Modern variable speed drives (VSDs) are packed full of safety features. But the sheer number of similar sounding functions and acronyms mean that they can be overlooked, leading to missed opportunities to improve functional safety. ABB’s Martin Richardson, explains.
Sustainability is becoming more important to consumers, with buyers wanting to know the ethics of the business before they purchase.
The rail system underpins much of the UK economy, enabling people to travel and freight to be transported. It employs about 120,000 people directly and many more in the supply and support network. Maintaining it is a major undertaking that requires the continuous efforts of many companies.
It’s the heart-stopping moment that almost every motorist will be familiar with – a split-second lapse in concentration, an unexpected distraction or straightforward error of judgement while we’re at the wheel.
The maxon EPOS4 digital positioning controller is the next generation of powerful CANopen controllers. maxon’s EPOS Studio software is used to configure initial parameters and set up drive systems for commissioning.