Without the need for a control cabinet, the wiring amount is reduced by up to 90%, and the cooling energy consumption of the control cabinet is reduced by 100%, which is what the IndraDrive Mi drive technology achieves. It can be adapted to almost any situation. The basic concept is that a driver works with a motor to create an integrated unit. This model without a control cabinet can also be used in combination with other technologies with a control cabinet.

IndraDrive Mi is the ideal solution when there is little or no space to install a control cabinet. In terms of internal logistics, IndraDrive Mi is particularly suitable for storage and retrieval systems or mobile transport systems that need to save space and reduce the amount of wiring. In general, a storage and retrieval system requires 2-6 axles on the lifting block. This means that at least one cable must be laid for each motor. With IndraDrive Mi technology, only a single cable can be laid.

Take DAMBACH’s load handling equipment as an example. With the IndraDrive Mi, customers benefit from the fact that no case is required and wiring is reduced by 83%, resulting in less weight and less space. More power and shorter process processing time after weight loss improve the performance of the storage system. Equipped with multiple Ethernet interfaces, IndraDrive Mi can be used to connect various communication protocols, ensuring the flexibility of the connection.

Compact drive technology is combined with compact control technology

The combination of the ultra-compact ctrlX CORE and ctrlX SAFETY, the responsive and compact safety solution on the market, forms a unique solution. ctrlX CORE cleverly combines OT and IT world through the use of unique APP technology. In terms of digitization, all data can be obtained from the ctrlX data layer and easily used. On the automation side, high-performance motion cores with almost all the necessary functions are available. All of this can be edited graphically, making motion control programming much easier.

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With the Ethercat automation fieldbus, ctrlX CORE, ctrlX SAFETY and IndraDrive are combined. IndraDrive can be fully integrated into the motion control kernel. Therefore, the lockerless drive technology meets the requirements of future-oriented open control technology.

This practical integrated solution has been adopted by Bosch Rexroth customers in a variety of different industries. Take the mobile transport system with stacker crane and conveyor technology as an example. Such solutions need to be characterized by low energy consumption and high throughput. All components are installed in the transport system. The control system, drive technology and safety technology are combined in a compact manner. Dc bus performance is provided by IndraDrive Mi and the Powercaps storage system that combines the benefits of batteries and supercapacitors. By using ctrlX CORE, users can do simple and clear graphical programming, and can quickly change the code. The web-based human-machine interface ensures clear and convenient operation.

This application scenario is a good illustration of the benefits of combining the various components of Bosch Rexroth to create an economically integrated solution based on requirements. Optimizing processes and saving space plays a key impact role as an integral part of lean manufacturing.