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Electric monorail systems are suitable for a wide variety of transport tasks in production and logistics processes and are used across all industries. Complex conveyor systems are implemented by means of branching and merging elements (e.g. switches) as well as vertical transfer devices, lifting stations or hoists.

The VAHLE VCSX control series is ideally suited for use in these applications due to its modular and configurable construction kit concept, consisting of variously combinable options in housing sizes, power class combinations, data transmission types, encoder support and I/O connection, and can be easily adapted to the respective requirements.

VAHLE's many years of experience in the industries relevant to these applications have made it possible to define precisely fitting standard designs. This also allows short delivery times to be realized.

The modular design concept also allows simple retrofitting and thus the greatest possible compatibility with existing systems, especially complete modernization (system retrofit).

In conjunction with the safe VCS-SMG-SAFE drive control system, even complex, safety-related requirements can be solved quickly and easily. Data transmission with the stationary plant PLC is carried out via the PROFINET / PROFIsafe profile using slotted waveguides.
Data transmission via the rail bus (PCB) is also possible, which further increases the efficiency and flexibility of the control system.

Status and operating information is shown on the integrated display. For setup operation and simple diagnostic tasks, the VCSX multi-axis controller has a specially developed infrared remote control. Combined with the modules for energy supply (vPOWER), positioning (vPOS) and data transmission (vCOM), the VCSX control system is also available as a system solution.

Many companies are faced with the challenge of having to achieve increasingly higher throughput rates in ever shorter production cycles in order to remain competitive. This can only be achieved if production technology and conveyor systems are fully available at all times. Power transmission plays a key role in this.

An extremely flexible solution, especially for mobile applications, is contactless power transmission. Since inductive systems dispense with any mechanical contact, they are wear-free, which reduces both maintenance times and operating costs.

Another advantage is that the technology can provide peak power quickly and enable unlimited driving speeds.

With the CPS140, VAHLE has a small-sized and powerful inductive solution on offer to safely supply mobile applications with power. The concept of the CPS140 kHz is particularly geared towards linear applications such as sorter systems or packaging machines.

For heavy systems such as automated guided vehicles (AGVs) or crane systems, the more powerful 20 kHz technology offers an alternative. The voltage-limited CPS140 also impresses with its high power density and low installation effort.

The variable combination of the primary unit with a wide variety of pickups and controllers also makes the system easily scalable. Especially where many mobile applications are in use, the CPS offers considerable price advantages.