ACE Issue 30 2022 | Page 8

NEW MICRO DRIVE FROM CONTROL TECHNIQUES BREAKS FRESH GROUND IN INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

COMMANDER S & MARSHAL

NEW MICRO DRIVE FROM CONTROL TECHNIQUES BREAKS FRESH GROUND IN INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Control Techniques , part of the Nidec group of companies , has launched the newest member of its Commander family . Commander S is the latest generation of micro drive that has its own revolutionary app interface named Marshal .
Commander S provides a unique solution for applications that require plug-and-play control convenience straight from the box . Its many onboard features make it easy to install , easy to use , reliable and costeffective .
Commander S is the first drive to come with an app interface as a standard . Marshal reforms how the user interfaces with the drive making commissioning , monitoring , diagnostics , and getting support so easy . It ’ s a game-changer in today ’ s crowded micro drives market .
Powered by NFC technology , using Marshal the drive can be commissioned with the power on or even when the drive is still in
Commander S is the AC drive with all essential features built-in so no need for additional accessories and what ’ s more the Marshal app interface is free to download from Android or iOS app stores .
the box with the power off . Parameters can be easily transferred from one drive to another by simply tapping the mobile phone to as many drives as necessary . Marshal has guided diagnostics , offering stepby-step guidance if needed . Drive configurations and wiring diagrams generated in the app can be easily saved and shared via email or any other messaging platforms .
Every drive is fitted with an NFC chip that allows configurations to be transmitted between the drive and the app instantly . The simple setup routines within Marshal allow configuration of the drive in under 60 seconds , it ’ s never been faster and the time-saving benefits are clear .
Commander S is the drive for the future , every detail of the design has been thoroughly thought through making it guaranteed to keep running , no matter what . In fact , it is so reliable Control Techniques are confident enough to supply it with a free five-year warranty .
COMMANDER S AC DRIVE 0.18 kW to 4 kW 1ph 100V & 200V , 3ph 200V & 400V
NFC is in all our lives , for example , we use it to make payments at shops . We knew this was the technology to go for . It ’ s disruptive for the industry and changes the whole customer experience . We are bringing innovation to the market with our constant development of products and surrounding services . We are proud of what we ’ ve achieved with this new drive .
Commander S gives you fast installation and programming , gets the job done , and it ’ s green ! This colour takes us back to our heritage , Control Techniques were known as the green drive company . And , as part of our ongoing development , we believe our heritage is important ; what we take to the future is what we ’ ve learned in the past , and making it green is a mark that shows we ’ ve recognised all that knowledge and development over the years .
Anthony Pickering , President of Control Techniques
* Warranty terms and conditions apply .
Finally , a micro drive on the market that you can buy with confidence . Commander S and Marshal , what are you waiting for ?
Interested ? - controltechniques . com / commander-s