Velocity 2 Brochure

Velocity 2

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Variable speed controllers incorporating SIL3 safety for high-end automation equipment

Summary Kinesys is a technology company specialising in the design, manufacture and sale of motion control systems for the entertainment industry. In-house facilities include hardware and software design, product design and system integration.

These skills are married to a service-driven approach to our clients and a keen desire to listen to and act upon feedback from users ‘in the field’.

System Overview Velocity 2 Velocity 2 SIL3 Features K2 Vector Velocity 2 Configuration

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Velocity 2 System The Velocity 2 line provides a robust customised automation solution for open-loop or closed-loop control of induction, linear, and servo motors for winches, turntables, elevators, and other stage machinery, including safety functionality up to SIL3.

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Velocity 2

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Mentor

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Velocity 2 has been engineered to comply with the latest safety standards delivering power and performance to high-end automation machinery.

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Mentor is a SIL3 safety controller line, comprising a wide range of SIL3 safety combiners, aggregators and distribution modules, that links all of the Kinesys range of products.

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K2 is Kinesys’ motion control console and employs an intuitive approach to automation programming. The operator uses ‘click and drag’ to move objects on the screen within a 3D world rather than typing positions into a table. This gives instant feedback as to the object’s position in relation to other moving items.

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Vector is a software program that allows cues to be built and run with a variety of linking options. The amount of cues that can be built and channels that can be controlled are limited only by your imagination.

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Velocity 2 Velocity 2 provides an advanced entertainment automation solution for open or closed loop control of induction, linear and servo motors for winches, turntables, elevators and other stage machinery.

Velocity 2 Size 1 0.75kW - 4.0kW (400V) 1.0 - 3.0HP (208V)

The unit incorporates its own position controller allowing it to operate stand-alone or as part of a larger networked system. Velocity 2 offers unique features and performance in a very compact package. Engineered to deliver power and performance to high-end automation machinery, the highly flexible Velocity 2 offers capacities from 0.75kW to 110kW in a variety of sizes ranging from 4U, to flightcased drives, including custom cabinets and multiple drive systems.

In most applications Velocity 2 offers a complete solution without the need for external ‘regen’ units or ‘braking resistors’. Instead, internal brake resistors and temperature controlled forced air cooling for quiet operation at 100% duty cycle are included. All drive and interface parameters may be accessed through the incorporated colour touchscreen display, which provides detailed diagnostic information and performance feedback. The Velocity 2 drive also includes manual controls for quick and intuitive local control when required.

The Velocity 2 drive can be controlled by K2 or Vector software packages and interfaces with other Kinesys products for a totally integrated show control system.

Features • SIL3 safety technology is available as a factory fitted option, offering functionality described on page 5 • Configurable for open and closed loop operation of ac induction, linear and servo motors • Integral position controller creates a self-contained motion control system • Multiple control options from manual controls and pendants to a fully featured computer interface

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• Compact design without sacrificing high power output options • Rugged case design for physically demanding touring environments • Compatible with K2 and Vector software • Interfaces with multiple types of incremental and absolute encoders, load monitoring and other sensors

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SIL3 Features Velocity 2 can include some or all of the following safety functions, achieving performance up to SIL3 when combined with suitable external sensors.

Safe Stop (SSx) Safe Stop monitors the sequence of a controlled emergency stop by comparing the speed reduction with a predicted speed curve over the time period allowed for the stop function.

When connected to a Mentor safety system two different safe-stop functions are available: • Safe Stop 1 (SS1), activated by emergency stop • Safe Stop 2 (SS2), activated by a dead man’s handle The two stop functions may use different ramp rates as determined by the system risk assessment. SS1 stops motion, disables the drive, and applies the holding brakes. SS2 stops motion but does not disable the drive or apply the brakes. During the SS2 condition the axis speed is monitored and the system will trip, preventing further motion, if the speed exceeds zero.

Safe Emergency Limits (SEL) Safe Emergency Limits can replace conventional mechanical limit switches, with the additional advantage that the current axis speed and maximum possible deceleration are taken into account to determine whether the drive will stop motion before the safe emergency limit position is reached.

If the safe emergency limit is exceeded motion will be halted.

Safe Load Monitoring (SLM) Safe overload and safe underload compare the value from a load sensor against pre-set upper and lower limits. When the load exceeds the overload limit further movement in an upwards direction will be prevented.

When the load drops below the underload movement in a downwards direction will be inhibited.

Safe Limited Speed / Safe Limited Acceleration (SLS / SLA) The Safe Limited Speed and Safe Limited Acceleration functions monitor the current axis speed and acceleration (or deceleration) and stop motion if the preset limits are exceeded.

Safe Brake Control (SBC) Safe Brake Control monitors the operation of the brake contactors, and tests the operation of the brakes using brake position sensors or current monitoring.

Velocity 2 Size 5 (Cabinet) 30kW - 110kW (400V) 20 - 50HP (208V)

Velocity 2 Size 3 15kW - 22kW (400V) 10 - 15HP (208V)

Velocity 2 Size 2 5.5kW - 11kW (400V) 3.0 - 7.5HP (208V)

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K2 This ground breaking product combines the best aspects of existing programming methodologies with some stunning new concepts.

K2 is Kinesys’ motion control console and employs an intuitive approach to automation programming. The operator uses ‘click and drag’ to move objects on the screen within a 3D world rather than typing positions into a table. This gives instant feedback as to the object’s position in relation to other moving items.

The programming and playback environments display real moving objects as realistic graphical representations. These are positioned in a 3D space in the correct proportions and relation to the stage, set and other items as well as other moving objects. All these graphical items can be created in industry standard CAD packages and imported directly into K2. Programming then becomes very simple, with manipulation of the moving objects as straightforward as click-and-drag.

The ability to move objects in real world axes, X, Y, Z, pitch, tilt and rotate makes programming very intuitive with K2 shielding the user from the complex multi-dimensional calculations required and instead presenting them with easy to use programming parameters.

User programmable limits and clamps allow envelopes of motion to be easily constructed around objects. When combined with numerous other safety features and extensive feedback to the user, the programmer is in complete control of the devices being used. K2 is not just limited to winches and chain hoists - any number of devices can be connected to this powerful and flexible system. Personality files make integrating new mechanical devices into the system very straightforward.

Vector Vector is a software program that allows cues to be built and run with a variety of linking options. The amount of cues that can be built and channels that can be controlled are limited only by your imagination.

Vector has a wealth of cue creation and editing features designed to allow the rapid programming of cues.

Advanced linking features allow complex cue sequences to be easily constructed while maintaining maximum flexibility over the overall operation of the devices in motion. Four cue playbacks to allow cues to be run simultaneously and manual running features make all aspects of movement easy and safe. Vector runs on compatible Windows computers with the option of a USB keypad for faster editing and operation.

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Example of Velocity 2 System Configuration

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Contact Telephone:

+44 (0) 20 8481 9850

Fax:

+44 (0) 20 8487 0396

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