Danfoss Drives

Danfoss DrivesWhat is an intelligent drive? In the Industry 4.0 network, the drive plays an important role and is characterized by some enabling features:  Secure connectivity: The drive can connect to other elements in a secure manner. Other elements in the network may include drives, PLCs, sensors, and a cloud.  The drive acts as a sensor: The drive uses motor current and voltage signature analysis to sense the motor and application performance.  The drive acts as a sensor hub: The drive acquires data from external sensors related to the process which is controlled by the drive.  The drive acts as a controller: The drive can replace the PLC wherever application constraints allow.  Bring your own device concept: Wireless connectivity to smart devices (smartphone, tablet). Information from the drive can be identified as follows:  Instantaneous signals: Signals which are directly measured by the drive using built-in sensors. Data such as motor current, voltage, drive temperature, and their derivative, which is power as a multiplication of current and voltage, or motor torque. Moreover, the drive can be used as a hub for connecting external sensors which provide instantaneous signals.  Processed signals: Signals which are derived from the instantaneous signals. For example, statistical distribution (maximum, minimum, mean and standard deviation values), frequency domain analysis or mission profile indicators.  Analytics signals: Signals which provide indications of the condition of the drive, motor and application. The signals are used to trigger maintenance or lead to system design improvements. 4 Danfoss Drives · DKDD.PM.428.A1.22Page 3Page 5