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LRP® Linear Rod Pump

Variable-speed control, simple mechanics, and industry-leading control software in a compact, lightweight, unobtrusive solution with significant cost and performance advantages over traditional approaches.

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PCP Progressing Cavity Pump

An innovative approach to pumping that combines simple mechanics and industry-leading variable-speed well control in a compact, lightweight, unobtrusive solution with significant cost and performance advantages over traditional approaches.

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CRP® Crank Rod Pump

An innovative approach to pumping that combines simple mechanics and industry-leading variable-speed well control in a compact, lightweight, unobtrusive solution with significant cost and performance advantages over traditional approaches.

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SRP Sucker-Rod Pump Control

Superior control of conventional, air-balanced, beam-balanced, phased-crank, Mark II, Reverse Mark, and Rotaflex artificial lifts. The drive integrates motor control, speed optimization, logic, pump fill control, and rod load control into a single, compact solution that increases production, improves energy efficiency, and enhances the reliability of both new and existing pumping systems.

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PCP Progressive Cavity Pump Drive

Unico’s Progressing Cavity Pump (PCP) Drive provides a number of features specifically designed for operation of progressing cavity pumps. The drive combines motor and pump control into a single, compact package that increases production, improves energy efficiency, and enhances the reliability of both new and existing pumping systems.

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ESP Electric Submersible Pump

Provides a number of features specifically designed for operation of electric submersible pumps. The drive combines motor and pump control into a single, compact package that increases production, improves energy efficiency, and enhances the reliability of both new and existing pumping systems.

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RPC Rod Pump Controller

Provides economical pump-off control of sucker-rod pumping systems. Using sophisticated modeling and control software and a powerful digital signal processor (DSP), the RPC controller computes surface and downhole conditions to best regulate the starting and stopping of the pump via a separate motor controller. Comprehensive monitoring and reporting capabilities provide real-time surface and downhole dynamometer plots, daily gauging, fault and event logging, a user-configurable data sampler, and more.

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VPC™ Versatile Pump Controller

A family of packaged rodpump controller solutions for sucker-rod pumping (SRP) applications. From simple stand-alone start/stop control to the ultimate in variable speed well optimization, the VPC™ system lets you choose the appropriate level of sophistication on a well-bywell basis. The system is ideal for large fields of wells of varying maturity and requirements.

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GMC® Global Monitoring and Control

An efficient, cost-effective way for oil and gas producers to stay connected to the most critical aspects of daily operations. Using powerful hosted enterprise architecture, the GMC® system reduces time spent manually collecting and analyzing data. Operators can monitor multiple fields simultaneously from a standard Web browser or Internet-enabled mobile device. Personnel can be notified of faults and conditions automatically, even while away from a computer. Collected data is stored securely in a central database and is available through the same intuitive Web interface or exportable for use in third-party software. Other peripheral hardware can be integrated to provide a comprehensive solution.

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SRP Well Report

Unico's SRP Well Report provides well operators with one-button access to surface and downhole pump DynaCards and other data stored in a well powered by a Unico artificial-lift drive.

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Mobile Applications

Unico offers comprehensive status monitoring and reporting for wells controlled by Unico drives through multiple Apple iOS applications.

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Current/Archived Issues

Read the current issue of Oil & Gas Automation Solutions for the latest on oilfield drives and artificial lift controls.

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Automotive
Test Stand Drives

UNICO’s Test Stand Drive is an all-digital AC flux vector drive engineered for test stand and dynamometer applications. It consists of a UNICO 2000 Series Performance Vector Drive that incorporates software specifically designed for operating transmission test stands, engine dynamometers, engine test stands, component test stands, emissions dynamometers, and chassis dynamometers. The drive’s revolutionary technology and modular design make it the ideal choice where superior performance, flexibility, and ease of operation are desired.​

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Battery Cyclers and DC Testing

The Unico 2460 battery cycling and DC testing system combines the 2460 family of dual-output DC power supplies with software specifically tailored for testing HEV battery packs, ultra- and supercapacitor packs, fuel cells, power electronic converters, and other devices.

