Automation solutions for electrified monorail systems (EMS)

Electrified monorail systems (EMS) allow for floor-free, efficient transport and are used in production and in-house logistics.
SEW-EURODRIVE categorizes the automation solutions for electrified monorail systems in EMS safety, EMS advanced,
EMS basic, EMS modular and other adapted EMS solutions.

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Solutions for production and logistics

Whether it’s cycle mode or continuous operation, fast or slow, light or heavy – our MAXOLUTION® system solutions for electrified monorail systems offer you the right drive and automation solutions with innovative technologies:
  • Powerful drive and application controller
  • Reliable switchable electrified monorail gear motors by coupling in the gearbox final stage
  • High-performance safety controller for comprehensive safety functions
  • Slotted waveguide technology for reliable and stable data transmission in a high bandwidth
  • Contactless energy transfer for particularly low-maintenance systems
  • Innovative software tools for engineering, project planning, simulation and startup
Application-specific functions for maximum efficiency and occupational health and safety of workers in production, among others:
  • Different travel speeds depending on position and load – also possible with SLS/SLP
  • Temporarily increasing the speeds for closing gaps
  • Adaptive buffer distances
  • Safe distance monitoring (SDM®) for a safely controlled distance between the vehicles
  • Safe envelopes for applications with lifting
  • Synchronization with other systems, e.g. “on the fly” marriage
MAXOLUTION® connected – innovative software solutions for networking shop floor automation and integration into the IT level:
  • Detailed online diagnostics of the vehicles using the MOVIVISION® parameterization and diagnostics software
  • Condition monitoring to improve system diagnostics and early failure detection
  • Simulation for the entire assembly process – from quality testing to productive operation
  • Digital twin of the production system – from OT to IT
  • EdgeDevices for data coupling of third-party I/O devices via MQTT

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From software, communication and sensor technology to control, inverter and drive technology.

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Electrified monorail system EMS safety

  • MOVIPRO® PHC drive and application controllerems-safety-920x460
    • Powerful with integrated frequency inverter from 2.2 kW to 22 kW – usually for the lifting axis
    • Other decentralized frequency inverters, e.g. travel and tilting axis, can be connected
    • Fast diagnostics via 7-segment display
    • Parameter memory for fast startup and device replacement
  • MOVISAFE® HM31-B safety controller
    • High-performance safety controller for advanced safety functions
    • Memory card for fast device replacement
    • Safe envelopes for applications with lifting
  • DataMatrix code tape and a safe 2D camera system
    • Safe position detection
  • Slotted waveguide technology
    • Safe WLAN communication from the vehicle to the MOVISAFE® HM31-B stationary safety controller
  • EMS drives, e.g. the HK series
    • Reliable switching thanks to coupling in the gear unit output stage
    • Several sizes ensure permitted wheel loads of 2500 to 40 000 N
  • MOVIVISION® parameterization and diagnostics software for detailed online diagnostics
  • MAXOLUTION® connected software modules
    • Digital twin of the production system with high-resolution 3D visualization
  • Options
    • MOVISAFE® UCS safety module for safety functions with less complexity
    • MOVITRANS® contactless energy transfer system
    • Keypad for manual movement of the vehicles

EMS safety electrified monorail systems are often used in automotive production:

  • As an application solution for heavy-duty EMS:
    • In the chassis line
    • In pivot mounting
  • As an application solution for light-duty EMS:
    • In assembly lines, for example for motor, door or cockpit assembly – each with or without lifting as well as optional additional axes

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Electrified monorail system EMS advanced

  • MOVIPRO® PHE advanced drive and application controllerems-advanced-920x460
    • Powerful with integrated frequency inverter 1.5 kW – usually for the travel axis
    • Other decentralized frequency inverter can be connected
    • Fast diagnostics via 7-segment display
    • Parameter memory for fast startup and device replacement
  • Datamatrix code tape and a 2D camera system
    • For position detection
  • Slotted waveguide technology
    • WLAN communication from the vehicle to the stationary segment controller UHX-65
  • EMS gear motors, e.g. the HW/HK series
    • Reliable switching thanks to coupling in the gear unit output stage
    • Several sizes ensure permitted wheel loads of 2500 to 40 000 N
  • MOVIVISION® parameterization and diagnostics software for detailed online diagnostics
  • MAXOLUTION® connected software modules
    • Digital twin of the production system with high-resolution 3D visualization
  • Options
    • MOVISAFE® UCS safety module for safety functions with less complexity
    • MOVITRANS® contactless energy transfer system
    • Keypad for manual movement of the vehicles

EMS advanced electric monorail systems are often used in automotive production as an application solution for light-duty EMS:

  • In assembly lines, e.g. for door or cockpit assembly
  • For floor-free transport in internal logistics, e.g. for battery, motor or seat tr
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Electrified monorail system EMS basic

  • MOVIPRO® PHE basic drive and application controllerems-basic-920x460
    • Powerful with integrated frequency inverter 1.5 kW
    • Control or feedback via half-wave signals on the conductor rails (command and signal rail)
    • Fast diagnostics via 7-segment displays and 16 status LEDs
    • Parameter memory for fast startup and device replacement
    • More detailed diagnostics via PC interface on the controller
  • Optical/inductive proximity switch
    • Distance monitoring to ahead EMS vehicles
  • Half-wave modules stationary
    • HTM (half-wave transmission module) for the command rail
    • HRM (half-wave receiving module) for the signal rail
    • Speed switching via half-wave commands or magnetic switch
  • EMS gear motors, e.g. the HW/HK series
    • Reliable switching thanks to coupling in the gear unit output stage
    • Several sizes ensure permitted wheel loads of 2500 to 40 000 N
  • MOVIVISION® parameterization and diagnostics software for detailed online diagnostics
  • Options
    • MOVISAFE® UCS safety module for safety functions with less complexity
    • Keypad for manual movement of the vehicles

The EMS basic electrified monorail system is a cost-efficient application solution with a simple control concept for light-duty EMS.

  • It is often used in automotive production:
    • For simple assembly lines, e.g. for transporting doors and cockpits
    • For simple transport tasks, e.g. for transporting parts/goods
  • Other areas of application:
    • In the food, beverage and manufacturing industry
    • For retrofit in existing systems with the same control principle

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