Asset performance through asset management

Reliable overview of all machines

If a machine reports a trouble, there is only one goal: to rectify the problem
as quickly as possible and get the machine back into operation.
For this use case, Lenze shows new possibilities: Our asset management in combination with machine status and fault management reduces downtimes through speedy troubleshooting.

Our digital platform builds on existing standards, is supplemented with relevant information,
and is enhanced by ticket management. A genuine Lenze solution that can be easily integrated.

New business models for machine builders

With our asset management, you as OEM can establish your own digital platform with your customer - without your own development costs. We offer you an open solution in which you can integrate further systems and processes.

Quick and easy optimization of service processes

Our asset management focuses on the machine with all the necessary information.
The machine structure is automatically transferred to asset management, and all relevant
data sheets, manuals and technical drawings are always available in the latest version -
even if they are not Lenze components. Information required for troubleshooting and repair
no longer has to be searched for at great expense, but is available immediately at any time.
In this way, downtimes are reliably reduced.

Ticket management ensures higher machine availability

• Error ticket can be created manually or automatically by the machine
• Via the dashboard, the service department has an overview of the status of all tickets
  and can prioritize them accordingly
• The machine operator builds up his knowledge base via the archived tickets, which ensures greater efficiency in the case of recurring faults or in the event of personnel changes
• Comprehensive solution, including connection to the cloud: the X4 Remote gateway
  enables remote access to the machine

With standards towards the digital twin

Our solution was implemented with the Lenze Automation System. It contains our hardware, software, engineering and digital services. With existing standards for asset instance data such as OPC UA, Lenze is taking further steps towards the digital twin. The basis for this are our proven Lenze FAST software modules, which we have now developed into a framework: The information that appears in the portal is provided directly from the controller. The type data of the Lenze assets are displayed on our support page, and industry standards are used here as well. This lays the foundation to integrate asset administration shell formats (like the aasx file format).

Our services: Full service from a single source

We are ready: For feasible solutions for complex requirements. A high level of consistency is part of this, our approach is direct cloud-based communication between components and machine. For our customers, we always think one step ahead so that you can fully exploit the potential of the value chain.

With digital functions for the smart factory

With i550 motec you create your digital future and ensure transparent processes.

The efficient sensor in your system:

• Collects data in real time in a standardized form so that it can be read and used by a higher-level system.
• No additional hardware costs thanks to IO-Link master functionality: Boosts plant availability.
• Even before commissioning: The digital nameplate allows key product data to be viewed at any time.

Helps achieve your economic targets

Numerous integrated functions and consistently high ease of handling pave the way to economic success.

Integrated functions that pay off:

• Scalable safety levels fulfill comprehensive requirements.
• Integrated positioning opens up servo functions
• It couldn't be faster or easier: the very latest M12 push-pull connectors for maximum time savings.
• Sensorless control of synchronous motors – a competitive advantage for your processes.

The energy-efficient inverter for a green future

Energy-efficient through and through: motec is a huge step toward your goal of achieving climate neutrality.

Anyone who thinks of the future needs to consider energy efficiency as well:

• The integrated regenerative module automatically feeds regenerative energy back into the system – without additional hardware costs and without loss due to braking resistors.
• The Lenze trio consisting of motec, our m550 motor, and the g500 gearbox keeps the carbon footprint to a minimum!
• The EASY System Designer provides optimal system design, avoids overdimensioning, and enables energy savings of up to 30%.

NUPANO: Room for opportunities

Mechanical engineering rethought
Lenze's open automation platform creates new perspectives for modern software technology and digitalization in mechanical engineering. It simplifies the implementation of digital business models at machine level and is tailored to the requirements of mechanical engineering. The significant advantage: NUPANO makes the complexity of software in series mechanical engineering manageable and protects core competencies.

• Mastering the complexity of software in series mechanical engineering​​
• Integration and management of apps without IT specialist knowledge
• Easy integration of own technologies creates differentiation
• Implement new digital business models more easily

Create new digital business models with NUPANO
Digital transformation offers unique opportunities. In order to take advantage of them, IT (Information Technology) and OT (Operational Technology) must be sustainably united. But how do you achieve the perfect symbiosis? Based on an intelligent combination of standard interfaces and container technology, NUPANO becomes the key to managing software applications in mechanical engineering. The result: you fully exploit the potential of both technology worlds and master the implementation of digital business models with confidence - including maximum cost efficiency. The value of machines can thus be maintained and even increased over the entire lifecycle.

Exploiting the innovation potential of IT in mechanical engineering

Easy to implement​
Release management ensures that no special IT knowledge is required to set up machines with IT services. ​
NUPANO is also based on standard IT interfaces and allows the use of any development environment (IDE).

Efficient life cycle management
With NUPANO, you as a series machine builder master the complexity of software. You maintain an overview of the individual software configuration of your machines at all times - regardless of whether you build one or 500.

