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Project
Planning
Manual
Edition 6/2000
Introduction
Attention:
This manual can also be called up as Online Help from the SEW
"ProDrive" Project Planning Program. To do this, press <F1>.
2 ProDrive
Contents of the Project
Planning Program
Contents
INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................... 5
CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT PLANNING PROGRAM ....................................................................................... 5
THE RIGHT CHOICE ..................................................................................................................................... 7
ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS USED ........................................................................................................... 8
INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................................... 9
REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Software ................................................................................................................................................ 9
Hardware ............................................................................................................................................... 9
Installation ............................................................................................................................................. 9
Starting the Project Planning Program for the first time ...................................................................... 13
Unfreeze .............................................................................................................................................. 13
FIRST STEPS............................................................................................................................................. 16
PROGRAM CONTROL ................................................................................................................................. 16
General................................................................................................................................................ 16
Window control .................................................................................................................................... 16
Field control ......................................................................................................................................... 17
Input fields ........................................................................................................................................... 17
List control ........................................................................................................................................... 18
Further input options ........................................................................................................................... 18
DATABASES .............................................................................................................................................. 20
DRIVE CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................................................... 22
HOW TO CONFIGURE A DRIVE .................................................................................................................... 22
Windows for an uncontrolled drive ...................................................................................................... 22
Windows for a controlled drive ............................................................................................................ 24
ARCHITECTURE OF THE DRIVE TRAIN.......................................................................................................... 25
BASIC WINDOW ......................................................................................................................................... 26
Pull-down menu................................................................................................................................... 26
Field input help .................................................................................................................................... 29
Icons .................................................................................................................................................... 30
Active application ................................................................................................................................ 32
Status line............................................................................................................................................ 32
Active secondary calculations ............................................................................................................. 32
INPUT WINDOWS ....................................................................................................................................... 33
Main menu........................................................................................................................................... 33
Application selection............................................................................................................................ 34
Application data windows .................................................................................................................... 35
Motor data windows ............................................................................................................................ 66
Gear unit data windows....................................................................................................................... 95
Secondary calculation windows ........................................................................................................ 100
SELECTION LISTS .................................................................................................................................... 130
Selection list "Uncontrolled AC motor" .............................................................................................. 131
Selection list "Uncontrolled AC geared motor".................................................................................. 132
Selection list "Controlled AC motor" .................................................................................................. 134
Selection list "Controlled AC geared motor"...................................................................................... 135
Selection list "DC motor" ................................................................................................................... 137
Selection list "DC geared motor" ....................................................................................................... 138
Introduction
Project planning is started The SEW Project Planning Program (ProDrive) is used for the fast
by selecting one of seven and effective selection of SEW drives, with all the necessary data for
pre-defined applications. evaluating an application. To do this, the Project Planning Program uses
the extensive data of the SEW Electronic Catalog (EKAT) as a
database. The SEW Electronic Catalog, which is free of charge, and the
SEW Project Planning Program use the same data.
Extensive data is available When planning a project, the user can choose between an uncontrolled
for the selection of the AC motor or a controlled AC, DC or servo motor.
drive.
Available gear units include helical, parallel-shaft helical, helical-bevel,
helical-worm, planetary and SPIROPLAN gear units.
The program allows the user to configure not only the controlled motor of
his choice, but also the associated control equipment (frequency
inverters, DC and servo controllers) and their accessories with the
Controller Selection program.
To update your database please ask for your free copy of the latest
edition of the SEW Electronic Catalog.
The computer makes suggestions, but does not take the decision-
making process off your hands. The selection can only be made by
professionally trained staff. If in doubt, contact your local SEW
specialist.
Example:
"D" Enter D.
<F1> Press the F1 function key.
<ENTER> Press Enter.
<TAB> Press the TAB key.
The symbol indicates that you may call up Help for entering data in
the form of a "secondary calculation window".
Installation
Requirements
Software
The project planning program is a Windows-based application. It
requires the Microsoft "WINDOWS" environment WINDOWS 95,98 or
WINDOWS NT 4.0 / WINDOWS 2000 (32-bit).
Hardware
The Project Planning Program has the following minimum hardware
requirements:
Installation
You can only load the Project Planning Program properly with the
installation program supplied. To install the program, insert the CD and
start the installation routine from within WINDOWS by typing "SETUP".
Follow the instructions of the installation program.
Note: The installation does not make any changes to existing INI,
AUTOEXEC or SYSTEM files. The Project Planning Program has its
own INI file in the WINDOWS directory.
Single-user computer
On a single-user computer, all subdirectories and files are installed
automatically by the installation program.
Networked operation
For networked computers with several users, the program is installed on
the server. Additional directories and files have to be installed in the
users' private areas. This includes the "TMP" and PROG_TMP"
directories. The program will automatically create these directories
according to the settings of the parameter file when the program is
started for the first time. Further local subdirectories can be created to
suit the user's requirements. The Project Planning Program will look for
programs and data in specific directories. The directories are specified in
the "SEW_PROJ.PAR" and "SEW_RA.PAR" parameter files.
; ***************************************************************************
; *** (SEW_PROJ.PAR) parameter file for PRODRIVE ***********
; ***************************************************************************
; Lines marked ';' are commentary lines.
; The "SEW_PROJ.PAR" parameter file must be in the working directory. If
; it is not, standard settings will be inserted.
;
; Path definitions
#GlbIntPfad = "C:\SEW\SEW_PROJ\PROG_TMP\" ; Value path
#GlbKdPfad = "C:\SEW\SEW_PROJ\PROG_TMP\" ; Customer path
#GlbIntRamPfad = "" ; RAM path
#GlbSprachPfad = "C:\SEW\SEW_PROJ\PROJ_LNG.MDB" ; Language path
#GlbDatenPfad = "C:\SEW\SEW_PROJ\PROG_TMP\" ; Data path
#GlbKatPfad = "C:\SEW\KAT_DAT\KAT_0496.MDB" ; Catalog path
#GlbTempPfad = "C:\SEW\SEW_PROJ\TMP\" ; Temporary file
path
#GlbProgPfad = "C:\SEW\SEW_PROJ\" ; Program path
#GlbAngPfad = "C:\SEW\ANGEBOT\" ; Quotation path
#GlbCADPfad = "C:\SEW\CAD\" ; CAD path
#GlbDruckPfad = "C:\SEW\SEW_PROJ\TMP\" ; Print path
#GlbGrafikPfad = "C:\SEW\SEW_PROJ\PICTURE\" ; Path for graphics
Grafiken
#GlbArchivPfad = "C:\SEW\SEW_PROJ\ARCHIV\" ; Path for CDM archive
#GlbExportPfad = "A:\" ; Path for CDM export
;
; Options
#GlbSprSource = "0" ; 0 = internal data / 1 = data from file
#GlbTagSource = "0" ; 0 = internal data / 1 = data from file
#GlbStdKat = "Euro" ; Euro / USA / Jap / Bras
#GlbStdKatFreq = "50" ; 50 or 60 in Hz
#GlbDataOpen = "1" ; 0 = open when required / 1 = always open
#GlbKatBase = "Access" ; Access database
#GlbDruckeGrafik= "1" ; 0 = not active / 1 = active
#GlbOS2 = "0"
#GlbProtokoll = "0"
identifier must be set for the standard catalog used. Further catalogs
can be specified in the Project Planning Program.
#GlbDruckeGrafik: Identifiers "0" and "1" control the printout of
graphics. When set to "0" the graphics" are not printed.
#GlbProtokoll: Identifiers "0" or "1" save an action log in a log file.
When set to "0" the log function is off.
#GlbSEW: Identifiers "0" and "1" control a special text. When set to "0"
the comment to check back with SEW is suppressed.
Unfreeze
Turning the demo version
The licensed SEW project planning program is available as a demo
into a full version
version with limited functionality immediately after installation. The demo
version will be turned into a full version by a “release.”
After starting the program, you will find further licensing details in the
"Help/Registration form" menu item and in the program's registration
window. When all licensing formalities have been completed, the
program can be upgraded to a full version.
To unfreeze the program, please call up the "Registration window" in the
"File/Unfreeze" menu item. The following window will appear:
The window contains a code number. Please phone the SEW Hotline
and quote this number. You will then receive the correct registration
number, which you will have to enter in the registration window along
with your name.
