GMN IDEA 4S
IDEA-4S provides the constructors and designers of machines with the ideal technology for digitizing the drive technology and motor spindles in machine tools. This enables process analysis, performance improvements during production and new digital services.
DIGITIZATION FOR SPINDLES
AND MOTORS
FOR DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
The benefits of IDEA-4S for drive technology can already be seen in the design of spindles and motors. The reason is that the embedded system can be easily installed in different drive components. Though initially developed for GMN spindles, it can now be used for all commercially available motors.
SPINDLES AND MOTORS SUPPLY INFORMATION
During operation, the compact, easy-to-integrate information technology enables every spindle and motor to collect relevant information, enrich it and interpret it.
IT IS EFFORTLESSLY EASY TO USE
The IDEA-4S electronics determine the data and makes it available for exchange and communication in production networks using bidirectional signals via a digital IO-Link interface.
IO-Link is the first standardised IO technology (IO = Input / Output) worldwide (IEC 61131-9) for the communication with sensors and also actuators.
IDEA-4S opens up new horizons in drive technology for machine tools.
SENSORS CONTINUOUSLY RECORD PROCESS VALUES DURING THE PRODUCTION PROCESS
The system continuously records a series of cyclic sensor signals, evaluates them simultaneously and transmits the process values with information on the:
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Bearing temperature
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Coolant temperature
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Speed
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Tool clamping status
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Vibration
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Axial displacement of the shaft
ADDITIONAL ACYCLIC INFORMATION TO ACHIEVE IMPROVED SPINDLE PERFORMANCE
Additional acyclic information, such as the digital rating plate and asset management information on the drive components, can be retrieved and written manually. Users can also receive statistical values for their operating data.