Emerson presents elevator drive and motor solutions

Control Techniques and Leroy-Somer, both part of Emerson Industrial Automation, have released a range of variable speed drives and a permanent magnet motor (respectively) specifically for the elevator market.

The Control Techniques E200 and E300 drives and the Leroy-Somer E27 motor are said to make installing and commissioning elevator systems quick and simple. The E200 and E300 feature an intuitive user interface allowing adjustment via a back-lit LCD keypad and rapid set-up in familiar elevator language and units. Meanwhile, the E27 motor is designed to ease mechanical and electrical installation. A central sheave is claimed to allow simplification of the chassis, while also offering full access to the sheave and traction ropes. Equipped with fast connectors for the power, the brakes, the thermal sensor and the encoder, the E27 motor is said to guarantee a quick and reliable electrical connection.

Both the E200 and E300 integrate a high resolution multi-step S-ramp for start, run, slowdown and stopping, as well as an ultra-fast current loop for vibration free motor control. Additionally, the E300 is said to offer extra levels of ride comfort with direct to floor positioning, an advanced communications interface supporting DCP3/4 and Modbus RTU protocols, short floor operations and on-board data logging capabilities.