Press the "OK" button to exit the window; the program will then upgrade
to a full version. Full versions of the program do not have the
First Steps
Program Control
General
Window control
Part of the program runs with sequence-controlled window management.
The order and type of screen windows displayed depend on the entries
which you have made before.
Screen windows can be called up in different ways. You may:
You may only use the <ENTER> key and right arrow button when your
goal (next screen window) is unambiguous. The <ESC> key and the left
arrow key will always close a window and take you back to the previous
window.
Some of the screen windows are "exclusive," i.e. other program windows
can only be called up when the currently open window is closed.
Click on the button in the result window, if you wish to remove the
status line and button bar and have more result data displayed at a time.
You may also use the <space> bar to do this.
Field control
Use the <TAB> key to move between the input fields of a screen
window. <TAB> will get you to the next field and <SHIFT><TAB> take
you back to the previous one. Of course you may also click on the field
directly with the mouse.
Within frames which group together fields of the same type, some fields
can also be accessed with the <↑> and <↓> keys.
The active input field has a colored background so that it stands out
better.
Input fields
There are several type of input fields.
Characters and figures are entered from the keyboard. The program's
Important: decimal notation
decimal notation will follow the WINDOWS setting. Please note that
while Germany and many other countries have decimal comma notation,
English-speaking countries as a rule use decimal point notation.
Some input fields require an input in a specific short form. In this case,
Additional field input ‘Help’
the field input ‘Help’at the upper left corner of the window will display the
corresponding plain text. The field input ‘Help’is active when the
question mark on the button to the right of the display field is shown in
color.
Click on the button or press the <F8> key to open the selection list
of the active field input “Help.”
"Checkbox"
Selecting several options The checkbox allows you to select several options. If the cursor is in a
checkbox field, the field has a colored background. The checkbox is
switched on and off with the spacebar.
"Radio button"
Selecting one option Radio buttons are used to select one of several options. This is why
there are always several radio buttons in a group together. If the cursor
is on a radio button field, the field has a colored background.
List control
You may use the mouse or the keyboard to move between rows and
columns in a list. A row or column of a list is active when it has a colored
background.
If you click on a certain section of the vertical scroll bar with the mouse,
you will move forward a line or a page. If you click on certain sections of
the horizontal scroll bar with the mouse, you will move forward a column
or a page.
In addition, a special control bar is available for list control.
To select the unit of your choice, operate the associated radio button.
"Accept" will show the new value in the active field with the new unit.
"Cancel" will leave the original value in the active field unchanged.
Important:
Repeated changing of the units may eventually corrupt the original value
because of the rounding involved in every conversion.
When you have selected a drive application or when you are in an input
window, you can only retrieve and set standard values that apply to the
active window.
Before you select an application (in the "Main menu" window), you can
retrieve the SEW or the user standard settings for a complete
application. You cannot set the values at this level.
Databases
The Project Planning Program uses several databases. The following list
provides a description of the databases used.
The following diagram shows how the different programs of the "Project
Planning Program" access the various databases.
Drive Configuration
User entries determine The user interface basically consists of input windows, windows with
which windows are selection lists and result windows. The order in which the windows
displayed appear depends on the user entries in the previous windows. "Main
windows" are windows which you have to go through. "Optional
windows" are additional windows, which are only called up if required.
For an uncontrolled drive the first step is to determine the motor and
then the gear unit.
Basic Window
The basic window: frame When the program is started, the basic window appears. It is the frame
for all other windows for all other windows. The basic window contains different central control
and display elements. These elements are also used by the other
windows.
Pull-down menu
The pull-down menu comprises the main menu items:
File, Program, Data, Secondary calculation, Tools, Interface, Help
File menu
Program menu
Data menu
Enter motor data: Calls up the motor data input window. Only available
in certain windows.
Enter gear unit data: Calls up the gear unit data input window. Only
available in certain windows.
View motor data: Calls up the window with the motor data catalog
values. Available only in certain windows.
View gear unit data: Calls up the window with the gear unit catalog
values. Available only in certain windows.
Brake torques: Calls up a list with possible brake torques so you can
change the current brake torque (only for brake motors). Available only
in result windows.
Mounting version: Calls up the selection list for the selection of a
special mounting version. Available only in result windows.
Travel diagram: Input window for determining travel cycles and loads.
Distance/time optimization: Input window for optimizing distance, time
and speed.
Buffer impact: Input window for determining the buffer impact in travel
drives.
Lead-screw values: Input window for the special case of a lead-screw
drive.
Voltage drop: Input window for determining cable lengths and voltage
drop.
Comments: Input window for additional comments on project planning.
Additional menu items may come up, depending on the active windows.
Tools menu
System options: Calls up the window for setting the system options.
Calculator: Calls up a calculator for secondary calculations, which
accepts and copies numerical field values.
Enter discount: Enter a possible discount.
Standard values: Setting and getting standard field values.
Path to ACROBAT Reader: Enter path to reading program "ACROBAT
Reader."
Interface menu
Help menu
Icons
Frequently used functions and input windows can also be called up with
icons in addition to the pull-down menu command.
Icons are picture buttons There are different groups of icons. The type of icons displayed depends
which allow you to call up on the active window.
different functions and
windows.
- Standard button
- Secondary calculation button
- Selection list button
- Result window button
Standard buttons
Standard buttons are always displayed and can be operated from
(almost) any window.
Active application
The icon shows the application which is currently active. Each
application is symbolized by an icon.
Status line
Program messages are displayed on the left-hand side at the bottom of
the basic window.
Input Windows
There are different types of input windows. These are windows for the
- Main menu
- Application selection
- Application data input
- Motor and gear unit data input
- Secondary calculations
Main menu
The main menu is the first window, which comes up when the program is
started. From the main menu you can call up the applications and
various other functions using the pull-down menu. Click on the icons with
the mouse or enter the associated number to call up the programs and
program modules displayed.
Application selection
In the "Application selection" window you make a first choice which way
you will go in your project planning. The project planning which was last
active is shaded in red.
The input data of the last project planning of each application are saved
in the work file "PROJINT.MDB" and are automatically available when
the program is restarted.
- Travel drive
- Rotary table
- Belt conveyor
- Hoist drive
- Chain conveyor
- Crank drive
- Roller conveyor
If the application you need is not included, try and customize a similar
application. This step may still get you the results you want.
Maximum speed
Maximum speed of the traveling vehicle. You can call up the secondary
+ calculation "Distance/time optimization" from this field.
Maximum acceleration
For controlled drives, enter the maximum acceleration (starting). In
uncontrolled drives the maximum acceleration is interpreted as minimum
acceleration.
When entering "T=x" (x = time in seconds), the acceleration will be
calculated with the current velocity when leaving the field.
Maximum deceleration
For controlled drives, enter the maximum deceleration (braking). This
step has no effect on the calculation in uncontrolled drives.
When entering "T=x" (x = time in seconds), the acceleration will be
calculated with the current velocity when leaving the field.
Minimum mass
Smallest mass the travel drive is to move. Usually the empty weight of
the traveling vehicle.
Maximum mass
Maximum mass of the loaded vehicle (empty weight of vehicle plus load)
Static power
Power used for the further calculation instead of the power determined
from the wheel geometry. Does not affect the dynamic power
requirement.
Rolling resistance
The rolling resistance is a function of the mass (N/t).
If the rolling resistance (N/t) is known, then it need not be calculated from
the wheel geometry and the friction coefficients. The entries for the load
efficiency and the angle of inclination are considered additionally.
Axle diameter
Axle diameter of the running wheel.
Actually this means the roller diameter of the antifriction bearing. As this
diameter is rarely known, the axle diameter, which is sufficiently
accurate, can be used instead in the calculation. This value influences
the calculation of the rolling resistance through the bearing friction.
+ Rail lines are guided by wheel flanges or lateral guide rollers. This
"correction of direction" produces an additional lateral friction resistance,
which is expressed as the additional factor for rim friction on wheels.
Bearing coefficient
Bearing coefficient for the type of bearings used.
+ You will find a list of values in the field input Help (<F8>). The bearing
coefficient influences the calculation of the rolling resistance.
Additional power
Additional power which is directly taken into account in the calculation.
Additional force
This force acts in addition to rolling and bearing friction, e.g. wind
pressure. Wind pressures are calculated from the wind velocity and the
geometry of the vehicle or must be measured on the vehicle itself. The
additional force enters into the calculation of the power with its sign.
