Rockwell Automation has announced the launch of the new Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 525 AC drives.

The 525 AC Drives are part of mid-range, and can accommodate systems ranging from standalone machines to simple system integration.

The PowerFlex 525 is suitable for a wide range of applications, due to the combination of a variety of motor control options, communications, energy savings and standard safety features in a cost-effective drive, with features like:

• Innovative, modular design - made up of two modules that can be detached for simultaneous and independent wiring and software configuration
• Ease of Programming - powerful, intuitive tools to help enhance your user experience and reduce your development time so you can deliver your machines faster and more efficiently
• Premier Integration - power of Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture combined with the communication capabilities of the PowerFlex 525 drives offer an exceptional level of integration that can reduce development costs and time
• Scaling to Any Solution - Combine the PowerFlex 525 with a Logix Controller to gain an enhanced Integrated Architecture ideal for MidRange Systems
• Communications - seamless exchange of information between drives and Logix controllers saves time and increases efficiency, easily manage your data with the PowerFlex 525 features
• Energy Savings - improved motor control performance boosts efficiency, and the PowerFlex 525 can provide immediate and measurable impact on energy use Enhance Safety - Safe Torque-Off is a standard safety features of the PowerFlex 525 drive to help protect personnel and equipment, and
• Excellent Reliability - meets all needs for flexibility and space savings, the PowerFlex 525 has high temperature tolerance, flexible mounting options and a compact footprint.