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Battery Simulation

Unico’s Battery Simulation System is an all-digital DC supply engineered specifically for such simulation applications as:

• Battery simulation
• Fuel cell simulation
• Battery load
• Fuel cell load
• DC supply
• DC load
• Resistance simulation

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Engine Dynamometer

The Engine Dynamometer Drive from Unico is an all-digital AC flux vector drive engineered for dynamometer applications. The drive system consists of a Unico 2000 series Performance Vector Drive that incorporates software designed specifically for engine-testing dynamometer applications.

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Torque Pulse Simulation

Unico’s Torque Pulse Simulation Drive is an all-digital AC flux vector drive engineered for engine-testing applications. The drive system consists of a Unico 2000 Series Performance Vector Drive that incorporates software designed specifically for simulating the torque pulses produced by internal combustion engines.

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Metal Processing
Metal Forming
Loop/Leveler Control

The LLC™ software module is engineered specifically for controlling leveler and straightener applications requiring loop control. The program is embedded within the controller of a UNICO drive, eliminating the need for an external control rack. When used in conjunction with a programmable controller, the drive forms a powerful automation work cell that can either stand alone or be easily integrated with other UNICO automation cells to build a complete control system for a metal-processing line. Embedded control reduces system complexity while taking full advantage of the exceptional performance, flexibility, and ease of use of UNICO drives.

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Unwind/Rewind Control

The URC™ software module is engineered specifically for controlling unwind and rewind applications. The program is embedded within the controller of a UNICO drive, eliminating the need for an external control rack. When used in conjunction with a programmable controller, the drive forms a powerful automation work cell that can either stand alone or be easily integrated with other UNICO automation cells to build a complete control system for a metal-processing line. Embedded control reduces system complexity while taking full advantage of the exceptional performance, flexibility, and ease of use of UNICO drives.

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Feed-to-Stop Control

The FTS™ software module is engineered specifically for controlling roll-feed applications. The program is embedded within the controller of a UNICO drive, eliminating the need for an external control rack. When used in conjunction with a programmable controller, the drive forms a powerful automation work cell that can either stand alone or be easily integrated with other UNICO automation cells to build a complete control system for a metal-processing line. Embedded control reduces system complexity while taking full advantage of the exceptional performance, flexibility, and ease of use of UNICO drives.

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Flying Cutoff Control

UNICO’s Embedded Flying Cutoff is application-specific software that controls a flying cutoff die accelerator drive system. The program is embedded within the controller of a drive, eliminating the need for an external control rack. When used in conjunction with a programmable controller, the drive forms a powerful automation work cell that can either stand alone or be easily integrated with other UNICO automation cells to build a complete control system. Embedded control reduces system complexity while taking full advantage of the exceptional performance, flexibility, and ease of use of the drive.

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Press/Shear Control

The PSC™ software module is engineered specifically for controlling press and shear
applications. The program is embedded within the controller of a UNICO drive,
eliminating the need for an external control rack. When used in conjunction with a
programmable controller, the drive forms a powerful automation work cell that
can either stand alone or be easily integrated with other UNICO automation cells
to build a complete control system. Embedded control reduces system complexity
while taking full advantage of the exceptional performance, flexibility, and ease
of use of UNICO drives.

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Rotary Cutoff Control

The RCO™ software module is engineered specifically for controlling rotary-cutoff applications for the metal industry. The program is embedded within the controller of a UNICO drive, eliminating the need for an external control rack. When used in conjunction with a programmable controller, the drive forms a powerful automation work cell that can either stand alone or be easily integrated with other UNICO automation cells to build a complete control system for a metal-processing line. Embedded control reduces system complexity while taking full advantage of the exceptional performance, flexibility, and ease of use of UNICO drives.

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Position/Indexer Control

The PIC™ software module is engineered specifically for controlling linear- or rotary-indexer applications. The program is embedded within the controller of a UNICO drive, eliminating the need for an external control rack. When used in conjunction with a programmable controller, the drive forms a powerful automation work cell that can either stand alone or be easily integrated with other UNICO automation cells to build a complete processing line control system. Embedded control reduces system complexity while taking full advantage of the exceptional performance, flexibility, and ease of use of UNICO drives.

