Magnetek

MagnePulse Digital Magnet Control

Magnetek, the leader in crane and hoist motor control, offers the MagnePulse Digital Magnet Control for the operation of DC industrial lifting magnets. Built on Magnetek’s proven OmniPulse™ DDC platform, this microprocessor based, solid-state, DC-to-DC control combines advanced safety and performance features to improve productivity and reliability in your facility.

Advanced Performance

• Digital control of the magnet’s demagnetizing current means the magnet cleans the load faster and more consistently, increasing throughput

• Exclusive OmniBeam™ feature allows the operator to enable any combination of up to four unique magnets to precisely match individual load requirements

• Stepped current allows you to program the drive to lift/clean a single slab or a stack of slabs, reducing cycles and improving throughput

• Power loss ride-through continues to energize the magnet to keep the control running and current flowing through the magnet when main power is lost

Improved Safety and Protection

• MagnePulse DMC automatically removes magnet power during a fault event, preventing damage to the drive and magnet

• Open/short circuit detection automatically disables current to the magnet if a cable is cut, avoiding control and magnet damage while improving plant safety

• Over-temperature protection utilizes the magnet’s resistance to determine its temperature, preventing magnet damage and increasing life expectancy

• Digitally control the rate of current change to prevent voltage spikes or minimize drop time

• Password protection stops unauthorized users from changing the control characteristics