-658-8130.

I'm a big fan of the Patlite HSST-312-RYG for a number of reasons:

1. It's a kit that has everything you need! You will get the industrial light tower, cable, 120VAC power supply, switchbox, mounting bracket and mounting poles. Basically, everything you see in the picture!
2. We stock it. This always makes things easier.
3. Cost effective solution to an endless range of applications.
4. The industries we have come across are always interesting! Read below for more on that.

This is a popular work station light for call centers. I've had customers order 1 or a few dozen, depending on the size of their company. You can easily plug this light tower into the wall and attach to a standard cubicle wall. How much easier can it get?

One of our salespeople recently had a customer order a number of these to help them achieve ISO certification. They needed a visual indicator of what was going on around the floor. 

What is your application that the Patlite HSST-312-RYG could help with? Let me know.

Marshall Wolf Automation, your industrial automation distributor, is your source for maintenance turnaround automation products.

As your one-stop shop for your maintenance turnaround automation products, Marshall Wolf Automation can supply your requirements for motors, variable frquency drives, all  types of sensors, industrial light towers, power supplies, gearboxes, and contactors.

Marshall Wolf Automation, is an authorized distributor for many automation manufacturers such as, Lenze AC Tech, Teco, Weg, Leuze, Baumer, Pepperl & Fuchs, Carlo Gavazzi, Patlite, Werma, and Bonfiglioli USA, just to name a few.

Sourcing maintenance turnaround products can be time consuming, costly and confusing.  Let Marshall Wolf Automation ease you through the process and save you money!

In addition to the huge product offering noted above, Marshall Wolf Automation offers a large variety of specialty automation products.  Please visit our user-friendly website at www.wolfautomation.com and consolidate your purchasing.

Please email any inquiries to sales@wolfautomation.com.

To build a great industrial light tower kit we should probably start with a popular 3-light industrial stack light.

Just in case you want to plug it right into the wall, we'll add the 120VAC power supply with 6 foot cord.

To make it really easy, we'll send you a 3 button switchbox - with mounting screws - and a 2 position mounting bracket.

Not sure how tall you want your industrial light tower? Not a problem, we'll send a 3 and 12 inch mounting pole.

And there you have it! Our Patlite HSST industrial light tower kit!

Marshall Wolf Automation is an industrial supply distributor with a full line of industrial stack lights and industrial warning lights.

We are authorized distributors for the entire line of Patlite industrial light towers, Werma industrial warning lights and Autonics/Menics stack lights.

Learn more about our Patlite HSST light tower kit!
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Are you looking for a full-featured general purpose drive with Modbus?  This IP20 rated drive from AC Tech Lenze, the SF series comes in up to 30hp!

 

• Variable speed AC motor drive with Modbus Communication!
• Standard volts/Hz drive
• Analog outputs of speed and load
• Two open collector outputs with internal power supply (can drive external relay)
• Can provide full torque down to 10% of the motor's base speed (6Hz)
• Offers 11 control terminals
• Optional high output frequency - up to 1,000 Hz
• 2 year warranty!
• Easy set-up and operation
• Quiet operation

This truly flexible sub-micro drive gives you the compact size you need for your panel layout while delivering on the functions and features your process demands.

The SCF Series can be used with 3-phase AC induction motors rated from 1/4 HP up to 30HP (0.18 - 22 kW) on voltages from 120V single-phase to 590 V three-phase.

With 18 isolated terminals (5 logic inputs, 2 logic outputs, 2 analog inputs and 2 analog outputs plus RS485 Modbus Serial Communication), the SCF Series is ideal for motion control applications from the simple to the complex.

Like all AC Tech sub-micro drives, the SCF Series drives employ the EPM memory technology for fast and efficient programming.

Marshall Wolf Automation - the Industrial Automation Distributor!

Even though i have worked with Altech for years, I didn't really know much about the corporation itself. As always, a quick search online gave me all the information I needed!

Altech Corporation was started in 1986 by the late Heinz W. Meise and focused on sourcing hard to find replacement parts for European manufacturing, automation and material handling equipment.

Once they realized the demand for European control components, Altech modified their strategy to become a multi-line supplier. Altech Corporation has a full staff available for technical support, design assistance and product certifications for North America. I know one of our great contacts at Altech, Klaus Tum, is very involved in a number of certification programs, including UL.

Altech Corp. is ISO 9001 certified and currently supplies a wide range of products!

• Industrial circuit breakers
• Altech terminal blocks are among the highest rated and lowest priced on the market!
• Industrial DC power supplies
• Disconnect switches
• Safety relays
• Ferrules
• Industrial Enclosures
• Much more!!!

Search all of our Altech Corporation products now!

Your source for Lenze AC Tech products is Marshall Wolf Automation, your full-line industrial automation distributor.  Here is another application story from Lenze AC Tech involving the food industry.

