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News Release from: Lenze | Subject: L-force
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 15 June 2005
Remote monitoring boosts drive
reliability
Two new modules enable remote maintenance of drive systems on machinery throughout the world.
Lenze has launched two new modules that enable remote maintenance of drive systems on machinery throughout the world Part of the L-force suite of drive and automation products, these modules can reduce machine downtime and cut travel costs for service engineers by constantly monitoring machine performance
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 6 Jul 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The ModemCAN communication module enables a CANbus to be connected to an analogue telephone line.
It contains an internal analogueue modem which has been approved for all major countries and telephone standards around the world.
If required, an external modem can also be connected via the RS232 interface, eg for the purpose of connecting to "exotic" telephone standards or in the event that a GSM or ISDN modem is required.
The ModemCAN comes with password protection and a built-in callback function to ensure that no-one can gain unauthorised access to the system.
There is a buffer for larger data packets to prevent the transfer of incomplete data in the event of an interrupted connection.
Only once the transmitted data have arrived at the ModemCAN in their entirety is the packet forwarded via the CANbus.
The second module allows connection between the drive and automation system bus (CAN) and a higher level Ethernet network.
This simple remote service device enables the fieldbus nodes to be integrated into higher-level systems.
As a result use can be made of existing in-house networks or methods of remote service access.
In such cases security is ensured by means of existing systems such as the company's own firewalls.
Lenze can see the future as involving the integration of Ethernet directly into drive technology.
The L-force programme achieves this with servo drives running Ethernet NRT (non-real-time) and accessible worldwide through the Ethernet/CAN remote maintenance module. Request a free brochure from Lenze ...
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