FreeCon Contactless opens up new automation prospects

FreeCon Contactless opens up new automation prospects

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Avoid wear of mechanical plug connections

Through inductive power transmission, FreeCon Contactless enables reliable and wireless energy transmission of up to 240 W with compact dimensions and maximum efficiency - an efficient performance. Contact-related failures can be avoided and maintenance costs significantly reduced. For the first time, an automated process can be used to establish a connection that previously had to be plugged in manually. The process of charging driverless transport systems, for instance, can be automated. Within the multitude of advantages, it helps increase the level of automation and optimises the production process.

Zero-wear electrical connection

Compared to conventional power transmission with connectors, contactless energy transmission is completely automated and entirely without mechanical wear. This eliminates the need for time-consuming and costly maintenance work on the contacts, increases the lifetime and avoids downtimes. Furthermore, contactless power transmission opens up completely new opportunities for automation and process optimisation.

With FreeCon Contactless, Weidmüller presents a connection component for power transmission that has been specially developed for a wide range of applications in the industrial environment. The innovative system has optimised inductive resonance coupling technology. Thanks to innovative heat management, it transmits up to 240 watts with an extraordinary degree of efficiency of up to 93 percent. Its extremely compact design means that FreeCon Contactless can be used in virtually any environment. It can also be switched by means of PLC and can be integrated in a control program. Consequently, it satisfies all the requirements of a demanding industrial environment.

High performance with maximum efficiency

High performance with maximum efficiency

240W can be contactlessly transmitted via two extra small modules, leading to an efficiency level of up to 93 %.

Intelligence for contact points in the field

Intelligence for contact points in the field

Controlled by a PLC, the secondary side can be switched on or off for integration in a higher-level control program.

Easy to retrofit

Easy to retrofit

Its plug and play capability makes FreeCon Contactless easy to use and retrofitted for existing systems.

Product range

FreeCon Contactless

FreeCon Contactless, enables reliable and contactless transmission of up to 240 W of power. The transmission is controlled via PLC. It is therefore possible to switch 10 A directly without the need for an additional contactor.

FreeCon Contactless
Advantages
  • Wear-free electrical connection switchable within a controlled process
  • High flexibility due to unlimited approach options
  • Complete protection against humidity and dirt due to protection class IP65
  • Fast commissioning with PROFINET Push Pull Power connection

FreeCon Contactless tool changer

FreeCon Contactless tool changer

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The automotive industry makes use of applications that require frequent plugging cycles, such as industrial robots performing tool changes. The high level of wear that occurs on the mechanical plug-in connections can be avoided entirely with FreeCon Contactless.

Factory of the future

Factory of the future

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With the smart floor, Bosch Rexroth presents a decisive step towards the factory of the future. Using 5G and contactless power transmission, machine modules arrange themselves independently and are supplied directly via the double floor. With the modular product solutions FreeCon Contactless and FieldPower®, Weidmüller supports the innovation project with a continuous, contactless transmission infrastructure and electrification of the flexible floor plates.

Perfect complements

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