Lenze AC Tech Positionservo 940 and SMD Cut the Price of Sausage Slicing

Lenze - AC Tech has worked closely with a specialist ultrasonic engineering company to solve the problem of making the perfect sliced sausage quickly and with minimal waste. A traditional cured continental sausage is difficult to cut very finely in an automated process because of the adhesive qualities of the meat, when a slice is made with a normal blade it tends to stick to the blade surface after the cut is complete.

The ultrasonic company, more used to sieving and sorting fine powders than chopping sausages, has applied its high frequency vibration technology to ensure the slices drop away from the blade neatly into the correct place each time.

The challenge was to integrate this high-end technology into a slicing machine and still meet the low-cost demands of the food processing industry. The solution was simple, using a 4 amp PositionServo 940 with encoder feedback, to control the position of the blade; the knife could be reciprocated in minimal time and with maximum speed and accuracy.

Driving through a precise Lenze MCS servo motor and gearbox combination and a cogged belt drive, the thickness of the slices can be controlled along the entire length of the sausage. The PositionServo is controlled via a  Lenze drive PLC unit and an HMI, in this case a 4” Lenze LCD grey scale touchscreen display.

By using an SMD drive to power the conventional AC motor that actuates the blade, the machine can be operated with domestic 110 – 240 V supply and still supply a super cost effective combination. Using CANopen to link all the machine control components also allowed minimal wiring to be used and resulted in a highly compact machine that is easy to program and very easy to use.

Please visit our user-friendly website at www.wolfautomation.com and view our huge product selection.

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As the technology of microprocessor units become more advanced, the development and cost effectivity of permanent magnet manufacturing technology for servo motor and high power and high performance semiconductor power devices is improved continuously. AC servo motors and AC servo control systems have become the basic techniques for accomplishing automation control technology in the industry..

Delta's servo system is an omnibearing integrated servo system which is based on Delta's strength in industrial and electronic technology and developed for different customers' requirements of various application machine tools. All ASDA series servo drives are provided with a superior digital signal processor (DSP) which represents a high-speed performance of the control circuit loop. Besides the other features of Delta ASDA series, including gain tuning, smooth motor operation and software analysis / monitor function, it also provides high-speed and high-precision motion control for a wide range of industrial automation applications.

Marshall Wolf Automation can assist with all of your Servo system needs.  We can also help with other Delta products like AC Drives, DC Power Supplies, temperature controllers and more!  As an authorized industrial automation distributor count on us for any of your Delta Automaton needs!  We have experienced technical support on hand to assist with your application needs as well. 

If you are using permanent magnet type industrial electric motors, read this!

During certain conditions, such as frequent starting or accidental jam ups, the magnets in these motors can become demagnetized. This is something that happens over time and results in a loss of speed and efficiency at rated torque.

This is so common that your motor manufacturer probably publishes a specification sheet indicating demagnetization current for their motors!

To eliminate this potential issue KB Electronics has designed and patented the fastest current limit circuit available! It is a high-speed, direct-fed™, anti demagnetization circuit. Your motor will not become demagnetized when using any of our KB Electronics Penta-Power products!

Would you like to learn more? Our in-house technical support will be happy to help.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the complete line of KB Electronics!

The industrial control panel, containing network equipment and programmable automation controllers, is central to operations. Having access to these controls on a routine basis is required for production management and manufacturing execution system (MES). However, accessing this equipment requires precautions necessary for safety and regulatory compliance.

One of the issues with control panel access is the risk of arc flash. Arc flash occurs when there is a release of energy caused by an electric arc. This arc flash creates a blast that, within a few milliseconds, reaches several thousand degrees Celsius and in turn causes severe burns and often death.

OSHA, in hand with NFPA 70E standards, requires anyone opening control cabinets to have training and wear protective gear. The requirements also include planning and assessment of hazard potential as well as area marking to include protective boundaries and warning labels. Needless to say, these efforts add up to a lot of time and money.

An alternative involves the use of a pass-through to access the automation controllers. Panel interface connectors (PICs) or access ports enable a user to test and maintain equipment without opening the panel. This arc mitigation solution alleviates the need for personal protection equipment (PPE) and the need for a trained electrician to de-energize the system.

Panel interface connectors mount to the outside of the control panel. A typical PIC will contain a power supply (single, duplex, GFCI) and one or more connectors commonly used for programmable devices. These connectors include D-Sub, RJ45/Ethernet, USB, DeviceNet, and others. Often there will be a 3-amp reset as well.

While there are situations when a system needs to be shut down for full access, using a PIC saves time and money and allows for testing and maintenance in an energized state. Making adjustments to equipment and network systems and having the ability to monitor changes in short order is a huge time savings.