Angle of inclination
A slope which the traveling vehicle has to overcome. No input or "0"
means that the vehicle moves horizontally.
When <>"0" is entered for the angle of inclination, the results are
calculated for upward and downward travel.
Load efficiency
The efficiency of the customer's machine. Examples of some efficiencies
are given in the field input Help (<F8>).
+
The efficiency for "driving" and "driven" is the same.
Number of drives
Number of drives over which the transmitted power is shared.
Motor type
The entered motor type will determine the further course of the
calculation. Available motor types are:
+
- Uncontrolled AC-motor (code = D)
- Frequency-controlled AC-motor (code = DG)
- DC motor (code = D)
- Synchronous Servomotor (code= Y)
- Asynchronous Servomotor (code = C)
- MOVIMOT (code = MM)
You may also enter a value with the field input Help (<F8>).
Power
With the radio buttons you can select by which method the static power
should be determined. Available methods are:
- Specified power
- Specified rolling resistance
- Rolling resistance via the wheel geometry
Maximum speed
Maximum speed of the hoisted load. You can call up the secondary
+ calculation "Distance/time optimization" from this field.
Maximum acceleration
For controlled drives enter the maximum acceleration (starting). The
maximum acceleration in uncontrolled drives is interpreted as minimum
acceleration.
When entering "T=x" (x = time in seconds), the acceleration will be
calculated with the current velocity when leaving the field.
Maximum deceleration
Enter the maximum deceleration (braking) for controlled drives. This step
has no effect on the calculation in uncontrolled drives.
When entering "T=x" (x = time in seconds), the acceleration will be
calculated with the current velocity when leaving the field.
Mass of counterweight
Mass of counterweight.
Static power
Required static power when the resistances in the system are known.
The dynamic power which often is decisive for the selection is
additionally calculated via the acceleration values.
Rolling resistance
The rolling resistance from the weight.
Additional power
Additional power which is directly taken into account in the calculation.
Additional force
Signed additional force:
The sign indicates the direction of the force:
+ = against the direction of travel
- = in the direction of travel.
This force is present in addition to chain and bearing resistances. The
additional forces must be measured at the hoist. They are required for
the calculation of the power.
Angle of inclination
Angle of inclination:
e.g. for vertical hoist: 90°.
e.g. for inclined conveyor: 45°.
Load efficiency
The efficiency of the customer's machine. Examples of some efficiencies
are given in the field input Help (<F8>).
+
The efficiency for "driving" and "driven" is the same.
Number of drives
Number of drives over which the power to be transmitted is shared.
Motor type
The entered motor type will determine the further course of the
calculation. Available motor types are:
+
- Uncontrolled AC motor (code = D)
- Frequency-controlled AC motor (code = DG)
- DC motor (code = D)
- Synchronous servo motor (code = Y)
- Asynchronous servo motor (code = C)
- MOVIMOT (code = MM)
You may also enter a value with the field input Help (<F8>).
Power
With the radio buttons you can select by which method the static power
should be determined. Available methods are:
- Specified power
- Specified rolling resistance
- Weight
Maximum speed
Maximum speed of the load. You can call up the secondary calculation
+ "Distance/time optimization" from this field.
Maximum acceleration
For controlled drives enter the maximum acceleration (starting). In
uncontrolled drives the maximum acceleration is interpreted as minimum
acceleration.
When entering "T=x" (x = time in seconds), the acceleration will be
calculated with the current velocity when leaving the field.
Maximum deceleration
For controlled drives enter the maximum deceleration (braking). Has no
effect on the calculation in uncontrolled drives.
When entering "T=x" (x = time in seconds), the acceleration will be
calculated with the current velocity when leaving the field.
Minimum mass
Minimum mass of the load (without the weight of the rollers), which the
roller conveyor is to move.
Maximum mass
Maximum mass of the loaded roller conveyor (without the weight of the
rollers).
The masses influence the static power via the coefficients of friction and
the dynamic power via the moment of inertia and therefore also
acceleration and deceleration times
Static power
Enter the static power when the resistances in the system are known.
The dynamic power which is often decisive for the selection is
additionally calculated via the acceleration values.
Rolling resistance
The rolling resistance is a function of the mass (N/t).
If the rolling resistance (N/t) is known, it need not be calculated from the
roller geometry and the friction coefficients. The entries for the load
efficiency and the angle of inclination are considered in addition.
Roller diameter
Diameter of the rollers.
This value affects the rolling resistance (the larger the rollers, the smaller
the rolling resistance) and the required gear ratio.
Axle diameter
Actually this means the roller diameter of the antifriction bearing. As this
diameter is rarely known, the axle diameter, which is sufficiently
accurate, can be used in the calculation instead. This value influences
the calculation of the rolling resistance through the bearing friction.
+ You will find a list of values in the field input Help (<F8>).
When a cylindrical or similar shape body is rolling on a surface, the
resultant deformation produces a force which is opposite to the rolling
direction. It acts with the lever arm f, which is dependent on the material
mating. This value influences the calculation of the rolling resistance
through the relationship µr = f/r.
Bearing coefficient
Bearing coefficient for the type of bearing used.
µ value load/rollers
Coefficient of friction between load and rollers. It is used to determine the
load when the rollers slip.
+
Additional power
Additional power which is directly taken into account in the calculation.
Additional force
Signed additional force:
The sign indicates the direction of the force:
+ = against the conveying direction
- = in the conveying direction.
This force is present in addition to the rolling and bearing resistances,
e.g. wind load or side-wall friction. These may need to be calculated or
measured. The additional force is required for the calculation of the
power.
Angle of inclination
Angle of inclination which the load on the roller conveyor has to
overcome. No input or "0" means: Roller conveyor moves horizontally.
When <>"0" is entered for the angle of inclination, the results are
calculated for upward and downward travel.
Load efficiency
The efficiency of the customer's machine. Examples of some efficiencies
are given in the field input Help (<F8>).
+
The efficiency for "driving" and "driven" is the same.
Number of drives
Number of drives over which the power to be transmitted is shared.
Motor type
The entered motor type will determine the further course of the
calculation. Available motor types are:
+
- Uncontrolled AC-motor (code = D)
- Frequency-controlled AC-motor (code = DG)
- DC motor (code = D)
- Synchronous servo motor (code = Y)
- Asynchronous servo motor (code = C)
- MOVIMOT (code = MM)
You may also enter a value with the field input Help (<F8>).
Power
With the radio buttons you can select by which method the static power
should be determined. Available methods are:
- Specified power
- Specified rolling resistance
- Rolling resistance via the roller geometry
Maximum speed
Maximum speed of the load. You can call up the secondary calculation
+ "Distance/time optimization" from this field.
Maximum acceleration
For controlled drives enter the maximum acceleration (starting). In
uncontrolled drives the maximum acceleration is interpreted as minimum
acceleration.
When entering "T=x" (x = time in seconds), the acceleration will be
calculated with the current velocity when leaving the field.
Maximum deceleration
For controlled drives enter the maximum deceleration (braking). Has no
effect on the calculation in uncontrolled drives.
When entering "T=x" (x = time in seconds), the acceleration will be
calculated with the current velocity when leaving the field.
Mass of chain
Mass of chain.
The chain mass affects the static and the dynamic power.
Sprocket diameter
Pitch diameter of the conveyor chain sprocket:
The pitch diameter of the sprocket influences the output speed.
Static power
Required static power when the resistances in the system are known.
The dynamic power which is often decisive for the selection is
additionally calculated via the acceleration values.
Coefficient of friction
Coefficient of friction as specified by the chain manufacturer.
Angle of inclination
Angle of inclination which the load on the chain conveyor has to
overcome. No input or "0" means: Chain conveyor travels horizontally.
When <>"0" is entered for the angle of inclination, the results are
calculated for upward and downward travel.
Additional power
Additional force
Signed additional force:
The sign indicates the direction of the force:
+ = against the conveying direction
- = in the conveying direction.
This force is present in addition to the chain and bearing resistances,
e.g. wind load or side-wall friction. These may need to be calculated or
measured. The additional force is required for the calculation of the
power.
Load efficiency
The efficiency of the customer's machine. Examples of some efficiencies
are given in the field input Help (<F8>).
+
The efficiency for "driving" and "driven" is the same.
Number of drives
Number of drives over which the power to be transmitted is shared.
