| E-Coat
Power Goes Digital with Electrocoating Rectifier
Combines Advantages of Custom-Built System
with Economy of Off-the-Shelf Unit
MENTOR,
OH, September 30, 2002 – Spang Power Electronics has
developed the Digi-Coat Electrocoating Rectifier, a network connectable,
digitally controlled model in standard output sizes covering a
wide range of electrocoating needs. Built on solid, cost-effective
six-pulse technology, the Digi-Coat Rectifier outputs 0-400VDC
of precisely controlled power for industrial electrocoating applications.
“The
Digi-Coat Rectifier combines the advantages of a custom-built
system with the economy of an off-the-shelf unit,” says
Bob Irvine, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Spang Power
Electronics. “Digi-Coat is the maintenance-free ‘black
box’ in the corner of the paint shop that every operator
wants in E-Coat power as part of an integrated system. This product
leaps to the technology proven for many years in sophisticated
motor drive systems.”
Available
in 100ADC through 1200AVDC models, the Digi-Coat Rectifier provides
a compact, versatile package with control features driven by sophisticated
microprocessor technology. With on-board digital display and remote
communications, Digi-Coat saves time and money on installation
and startup.
Digi-Coat’s
precise control combines with energy-efficient design and rugged
construction to reduce operating costs and accelerate return-on-investment
through improved costs, productivity and coating quality.
Ideal for
small parts and powerful enough for large assemblies, the key
features and benefits of the Digi-Coat Electrocoating Rectifier
include:
- 5% RMS
ripple at setpoint over 25-100% of output voltage
- 1% Regulation
- Voltage,
current and power monitoring
- Programmable
ramp to paint voltages • Multiple paint and hold voltages
- Laptop
programmable configuration with a Windows based tool
- Networkable
interface to PLCs for system integration
- Advanced
process and fault monitoring
- Superior
on-board diagnostics and setup
- Reduced
installation and wiring costs
- Rugged
mechanical design
Precise
Control, High-Quality Finish
The Digi-Coat rectifier converts nominal 600 VAC class, three-phase,
AC input (480 VAC standard) to a voltage regulated DC output.
The output is precisely controlled and filtered to minimize RMS
ripple, enabling the Customer to apply a high-quality finish.
Digi-Coat’s
six-pulse controller offers the latest in Digital Signal Processing
technology and software. Monitoring process parameters, now digitally
available over common network bus structures, affords Users unparalleled
opportunity to gather and trend data for analysis and process
improvement.
Spang Power
Electronics designs and manufactures SCR power controllers, dry-type
transformers, AC & DC power systems, AC & DC drive systems,
custom AC & DC motor drives and automation control systems.
Spang power control products are manufactured within an ISO 9001
certified quality system. Spang Power Electronics is headquartered
in Mentor, OH, with additional engineering and manufacturing facilities
in Sandy Lake, PA. For more information about Spang Power Electronics’
products, contact Spang Power Electronics at 440/352-8600 or spesales2@spang.com. |
