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Drive technology of tomorrow – Smart System IHD
T he need for compactness and intelligence is growing – especially in industrial and mobile drive technology. But when it comes to developing a sustainable and forward-looking machine concept, it is not enough to look solely at current requirements. This is the only way to cover tomorrow’s needs comprehensively and smartly. With an integrated application processor, the IHD (Intelligent Hollow Shaft Drive) from Harmonic drive becomes a flexible and progressive Smart System. To master initial positioning tasks, all that is required is to establish a connection via LAN and set the application parameters using an intuitive user interface. As rigid as a direct drive and as compact as a geared motor, the IHD servo drive system performs highly rigid motion tasks, delivering precise positioning without the influence of the load from the application. As a Smart System, the IHD is equipped with software tools with the help of which, for example, load or movement cycles can be displayed easily, conveniently and precisely. By means of analytical calculations, the thermal behaviour can also be evaluated quickly and conveniently, even with demanding motion sequences. The IHD provides maximum performance for a wide range of applications. In particular, core aspects such as precision and stiffness reach a new level Harmonic Drive says means that the IHD can even compete with direct drives in some areas. When the load changes during operation, the IHD system is characterised by stable control behaviour and benefits across the board from its compactness and simple control. The simple commissioning and networking of the IHD systems enables manufacturers to realise new machine concepts. Each system
can be assigned an individual address, so that the structure in a large machine network can be easily changed or supplemented depending on the task at hand. Long parts lists and overcrowded control
cabinets as well as overloaded cable drag chains are a thing of the past. The IHD software solutions,
which have been specially developed and integrated on the basis of the Python programming language, offer a direct and quick introduction. With them, initial program sequences can be realised – without PLC control and without the need to write a single line of code. It is said sometimes that a compact and
highly integrated all-in-one solution lacks power, but the IHD disproves this hypothesis. Thanks to new, segmented winding technology, the AC servo motor of the IHD has a high power density. The thermal optimisation of the IHD design also makes the system the perfect module for high performance applications in both stationary and
mobile drive technology. www.harmonicdrive.net
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