NORD Drive Electronics: The Smart Choice for Dynamic Control

Electronic control products focus on energy efficiency, operational performance, and high precision.

Since the 1980’s, drive electronics have been an integral part of the modular products offered by global solution provider NORD DRIVESYSTEMS. Today, NORD’s drive electronics portfolio has grown into a wide range of offerings with versatile adaptability to match nearly any application.

NORDAC Variable Frequency Drives: Compatible and Multi-Functional

NORDAC variable frequency drives and motor starters are characterized by high compatibility with NORD’s entire gear motor portfolio, scalable functionality, ease of installation, and high precision regulation. An integrated PLC enables customers to design modular and autonomous production systems while NORDCON tools simplify the entire installation process and allow for quick adjustment and optimized operation. Both centralized solutions for control cabinet installation and decentralized versions for use on the application are available for connection with asynchronous or synchronous motors.

NORDAC PRO variable frequency drives are a centralized, control cabinet solution with scalable functionality through 6 frame sizes, an integrated multi-protocol Ethernet interface, and a multi-encoder interface for multi-axis control. Notable features across the entire product series include sensor-less current vector control that ensures constant speeds, even with fluctuating loads and extremely high torques during startup, 200 percent overload reserve for increased safety in lifting gear applications, plus an integrated brake chopper for 4-quandrant operation.

NORDAC LINK variable frequency drives and motor starters are ideal for installation close to the motor and offer flexible configuration for adaptation to a large variety of applications with full Plug-and-Play capability for easy installation. Thanks to their integrated maintenance switch and local manual control options, commissioning and servicing is quick and simple. NORDAC LINK includes a multitude of functional safety features ensuring all systems, operators, and products are protected during operation.

NORDAC FLEX variable frequency drives are NORD’s most flexible electric drives featuring a modular design and wide range of scalable functions for motor or wall mounting. Optional integral modules such as interfaces for field bus connection, control options, and functional safety further extend capabilities. A wide selection of functions and comprehensive range of accessories enable application-specific versions to be configured to exactly match system requirements.

NORDAC ON/ON+ variable frequency drives are a decentralized solution optimized for the common requirements in horizontal conveyor technology. NORDAC ON is designed for use with asynchronous motors whereas NORDAC ON+ is intended for use with synchronous motors and supplements the NORD high-efficiency portfolio of the IE5+ motor generation. Standard integrated functions include sensors via digital inputs, brake management for wear-free brake actuation, and POSICON positioning mode.

Additionally, the compact design and full pluggability deliver an economic solution for IIoT environments.

Further Developments Announced

NORD is constantly working to improve and expand on its product offerings. New versions of the NORDAC ON/ON+ are being developed to include safety functions such as SLS, SMS, and SSM in addition to the STO and SS1 currently available. Based on the PROFIsafe and FSoE interfaces, integration into existing Ethernet environments and operation as a stand-alone solution will be possible. The NORDAC ON PURE will soon be available for added protection in caustic wash-down environments.
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