Motortest för drivmotorer

Sammanfattning

The company EAB is at the forefront of automated warehousing with its own system known as Radioshuttle. In preparation for future product developments, an upgrade of the system’s drive motors is planned. A significant challenge has been the lack of realistic testing methods, as existing simulations have been limited to constant loads in repetitive cycles. This has made it difficult to evaluate the motor’s performance under real-world conditions involving varying loads and temperature changes. Therefore, this thesis project aims to develop a simulation method by designing and configuring a physical test station for the continuous collection of real-time data. The mechanical platform was designed and manufactured in EAB’s machinery fleet. An electrical cabinet has been assembled in compliance with industrial standards, including everything from documentation in form of circuit diagrams to safety requirements and flow management. The system’s communication is established through a PLC control system that controls the drive motors in a precise speed mode via CANopen. Simulation of the shuttle’s actual lift movement is implemented using a SEW lift motor that acts as a dynamic load. A web-based user interface was programmed in MappView via OPC UA. The project resulted in a robust and industrially validated test platform with its associated software configuration. Through this developed interface, the operator can input test parameters as well as monitor critical parameters in real time. The test station provides EAB with a flexible tool to evaluate and compare different motor types under realistic environmental conditions. Through precise real-time data collection, the company can predict component life cycles and thereby guarantee the market’s most reliable logistics solution for its customers.