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REACHING FOR
HIGHER ENERGY
EFFICIENCY
T
Motor Efficiency
The largest proportion of motor
electricity consumption is due to midsize low-voltage AC motors that deliver
an output power over the 0.75 to 375kW
range. The IEC 60034-30:2009 standard
defines efficiency classes for low-voltage
three-phase asynchronous motors over
this power range: IE1 is standard; IE2 is
high; and IE3 is premium. In 2010, the
IE4 classification was also added to the
standard and manufacturers are already
starting to launch motors that meet this
enhanced performance level.
Since 2011, only motors with a
minimum performance of IE2 have
been able to be sold in the European
Economic Area, and only a minimum of
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Starting
Looking at the more traditional threephase motor starting methods, Directon-line (D.O.L) is a very simple and
common way of starting three-phase
motors that uses only a main contactor
and thermal overload to directly connect
the supply to the motor. It is of course
very cost effective, but disadvantages
include a very high starting current and
starting torque, which causes stress to
the motor and drive train. Also it does
not lend itself to remote control, as the
high in-rush current of large contactors
is unsuitable for direct control from
PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)
transistor outputs.
A second method, Star-Delta (SD),
changes the wiring of the three motor
windings from delta (230V across
each winding) to star (400V across
each winding) reducing the starting
current by 60% compared to a D.O.L
starter. Star-Delta starters comprise
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end-to-end reliable and secure radio
communications. Existing Ethernet
networks can be upgraded by up to 96
access points without requiring any
changes to the network infrastructure,
which opens up completely new
options, such as the use of Voice-over-IP,
video or Internet access in one single
wireless network. Various services,
security requirements and access
criteria can thus be managed reliably
so that all can use the same wireless
network.
A leading player in IWLAN wireless
communications is Siemens, which also
offers a range of equipment for wireless
remote networks or WirelessHART
based solutions. All of its offerings are
suitable for indoor and outdoor use
under extremely harsh conditions and
also provide reliability, robustness and
security. The companys SCALANCE W
range of industrial Ethernet networking
components includes access points,
client modules and various accessories
such as antennas and power supplies.
For example, the SCALANCE W7862RR access point device enables the
establishment of very reliable wireless
networks with approval in the licensefree ISM bands at either 2.4GHz or 5GHz.
Siemens has numerous industrial
applications in the IWLAN area,
including crane control (see Figure 1)
and automated guided vehicle systems
in a container terminal (see Figure 2).
WirelessHART
Low-latency solutions can be vital for
those applications that require a hard
real-time capability such as monitoring
critical processes. Wireless versions
of fieldbus-based protocols such as
WirelessHART which is a wireless
sensor peer-to-peer networking
technology adding wireless capabilities
to the Highway Addressable Remote
Transducer Protocol (HART) provide
a way to deliver real-time performance
in a more flexible manner with wireless
links. While it is based on the popular
unlicensed band at 2.4GHz used by
other technologies such as WiFi or
Bluetooth and also ZigBee it also
includes security and interference
protection to ensure that every packet
of information is delivered within a
certain time. The protocol enables users
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FEATURE
SCHNEIDER
ACTI 9
The Acti 9
Modular System
Next Generation
FEATURE
reliable and easy-to-use Modbus
communication system. Offering
increased levels of safety, usability
and performance, the extremely
wide product range should meet the
requirements of manufacturers of
control panels, panel builders and
contractors among many others
includes miniature circuit breakers
(MCBs), residual current devices (RCDs),
switch disconnectors, DIN-rail-mounted
control and other switching products.
In addition, the range is designed to be
completely environmentally friendly
and is said to be the only industry
MCB system that is made from 100%
recyclable and recoverable components.
A highly flexible and comprehensive
system, Acti 9 based systems can
also evolve with the demanding
requirements of industrial and tertiary
electrical installations, in addition to
providing zero-maintenance installations
that are highly cost effective over time.
Safety
Safety is one of the major advantages
of the Acti 9 system. Its VisiSafe feature
provides reinforced insulation on the
iC60 miniature circuit breaker and ilD
residual current breaker ranges. This
guarantees that the downstream circuit
is always safe, regardless of overvoltage
conditions, wear, or contractor
experience, even in the most demanding
environments. Combined with its Class
2 front face, where clearances between
its surfaces and internal parts are more
than twice the industry standard.
Efficiency
The Acti 9 MCBs and residual-current
circuit breakers (RCCBs) operate using a
fast-closing mechanism, which reduces
wear and tear on the main contacts,
thereby increasing the lifetime of the
products especially when they are used
for protection and functional switching.
