Smart automation bundles for your
logistics transportation tasks
Our portfolio for automating various logistics applications such as electrified monorail systems (EMS), floor track systems (FTS) and pallet transfer shuttles (PTS) now also includes standardized, parameterizable and approved MAXOLUTION® EMS modular bundles. Everything is incorporated and has already been tested so as to minimize your engineering and project planning work – simply wire and configure, then you're good to go.
EMS modular and customer-specific solutions from the MAXOLUTION® modular technology system
As logistics service providers, logistics planners, system integrators and system automation specialists like you know all too well, markets are changing ever faster. That raises the following question: "In these volatile times, how can I ensure the materials handling technology for my intralogistics or distribution logistics is viable and sustainable for the future of my company, but also flexible and universal?"
We at SEW‑EURODRIVE have set ourselves the goal of offering our customers end-to-end solutions to automate entire logistics centers and logistics systems on a customer-specific basis. With MAXOLUTION® EMS modular, we are now adding smart, predefined automation bundles for logistics to our comprehensive portfolio of automation technology. These bundles offer you a simple, transparent and intelligent option for meeting future logistics challenges and boosting your productivity. That applies in particular to applications such as electrified monorail systems (EMS), floor track systems (FTS) and pallet transfer shuttles (PTS), which have become firmly established across various branches of industry as in-house transportation systems for pallets, boxes and individual load carriers.
Johann Soder, Chief Operating Officer (COO)
"What's special about the new automation bundles is their really simple, scalable end-to-end design. As an open-system, customer-specific solution, they're also ideal for operating on market-standard controllers. Our trained staff will be happy to help you with all your inquiries."
With MAXOLUTION® EMS modular you can rely on:
- Both tried-and-tested and the very latest logistics technology from SEW‑EURODRIVE – the standard modular drive technology system and the MOVI‑C® modular automation system
- Long-term availability of products and parts
- Global service capability and support via our local branches
Details of the MAXOLUTION® EMS modular automation bundles
Overview of the technology
Drive controller:
- Automation bundles for operation on market-standard controllers – simple and scalable end-to-end solutions
- Fully pluggable, non-ventilated unit with 14 I/Os, LED display and IR interface
- Use of the latest automation products from SEW‑EURODRIVE to ensure global service capability and long-lasting product availability
- MOVITRAC® advanced inverter, UHX controller with MOVIKIT® RGS software module (RGS = Rail Guided System) for barcode positioning, standard roller conveyor load handling device and manual controller
- Communication options: PROFINET/EtherNet/IPTM via CAN rail bus or slotted waveguide
- Safe communication via slotted waveguide and PROFINET/PROFIsafe
- Scalable safety functions for occupational safety, fire safety function and load-dependent acceleration
- Can be combined with asynchronous motors and synchronous motors for energy-saving solutions complying with IE3/IE4. Special electrified monorail gear unit series for desynchronizing in idle state.
Depending on the required safety function, the communication interface and the drive power (4 kW + 1.1 kW / 7.5 kW + 1.5 kW), the following preferred variants are available as automation bundles:
MAXOLUTION® EMS modular non-safe
- Can be used in combination with rail bus communication or slotted waveguide
- Low-cost, simple communication variant for price-sensitive sectors and markets
- No integrated functional safety
MAXOLUTION® EMS modular rail bus safe
- Can be used in conjunction with rail bus communication
- Safety relay in combination with the seventh rail
- MOVITRAC® advanced inverter with CSL option for safe travel (CSL = Cooperative Security Locations)
MAXOLUTION® EMS modular slotted waveguide safe
- Can be used in combination with a slotted waveguide
- MOVITRAC® advanced inverter with CSL option for safe travel
- Selective disconnection via PROFIsafe
Suitable for any aspect of your logistics in any branch of industry
Modern-day logistics would be inconceivable without electrified monorail systems (EMS), floor track systems (FTS) and pallet transfer shuttles (PTS). They are an essential part of our customers' plants and production facilities when it comes to logistics services. In particular, these systems represent the logistical backbone of spare parts and logistics centers, connecting the warehouse to incoming goods, order picking and full pallet retrieval sections.
Throughout such centers, these automated systems ensure fast, low-noise and energy-efficient transportation with maximum flexibility. They cover even large distances in no time at all. This paves the way for impressive logistics throughput rates, with excellent availability and high speeds of up to 200 m/min. Using drives with a high setting range also ensures positioning with millimeter precision and dynamic travel.
