What are the main differences between Kinetix and Powerflex systems?

[helphelphelp]

New to servo drives, wondering what the main functional differences are between the two types of servos. Any help even the most basic is very helpful.

Thanks!

 

[mylespetro]

Not experienced with servos, but my understanding is that Kinetix drives are specifically designed for servo control whereas the PowerFlex drives are for (non-servo) induction motor control.

 

[alan_505]

PF755 can do full motion but I believe it cannot be as precise as a full blown servo controller.


Alan

 

[PLC Pie Guy]

Powerflex will simply use a run and speed command to make a lower torque move. Simply running a motor until told to stop.

Kinetix will use high torque and precision move commands to get it done. Instead of just start and stop with a speed reference. Its told exactly where to go and how to get there with each move being fully controlled in profile.

I just finished up my first Kinetix project last week. It was only a simple depositor machine but t was a damn good learning experience. It turned out to be much simpler to program the logic than I had thought before getting it started. No issues to speak of though after I figured out that I was running it way to fast in the beginning. These things will fly. The machine is super accurate with its dispensing as well!

You will like the Kinetix.