ELAU / PacDrive M series withdrawal
What's next ...?
With the end of 2018 came the withdrawal from the sale of the PacDrive M (ELAU) series.
This means that the purchase of these devices is not possible!
Maintaining a machine built on discontinued components is challenging when one fails.
To keep production continuous, migrate the discontinued PacDrive hardware to the new, supported PacDrive 3 servo drive series.
Which equipment is included in the end of life?
Motion controllers:
- All ELAU / PacDrive M C200/C400/C600 controller models.
- MAx-4 controllers (were withdrawn from sale in 2012).
- Accessories, i.e. communication cards, memory cards, cabling
ELAU / PacDrive M MC-4 servo drives
- All MC-4 servo drive models
- Accessories, i.e. cabling, connectors
ELAU / PacDrive M iSH integrated servo drives
- All iSH servo drive models
- PS-5 power supply
- DB-5 distributor
- Accessories, i.e. cabling, connectors
ELAU / PacDrive M SM motors
- All SM motor models
- Accessories, i.e. cabling
ELAU / PacDrive M SCL integrated servo drives
- All SCL servo drive models
- PS-4 power supply
- DB-8 distributor
- Accessories, i.e. cabling, connectors
One of the concerns we hear from our FMCG customers are their challenges regarding the withdrawal of ELAU's servo drives - PacDrive. The device migration to the new PacDrive 3 series is not only a reduction in risk, but also improved diagnostics, faster device replacement and an increase in energy efficiency of up to 40%.
Mateusz Biega Packaging Machine Automation Specialist
When is Modernisation worth considering?
When the machine is expected to be in production for more than 3 years
When the machine is working under constant load, in 2 or 3 shifts
When spare parts are available from stock for up to 2 years, or when there are shortages of key system components.
When there is a frequent occurrence of failure of key components
When more than one machine is equipped with PacDrive M systems
Carry out the modernization with us!
Do you want to secure your production and eliminate the risk of downtime caused by running on PacDrive M?
Modernize your system together with the DYNAMOTION team. We provide a complete system analysis, selection of replacements, application migration, commissioning,
and post-implementation support.
We are an Alliance Registered Industrial Automation Distributor of Schneider Electric
Learn from others –
Read real modernization case studies
See how we’ve modernized packaging processes—read our full case studies in the articles linked here.
Migration to PacDrive 3 benefits
Full technical support and service for equipment
High availability of spare parts
Express deliveries from the manufacturer's factory in Germany
Dedicated stock of key components at DYNAMOTION
Obtaining spare parts for other machines on which PacDrive M systems operate
Minimised risk of breakdowns and prolonged downtime due to lack of parts
Increasing the energy efficiency of the machine
PacDrive M vs. PacDrive 3
| Software | EPAS-4 (based on CoDeSys v. 2.x) |
SoMachine Motion / EcoStruxure Machine Expert (bazujące na CoDeSys v. 3.x) |
| Communication within the system | SERCOS II protocol - optical fibre | SERCOS III protocol - Ethernet |
|
Max. number of synchronous axes operating | 99 axes | 130 axes |
| Types of servo amplifiers | Only single |
Single and double (two motors to one servo amplifier) |
| Rodzaj złącza enkoderowego | RS-232 | RJ45 10-pin |
| Motor supported | SH, SM, iSH, SCL, SB, SR | SH3, MH3, SHS, ILM |
Find out more about
PacDrive 3 servo drives
The PacDrive family of servo drives has been a leader in both the German and global packaging machine markets for more than 20 years. Users appreciate that these solutions, as machines equipped with them, guarantee performance at the highest level.
Considering migrating from PacDrive M to PacDrive 3?
DYNAMOTION is a team that will guide you through the entire process – from audit to launch of the new system.
Stanisław Zysnarski
Packaging Process Automation Engineer
M: +48 12 306 73 97
Mateusz Biega
Packaging Process Automation Specialist
M: +48 697 760 155
Contact
tel. 12 306 73 90
serwis@dynamotion.pl
ul. Feliksa Wrobela 5
30-798 Kraków
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