Drive for automation

Bosch Rexroth shows at the trade fair PLC 2023 Innovations around the modular automation system ctrlX Automation. Openness takes centre stage. This is reflected both in the ctrlX OS operating system and in new products such as the linear motion system ctrlX FLOW^HS, which is seamlessly integrated into the ctrlX Automation world. In addition, the company is presenting three presents new drive technology solutions to round off its ctrlX DRIVE portfolio.

Thanks to integration into the ctrlX DRIVE product family, users benefit from the openness, scalability and flexibility of the complete modular automation system. A new servo drive for the power range from 0.05 to 1.5 kW is now available. It is 50 per cent smaller than the previous generation of drives IndraDrive Cs and also offers various features such as virtual commissioning via the digital twin.

„Voltage class and protection class are important decision criteria when choosing a servo drive. ctrlX DRIVE already covers the large market from 380 to 480V_AC very well. As a device for control cabinet installation, it has been extremely well received by the market. Based on a single universal architecture platform, we now also serve the lower voltage range. Users can choose between different voltage ranges as required without having to switch to different systems. This makes it easier for them to react to changing market conditions and requirements.“

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Steffen Winkler, Sales Manager Business Unit Automation & Electrification Solutions at Bosch Rexroth

Bosch Rexroth will also be presenting the Third generation of cabinetless drives. Steffen Winkler says: „We are thus serving a trend. As a pioneer of cabinet-free technology, our customers benefit from more than 15 years of market experience. Based on the ctrlX DRIVE, we offer a significant expansion in terms of scalability and topology for drives with IP65 protection.“

The IP65 drive system enables flexibility thanks to its single and double-axis design, a scalable number of axes, various cooling concepts, multi-Ethernet and multi-encoder, configurable extensions and more. This means that vssue different topologies and simply make adjustments as required.

The portfolio is completed by the new Servo terminal for the low voltage range 24 V / 48 V. Among other things, it is characterised by high power density, less cabling, passive cooling and quick and easy commissioning. It can also be seamlessly integrated into a ctrlX I/O station.

„Another special feature is the safety extra-low voltage of 60V_DC With our new servo terminal, we remain below this voltage and its use is significantly simplified. This means that no special expertise, for example from a qualified electrician, is required, which is a great advantage in times of a shortage of skilled labour.“

Steffen Winkler

Bosch Rexroth at the SPS: Hall 7, Stand 450