IP20 termination
Automatic Reclosing
VisiTrip
FEATURE
n Sealable cover
n Indication of ARA
operating states
n 4 Predefined
programs
n Manual control of
the circuit breaker or
residual current circuit
breaker always overrides
automatic control
n Inhibition of automatic
recloser (auto OFF) and
resetting (Reset)
Monitoring and
Communication
The Acti 9 products can also be
directly integrated with a Building
Management System (BMS) or PLC
to gain full insight into energy usage.
Incumbent operators can benefit from
real-time data coming from panels
and circuits to fine-tune electrical
loads to reduce and allocate costs and
effectively manage energy.
Unlike traditional options, the
system easily connects to any facility
management system, even in the most
challenging of electrical environments
enabling simple, error-free installation,
performance and maintenance.
Complying with the IEC/EN 61131-2
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SENSORS
IN AUTOMATION
Sensors surround us all: in
the consumer world of smart
and mobile devices such as
the capacitive or resistive
based touchscreens on our
smartphones and tablets or
the motion accelerometers in
gaming platforms; or in the home
automation world with pressure
and proximity sensors among
many others in our dishwasher;
and certainly they are a vital
component in the fast developing
future that is the Internet of
Things, which is taking many of
the headlines these days, and in
the so-called Industry 4.0 drive to
make manufacturing smarter.
Sensors have also long been the
virtual eyes, ears and nose and
also the instruments of touch
in industrial automation and
control machinery. They inform
the systems brain usually the
programmable logic controller
(PLC) in an industrial context
with what it needs to know to
make decisions. When integrated
with PLCs and control products,
sensors form a key part of the
control and communication
system and need to be a major
consideration at the early stages
of system architecture design.
Environment
In the industrial environment, sensors
are used to measure an extremely wide
range of environmental factors including
temperature, motion, positioning,
acceleration, weight, humidity, chemical
composition, gases or pressure or liquid
flow. Typical examples include ultrasonic
liquid-level transmitters for continuous
level measurement and alarm switching
at a water treatment plant; or pressure,
temperature and level sensors in the
monitoring of hydraulic fluids and
coolants in machine tool applications;
or inductive proximity switches in
automotive assembly lines. In fact
today, there is virtually nothing that
cannot be measured or sensed and used
as an input to a system.
Sensors and transducers are designed
Equally important
as acquiring the
signal is conditioning
and transmission.
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twisted-pair cable with shielding is
typically used to cancel out induced
noise. Depending on the surrounding
environment and the distance of cable
run, amplification of weak signals may
be required, which can affect the type
of signal chosen in the first instance.
For example, 4-20mA is the de facto
signal for long distances over hundreds
of meters because it is immune to volt
drop and induced noise. Millivolt and
small-resistance signals such as those
from thermocouples are generally
weak signals and therefore need
to be amplified prior to being sent
over distance to controllers. Signal
conditioners are therefore employed
and fitted near to the sensor.
Proximity
Light
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Level
Level sensors are another important
kind of sensor for automation and
control: essentially they detect the flow
level of substances, usually liquids,
slurries and powders. One example level
sensor that uses ultrasonic technology
is the MSP400 level transmitter from
Mowbrey, which is designed to be
mounted above a liquid and will
measure the distance to the surface
of the liquid. When programmed with
details of the vessel, sump or open
channel, the MSP400 calculates the
level, content or flow and provides
a 4-20mA signal proportional to the
chosen variable. Two relays are provided
for control functions and programming
is achieved using integral push buttons
or by remote communication using
HART (Highway Addressable Remote
Transducer Protocol).
Conclusion
automation, using light to detect the
distance, absence, or presence of an
object by using a light transmitter, often
infrared, and a photoelectric receiver.
There are many types available that
detect an object when the light beam
is interrupted such as through-beam
sensors, in which a receiver is located
in line-of-sight of the transmitter and,
or retro-reflective sensors, in which the
transmitter and receiver are placed at
the same location and use a reflector
to bounce the light beam back from
transmitter to receiver.
An example through-beam sensor
is the E3JK series of photoelectric
sensors from Omron, which also have
a built-in power supply for greater
system integration. This series of
sensors have a high power and visible
red LED for all models enabling easy
alignment and long sensing distance.
