Jetter AG presents electrical drive technology for mobile automation for the first time at Agritechnica

01/10/2012

Visitors to the trade fair showed a keen interest in Jetter AG's booth. The automation specialist from Ludwigsburg was presenting new products for modular systems in the field of controls, peripheral modules, operator terminals and drives.

The new drive technology for mobile automation was presented to the public for the first time at Jetter AG's booth. Electrical drives are used in various sectors. In mobile applications the requirements are particularly stringent. The devices must withstand major temperature fluctuations, be extremely leak-tight and resistant to impacts and vibrations. At the same time, however, they must be compact, since space is often limited.
At Agritechnica, the JMM-5000 double inverter was presented as a prototype, available with performance levels of five to forty kilowatts and suitable for an ambient temperature ranging from -40 to +85 degrees Celsius. It uses liquid cooling and features degrees of protection of IP6K to 9K. This inverter enables both asynchronous and synchronous motors to be operated either with a feedback unit (resolver or sin/cos) or without sensors. In addition to the matching motors, Jetter also offers a range of accessories such as gear units, cables, connectors and cooling systems. Electrical drive technology is ideally suited to use in mobile automation with conveyor belts, fans, blowers and worm shafts, or as a replacement for hydraulics. The drive system is expected to be ready for production in fall 2012.
A further innovation from Jetter which was also presented as a prototype at Agritechnica is the brand new implement ECU from the JC-500 series. The device satisfies the stringent requirements in terms of temperature, tightness, shock and electromagnetic compatibility regulations for outdoor use. The electronics of the new ECU have a modular structure, which means that the digital and analog input and output configuration is tailored precisely to customer requirements. And last but not least, the latest version of the ISO-Designer - a design tool for ISO-compliant masks with integrated ISO VT simulation - was also presented. The created masks, including softkeys, can be displayed and simulated on the PC screen, without the need for additional hardware. This significantly reduces development time, since it is often not necessary to perform a download to an ECU (Electronic Control Unit).
Overall, Jetter AG can look back on a successful exhibition, which culminated in several interesting contacts and discussions. Mobile automation has become an important pillar at Jetter AG, and the company intends to build on this success in the future.