Armor Kinetix Distributed Servo Drive

Summary

In this video, Henry Gilland, an automation specialist with ES&, unboxes the Armor Kinetics Distributed Servo Drive, a 16-amp model. The drive is designed to power various types of Servo and AC induction motors. It features diagnostic LEDs, a digital input connector, and a versatile IP address setup. The device allows for easy daisy-chaining with other distributed drives and includes connections for motors, power, and encoders. Gilland walks viewers through the device's components and their functionality, offering insights on its applications in the field.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video is hosted by Henry Gilland, an automation specialist at ES&.
• 😀 The unboxing focuses on the Armor Kinetics distributed servo drive, specifically a 16 amp model.
• 😀 This drive can power and drive various types of servo motors and AC induction motors.
• 😀 The Armor Kinetics platform offers various diagnostic tools for field troubleshooting through status indicator LEDs.
• 😀 Diagnostic LEDs on the drive provide information on faults and operational status.
• 😀 The drive includes a digital input connector for connecting devices like home sensors or registration procs for servo applications.
• 😀 Users can set the device’s IP address using rotary switches for a standard 192.168.1 setup.
• 😀 An alternative method for IP address setting includes using bootp or the Ethernet IP commissioning tool.
• 😀 The drive supports daisy-chaining multiple distributed drives or servos through specific connectors.
• 😀 The power interface module connects to the distributed drive to link it to other devices in the system.
• 😀 The servo or motor connection supports power and encoder signals, including for MP series motors.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the Armor Kinetics Distributed Servo Drive?

The Armor Kinetics Distributed Servo Drive is designed to power and drive various types of Servo Motors and AC induction motors in the field.

What model of the Armor Kinetics Distributed Servo Drive is being unboxed in this video?

The model being unboxed is a 16 amp version of the Armor Kinetics Distributed Servo Drive.

What diagnostic features are available on the front of the device?

The front of the device has various status indicator LEDs for diagnostics, providing information about faults and operational status.

How can you connect additional devices to the Armor Kinetics Distributed Servo Drive?

You can daisy chain additional devices by bringing a cable into the drive and then back out to the next drive.

How can the IP address of the device be set?

The IP address can be set using rotary switches for standard 192.168.1.x setups, or through bootp or the Ethernet IP commissioning tool for other configurations.

What type of connections are available for motor and encoder integration?

The device has a motor connection for power and encoder integration, as well as a separate encoder connection for an MP series-style motor.

What are the available input connectors for this drive?

The drive features a digital input connector that can be used to connect devices like a home sensor or registration pulse for various servo-style applications.

What should you do if you want to get more information or purchase this device?

If you have any questions or would like to get one of these drives, you should contact your ES&E account manager.

What is the power interface module used for?

The power interface module is used to connect to the drive and then daisy chain it to the next device in line.

What type of motor can be connected to this distributed servo drive?

This distributed servo drive is compatible with various types of Servo Motors and AC induction motors, including MP series-style motors.