Another example of light-based
devices, the DT50 and DS50 series
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TECHNOLOGIES
Programmable
Logic Controllers
Human-Machine
Interfaces
&
I
A T
Categories of PLC
PLCs have become increasingly
differentiated and a number of
categorisations of product are now
in common use. Historically, the
simplest applications are covered by
logic controllers, which are sometimes
called smart relays and typically
provide a relatively small number of
I/O, implement basic Boolean logic
control and do not require high-speed
operation. They are generally used for
processes that follow a pre-defined
sequence with limited or no deviation
in applications such as car park barriers,
car washes, vending machines and
simple packing equipment.
The second more complex type
is the compact or brick PLC, which
offers increased processing speed and
I/O capability. There is also support
for additional I/O expansion and a
more flexible sequence of operation
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for instance in response to operator
intervention or as a result of monitoring
external conditions. Typical applications
include programmable cutting machines
and batch control of bottling equipment.
The third category is the advanced
PLC, which services more complex
applications involving large amounts
of data, requiring a modular build
approach and needing to function at
high speed with further increased levels
of I/O. One example is RFID-based
sorting and routing of products in a
conveyor system and high-speed
label printing.
A fourth and much more recent
category is the programmable
automation controller (PAC), which
has become a largely interchangeable
term with PLC, or advanced PLC. In
many ways it combines capabilities of
a PC and a PLC and offers many of the
benefits of both in a single package. PLC
vendors are increasingly positioning
higher-end PLCs as PACs as these
products tend to offer greater flexibility
in programming, larger memory
capacity, better interoperability and
include more connectivity options and
broader control capabilities than their
PLC product lines. Generally, a PAC is
more suitable for complex automation
system architectures that are often
composed of a number of PC-based
software applications, including HMI
(Human Machine Interface) functions,
asset management and advanced
Programming
As PLCs have become more capable and
differentiated, the task of programming
has become more complex. Originally
designed to be easy to program, early
devices were programmed directly
via a front panel or a special-purpose
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and operation of industrial controls via
standardisation of the programming
interface, allowing a team-based
approach to project specification,
design, implementation, testing,
installation and maintenance. The
standard recognises four programming
languages: ladder diagram (LD)
and function block diagram (FBD)
programming are both graphical styles;
while structured text (ST) and instruction
list (IL) are textual types. In addition, IEC
61131-3 defines a sequential function
chart (SFC), which includes elements to
organise programs for sequential and
parallel control processing.
A related trend in the PLC market is the
move towards the use of more familiar
and often consumer-market driven
communications interfaces such as USB.
In the past most PLCs were programmed
via the RS-232 or RS-485 serial port,
but with most if not all modern mobile
computing devices not incorporating
these legacy communication ports,
PLC manufacturers are responding by
enabling programming via serial, USB
and increasingly Ethernet.
Human-Machine Interface
A massively important element in
the evolution of PLCs over the years
has been the growing integration
of Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
technology, which is providing
significantly increased logic and graphic
processing capabilities. While there are
many aspects to this, perhaps most
striking of all is the increased use of
high-resolution graphics displays and
rugged-environment touchscreens in
panels as a substitute for traditional
devices such as indicators, displays
and switches. Many logic controller and
PLC ranges also now include graphical
user interfaces that have more in
common with desktop PCs than with the
simple buttons and meters of the past.
Automation and industrial control is
becoming more and more reliant on HMI
capabilities to deliver accurate and realtime control and monitoring information
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MECHANICAL
Some Useful Techniques
The new DesignSpark Mechanical 3D modelling
software from RS allows the creation of 3D
models quickly and easily without needing
previous CAD expertise.
While it is a very easy tool to use, it is always useful to learn a few
shortcuts to become even more productive. Here are a few techniques,
also described on the DesignSpark blog site, that should aid and
accelerate 3D design using DesignSpark Mechanical.
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Resizing Solids
Creating a new solid is quick and easy using the Sketch
andPulltools. Once a shape has been created, it can
be resized with reference to the original dimension.
In Figure 1, when some simple cylinder shapes were
originally created, the right-hand cylinder was 25mm
tall. This can be reduced to 20mm by clicking on
thePulltool and dragging down the top surface; the
tool indicates how much the surface has moved. At any
time during this action, the keyboard can be used to
provide the precise dimension required. The Pulltool
can also be used to resize with reference to the overall
height. Selecting the top surface, a small menu appears
(see Figure 2). Selecting the Ruler tool allows the pull
action to be performed, but with reference to any
chosen point.
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orientation of the section plane can be selected by
clicking on one of the surfaces of the object, followed
by use of the Move Gridbutton. The Move tool can then
be used to move the section plane to show the internal
structure of the design, as in Figure 10.
