1. Hardware Customization

      Hardware customization involves modifying the physical components and electrical characteristics of the drive.

• Custom I/O (Input/Output) Configuration:

Adding, removing, or changing the types of digital and analog I/O points. This can include extra relay outputs for alarms, specific voltage/current inputs for sensors, or high-speed digital inputs for encoder feedback.

• Communication Protocol Integration:

  Integrating specific industrial communication interfaces and protocols directly onto the drive’s main board or via an add-on module. Common examples include PROFINET, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, and CANopen.

• Specialized Filtering and Shielding:

   Customizing the built-in or external filters to meet strict Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards for sensitive environments, such as medical facilities or laboratories.

• Environmental and Mechanical Adaptations:

  Modifying the drive enclosure for specific environmental conditions, such as conformal coating for protection against humidity and dust, or designing custom heat sinks for non-standard cooling methods.

• Custom Power Stages:

  Designing the power electronics (IGBTs, rectifiers) for unique voltage, current, or power requirements that fall outside standard product ranges.

2. Firmware & Software Customization

       This involves modifying the embedded software (firmware) that controls the drive’s core functionality.

• Application-Specific Logic and Control Laws:

 Implementing custom control algorithms (e.g., specialized PID loops, tension control, synchronization) and sequencing logic tailored to a specific machine’s operational workflow.

• Custom Parameter Sets and User Interfaces:

Simplifying the user experience by creating application-specific parameter groups, hiding irrelevant parameters, and renaming others to match industry-specific terminology.

• Modified Motor Control Algorithms:

Tuning or adapting sensorless vector control, field-oriented control (FOC), or V/f patterns to optimize performance for non-standard motors (e.g., submersible motors, high-pole count motors).

• Data Logging and Diagnostics:

Programming the drive to capture and store specific operational data (e.g., peak currents, temperature profiles, event timestamps) for diagnostics and predictive maintenance.

• Safety Function Integration:

 Configuring and certifying integrated safety functions (e.g., Safe Torque Off – STO, Safely Limited Speed – SLS) according to specific safety performance levels (SIL, PL).

3.PC Software &HMI/SCADA Customization

     This focuses on the development of custom software for monitoring, controlling, and integrating the drive system from a computer or central operator station.

• Custom Configuration Tools:

Developing dedicated PC software to simplify the setup, commissioning, and parameter management of drives for a specific machine or application, often replacing the drive’s standard complex software.

• Proprietary Communication Drivers:

Creating custom communication drivers to enable data exchange between the drives and a proprietary or legacy HMI/SCADA system that does not support standard protocols.

• Custom HMI (Human-Machine Interface) Screens:

Designing and developing tailored graphical user interfaces for operator panels or touchscreens. These screens display relevant drive data (speed, torque, alarms) and controls in a layout optimized for the machine operator.

• SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) Integration:

Building custom SCADA application screens, alarm management systems, and historical data trending features to integrate multiple drives into a central plant-wide monitoring and control system.

• Data Analytics and Reporting Dashboards:

Developing advanced software applications that collect data from multiple drives, perform analytics (e.g., energy consumption analysis, performance degradation), and present the results on custom web-based or desktop dashboards.

By leveraging these customization services, customers can achieve seamless integration, enhanced performance, and a competitive edge for their specialized machinery and processes.