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KEB Elevator App Overview Tutorial – Getting Started
Welcome to the KEB Elevator App! This will be an overview of how to get up and running. We will go through how to connect to the drive, how to find diagnostic screens, save parameter lists, and email...
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How Do I Size a Motor for My Application (Rotary Index Table)?
A popular question that gets asked is, How do I size a motor for my application? This post looks at an example Rotary Index Table application and provides the equations and considerations needed to...
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Setup Guide: G6 IO Link Communication with a Turck EtherCAT Slave/IO-Link Master
This post overviews the setup of communication between a Turck BL Compact Fieldbus Station for EtherCAT and KEB’s G6 open loop VFD. The G6 VFD is capable of operating both induction (asynchronous)...
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Stepper Motor vs. Servo Motor: Which Is Right for Your Application?
In today’s industrial marketplace, it can be very difficult and confusing to select the correct motor for an application. There are a number of motor options available: induction, synchronous...
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KEB Modbus TCP Drives – An Introduction and Start-up Procedure
With the addition of Modbus TCP to the S6 and F6 fieldbus options, KEB has added even more flexibility for machine builders. KEB’s Application control card now supports EtherCAT, FSoE, EtherNet/IP,...
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An Introduction to Feedback Devices for VFD and Servo Applications
One question that often comes up when designing closed-loop applications is, Which type of feedback should I use on my motors? This article will be expanding on the different types of feedback devices...
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Automation for Flight Simulator Applications
KEB’s Controls, VFDs, and motors have been used in a variety of flight simulator applications globally. We continue to see success in these applications based on the KEB product’s combination of...
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VFD Braking Resistor Protection and Monitoring Short Circuit failures
KEB has introduced a new safety feature that allows the F5 Elevator drive to monitor for short circuit failures within the drive’s braking transistor. When properly connected, this internal monitoring...
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Control & Automation for Wind Power Infographic
With the rise of offshore wind energy, turbine designers seek scalable automation technologies to combat extreme conditions and maximize output power. Did you know? Wind turbines are getting larger to...
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4 Tips to Improve Your Material Handling System
The material handling industry is ever-changing as manufacturers adopt new technologies to efficiently build, move, store, and ship products. At KEB, we offer a bevy of drives, gearmotors, brakes, and...
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Show Preview: KEB America at Pack Expo
KEB has been supplying control and automation products for the packaging industry for nearly 50 years. This year we are pleased to once again be demonstrating our newest products and technologies at...
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Adopting Data Analytics for Predictive Maintenance
Regular maintenance is essential for any machine, from basic computers to complex eMobility vehicles. That’s especially true in the realm of manufacturing, where one broken piece of equipment can...
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4 Industrial Applications for Robotics & Automation
Robotics and automation have taken the industrial space by storm, introducing new efficiencies across manufacturing, product distribution, packaging, and the general provision of commercial goods....
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Better Machine Design Starts with Motor Technology
Machine design is a linchpin for mechanical industries, from Aerospace and Medical to Emobility. This process ultimately determines manufacturing costs and profits for the product, setting the stage...
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Key Differences Between German & U.S. Automation Companies
Germany and the U.S. have many fascinating differences, from economics and table etiquette to industry trends! Our team at KEB supports customers in both countries with flexible control and automation...
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Remote Access to Allen Bradley Rockwell PLCs
A few common questions I get from customers: Does the C6 Router support Ethernet/IP, DH+? Can the C6 Router connect to my ControlLogix, MicroLogix, CompactLogix, etc.? Can I get remote access to Allen...
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Basics of Digital Data Types: The Building Blocks of Fieldbus Communication
The video and article below will help you better understand the building blocks of fieldbus communication by explaining digital data types. Application Engineer, Mike Keefe, talks through the...
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Reducing Audible Noise in VFD applications
Some VFD applications require there to be as little audible noise as possible. Theatre hoists, elevator drives located next to a Penthouse suite, and testing machines for audio equipment are all...
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Wind Power: A Gale for Renewable Energy
Humans have been harnessing wind power for thousands of years. Since nearly the beginning of recorded history, we’ve used energy from the wind to grind grain, pump water, and move seagoing ships. By...
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Choosing Output filters Based on Motor Cable Length
To determine if an output filter is needed based on the expected motor cable length of the application, a few system characteristics should be considered. The motor type, cable type (shielded or...
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