ReglerAntrieb

ReglerAntrieb is a term used in German industrial automation to describe a combined system that links a regulator (controller) with an actuator drive to control motion or process variables. In practice it refers to either an integrated unit containing both control electronics and motor drive, or a modular configuration where a separate controller communicates with a motor drive. The goal is to achieve accurate, repeatable regulation of speed, position, torque, or flow through a closed-loop feedback scheme.

Architecture: A ReglerAntrieb system typically comprises a sensor for feedback (encoder, resolver, or tachometer), a controller that computes a corrective command, and a drive that powers the motor via power electronics. The components are connected by a communication interface or bus. The result is a closed feedback loop that continuously minimizes the error between a reference signal and the actual motor or process variable.

Operation and control strategies: Controllers usually implement PID or advanced control algorithms, sometimes with feed-forward terms. Tuning adjusts proportional, integral, and derivative gains to account for loads and dynamics. Many units provide safety features, limiters, and protection against short circuits or overheating, as well as interfaces for fieldbus communication and remote monitoring.

Variants and applications: ReglerAntriebe can be embedded in a single housing or realized as separate modules connected by a bus. They are common in robotics, CNC machinery, material handling, packaging lines, and process automation where precise motion control is required.

Standards and considerations: Industry standards for programming and interoperability include IEC 61131, and safety guidelines for electrical drives apply. System designers consider response time, noise sensitivity, and energy efficiency, and may use regenerative braking or energy recovery features.

See also: Regler; Antrieb; Servo drive; PID control; closed-loop control.