New business models generate more sales
NUPANO creates new opportunities to maintain and increase the value of your machine throughout its lifecycle. In this way, you retain the control over new revenue streams.

A digitised development process makes it possible to conduct more precise tests at an earlier phase in the project, provides support for programming the application software, and paves the way towards virtual commissioning. For OEMs, this equates to huge opportunities: Shorter development cycles with lower personnel expenses and a more rapid time-to-market, because customer requirements are satisfied on the first try and the defined specifications have been fully complied with.

From isolated applications to the tool chain — the digital twin is a good start

The foundation for this progress is provided by the digital twin. It allows information about components, machines, and systems to be stored and passed on seamlessly and without a loss of information — across the various stages of the development process as well as ongoing operation and maintenance measures, up to the end of the life cycle. But there still exist too many isolated applications in the development process which are unable to exchange data with each other without incurring far too much effort. Without a continuous flow of information, however, the positive effects of digital engineering cannot be achieved.

Hence, it is vital to develop a continuous tool chain based on a standardised digital twin, at least within a closed manufacturer environment. Lenze has decided to pursue this path and get its customers on board early on. The company sees digital engineering as one of the most important innovation drivers for the industry which will determine the topics of the future.

New and further developments

The starting point for development at Lenze are the tools which users will be familiar with, such as the Lenze FAST application software toolbox. In addition, there are new applications which are developed specifically with an eye on digital engineering. The basis for this is the "InA" concept. It allows an OEM to configure and parameterise an application using mechatronic machine modules, as well as automatically generate the software. With the aid of VR or HoloLens glasses, this allows a virtual machine to be represented as an augmented reality object in 3D which shows simple workflows in the simulation. In this manner, possible errors or problems are discovered at an early project phase and can be eliminated with less effort and expense than if they were to be noticed later on, during implementation.

The FAST application software toolbox, which makes it extremely easy to develop a modular machine control, will be upgraded to become a software framework that can not only work with the digital twin, but also lay the foundation for automatic code generation. This will be supplemented by features for automatic code testing, which will further simplify processes for the R&D department. Similar to the popular "Drive Solution Designer" tool, a new application is in the works that not only covers motion control, but also the complete automation of machines.

With the aid of additional tools, machines and/or systems can be simulated at various levels, which have different computing time and calculating capacity requirements: Ranging from the physics of the mechanics, drive technology and motion applications, to automation system processes and entire manufacturing processes — i.e. not just the basic features, but customer-specific engineering with an array of specific details. With sufficient computing power, virtual commissioning can already be done using this method.

All data required for this purpose is in the digital twin. Furthermore, it also provides valuable information for the OEM's new services and business models. With standardised data models and formats, the data of the management shell also simplifies the use of cloud applications, such as for machine learning applications and the use of big data analyses, such as those necessary in the IIoT.

The ideal drive technology for sophisticated automation tasks

Efficient, precise, dynamic

Fast response times, absolute movement accuracy, intelligent algorithms, and maximum productivity are the basic requirement for competitive machine automation. With over 75 years of experience in drive technology, Lenze understands these challenges and is offering a powerful solution for motion control applications with its i750 multi-axis servo inverter.

The full potential of the i750 becomes apparent when it is used in conjunction with our Lenze controllers, making it an indispensable element in sophisticated automation systems. Users benefit from maximum precision and a high throughput.

Numerous functions combined in a single device

Safety

• Basic Safety-STO
• Extended Safety

Communication

• EtherCat

Improved control characteristics

Fast Applications

• CiA402

Power Range

• Single axis: 1,1 kW - 15 kW
• Double axis: 1,1 kW - 7,5 kW

One Cable Technology (OCT)

• For Basic & Extended Safety

The new standard for controller-based motion

The i750 cabinet, when used in combination with modern Lenze controllers, tackles practically all
automation tasks for dynamic multi-axis applications. The product range consists of power supply
modules and single and double axes operated in the DC configuration. Key features are a narrow
installation width and extensive integrated safety technology.

Tailor-made and modular

Satisfy increasing machine requirements with a customized Lenze control. We do not
scale the functions but rather the performance for maximum flexibility and modular machine concepts.

50% less outlay for installation

Because there are fewer different cables thanks to cutting-edge one-cable technology, you gain
time and also save space since there are fewer connections.

Highly dynamic in all situations

With the MCS and m850 motor ranges, motor and geared motors with high-resolution HIPERFACE DSL technology are available for a complete drive system in highly dynamic applications.

Experts integrated into software

Pre-defined and tested software modules in the Lenze FAST Application Software Toolbox
significantly reduce development and commissioning times. The Auto-Tuning function optimizes the drive in only 60 seconds.

Save space in the control cabinet

With a minimal space requirement of just 50 mm for a double axis (+ 50 mm for a power supply module), you save extra space in the control cabinet.

Protection for human and machine

Even more extensive options to safeguard machine functions are provided by extended safety functions such as safely-limited speed (SLS), safe direction (SDI), and safely-limited position (SLP).