Decentralised motor control

Rapid Link is a distributed, electronic drive system that is used for both simple and complex tasks in material handling systems. It offers all the features needed to switch, control, protect and network the electric motors of conveyor belts. The system consists of the RAMO5 electronic motor starter and the RASP5 variable frequency drive, both of which are available with IP65 protection.Typical Rapid Link applications include baggage handling systems, industrial production sites and logistics centers. The devices are mounted in the vicinity of the drives, and can be quickly and reliably connected by means of standardized plug-in terminals. Users can switch between manual and automatic operation by means of a key switch. In automatic mode, the devices communicate via AS-Interface, the fieldbus of choice in material handling systems. In addition, Rapid Link 5 can now also communicate via the Ethernet/IP and Profinet fieldbus systems.

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Remote maintenance and data transparency:

Fieldbus systems AS-i, Profinet, Ethernet/IP

IE4-ready:

Energy-efficient control of IE4 motors

Long lifespan:

Motor starter with more than 10 million operations

Core features

RAMO 5 electronic motor starter: one standardized size for power ratings from 0.09 kW to 3 kW
approvals: CE, cUL, CCC RASP 5 variable frequency drive: one standardized size for power ratings from 0.75 kW to 4 kW
DOL and reversing starter versions available
on-site operation on board
long life span of more than 10 million life cycles
built-in STO (safe torque off) safety function
integrated braking resistor for dynamic or lifting applications
precise and reliable vector control for PM motors
integrated EMC filter
approvals: CE, cUL, CCC

A practical housing design

The unique and flexible Rapid Link 5 housing design makes it much easier to install new systems or expand existing ones. As a result, the power and motor cables can be supplied either from below or from the left or right, as required. This makes it possible to install each device in line with individual requirements while keeping the footprint to a minimum. And thanks to the uniform mounting dimensions, which are identical across all types and power ratings, a single mounting frame covers the entire range. Should it become necessary to replace a motor starter with a variable frequency drive during commissioning, for example, this can likewise be done without any additional preparation time and costs.

IoT ready

Rapid Link 5 forms an integrated system and covers the AS-Interface, Profinet and Ethernet/IP fieldbus systems. Integration into IoT solutions is therefore possible without any problems. In large material handling systems, this also enables a high degree of data transparency down to the device level, which allows for the implementation of remote maintenance and comprehensive power management. In addition, all the Rapid Link devices meet the highest security requirements and thereby offer effective protection against cyber attacks.

Easy configuration and diagnostics

With the serial RJ45 interface, several configuration options are available: Eaton's comprehensive and convenient external keypads, the communication stick, the drivesConnect Windows software, or the drivesConnect mobile app for smartphones or tablets. This makes it possible to configure, copy and save the parameters as well as to display setpoint and actual values, or to read out the diagnostic and fault memory on site. The simultaneous graphical representation of up to four real-time values allows users to gain a quick overview and to rapidly identify if any parameter settings have changed. In the case of parameter sets that have already been saved, offline processing without the variably frequency drive is also possible. The parameter sets can be easily copied to any number of devices, which also saves time during commissioning.

Intra-logistics conveyor system

Application story – Intra-logistics

Find out more on how Eaton's Rapid Link 5 series can be used for typical drives tasks within intra-logistics applications.

Airport conveyor system

Application story – Airport

Read the full application story about how you can benefit from using Rapid Link 5 in different baggage handling or parcel distribution systems.

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Rapid Link 5

Rapid Link 5 is a distributed drives system that offers all the functions required to switch, control, protect and connect electric motors of conveyor belts.

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Rapid Link 5

Core features

A practical housing design

IoT ready

Easy configuration and diagnostics

Intra-logistics conveyor system

Airport conveyor system

Eaton will support you with all aspects related to energy efficiency

Rapid Link 5

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