Figure 8: Component
Structure Tree
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Move up to
The Move - up totool is very useful in placing one part
or feature accurately against another surface. A typical
example could be populating devices on a DIN rail at
the back of an enclosure. Trying to place the part in
the conventional way by dragging into position with
theMove anchoris difficult because the sides of the
enclosure will obscure the view of the parts, even if the
design view is revolved. Touse Move up to, theMove
anchoris placed so its hub is located on the intended
mating face of the object to be moved, as in Figure 11.
This can be achieved either by selecting and dragging
the hub of theMove anchor, or using theAnchor
placement tool,which is in the design frame to the left
hand side while the Movefunction is selected, Figure 12.
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Zoom - extents
This is a very useful tool that is accessible from
theZoom drop down menuon theRibbon barand from
theZoom select menuat the bottom right of the design
frame (the shortcut is key z). It is especially helpful when
working on small details within a larger model as it will
zoom in and centre on theselectedportion of the model
(if nothing is selected it will centre on the whole model).
It is doubly useful because it zooms without changing
the orientation of the model, whereas using theHome
toolto centre the model will return it to its original
orientation when it was opened.
Tumbling Models
Tumbling the model(or multiple selected models) can
be difficult, especially when trying to reset the view
in an orderly fashion, for example with axes aligned
with the design frame. Attempting to manoeuvre the
model in all three dimensions at once is very tricky and
confusing. A useful technique is to revolve the model
in only one axis at a time until step-by-step the model
moves to its desired orientation.
Duplicating Devices
Duplicating the devices within an assembly is achieved
using Ctrl Move Drag. Moving along the axis of the
DIN rail in an enclosure will mean the new devices will
only need to be positioned for a suitable clearance
from the next device.The way the device is selected
prior to moving is crucial. To copy the device details in
theMoveoperation,the selection must be done either
by selecting the device in the structure tree (Figure 16)
or by using the Select Component tool(Figure 17) from
the top left of the design screen. Triple clicking a device
will select and copy it as a solid, but will not copy across
the device details required for Bill of Materials lists for
example.
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Adding components
for BOM listing
If components do not need to appear in the model but
are needed for the Bill of Materials listing, they can
be added byright clickingon thefile nameat the top
of the structure tree and clickingNew Component. An
appropriate name and other details can also
be allocated.
Shelled Solids
These can be confusing to work with especially when
attempting to pull a sketch through the shell to create
an opening in the surface. TheMaintain offsetsoption
is selected as default and will help to maintain the
coherence of the shelled structure as the model
is modified and developed. In doing so, Maintain
offsetswill prevent thePull toolfrom cutting an opening
in the shell. To override this restrictioneither deselect
the Maintain offsets optionin the menu to the left of the
screenor Ctrl Select the edges of the shape to be cut
outbeforePullingto create the opening.
And finally
A few general tips that could help
further in projects:
Before starting a project, mock up the idea in a simple
material such as cardboard. This will create more
awareness of the physical requirements and should
shorten design time and also help to make a better
design.
Print out a scale drawing of the design to get a better
visualisation of its proportions and print as many
iterations as feasible during the design.
Avoid CAD eye there is a temptation to
thinksomething is plausible and adequate because
it appears so on screen. Importing a reference part
will allow checking whether walls are thick enough or
buttons can be pressed and will provide reassurance
that the design will work.
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DESIGNSPARK
DESIGNSHARE
T H E H O M E O F O P E N S O U R C E P R OJ E C TS
DesignShare was created in June 2013 to host open-source project sharing, collaboration and
concept discussions within the online DesignSpark engineering community. Six months on, the
site has become a popular destination that engineers visit to connect and cooperate via the two
main areas: Projects and Ideas. The companys DesignSpark Mechanical customer challenge was
recently hosted on the site, drawing in many interesting, and often quirky, ideas from users testing
the new free 3D design software.
Projects
The Projects area is where users can
browse, share, create, collaborate
and download projects. The individual
project pages include details of how
the project developed at each stage,
along with a collection of assets that
enable users to build the project
themselves. At each of the five stages
of the development of a project Brief,
Proposal, Design, Prototype, and
Evaluation/Test status updates are
posted sharing the design challenges
along the way. Project assets may
include PCB schematics and layout
files for DesignSpark PCB, for example,
along with mechanical blueprints,
software code and/or machine code,
mechanical drawings, and CAD files.
Additionally, there is a plug-in to the
main RS website where users can
purchase the kit of parts.
