Omron’s MX2 drives use current vector technology and offer a starting torque of 200% at 0,5 Hz combined with excellent open-loop torque control characteristics. In suitable applications, this allows the drives to be used as a cost-saving alternative to a flux vector or servo drive. The MX2 gives users the power to create smart solutions using logic programming via an intuitive flowchart programming tool. This allows programs with up to 1000 lines of code and with five tasks running in parallel.
Drives can be configured to follow a master speed signal with no additional hardware. Also, the drives can be used for simple positioning tasks without the need for an external position controller. Up to eight positions plus home can be programmed by the user and the drive can be switched between speed and position control as required. To help address machine control safety requirements in line with ISO 13849-1 Cat 3, MX2 drives incorporate two safety inputs and an external device monitoring (EDM) output. This means that the requirement to use dual contactors on the drive output to perform safety functions is eliminated. Modbus RS485 is built-in and option cards are planned for all key Fieldbus networks such as DeviceNet, Profibus and Ethercat. A separate 24 VDC input is standard, and can be used to keep the drive operational in the event of a mains input failure.
Omron MX2 inverter drives for machine applications are available in 200 V single-phase versions with ratings from 0,2 to 2,2 kW, in 200 V three-phase versions with ratings from 0,2 to 15 kW and in 400 V three-phase versions with ratings from 0,4 to 15 kW.
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