Motor type
The entered motor type will determine the further course of the
calculation. Available motor types are:
+
- Uncontrolled AC-motor (code = D)
- Frequency-controlled AC-motor (code = DG)
- DC motor (code = D)
- Synchronous servo motor (code = Y)
- Asynchronous servo motor (code = C)
- MOVIMOT (Kürzel = MM)
You may also enter a value with the field input Help (<F8>).
Power
With the radio buttons you can select by which method the static power
should be determined. Available methods are:
- Specified power
- Coefficient of friction
Note:
The calculation of the powers is compliance with DIN 22101 "Roller belt
conveyor"
Maximum speed
Maximum speed of the load. You can call up the secondary calculation
+ "Distance/time optimization" from this field.
Maximum acceleration
For controlled drives enter the maximum acceleration (starting). In
uncontrolled drives the maximum acceleration is interpreted as minimum
acceleration.
When entering "T=x" (x = time in seconds), the acceleration will be
calculated with the current velocity when leaving the field.
Maximum deceleration
For controlled drives enter the maximum deceleration (braking). Has no
effect on the calculation in uncontrolled drives.
When entering "T=x" (x = time in seconds), the acceleration will be
calculated with the current velocity when leaving the field.
Minimum mass
Minimum load (kg/m) without the weight of the belt which the belt
conveyor is to move.
Maximum mass
Maximum load (kg/m) of the loaded belt conveyor without the weight of
the belt.
Weight of belt
The weight of the belt influences the static and the dynamic power.
Static power
Required static power when the resistances in the system are known.
The dynamic power which often is decisive for the selection is
additionally calculated via the acceleration values.
C value
The C value is a coefficient to determine the power. It depends on
conveying length of the belt conveyor. Field input Help (<F8>) is
+ available.
Angle of inclination
Signed angle of inclination:
The sign indicates the direction of conveyance:
+ = travel up
- = travel down
No input or "0" means horizontal travel.
Load efficiency
Belt conveyors are often driven by an input transmission with is subject
to friction. ηload is a measure for these friction losses.
+
The efficiency for "driving" and "driven" is the same.
The specified efficiencies and their bandwidths are based on experience.
The actual value depends on the setup of the individual system and the
ambient conditions.
A field input Help (<F8>) is available.
Shaft-center distance
Through the C value the shaft-center distance influences the secondary
resistances of the belt conveyor and thus the static power.
Additional power
Additional power which is directly taken into account in the calculation.
Additional force
Signed additional force:
The sign indicates the direction of the force:
+ = against the conveying direction
- = in the conveying direction.
This force is in addition to friction, flexing and bearing resistances on the
belt. These may have to be either calculated or measured. The
additional force is required for the calculation of the power.
Number of drives
Number of drives over which the power to be transmitted is shared.
Motor type
The entered motor type will determine the further course of the
calculation. Available motor types are:
+
- Uncontrolled AC-motor (code = D)
- Frequency-controlled AC-motor (code = DG)
- DC motor (code = D)
- Synchronous servo motor (code = Y)
- Asynchronous servo motor (code = C)
- MOVIMOT (code = MM)
You may also enter a value with the field input Help (<F8>).
Power
With the radio buttons you can select by which method the static power
should be determined. Available methods are:
- Specified power
- Specified C, F factors
Static power
Enter the static power (if known and required for calculation).
Bearing diameter
Diameter of the table bearings. This value influences the calculation of
the static power via the table speed and the bearing friction.
Bearing coefficient
Bearing coefficient for the type of bearing used. A field input Help (<F8>)
is available.
+
The bearing coefficient influences the calculation of the rolling
resistance.
Additional power
Additional power which is directly taken into account in the calculation.
Additional force
Additional force related to the outer diameter of the table.
In the case of a different point of application, the force is to be converted
with the formula F = M/r with constant torque.
This value affects the static power via the torque.
Radius of force
Point of application of the additional force.
Load efficiency
Rotary tables are often driven by a chain, belt or an input transmission
which are subject to friction. µload is a measure of these friction losses.
+
The efficiency for "driving" and "driven" is the same.
The specified efficiencies and their bandwidths are based on experience.
The actual value depends on the setup of the individual system and the
ambient conditions.
Number of drives
Number of drives over which the power to be transmitted is shared.
Motor type
The entered motor type will determine the further course of the
calculation. Available motor types are:
+
- Uncontrolled AC-motor (code = D)
- Frequency-controlled AC-motor (code = DG)
- DC motor (code = D)
- Synchronous servo motor (code = Y)
- Asynchronous servo motor (code = C)
- MOVIMOT (code = MM)
You may also enter a value with the field input Help (<F8>).
Power
With the radio buttons you can select by which method the static power
should be determined. Available methods are:
- Specified power
- Rotary table geometry
Crank mass
Mass of crank.
Rolling resistance
The rolling resistance is a function of the mass (N/t).
If the rolling resistance (N/t) is known, it need not be calculated from the
wheel geometry and the friction coefficients. The entries for the load
efficiency and the angle of inclination are not ignored.
Angle of inclination
Signed angle of inclination:
The sign indicates the direction of conveyance:
+ = travel up
+ = travel down
No input or "0" means horizontal travel.
Crank radius
Length of crank radius.
Starting angle
Starting angle of a cycle.
The calculation program cannot calculate a complete cycle of 360°.
Because of the crank geometry, it is of importance for the calculation of
the acceleration and the power to know in which direction the drive
moves. Therefore at least two separate calculations must be carried out:
Under standard conditions for the travel distances
- straight crank arm (0°) → bent crank arm (180°)
- bent crank arm (180°) → straight crank arm (360°)
For reliable operation under special conditions (e.g. emergency stop or
starting at 90°) additional calculations for the travel distances must be
carried out.
0°→ 90° and 90°→ 180°.
For an emergency stop the peak transient torque must be determined
from the deceleration. The gear unit must be able to transmit the peak
transient torque.
End angle
End angle of a cycle.
The same statements as for "starting angle" apply.
Load efficiency
The efficiency of the customer's machine. Examples of some efficiencies
are given in the field input Help (<F8>).
+
The efficiency for "driving" and "driven" is the same.
Number of drives
Number of drives over which the power to be transmitted is shared.
Motor type
The entered motor type will determine the further course of the
calculation. The motor type here is limited to the uncontrolled AC motor.
+
- Uncontrolled AC-motor (code = D)
You may also enter a value with the field input Help (<F8>).
Power
With the radio buttons you can determine by which method the static
power is determined. Available methods are:
- Specified power
- Specified rolling resistance
- Max. static rolling force
The requirements for the motor to be used are entered in special motor
data windows. The motor data window depends on the selected motor
type (AC , DC, servo motor).
If a non-SEW motor is selected in the motor data window, then an
additional window for entering the technical data of the "non-SEW" motor
will appear after the motor data window. In all other cases the motors are
selected from the SEW catalog data.
Mains frequency
“50”: Motor operates on 50Hz mains
This input influences the motor speed and consequently the required
gear ratio but also the rated torque as the power specification also
applies at a higher speed.
Brake
Motor with or without brake
Flywheel
Motor with or without heavy metal flywheel fan (Z fan). Unless fitted with
a high-inertia metal fan, the motor comes with a plastic fan.
Non-SEW motor
Non-SEW or SEW motor
+ Depending on the motor frame size a brake motor may have one or two
brake discs. As it is not known at this point which frame size motor will
eventually be selected, the input "two discs" will be ignored if two brake
discs are not possible for the chosen motor.
Brake control
Enter the type of brake control. This selection affects the brake release
reaction time and the permissible number of starts per hour.
+
Number of poles
Number of poles of the single-speed AC motor.
* or
Numbers of poles of the multispeed AC motor.
The input logic allows for standard pole numbers only. Pole number and
frequency determine the synchronous motor speed in single-speed
motors and the synchronous motor speeds in multispeed motors.
Example:
- 2-pole motor on 50Hz mains → n = 3000 rpm
- 8-pole motor on 50Hz mains → n = 2/8 x 3000 rpm = 750 rpm
Number of starts
The number of starts is usually the same as the number of stops.
Deviating values can be entered here.
Brake
Motor with or without brake
Non-SEW motor
Non-SEW or SEW motor. In the case of a non-SEW motor, the motor
data can be changed manually.
+ Depending on the motor frame size a brake motor may have one or two
brake discs. As it is not known at this point which frame size motor will
eventually be selected, the input "two discs" will be ignored if two brake
discs are not possible for the chosen motor.