Our EMS modular automation bundles are ideal for use
- In production facilities in all branches of industry
- In logistics centers for distributing, sorting, buffering and supplying all kinds of goods
- In automated cold storage facilities
- At airports, for transporting in-flight catering supplies, duty free items and much more besides
- In spare parts and logistics centers, connecting the warehouse to incoming goods, order picking and full pallet retrieval sections
Electrified monorail system (EMS)
Floor track system (FTS)
Pallet transfer shuttle (PTS)
MAXOLUTION® EMS modular non-safe
Technical description:
- No integrated functional safety
- Can be used in combination with rail bus communication or slotted waveguide
- Low-cost, simple communication variant for price-sensitive sectors and markets
- 4 kW + 1.1 kW / 7.5 kW + 1.5 kW performance classes
- No option modules for MOVITRAC®
Customer benefits:
- Robust standard technology that is easy to handle
- Global service capability
- Tested software modules
- Open interface for system expansion
- Simple startup
Areas of application:
- Logistics sector
- EMS for light loads
MAXOLUTION® EMS modular rail bus safe
Technical description:
- Can be used in conjunction with rail bus communication
- Safety relay in combination with the seventh rail
- 4 kW + 1.1 kW / 7.5 kW + 1.5 kW performance classes
- MOVITRAC® advanced with CSL option card for safe travel (4 kW / 7.5 kW)
- The following can be connected to the controller:
- "Safety bridging" keyswitch
- Emergency stop on the vehicle
- E7IC encoder for SLS (optional)
Customer benefits:
- Robust standard technology that is easy to handle
- Simple startup
- Global service capability
- Tested software modules
- Open interface for system expansion
Areas of application:
- Logistics sector
- EMS for light loads
MAXOLUTION® EMS modular slotted waveguide safe
Technical description:
- Can be used in conjunction with a slotted waveguide
- Selective disconnection via PROFIsafe
- 4 kW + 1.1 kW / 7.5 kW + 1.5 kW performance classes
- MOVITRAC® advanced with CSL option card for safe travel (4 kW / 7.5 kW)
- The following can be connected to the controller:
- "Safety bridging" keyswitch
- Emergency stop on the vehicle
- E7IC encoder for SLS (optional)
Customer benefits:
- Robust standard technology that is easy to handle
- Simple startup
- Global service capability
- Tested software modules
- Open interface for system expansion
- Condition monitoring is possible thanks to a greater data width than the rail bus
- Centralized engineering and detailed diagnostics for every carrier
Areas of application:
- Logistics sector
- EMS for light loads
Life Cycle Services
For us at SEW‑EURODRIVE, Life Cycle Services encompass services, tools and resources throughout your entire system life cycle. This begins in the initial orientation phase and continues all the way through to the operation and modernization of your machinery and systems.
Project planning and design
We will be happy to advise you when you are planning your route and the infrastructure for the various communication systems, and also when you are designing your automation bundle based on the available modular system, including e-plan macros, parts list, etc.
Training courses
Our training portfolio gives you independence. Choose from our wide range of training options, including project planning, controller programming, visualization and startup. If necessary, we also offer you training content geared to your company's specific needs.
24h Service Hotline
The technical hotline is available to you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our service specialists provide skillful, straightforward assistance.
Close to you
As preferred variants, the automation bundles benefit from fast delivery times, global availability with local service and spare parts kept in stock at SEW‑EURODRIVE sites. A large international network means we are never far away and can provide assistance at any time. You will find us to be a reliable partner, especially when it comes to spare parts and replacing parts quickly in the event of a failure.
Frank Höreth, Head of MAXOLUTION® Business Development
"The advantage of the preferred variants is that the equipment is already fully engineered and the combinations have been thoroughly tested in advance in SEW‑EURODRIVE's MAXOLUTION® applications hall. They are now available by order number, which means faster delivery."
Scalable bundles and components
for every aspect of your logistics processes
Our scalable MAXOLUTION® portfolio has the perfect solution for all your applications and a tailored offering for every customer requirement.
with floor track system (FTS) and automated guided vehicle systems (AGVS)
with storage/retrieval system (SRS)
with electrified monorail systems (EMS), floor track systems (FTS) and pallet transfer shuttles (PTS)
with electrified monorail system (EMS), sorter, belt conveyor and roller conveyors
with floor track system (FTS) and automated guided vehicle systems (AGVS)
Forklaring
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1Incoming goods section
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2High-bay warehouse
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3Internal transportation
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4Automatic small parts warehouse
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5Outgoing goods section
Udo Marmann, Market Manager at SEW‑EURODRIVE Germany
"With the new MAXOLUTION® EMS modular automation bundles, we can provide system integrators like you with the best possible support when it comes to implementing your projects and applications."
Why you, too, should opt for EMS modular:
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Flexible expansion
The flexible expansion of MAXOLUTION® EMS automation bundles enables optimum adaptation to all your needs. -
Ability to control drives based on load requirements
The larger inverter can control two gearmotors, according to load requirements. Appropriate motor outputs are provided. An additional external braking resistor can also be connected. -
Second inverter possible if necessary
If more than two inverters are required (e.g. two-pallet vehicles), it's easy to add a decentralized MOVIMOT® flexible to the bundles, including connection of load handling device sensors. -
Free choice of efficient motors
MAXOLUTION® EMS modular can be combined with any asynchronous or synchronous motor for energy-saving solutions complying with IE3/IE4. -
Maximum customized degrees of freedom
The MOVIKIT® RGS software module is easy to adapt in IEC61131-3 (Codesys). An integrated web interface makes startup and diagnostics possible without additional engineering software. -
Optimum integration
For the SIEMENS S7 controller, SEW‑EURODRIVE offers optional function blocks for integrated communication with the carriers and logical system segmentation.
The benefits for you
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Perfectly networked!
Thanks to the Industrial Ethernet interface, the components offer an open interface for operation on market-standard controllers. -
Easily adaptable!
Customized project planning and flexible adaptation are possible for both hardware and the MOVIKIT® RGS software module based on IEC 61131-3 (Codesys). -
Tried and tested!
Approved solutions make automating EMS carriers, FTS vehicles and PTS systems easy – simply wire and parameterize, then you're good to go! -
Available worldwide!
As preferred variants, the automation bundles are available with fast delivery times, including global availability with local service and spare parts kept in stock at SEW‑EURODRIVE sites.