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Performance Metalforming Controls

Unico is the performance solution to process control problems in the metalforming, blanking, and stamping industries. Whether you need to breathe new life into an existing application or you have a new installation that demands superior controls, Unico drives and systems will help you get the most from your equipment.

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STF® Servo Transfer Feed

The Unico STF® Servo Transfer Feed is a sophisticated multiaxis control system for in-press automation.The standard STF® system provides coordinated motion control for as many as 16 drives in four independent axes, while custom systems can control a virtually unlimited number of drives and axes. The servo system provides electronic line shafting that eliminates the large gearboxes and PTOs associated with mechanical feeds, resulting in smoother motion, greater flexibility and safety, and reduced mechanical maintenance.

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Embedded Profile Control

The Profiler software module precisely synchronizes automation with a press or shear. The software is embedded directly within a Unico drive, eliminating the need for an external motion controller. The Profiler can control single- or multiaxis automation for in-press or between-press transfers and other press-following applications. It provides coordinated motion control for up to 32 drives in as many as 32 independent axes. Electronic line shafting eliminates the large gear boxes and PTOs associated with mechanical systems, resulting in smoother motion, greater flexibility, and reduced mechanical maintenance.

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Performance Controls
Corrugator Controls
Machine Upgrades
Other Applications
Performance Converting Controls

Unico is the performance solution to process control problems in the corrugated, pulp and paper, packaging, printing, and other converting industries. Whether you need to breath new life into an existing application or you have a new installation that demands superior controls, Unico drives and systems will help you get the most from your equipment.

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Web AOC Shear

Unico’s Smart Web AOC Shear Drive can be used alone or as part of a multidrive corrugator dry-end system. The drive controls the shear during automatic-orderchange (AOC) sequence and during scrap chop-out. The drive uses the same control algorithm as the Unico rotary cutoff knife drives and is therefore superior to typical drive packages.

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Double Facer/Backer

Unico’s Smart Velocity Drive is a digital signal processor (DSP) based variablespeed drive with an embedded software block to control a double facer/backer. The program offers a number of programmable features that enable OEMs, integrators, and users to customize the functionality of the software to the application.

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Single Facer

Unico’s Smart Velocity Drive is a digital signal processor (DSP) based variablespeed drive with an embedded software block to control a single facer. The program offers a number of programmable features that enable OEMs, integrators, and users to customize the functionality of the software to the application.

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Slitter/Scorer

Unico’s Smart Velocity Drive is a digital signal processor (DSP) based variablespeed drive with an embedded software block to control a slitter/scorer. The program offers a number of programmable features that enable OEMs, integrators, and users to customize the functionality of the software to the application.

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Rotary Cutoff

Unico’s Smart Rotary Cutoff (RCO) Drive is a digital signal processor (DSP) based variable-speed drive with an embedded software block to control a rotary cutoff. The program offers a number of programmable features that enable OEMs, integrators, and users to customize the functionality of the software to the application.

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Stacker

Unico’s stacker control provides superior automation for corrugated stackers. The system incorporates backstop positioning, board tracking, brush control, belt speed control, order and pile changes, as well as remote diagnostics via modem. The system includes variable-speed drives, a programmable controller, a Profibus remote I/O station, and a color human-machine interface (HMI).

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Pull Roll

Unico’s Smart Pull Roll Drive is a digital signal processor (DSP) based variablespeed drive with an embedded software block to control the infeed and exit pull rolls of a rotary cutoff. The program offers a number of programmable features that enable OEMs, integrators, and users to customize the functionality of the software to the application.

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Dry End Manager

The Unico Dry-End Manager has been developed to optimize production processes on corrugator lines. All production parameters are transferred electronically or entered centrally at the Dry-End Manager, thus eliminating errors due to making manual entries at the machines.

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Machine Modernization

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Machine Retrofits

For many users, retrofitting or modernizing their machines or complete lines is the solution for giving these investments a “second lifetime.” Though the mechanics are often in good condition, the electronics and drive engineering frequently require updating. Retrofits are therefore an increasingly viable option for the electrical portion of the system.