Brake control
Enter type of brake control. This selection affects the brake release
reaction time and the permissible number of starts per hour.
+
Method of calculation
There are two options
- by utilization
- by acceleration
The "Method of calculation" field allows you to select one of two different
types of calculation. If you select "utilization" the program will calculate
the motor's utilization in percent of the rated power (or rated torque). If
you select "acceleration" the program will calculate the maximum
possible acceleration for a given utilization.
If the secondary calculation "Travel diagram" is active, the program will
only use the "utilization" option.
Number of quadrants
The number of quadrants indicates whether the application is 1Q or 4Q.
In a 4Q drive the motor can return the regenerative energy to the
controller.
Supply voltage
Voltage of the mains supply
Motor voltage
Motor voltage
Control range
Control range which the motor can use continuously. If the application
requires continuous travel at the lowest motor speed the motor must be
rated larger accordingly. The control range reflects the ratio of maximum
to minimum speed.
For better understanding we recommend that you refer to volume 5 of
our "Drive Engineering - Practical Implementation" series (selection
notes on frequency-inverter-fed AC motors).
Positioning range
Unlike the control range the positioning speed specifies the speed from
which the motor brakes mechanically. The drive will only operate for a
short time at the positioning speed.
Number of poles
Number of poles of the single-speed AC motor.
+ The input logic allows for standard pole numbers only. Pole number and
frequency determine the synchronous motor speed in single-speed
motors.
Maximum frequency
Enter the maximum frequency. Can but need not be the base frequency.
For better understanding we recommend that you refer to volume 5 of
our "Drive Engineering - Practical Implementation" series (selection
notes on frequency-inverter-fed AC motors).
e.g.
- 50Hz
- 70Hz for hoist drives
- 87Hz for delta connection
etc.
Base frequency
The base frequency is the frequency up to which the motor power
continues to increase while the torque remains constant. Thereafter the
power remains constant and the torque decreases.
Also see "Maximum frequency".
Brake
Motor with or without brake
Tacho mounting
Specifies whether a tachogenerator is mounted.
Non-SEW motor
Non-SEW or SEW motor. In the case of a non-SEW motor, the motor
data can be changed manually.
Brake control
Enter the type of brake control. This selection affects the brake release
reaction time and the permissible number of starts.
+
Method of calculation
There are two options
- by utilization
- by acceleration
The "Method of calculation field" allows you to select one of two different
types of calculation. If you select "utilization" the program will calculate
the motor's utilization in percent of the rated power (or rated torque). If
you select "acceleration" the program will calculate the maximum
possible acceleration for a given utilization.
If the secondary calculation "Travel diagram" is active, the program will
only use the "utilization" option.
Number of quadrants
The number of quadrants indicates whether the application is 1Q or 4Q.
In a 4Q drive the motor can return the regenerative energy to the
controller.
Supply voltage
Voltage of the mains supply
Motor speed
Speed of the DC motor. The actual speed may still differ, depending on
the type and voltage. The motor speed is more of a search criterion here.
+
Control range
Control range which the motor can use continuously. If the application
requires continuous travel at the lowest motor speed, the motor must be
+ rated larger accordingly. The control range reflects the ratio of maximum
to minimum speed.
Positioning range
Unlike the control range the positioning speed specifies the speed from
which the motor brakes mechanically but does not operate at
continuously.
System voltage
Supply voltage of servo motor.
Brake
Motor with or without brake.
Non-SEW motor
Non-SEW or SEW motors. The motor data can be entered manually for
non- SEW motors.
Brake control
Enter type of brake control. This selection affects the brake release
reaction time and the permissible number of starts per hour.
Method of calculation
There are two options
- by utilization
- by acceleration
The method of calculation selects different types of calculation. If you
select “utilization,”the program will calculate the motor’s utilization in
percent of the rated power (or rated torque). If you select “acceleration,”
the program will calculate the maximum possible acceleration for a given
utilization.
If the secondary calculation “Travel diagram”is active, the program will
only use the “utilization”option.
System voltage
Supply voltage of the servo motor
Brake
Motor with or without brake
Non-SEW motor
Non-SEW or SEW motor. In the case of a non-SEW motor, the motor
data can be changed manually.
The signal travel time is a delay period of additional controls that along
with the brake application time influences the speed decrease (or
increase) until the braking takes effect.
Motor speed
Speed of the servo motor. The actual speed may still differ, depending
on the type and voltage. The motor speed is more of a search criterion
+ here.
Method of calculation
There are two options
- by utilization
- by acceleration
The "Method of calculation" field allows you to select one of two different
types of calculation. If you select "utilization" the program will calculate
the motor's utilization in percent of the rated power (or rated torque). If
you select "acceleration" the program will calculate the maximum
possible acceleration for a given utilization.
If the secondary calculation "Travel diagram" is active, the program will
only use the "utilization" option.
SEW modified
Identifies the drive as a modified SEW drive. Without identifier the
program will assume that the motor is a non-SEW motor and leave out
some internal checks, e.g.:
- No compatibility check motor/gear unit.
- No choice of mounting version or accessory features.
Catalog designation
Catalog designation of the motor
Motor power
Motor power
Motor speed
Motor speed
Number of poles
Read only Number of poles
Read-only, as the number of poles was already specified in the "Motor
data" window.
Frequency
Mains frequency
Enclosure
Enclosure
Rated voltage
Rated voltage
Rated current
Rated current
Power factor
Power factor
Starting current
Starting current
No-load current
No-load current
Efficiency
Efficiency
Breakaway torque
Breakaway torque of the motor in %
Motor inertia
Mass moment of inertia of the motor
Fan inertia
Mass moment of inertia of the motor fan
Brake inertia
Mass moment of inertia of the brake
Brake torque
Brake torque
Pinion spigot
Pinion spigot of the motor
Flange diameter
Flange diameter of the motor (in flange-mounted motors)
This window enables you to enter the data of non-SEW motors and to
modify multispeed SEW motors. Click on the "Powers" button to display
the calculated loads. Press the "List of motors" button to display a list of
all the multispeed AC motors.
Some input fields are made up of value pairs. Please observe the correct
order of the values when entering them. The first field is for the values
for the lower speed, the second field for the values for the higher speed.
SEW modified
Identifies the drive as a modified SEW drive. Without identifier the
program will assume that the motor is a non-SEW motor and leave out
some internal checks, e.g.:
- No compatibility check motor/gear unit.
- No choice of mounting version or accessory features.
Catalog designation
Catalog designation of the motor
Motor power
Motor power
Motor speed
Motor speed
Number of poles
Read only Number of poles
Read-only, as the number of poles was already specified in the "Motor
data" window.
Frequency
Mains frequency
Enclosure
Enclosure
Rated voltage
Rated voltage
Rated current
Rated current
Power factor
Power factor
Starting current
Starting current
No-load current
No-load current
Efficiency
Motor efficiency
Breakaway torque
Breakaway torque of the motor in %
Fan inertia
Mass moment of inertia of the motor fan
Brake inertia
Mass moment of inertia of the brake
Brake torque
Brake torque
Pinion spigot
Pinion spigot
Flange diameter
Flange diameter
Catalog designation
Catalog designation of motor.
Motor speed
Read only Motor speed
Read only, since the speed has already been entered in the “Motor data”
window.
Rated torque
Rated torque
System voltage
Supply voltage of servo motor
Rated current
Rated current
Maximum current
Maximum current
Brake torque
Brake torque
Pinion spigot
Pinion spigot
SEW modified
Identifies the drive as a modified SEW drive. Without identifier the
program will assume that the motor is a non-SEW motor and leave out
some internal checks, e.g.:
- No compatibility check motor/gear unit.
- No choice of mounting version or accessory features.
Motor speed
Read only Motor speed
Read-only, as the speed was already specified in the "Motor data"
window.
System voltage
Supply voltage of the servo motor
Current at standstill
Current at standstill
Maximum current
Maximum current
Inductance
Inductance
Winding resistance
Winding resistance
Motor inertia
Mass moment of inertia of the motor
Brake inertia
Mass moment of inertia of the brake
Brake torque
Brake torque
Pinion spigot
Pinion spigot
Flange diameter
Flange diameter
Load classification
Expected load classification of the gear unit (1, 2 or 3).
Operating hours/day
Number of operating hours per day
Mounting position
Mounting position of the overall drive
Backlash
Backlash of the planetary gear unit.
Coupling type
Coupling type for the planetary gear unit.
