Motor Control, Protection

Schneider Altivar Machine Drives (P187)

This week I meet up with Jay Cortel, Nicolas Rosner, and Charlie Adkins to learn all about Schneider Altivar Machine (and Process) Drives in this episode of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch to the Podcast on The Automation Blog: [vimeo 901625876]https://player.vimeo.com/api/player.js The...

Rockwell Automation and Infinitum Team Up To Make High-Efficiency Low Voltage Drives and Motors

Infinitum, creator of the sustainable air core motor, and Rockwell Automation announced an exclusive agreement to develop and distribute a new class of high-efficiency, low voltage drive and motor tech. This solution is said to significantly reduce energy and costs for industrial customers. Energy conscious companies already implement variable frequency...

TeSys Island: Smart Motor Starters from Schneider Electric (P170)

Today my guests are Erik Barnes and Dana Voelker of Schneider Electric and they introduce us to their TeSys Island Smart Motor Starters in this episode of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast: [vimeo 864137918 w=750 h=420] The Automation Podcast is...

Using SIMOCODE with CompactLogix and S7 PLCs (D011)

On today's show Mark Berger of Siemens demonstrates how to add SIMOCODE to a Studio 5000 project and use it with CompactLogix controller, as well as add it to TIA Portal for use with a S7-1200 PLC (D011.) For more information check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.  The...

Siemens SIMOCODE Motor Management System (P162)

Today my guest is Mark Berger of Siemens, and he introduces us to the SIMOCODE Motor Management System in this episode of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast: [vimeo 844594002 w=750 h=420] The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video...

Message (MSG) – ControlLogix to PowerFlex 525? (qa230208)

Automation Q & A from the Morning Show dated 02/08/23: Recently I was asked by a community member if they could use a MSG instructions in a ControlLogix to communicate with a PowerFlex 525, and I share my thoughts on that question in today's Automation Q&A below: NOTE: If you need...

Siemens ET 200SP Motor Starters (P137)

Today my guest is Mark Berger of Siemens who introduces us to the ET 200SP Motor Starter line in Episode 137 of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast: [vimeo 788629468 w=750 h=420] The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video...

Using Siemens VFDs with A-B PLCs (P130)

Jackie Stokes explains how to use Siemens VFDs with Allen-Bradley PLCs on Ethernet/IP, RIO, or DeviceNet in Episode 130 of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast: [vimeo 769984359 w=750 h=420] The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video and Podcasting...

Siemens VFDs and Servo Drives (P119)

This week Jackie, Craig, and Rafael of Siemens update us on VFD and Servo Drives on Episode 119 of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast: [vimeo 740106225 w=750 h=420] The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms,...

PowerFlex 755TS VFD (P90)

Adam Davis introduces us to the PowerFlex 755TS in Episode 90 of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast: [vimeo 675592623 w=750 h=420] The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to each can be...

Micro820, PanelView 800, PowerFlex 525 – New Project

One of the positive attributes of the Connected Components Workbench project is the ability to program multiple devices with one software package. A CCW project can contain the Panelview 800 HMI, the Micro 800 controller and as we will see today, a Powerflex drive. This makes configuration simple and provides quick...

E300 – Use Overload Module in Studio 5000 Application

In a previous article I discussed setting the dip switches, applying 24 VDC power,  and using a web browser to modify the configuration in an Allen Bradley E300 Module. In this article, I want to go a bit further and discuss the steps in adding an E300 module to your...

Getting Started with an A-B E300 Overload Module

When I was hired at my first professional job in September of 2000, I would soon learn that the facility I was being hired at would undergo a very large expansion in the next nine months. One aspect of that startup was an experience that was invaluable to learning about...

How to control an Altivar ATV320 VFD over Modbus with a Modicon M340 PLC

In this article I would like to show you how to control an ATV320 variable frequency drive using Modbus serial port on M340 PLC. Before we begin, following is the list of items you need PC with EcoStruxure Control Expert Small Software installed Schneider Electric Modicon (BMXP342020) PLC Schneider Electric...

Mitsubishi VFD Product Overview (P51)

In this episode of The Automation Podcast, Jeff Brown from Mitsubishi returns to give us an overview of the Mitsubishi line of Variable Frequency Drives: For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast: [vimeo 399972076 w=750 h=420] The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video...

CCW – v11: Preview of the next Connected Components Workbench Release

Welcome to part four of the nine part series covering my picks for the top new PLC and HMI products shown at Rockwell's Automation Fair 2017. Note: While this series covers the products in which I'm most interested, you'll find all the new products listed in Rockwell's guide HERE. Connected Components...

Learn how to use CCW to backup, edit, and restore A-B VFD parameters

Do you or someone on your staff need to backup, edit, or restore A-B VFD parameters? If so, you may be interested in my new quick start course, "Using CCW with A-B VFDs" In this forty five minute quick start course I cover all of the following topics: Where and how...

Set PowerFlex 525 Ethernet IP Address using PC (M3E41)

Learn how to set a PowerFlex 525's Ethernet IP address using a PC and the free Boot-p utility in Episode 41 of The Automation Minute Season 3: [vimeo 468322220 w=640 h=360] If you've found this video helpful, checkout my training courses here. Check out our Video Collection #1 here, which includes the...

Set PowerFlex 525 Ethernet IP Address using Keypad (M3E40)

Learn how to set a PowerFlex 525's Ethernet IP address using its built-in keypad in Episode 40 of The Automation Minute Season 3: [vimeo 468321695 w=640 h=360] If you've found this video helpful, checkout my training courses here. Check out our Video Collection #1 here, which includes the first five seasons of...

Set a PowerFlex 525’s Ethernet IP Address using a PC

Rockwell's PowerFlex 525 is a popular VFD given the fact that it has a built-in Ethernet/IP port. And in today's article I'll show you how to set the 525's Ethernet Address from your PC. Preface: Before you power on your PowerFlex 525, record its MAC ID address. It's located under the Drive's terminal...