Nord Drivesystems At Logimat 2020: With High Efficiency Up To Ie5+
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS will be presenting intelligent drive systems and innovative solutions for intralogistics at LogiMAT. The latest energy efficient IE5+ synchronous motors,
condition monitoring concepts and a mobile service tool for NORD drive systems are the most important topics.
The new IE5+ motor from NORD offers a high power density and raises the LogiDrive concept for
intralogistics to a new level with regard to reduction of versions and energy efficiency. Furthermore, it has
special advantages for the food sector.
The standardised geared motor variants of the LogiDrive systems from NORD are specially designed for
intralogistics, parcel logistics and airport technology and are particularly suitable for reducing the number of
versions. The compact design saves space and the lightweight aluminium housing enables weight savings of
up to 25%. LogiDrive drive units comprise an IE4 synchronous motor with rated powers of up to 5.5 kW, a 2-
stage helical bevel gear unit and a NORDAC LINK frequency inverter to be installed close to the motor. With
class IE4 motor efficiency and system efficiency to class IES2, the drive units achieve excellent overall
efficiencies - especially in the partial load and speed range. At the LogiMAT, NORD will be presenting the
LogiDrive concept, also in combination with an energy-efficient latest generation IE5+ permanent magnet
synchronous motor that has considerably lower losses than the current IE4 series. The compact and
unventilated smooth surfaced motor achieves its high efficiency, which at times is significantly above
efficiency class IE5 over a wide torque range, making it optimally suitable for intralogistics applications and
operation in the partial load range.1
Condition monitoring for predictive maintenance: The drive-based approach from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS
significantly improves operational safety and efficiency of machines and plants. Illustrated here using a
logistic application
Condition monitoring for predictive maintenance
The frequency inverters from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS regularly or permanently record drive and status data
in order to optimise the operational safety and efficiency of machines and plants. Based on this information,
concepts for predictive maintenance can also be developed. Fast, efficient and comprehensive evaluation of
analogue and digital data (measurements, signals and operating parameters) by the intelligent PLC in the
drive electronics forms the basis. The objective of predictive maintenance is to maintain machines and plants
proactively and to detect changes at an early stage, to reduce downtimes and to increase the efficiency of
the entire plant. NORD DRIVESYSTEMS uses a drive-based approach where intelligent algorithms and
virtual sensors transfer information from condition monitoring to predictive maintenance. An example is the
sensorless determination of the optimum oil change time based on the oil temperature.
A solution for mobile use
With the NORDCON APP and the mobile Bluetooth connection device NORDAC ACCESS BT, NORD has
created a mobile commissioning and service solution for all NORD electronic components. It is used for
analysing, monitoring and parameterisation of NORD drive systems. The dashboard-based visualisation can
be used for drive monitoring and fault diagnosis. With a help function and rapid access to parameters,
parameterisation of drive units is simple and easy.
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