Ambient temperature
Enter ambient temperature
Service factor 1
Additionally calculated service factor based on the ambient temperature.
Service factor 2
Additionally calculated service factor based on the cyclic duration factor.
Input window for non-SEW gear units and for the modification of SEW
gear units. Press "Copy" to accept the data of the previous SEW gear
unit.
Catalog designation
Enter the catalog designation
Gear ratio
Reduction ratio of the gear unit
Gear stages
Number of gear stages
Efficiency
Efficiency in %
Torque
Rated torque
Minimum diameter
Minimum diameter of the pinion spigot
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter of the pinion spigot
- Travel diagram
- Distance/time optimization
- Moment of inertia (general)
- Moment of inertia for rotary table
- Voltage drop
- Buffer impact (non-positive)
- Lead-screw drive
- Overhung load calculation
- Total weight of rollers
- Calculator
- Static rolling force
- Circumferential backlash
.
Exception: The secondary calculation window "Backlash" is selected
and deselected in the result window.
The “Constant“button will open the “Constant data”input box. Enter the
constant data in this input box. These data apply to all travel sections.
The fields are partly dependent on the selected application. The
following fields will be available for the travel drive.
Spigot diameter
Diameter of the bearing spigot
Number of drives
Number of drives.
The “Last”button is called up with the input box "Load data." The load
data per travel section can be entered in this input box.
Mass
Mass of load
Static power
Static power (if known and used for calculations).
Additional power
Additional power
Additional force
Additional force
Travel resistance
Travel resistance
Load efficiency
Load efficiency
Inclination
Inclination that load has to overcome
Type of calculation
Type of calculation. The following options are available
- static power
- travel resistance
- geometry
The detailed data are entered per travel section. You will first select one
of six options for the most favorable combination of "Input/Input values."
The travel diagram is updated by changing the travel section or pressing
the “Calculator”button.
The travel diagram must start and end with velocity "0."
Direction
The direction of travel is indicated with a + und – sign. This sign
determines the position. The + and – signs does not define an upward or
downward movement. This setting takes place in the load data box with
a positive or negative angle of inclination.
Initial velocity
Final velocity
Final velocity of the travel section.
The final velocity of section x must be identical with the initial velocity of
section x+1, because the values will otherwise be different. Any
deviations will be reported.
Acceleration
Acceleration of the travel section
Time
Duration of travel section
Distance
Covered distance of travel section
Mechanical brake
Characteristic entries for mechanical brake action. Can be set in several
travel sections but only if final velocity is "0."
Travel sections with mechanical brake action are not taken into
consideration when determining mean values for current, power and
torque.
Caution:
If the motor is to be equipped with a brake that should not be used on a
regular basis, a brake can be selected in a window appearing later.
Emergency stop
Characteristic entries for emergency stop. Can be set once in any travel
section. The emergency stop data are calculated based on this travel
section based on the maximum velocity of the selected section.
The result box "Complete results" changes with the graphic and is
available by using the “Results”button.
All results that have an impact on the entire cycle are displayed in this
box. These results determine the drive.
Total distance
Display of total distance.
Total time
Display of total time.
This window can be opened via the "max. velocity" field in the
application windows or in the secondary calculation window "Travel
diagram."
The side calculation window "Distance/time optimization" makes it
possible to calculate the third value based on two of three values
(velocity, total distance and total time). The type of procedure can still be
determined.
The following control buttons are available:
- "/\" calculates a triangular travel cycle. The travel time of the
maximum speed is going to be almost 0 seconds. A
remaining, small numerical value can result from rounding
off the calculated values.
- "Calculate" starts the calculation.
- "Accept result" copies the result into the current field of the
application window.
- "Cancel" exits the window without accepting the results.
Calculation based on
Selects the method of calculation. The program uses the selected value.
- Maximum speed
- Total distance
- Total time
v/t profile
Maximum acceleration
The maximum acceleration is taken over from the application window. In
case of changes,the value in the application window will change, too.
Maximum deceleration
The maximum deceleration is taken over from the application window. In
case of changes, the value in the application window will change, too.
Positioning time
The positioning time is the time period during which the drive stays in the
positioning speed. The value will only be considered, if the “v/t profile”
has been selected “with positioning speed.“
Positioning speed
The positioning speed as a factor of the maximum speed.
The speed factor set here must be consistent with the pole number and
positioning range which are both selected later.
The value is only taken into consideration, if the "v/t profile" has been
selected "with positioning speed."
Maximum speed
Maximum speed
Total distance
Total distance
Total time
Total time
Direction
Enter + or – for the direction of travel in the field "Direction". This field will
only appear if the distance/time optimization is called up from the
secondary calculation window "Travel diagram".
Selection list
Selects the type of body to be calculated.
Mass
Weight of the body.
Material
Material the body is made of.
Density (rho)
Density of the body.
Method of calculation
Selects the method of calculation.
The moment of inertia is determined from the "Mass" field or the mass is
calculated beforehand based on the material it is made of and its
density.
Height (h)
Height of the body
Width (b)
Width of the body
Length (l)
Length of the body
Thickness (d)
Thickness of the body
Steiner's law:
Identifier for the use of "Steiner' s law".
Moment of inertia
Moment of inertia which the program has calculated.
Above the graphic there is an input field where you can enter a name for
the calculation. When a new input is made the program will automatically
attach the date and time for unique identification of the input. You may
overwrite these data with your own unique names.
Selection list
Selects the body to be calculated.
Mass
Weight of the body
Material
Material the body is made of.
Density (rho)
Density of the body
Method of calculation
Selects the method of calculation.
The moment of inertia is determined from the "Mass" field or the mass is
calculated beforehand based on the material it is made of and its
density.
Height (h)
Height of the body
Width (b)
Width of the body
Length (l)
Length of the body
Thickness (d)
Thickness of the body
Steiner's law:
Identifier for the use of "Steiner' s law".
Moment of inertia
Moment of inertia which the program has calculated.
Total inertia
Sum of individual results saved.
Method of calculation
Selects the method of calculation. The calculation can be based on:
- Cable cross-section
- Voltage drop
Voltage type
Selects the voltage type.
- Single-phase or DC voltage
- Three-phase
Cable length
Enter the cable length.
Specific resistance
Enter the specific cable resistance.
Cable type
Selects the cable type.
- Single-core
- Multi-core
Cable cross-section
Input (or result) for cable cross-section
or
Current
Enter the current to be carried.
Rated voltage
Enter the rated voltage.
Ambient temperature
Enter the ambient temperature.
Voltage drop
Input (or result) for the voltage drop.
or
Important:
Only non-positive connections are calculated.
Minimum µ coefficient
Enter the minimum coefficient of friction.
Maximum µ coefficient
Enter the maximum coefficient of friction.
Maximum speed
Read only Shows the maximum speed. This value was entered in the application
windows already.
Angle of inclination
lead-screw pitch
Diameter
Diameter of the lead-screw
Length
Length of the lead-screw
Number of lead-screws
Number of lead-screws used
Individual weight
Input/calculation of the individual lead-screw weight.
or
Method of calculation
Selects the method of calculation.
- Input of the individual lead-screw weight.
- Calculation of the weight via geometry and specific material gravity.
Total inertia
Total moment of inertia of the lead-screws
Lead-screw speed
Calculated lead-screw speed
Important:
Not every input transmission type is available for every application.
Number of teeth
The choice of available options here depends on the type of input
transmission.
e.g. number of teeth
- < 13
- < 20
- > = 20
Dimension x
Enter the point of application of force on the output shaft.
Additional force
Additional force that acts on the output shaft.
Number
Number of rollers per size
Outside diameter
Outside diameter of the rollers
Inside diameter
Inside diameter of the rollers
Length
Length of the rollers
Density
Density of the roller material
Roller mass
Mass of one roller
Row total
Total mass of rollers per row
Total weight
Total mass of rollers of all rows
The calculator integrated in the program enables you carry out different
calculations. The calculator can be called up at any time.
If the calculator is called up from a numeric field then the calculator will
automatically take over the field value. You can then continue your
calculation with this field value.
The button "Accept" copies the calculated value to the field from which
the calculator was called up.
Press "Cancel" to exit the window without accepting the value.
Wheel load
Wheel load of the running wheel
Axle diameter
Axle diameter of the running wheel
Bearing coefficient
Bearing coefficient
Rolling force
Required rolling force
Gear backlash
Enter the gear backlash.