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Sheeter Control

Unico’s high-performance sheeter control systems provide comprehensive solutions that yield optimal cut accuracy, throughput, and energy savings with paper and board applications.

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Rotary Die Cutter Control

The RDC™ drive controls a rotary die cutter for corrugated, paper, and other nonmetallic web applications. Specifically engineered die cutter application software embedded within the drive eliminates the need for an external controller. When used in conjunction with a programmable logic controller (PLC), the drive forms a powerful automation work cell that can be easily integrated with other Unico automation cells to build a complete processing line control system. The drive can also be configured to stand alone with discrete I/O and a dedicated HMI. Embedded control reduces system complexity while taking full advantage of the exceptional performance, flexibility, and ease of use of Unico drives.

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Rotery Printer Control

The RPD™ drive controls a rotary printer for corrugated, paper, and other nonmetallic web applications. Specifically engineered printing application software embedded within the drive eliminates the need for an external controller. When used in conjunction with a programmable logic controller (PLC), the drive forms a powerful automation work cell that can be easily integrated with other Unico automation cells to build a complete processing line control system. The drive can also be configured to stand alone with discrete I/O and a dedicated HMI. Embedded control reduces system complexity while taking full advantage of the exceptional performance, flexibility, and ease of use of Unico drives.

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Feed-to-Register Control

The FTR™ drive is engineered specifically for controlling feed-to-register applications that use a sensor to detect a preprinted mark or mark pattern and index the web a settable feed length. Control software embedded within the the drive eliminates the need for an external control rack. When used in conjunction with a programmable controller, the drive forms a powerful automation work cell that can either stand alone or be easily integrated with other Unico automation cells to build a complete control system for a web-processing line. Embedded control reduces system complexity while taking full advantage of the exceptional performance, flexibility, and ease of use of Unico drives.

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Transversal Scorer Drive System

Unico’s drive system for positioning a transversal scorer incorporates the following features:
• Positions the servo motors using modern digital control algorithms
• Electronically synchronizes the upper and lower scorer positions
• Measures material movement using a measuring wheel and pulse generator
• Measures scorer position using a reference switch in conjunction with a 
pulse generator at the motor shaft
• Provides order and system data input by means of an HMI with integrated 
PC installed in the operators’ desk
• Indicates system status by means of the HMI
• PLC for system control and order data limiting

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Pump Control
HVAC Control
Cranes and Hoists
Synthesis™ Intelligent Pump Controller

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Synthesis™ Parallel Pump Control

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Synthesis™ Parallel Pump Systems

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Synthesis™ Multipump Control

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Synthesis™ Multipump Systems

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HVAC Control Solutions

 

 

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Fan/Pump Control

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Fan/Pump Control Systems

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Crane and Hoist Drive

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DC Crane Control Components

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Synthesis™ Intelligent Pump Controller
Multipump
Synthesis™ Intelligent Pump Controller

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Synthesis™ Multipump Control

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Synthesis™ Multipump Systems

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Drives / Controllers
Monitoring
Custom Products
Motors
Power Conditioning
Standard Drives
Modular Performance Drives
System Controllers
1100 Variable-Frequency AC Drive

The 1000 family of drives offers variable-frequency or flux vector control of induction motors as well as servo control of brushless synchronous motors.

Torque, velocity, and position control modes are available in a variety of application-specific software packages.

This series of drives is ideally suited for stand-alone operation of motors including remote outdoor locations.

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1105 Variable-Frequency AC Drive

The 1000 family of drives offers variable-frequency or flux vector control of induction motors as well as servo control of brushless synchronous motors.

Torque, velocity, and position control modes are available in a variety of application-specific software packages.

This series of drives is ideally suited for stand-alone operation of motors including remote outdoor locations.

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1201 Variable-Frequency AC Drive

The 1201 provides reliable, efficient, cost-effective variable-frequency (V/Hz) or flux vector control of a wide variety of motors. It incorporates the latest technologies in insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs), pulse-width modulation (PWM), and digital signal processing (DSP) to deliver optimum motor performance, complete programmability, and simplicity of operation.

