Rapid Link – The components

Rapid Link Components: Interface Control Unit, Disconnect Control Unit, Motor Control Unit

The Disconnect Control Unit (the switch)
This control unit is main switch and maintenance switch, as well as cable protection, in a single device, -the main switch being implemented as switch- disconnector or motor-protective circuit-breaker. As an option, the switch position status can be communicated to the PLC via AS-i. 		  The Interface Control Unit (the interface)
This control unit forms the gateway to the open fieldbus. This gateway solution affords a high degree of vendor independence, and the AS-i interface provides ideal combination options with any sensors or actuators on the market.		 The Motor Control Unit (the starter)
This control unit carries out the starter function, operating as direct-on-line or reversing starter with electronic motor protection from 0.18 to 2.2 kW. Setting is straightforward via AS-i or by DIP switches, with their own advantages. The wide motor-protection range in a single device drastically reduces stock-holding costs.

Rapid Link Components: Speed Control Unit, Operator Control Unit, Function Control Unit

The Speed Control Unit (the speed regulator)
This control unit is a frequency inverter that serves to actuate variable- speed drives. The pre-set ramp-up settings integral to the device, as well as set-point values, can be selected via the AS-Interface. To set other parameters, you merely need to connect the manual control device. 		  The Operator Control Unit (for operating)
This control unit includes command and signalling devices, enabling the user to control all the constituent units of the system which cannot be operated manually. The functions are assigned via the control program.The keys are laser-scribable. 		  The Function Control Unit (for local intelligence)
Designed as an application-oriented, compact, local control unit, it autonomously ensures advance processing of the I/O signals, for instance,when controlling an accumulating conveyor, etc. The higher-level control system only has to communicate with the unit as to how the goods are to be conveyed; and the display outputs the operational status as plain text message.