Encoder resolution
Enter the encoder resolution.
Overall tolerance
Overall tolerance
Selection Lists
When all application data have been entered and the first calculation has
been started, the selection list will come up on your screen.
Important: When you have selected the motor type "Controlled AC
motors", the selection window "Manual selection of the power rating" will
come up first.
The selection list contains several suggestions for drive selection. The
number of suggestions depends on the available drives and the set
search options.
If the selection list is empty, then no drives matching the application
entries and the set program options were found. In this case a message
will be displayed which informs you about possible causes. Please check
the settings in the application window and the system settings in the
windows "Search options", "Limits" and "Reserve factors".
Depending on the selected motor and gear unit types, different selection
lists will be displayed. All selection lists consist of a list section and a
display field with the calculated search values.
The following search lists are available:
The list field displays all the motors, sorted by power, which match the
specifications. The individual motor data are self-explanatory and
sufficient for the selection of a suitable motor for further calculation.
The display field shows the static, dynamic and maximum loads for
motoring and regenerating conditions. The regenerating load will only be
displayed for applications with regenerative operating conditions. The
load data are related to the output end of the motor shaft.
The list field displays all the geared motors, sorted by torque and speed,
which match the specifications. The individual drive data are self-
explanatory and sufficient for the selection of a suitable geared motor for
further calculation.
Please observe the service factor value in the “fB“ column. If the service
factor differs from the specified values, the value is shown in a different
colour.
Please also observe the value in the “Diff. Vmax in %“ column. This
value indicates any difference in the output speed or velocity. If there is a
big difference, it may be necessary to recalculate the drive with a
different speed.
If you have selected the motor type "Controlled AC motor" and "Without
gear unit," the selection list " AC motor, controlled" will be displayed after
the "Gear unit data" or "Non-SEW motor" input windows.
The list field displays all the motors, sorted by power, which match the
specifications. The individual motor data suffice to select a suitable
motor for further calculation.
The value in the column “nact“ shows the actual motor speed taking
into account the speed and the input transmission values from the
application windows.
The values of the columns “Load stat.“ and “Load max.“ give the static
load and the sum of the static and the dynamic load in per cent, taking
into account the moments of inertia on the motor side (see section
"Architecture of the drive train").
The display field shows the static, dynamic and maximum loads for
motoring and regenerating conditions. The regenerating load will only be
displayed for applications with regenerative operating conditions. The
displayed load data are related to the output end of the motor shaft.
If you have selected the motor type "Controlled AC motor" and "With
gear unit," the selection list " AC geared motor, controlled" will be
displayed after the "Gear unit data" or "Non-SEW gear unit" input
windows.
The list field displays all the geared motors, sorted by power, torque and
speed, which match the specifications. The individual drive data suffice
to select a suitable geared motor for further calculation.
The value in the column “nact“ gives the actual motor speed taking into
account the speed, the input transmission values and the gear ratio.
Please observe the service factor value in the “fB“ column. If the service
factor differs from the specified values, the value is shown in a different
color.
The values of the columns “Load stat.“ and “Load max.“ give the static
load and the sum of the static and the dynamic load in per cent, taking
into account all the moments of inertia and efficiencies on the gear unit
and motor sides (see also section "Architecture of the drive train").
The column "Price" only contains a value if the price for the drive
combination is stored in the catalog data and the price indication was
activated in the "System data/search option" window.
The display field shows the static, dynamic and maximum loads for
motoring and regenerating conditions. The regenerating load will only be
displayed for applications with regenerative operating conditions.
The displayed loads are related to the output end of the motor shaft and
do not take into account the efficiency or moment of inertia of a gear
unit.
In addition, the display field gives the following gear unit data:
- expected gear ratio
- expected output speed
- required service factor
All values relate to the specified speed.
If you have selected the motor type "DC motor" plus the option "Without
gear unit," the selection list "DC motor, controlled" will be displayed after
the "Gear unit data" or "Non-SEW motor" input windows.
The list field displays all the motors, sorted by power, which match the
specifications. The individual motor data suffice to select a suitable
motor for further calculation.
The value in the column “nact“ shows the actual motor speed taking
into account the speed and the input transmission values from the
application windows.
The values of the columns “Load stat.“ and “Load max.“ give the static
load and the sum of the static and the dynamic load in per cent, taking
account the moments of inertia on the motor side (see section
"Architecture of the drive train").
The display field shows the static, dynamic and maximum loads for
motoring and regenerating conditions. The regenerating load will only be
displayed for applications with regenerative operating conditions. The
displayed load data are related to the output end of the motor shaft.
If you have selected the motor type "Controlled DC motor" plus the
option "With gear unit," the selection list " DC geared motor, controlled"
will be displayed after the "Gear unit data" or "Non-SEW gear unit" input
windows.
The list field displays all the geared motors, sorted by power, torque and
speed, which match the specifications. The individual drive data suffice
to select a suitable geared motor for further calculation.
The value in the column “nact“ gives the actual motor speed taking into
account the speed, the input transmission values and the gear ratio.
Please observe the service factor value in the “fB“ column. If the service
factor differs from the specified values, the value is shown in a different
color.
The values of the columns “Load stat.“ and “Load max.“ give the static
load and the sum of the static and the dynamic load in per cent. This
indication takes into account all the moments of inertia and the
efficiencies on the gear unit and motor sides (see also section
"Architecture of the drive train").
The column "Price" only contains a value if the price for the drive
combination is stored in the catalog data and the price indication was
activated in the "System data/search option" window.
The display field shows the static, dynamic and maximum loads for
motoring and regenerating conditions. The regenerating load will only be
displayed for applications with regenerative operating conditions.
The displayed loads are related to the output end of the motor shaft and
do not take into account the efficiency or moment of inertia of a gear
unit.
In addition, the display field gives the following gear unit data:
- expected gear ratio
- expected output speed
- required service factor
All values relate to the specified speed.
If you have selected the motor type "Servo motor" plus the option
"Without gear unit," the selection list "Servo motor" will be displayed after
the "Gear unit data" or "Non-SEW motor" input windows.
The list field displays all the motors, sorted by torque, which match the
specifications. The individual motor data suffice to select a suitable
motor for further calculation.
The value in the column “nact“ shows the actual motor speed taking
into account the speed and the input transmission values from the
application windows.
The values of the columns “Load stat.“ and “Load max.“ give the static
load and the sum of the static and the dynamic load in per cent, taking
into account the moments of inertia on the motor side (see section
"Architecture of the drive train").
The column “Jx/Jm+Jb“ gives the ratio of all external inertias to the
moment of inertia on the motor side.
The number of drives displayed can be influenced in the "System
data/search option" window by setting a maximum inertia ratio.
The display field shows the static, dynamic and maximum loads for
motoring and regenerating conditions. The regenerating load will only be
displayed for applications with regenerative operating conditions. The
displayed load data are related to the output end of the motor shaft.
If you have selected the motor type "Servo motor" plus the option "With
gear unit," the selection list "Geared servo motor" will be displayed after
the "Gear unit data" or "Non-SEW gear unit" input windows.
The list field displays all the geared motors, sorted by motor and gear
unit torque and speed, which match the specifications. The individual
drive data suffice to select a suitable geared motor for further calculation.
The column “Output torque“ gives the value of the gear unit output
torque calculated with the static torque (MO) of the motor.
The value in the column “nact“ gives the actual motor speed taking into
account the speed, the input transmission values and the gear ratio.
Please observe the gear load value in the “Gear load“ column. It gives
the gear unit load in per cent at maximum motor load.
The values of the columns “Load stat.“ and “Load max.“ give the static
load and the sum of the static and the dynamic load in per cent, taking
into account all the moments of inertia and efficiencies on the gear unit
and motor sides (see also section "Architecture of the drive train").
The column "Price" only contains a value if the price for the drive
combination is stored in the catalog data and the price indication was
activated in the "System data/search option" window.
The display field shows the static, dynamic and maximum loads for the
motoring and regenerating conditions. The regenerating load will only be
displayed for applications with regenerative operating conditions.
The displayed loads are related to the output end of the motor shaft and
do not take into account the efficiency or moment of inertia of a gear
unit.
In addition, the display field gives the following gear unit data:
- expected gear ratio
- expected output speed
- required service factor
All values relate to the specified speed.
Result Windows
After the selection of a motor or a geared motor the windows with the
calculation results are displayed. The scope of the result windows will
depend on the selected motor type and any additional secondary
calculations.