Ideas
The Ideas section is the area where the
DesignSpark community is invited to
post project proposals, generate debate
and elicit feedback on the validity of
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on DesignShare
A prime example of collaboration
through DesignShare, and one that
spurred engineers from diverse
backgrounds and disciplines into creative
action was the hosting on the site of
the DesignSpark Mechanical customer
challenge. Participants were invited to
submit an original design using the
intuitive new 3D design software, taking
into account the principles of mobility,
accessibility or green living as key
features of the end product.
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...3D printing is
moving from a niche
technology used
primarily by larger
companies into a mass
market for consumers
and small businesses.
Increasing Ubiquity
Since the turn of the millennium, there has
been a significant growth in sales for 3D
printers, which are becoming increasingly
attractive with substantial reductions in
price mass-market models are now being
priced at less than $2500 and below. A
recent market research report, published
by analyst Markets&Markets, forecasts a
CAGR of 23% for 3D printers from 2013
to 2020, eventually reaching $8.41 billion.
3D printing is moving from a niche
technology used primarily by larger
companies into a mass market for
consumers and small businesses.
In fact, there is a now an increasing
line of thought that says a 3D printer
could even eventually find a corner
in our homes enabling us to avoid
costs associated with purchasing
common household objects. The
technology is fast becoming available
to all and individuals will be able to
make small numbers of products that
are comparable to those from large
companies.
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There is a rather good quote related
to all this, made a few months ago
by dotcom pioneer Joe Kraus on the
BBC Radio 4 programme In Business,
essentially delivering a high level
view on the current revolution in
manufacturing and production: The
20th Century was about dozens of
markets of millions of consumers.
The 21st Century is about millions
of markets of dozens of consumers.
There is every chance that 3D printing,
in conjunction with other technologies
and movements such as open source,
is destined to play an important part in
a future that is likely to see uniqueness
and increased customisation rather
than the one-size-fits-all manufacturing
approach of old.
Rapid Prototyping
Hours Not Weeks
3D printing is certainly making
an impact in mainstream product
manufacturing in many industries,
especially in low-volume or highly
customised applications, but technology
has its limits for high-volume
production. 3D printing technology,
which is used to create products
in layers means that the structural
integrity of components may not be
strong enough to be used in production
parts. 3D printing is therefore unlikely
to replace manufacturing involving
moulded liquid metal, at least any time
soon. But perhaps the critical point, at
least for volume manufacturing, is 3D
printings ability to build prototypes
rapidly. It is revolutionising product
development machine skills are not
required to deliver prototypes, enabling
huge time-to-market benefits as well as
delivering a significant increase in
design freedom.
There has been significant
improvement in the productdevelopment process across a wide
range of industries, including car
manufacturing, consumer electronics
and medical devices. 3D printing
technology is being used to design
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What if a 3D printer
could create a
duplicate of itself?
TECHNICAL TOOLS
RepRapPro Ormerod
Available at low cost, the new
RepRapPro Ormerod complete 3D
printing kit is now available from RS.
When used in conjunction with the free
DesignSpark Mechanical 3D design
software, the printer will enable design
engineers around the world to develop
sophisticated concepts and products
incredibly quickly and inexpensively.
Also suitable for small production runs,
the Ormerod is one of the most versatile
3D printers available: it is easy to
expand in functionality, fast to replicate
and fast to assemble.
Like its predecessors, the Ormerod
uses the FDM process, also known
as fused filament fabrication, to build
3D objects in a range of plastics and
eventually in a variety of colours.
This process enables the user to
create almost any shape that can be
modelled on a computer, including
some that cannot be produced by
traditional manufacturing techniques
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System
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OLS/OLF Obstacle Marking Beacons
Cost effective longlife LED beacons from
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housing. Ideal for use with photocell control.
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Thermofit heat-shrinkable
cable glands
Thermofit heat-shrinkable boot
feedthroughs provide a watertight and
fumetight seal wherever cables need to
enter connection boxes, enclosures or
bulkheads. Offering a real alternative to
conventional cable glands, the adhesivelined heatshrink ensures a secure seal
around the cable. In addition, the multientry versions provide a solution for the
problem of fitting several cables through a
single gland, with two-, three- and four-entry
options available. The heatshrink boots are
flame retardant, and the feedthrough is
fixed to the bulkhead using a rigid plastic
nut and O-ring. Suitable for a large number
of applications, they are approved for
marine and ship-board use.
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D-Sub SMT
Perfect for automated
Pick & Place processing.
9 to 37 contacts
har-flex
1.27 mm grid
6 to 100 pins
Ready for
automatic pick-and-place
100 % coplanarity
check
Connect your circuit boards in parallel, at right angles or with ribbon cables.
Various designs, from 6 to 100 pins, ready for automatic pick-and-place what else do you need?
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