Control Techniques Ltd

Unidrive M

The Unidrive M series features a selection of AC drives that have been expertly designed and manufactured to suit a range of manufacturing automation applications.

The range includes:

• Unidrive M100 - AC Drive (0.25kW – 7.5kW): this high performance unit has been designed specifically for open loop applications.
• Unidrive M200 - AC Drive (0.25kW - 22kW): designed for flexible communications integration.
• Unidrive M300 - AC Drive (0.25kW - 22kW): this unit has been designed to achieve increased productivity via integration with automation systems and reduce machine downtime.

 

Other models in the range include M400, M600, M700 and M800. Please visit our website to view full product specifications.

Manufacturing Automation

Our range of top quality manufacturing automation equipment has been expertly designed following extensive industry research and development programmes. We have identified customer requirements and specific application needs in order to achieve effective and reliable solutions.

Alongside the Unidrive M series, we are pleased to supply the Digitax ST - Pulse Duty Servo Drives range, matched to Unimotor hd motors for pulse duty applications, and the Mentor MP - High Performance DC Drive solution platform that is particularly effective for use with regenerative and high power applications.

Please visit our website to view the ranges in full.
 

AC Drives

Control Techniques provides a fantastic range of AC drives to suit a range of industry applications. Our drives are compact in size and easy to use. They are also extendable via a selection of click-in option modules.

The range includes:

• Unidrive M - AC Drive for Manufacturing Automation
• Commander SK - General Purpose AC Drive (0.25kW – 132kW)
• Unidrvie SP Panel Mount - High Performance AC Drives (0.37kW – 132kW)
• Unidrive SP Free Standing - Higher Power Performance (90KW – 1.6MW)
• Affinity - HVAC and Refrigeration Drive (0.75kW – 132kW)
• AC Motors (various high efficiency AC asynchronous permanent magnet motors available to suit a range of industrial applications).

Please visit our website to view the ranges in full.

Servo Drives

We also offer a fantastic range of high performance servo equipment. Our drives have been expertly designed and created to connect to various motion controllers via I/O or communications networks such as SERCOS and EtherCAT. Users may also use the drives’ integrated motion controller to control the automation system as required.

Various pulse duty and continuous duty solutions are available. Examples include:

• Unidrive M700 – Manufacturing Automation Drive (0.37kW – 1.2 MW)
• Unidrive M800 – Manufacturing Automation Drive (0.37kW – 1.2 MW)
• Digitax ST – Pulse Duty Servo Drives Range (0.72Nm to 18.8Nm, peak 56.Nm)
• Unidrive SP in servo mode – Continuous Duty Servo Drive (0.72Nm – 136Nm)

Please visit our website to view the ranges in full.

Software Tools

Here at Control Techniques, we offer a fantastic range of software tools to complement our selection of drives. These tools enable users to back up configuration, configure onboard automation and motion controller applications and set up drive-to-drive communications links.

Our range of software tools include:

• Analysis Software: for analysing drive system variables such as harmonics and energy saving opportunities.
• Commissioning Software: for commissioning and monitoring drives.
• Connectivity Software: designed for easy integration between drive systems with other PC software.
• Programming Software: features intuitive programming tools for integrated programmable automation and motion controllers.

Please visit our website to find out more about our software solutions.

DC drives and motors

Our high performance DC drives feature enhanced motor performance and provide users with a range of integration opportunities.

The range includes:

• Mentor MP – High Performance DC Drive (25A to 7400A): based on our current AC drive technology and features three option module slots for automation control, I/O, feedback devices and communications, Smart card for PLC program and parameter storage and software tools for configuration and monitoring purposes.
• FXMP25 – DC Field Controller (up to 25A): an external field controller designed for digital connection with Mentor MP and Mentor II via a standard RJ45 connection.

Various DC motors are also available.
 

Drive Systems

With more than 30 years’ experience in the design and manufacture of drive systems, we are well equipped to provide customers with a fantastic range of first class products and services. Our design and engineering teams work closely with customers to gain a firm understanding of specific automation needs and requirements. We work closely with customers throughout design and manufacturing stages to ensure the most effective solutions are created. We use state-of-the-art equipment and a range of production techniques to achieve excellent results. Installation, commissioning and after sales support is also provided.

Industry Solutions

We are pleased to provide services and solutions to suit a range of industry requirements.

Examples include:

• Duty Assist: the duty assist control has been expertly designed and created to control multiple pumps or fans in parallel in order to maintain specific process demand.
• Flying Shear: our flexible flying shear solution is suitable for a range of applications such as cut-to-length machines, printing, packaging, depositors and more.
• Intelligent Pump Control: designed for automatic pump blockage detection and prevention in dirty water pumping systems.

We also provide RIS.GA generator control systems for RTG and mobile cranes as well as high performance winder solutions for AC, DC and servo drives.

Please visit our website for further information.