If, e.g., the load data are entered in the secondary calculation window
"Travel diagram", the results are output as a list rather than a table.
Click on the button to remove the status line and button bar and
have more result data displayed at the same time. You may also use the
space bar to do this.
If the displayed results are not what you expected, you can return to the
selection window and select a new drive. To select a new drive from the
selection list you may also use the buttons or the key
combinations <SHIFT> + <+> or <SHIFT> + <->. This way you can
directly select the next higher or smaller frame size motor or geared
motor from the selection list.
In geared motors use the <+> or <-> keys to retain the gear unit and only
select the next higher or smaller frame size motor subject to gear unit
mountability. The resulting values are recalculated and displayed for
each new drive or drive combination.
After selection of a motor from the selection list, the first result window
comes up. It contains all the data that are necessary to evaluate the
drive for the current application.
Power
When you evaluate the data bear in mind in which direction the drive is
moving with load and without load.
Example:
1. up with load
2. up without load
3. down with load
4. down without load
Power
In crank drives, additional regenerative data are specified.
These values appear not only in "Travel down"! The motor may also be
regenerating in "Travel up" mode.
Travel up and down depend on the sign of the angle of inclination and
the direction of travel (see "Crank drive" input window).
Starting angle
The starting angle is the angle [degree] between the starting point (not
always at 0° or 180°) and the angle when the motor reaches its rated
speed (not always the angle at which the maximum speed is reached).
If the starting angle is too big, the program will not stop the calculation
but only display a warning.
In this case you can select a different motor or change the load data.
Maximum speed
The "Angle at vmax" indicates the angle at which the load reaches
maximum speed.
Braking angle
The braking angle indicates how many degrees before the specified
stopping angle the brake should be applied. Load
conditions and motor data (brake torque, brake reaction time etc.) are
taken into account.
Motor
The result window shows the motor, whose starting load is smaller than
the pre-selected starting load.
The loads for starting and braking are made up of the dynamic and static
loads and are related to the displayed power rating of the motor.
Acceleration load
This value characterizes the starting torque and the starting current of
the motor. The frequency inverter must be selected accordingly.
Deceleration load
Negative values mean regenerative motor load. The size of the braking
resistor in inverter drives is determined from the deceleration load.
The other results are more less identical with the results output for
uncontrolled drives.
Motor
The result window shows the motor, whose starting load is smaller than
the pre-selected starting load.
The loads for starting and braking are made up of the dynamic and static
loads and are related to the displayed power rating of the motor.
Acceleration load
This value characterizes the starting torque and the starting current of
the motor. The DC controller must be selected accordingly.
Deceleration load
Negative values mean regenerative motor load. The type and size of the
DC controller must be selected accordingly.
The other results are more less identical with the results output for
uncontrolled drives.
Motor
The result window shows the motor, whose starting load is smaller than
the pre-selected starting load.
The displayed loads are made up of the dynamic and static loads and
are related to the displayed torque rating of the motor.
The other results are either more less identical with the results output for
uncontrolled drives or self-explanatory.
Additional Windows
Further actions can be initiated from the result windows. You can, for
example:
In the result window use the button to call up a window with the
motor data. This window is for information only.
For geared motors use the button in the result window to call up a
window with the gear unit data. This window is for information only.
For brake motors press the button to call up a window with possible
brake torques. Different colors identify certain brake torque ranges.
Use the button to call up the selection list with all the possible
mounting versions from the result window. Select the desired mounting
version from the list. You can only select one of the options displayed.
Press <OK> or double-click on your selection to accept the mounting
version and return to the result window. The catalog designation is
modified in accordance with the selected mounting version.
The selection list "Accessory features" can be called up with the button
"Accessory features" in the "Mounting version" selection window. The
choice of accessory features also depends on the selected mounting
version.
You can deselect an accessory feature in the bottom list in the same
way you have selected it.
Use the button to select the armature voltage in DC drives and the
armature type of connection (parallel or series) in multi-motor drives.
These values are needed to determine the DC controller.
The controllers are selected with an external Controller Selection
program.
Existing customer names, projects and positions can be selected via the
hierarchic tree architecture.
The window for loading of saved projects can be opened from any
window.
Important:
If several project planning records are to be summarized for the
subsequent selection of the controller, these must be saved together
under one customer/project name.
In addition, you may enter a company name and a project name for the
hardcopy printout.
These names are not used when you save these project planning data.
Printer setup
You can make special settings for printer control in this window.
Press the button to call up the Print preview and the Print function.
Press the button to save the drive data from the project planning
record to an ASCII file for transfer to the Quotation Program. At the
same time the quotation program is called to the foreground.
System Data
Press the button to call up the windows for the system data. The
"System data" windows allow you to make a variety of permanent option
settings.
The "System data" window is designed in a filing card format. The user
can change settings on several filing cards.
Important: Please note that when you load project planning data your
option settings may be affected.
Language setting
Catalog data
You can choose up to three different catalogs, but only use one at time.
Print options I
Use "Print options I" to release different data (comments, prices, system
options) for printout.
Print options II
Use "Print options II" to release different entries, drive data and
diagrams for printout.
Travel cycle
Additional travel cycles for controlled drives can be freely defined in the
secondary calculation window "Travel diagram".
Search options
You can set different additional search and display criteria in the search
and calculation options.
Limits
These settings are critical for the number of drives displayed in the
selection lists. The limits are entered separately for controlled and
uncontrolled drives.
Reserve factors
You can enter reserve factors for the motor speed separately for all
controlled motor types In this window. The reserve factor is saved in per
cent of the rated speed.
The standard value for all motor types is 100%. The program uses 100%
of the motor speed when the required gear ratio for geared motors has
been determined.
An input of 90% will reduce the rated value for determining the speed by
10%. This will give you a speed reserve of 10% for potential control
loops.
User
The name of the person using the program and the name of the
company are saved in these fields. This information is listed on every
hard-copy printout.
Save options
When you select "Save results," the print report will be saved whenever
you save project planning data. This feature allows you to print out the
project planning data from the external "Customer/Project Management"
program.
You will need additional memory when this function is activated as the
program will save the complete print report including any graphics.
Customer/Project Management
You may start the program directly from the Drive Configuration program
by clicking on the associated icon or you may call it up from the pull-down
menu.
The Customer/Project Management program can also be started like any
standard WINDOWS-based program simply by clicking on the program
icon or using other WINDOWS start options.
The main window will appear when you start the Customer/Project
Management.
The empty space in this window will later be filled with different windows.
The icons in the button bar (from left to right) have the following functions
which will be discussed later:
When you save a project, all project planning data (including the system
options) are copied from the work database “PROJINT.MDB“to the
customer database “PROJKD.MDB“.
When you load projects, the project planning data (including the system
options) saved in the customer database “PROJKD.MDB“are copied
back to the work database “PROJINT.MDB“for further processing.
==> also see the “Databases“section.
The "Drive Configuration" program also offer the possibility to save and
retrieve project planning data. There the customer, project and
calculation names can be managed in a straightforward manner. The
Customer/Project Management offers more extensive functions.
To save and load project planning data call up the following windows:
- Customer window
- Project window
- Calculation window
You can specify a unique project name for an existing customer in the
"Project" input window. The name may include spaces. Existing projects
are listed in alphabetical order in the selection list on the left.
You can save and load project planning data from this window.
You can only save or load project planning data from a selected
calculation record.
Exporting project planning Call up the menu "Export ==> diskette" to export project planning data.
data If no export file exists, the program will create an empty file on the target
drive (insert diskette!). If an export file already exists, you can either
accept the existing file or create a new one.
When you call up the Import/Export function, a selection window with the
customer, project, calculation and export lists will appear. You can select
individual calculation records, all calculation records of a project or all
calculation records for a specific customer. The selected calculation
records are copied to the export list where you can also deselect them
again.
Importing project planning Call up the menu "Import <== diskette" to import project planning data.
data Then follow the export procedure explained above.
This function allows you to save project planning data (including the
result reports) in a central file for archiving. If the archive file is located on
a server, other server users have access to the saved project planning
data as well. See also "Databases" section.
Copy the data from the local customer file to the central archive file to
archive them. You can use the same procedure to retrieve archived
project planning data to the local customer file.
Should the name for a project planning record already exist when you
copy the data, the program will offer to rename the customer, project and
calculation names.