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1230 Line-Regenerative AC Drive

The 1230 provides reliable, efficient, cost-effective variable-frequency (V/Hz) or flux vector control of a wide variety of motors. It incorporates the latest technologies in insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs), pulse-width modulation (PWM), and digital signal processing (DSP) to deliver optimum motor performance, complete programmability, and simplicity of operation.

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2400 Modular Performance AC Drive

For controlling multiple AC induction and/or synchronous motors operating from a shared DC bus. Operates from 300-350, 500-700, or 700-850 V DC supplies for power requirements up to 2,200 hp (1,650 kW).

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2450 Modular Performance DC Drive

For controlling multiple DC industrial motors operating from a shared DC bus. Operates from 300-350 or 500-700 V DC supplies for power requirements up to 900 hp (675 kW).

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2420 Integrated Performance AC Drive

The 2420 is an all-digital pulse-width-modulated (PWM) AC drive that provides superior control of three-phase AC motors.

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4000 Control Racks

The 4000 family of control products includes central processing units, serial and transducer interfaces, digital and analog I/O options, as well as card racks and power supplies.

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Remote Monitoring
UEdit
SRP Well Report

Unico's SRP Well Report provides well operators with one-button access to surface and downhole pump DynaCards and other data stored in a well powered by a Unico artificial-lift drive.

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GMC® Global Monitoring and Control

An efficient, cost-effective way for oil and gas producers to stay connected to the most critical aspects of daily operations. Using powerful hosted enterprise architecture, the GMC® system reduces time spent manually collecting and analyzing data. Operators can monitor multiple fields simultaneously from a standard Web browser or Internet-enabled mobile device. Personnel can be notified of faults and conditions automatically, even while away from a computer. Collected data is stored securely in a central database and is available through the same intuitive Web interface or exportable for use in third-party software. Other peripheral hardware can be integrated to provide a comprehensive solution.

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Mobile Applications

Unico offers comprehensive status monitoring and reporting for wells controlled by Unico drives through multiple Apple iOS applications.

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UEdit

UEdit® (UNICO Embedded Drive Integration Tools) is a suite of tools for customizing, monitoring, and managing UNICO’s embedded drive applications.

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5000 Family
5100 AC Induction Motors

The 5100 series of motors are inverter-duty totally-enclosed, fan-cooled (TEFC) units. They are intended for operation from Unico AC drives in general-purpose applications up to 500 hp (375 kW).

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5200 AC Induction Motors

The 5200 series of motors are inverter-duty totally-enclosed, non-ventilated (TENV) and drip-proof, force-ventilated (DPFV) units. They are intended for operation from Unico AC drives in high-performance applications up to 1,000 hp (750 kW).

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5250 DC Industrial Motors

The 5250 series of motors are drip-proof, force-ventilated (DPFV) units intended for operation from Unico DC drives in industrial applications up to 500 hp (375 kW).

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System Components
System Components

Unico offers a variety of components that can be used in the integration of complete drive systems.

• Isolation Transformers
• Line Reactors
• Harmonic Filters
• Output Filters
•​ Braking Resistors
• Other Components

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HomeDownloads

Unico Support

Worldwide Locations

Downloads

​The software below is available for download.

Instructions

Right click on the file you would like to save and download it to your disk.

USB Drivers

The following drivers are necessary for operation of a Unico high-speed USB-to-serial adapter 714-070. Please download and install the appropriate driver for your operating system before connecting one of these adapters to a USB port on your machine.

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By downloading software from the Unico Web site, you agree to the terms of our license agreement at right. Please read it before downloading.
       USB_drivers.zip

PCTerm 3.7

PCTerm is a terminal emulator for Windows-based personal computers that allows you to communicate with Unico drives and controllers. In addition to terminal emulation, the program also allows you to archive setup values, plot simple graphs of data samples, and download application software updates to the drive or controller.

Download

By downloading software from the Unico Web site, you agree to the terms of our license agreement at right. Please read it before downloading.
       804333_037.zip
       PCTerm manual (PDF)

Installation

1   Extract the contents of the .zip file to a temporary
     folder on your computer.
2   Run the file Setup.exe in this folder and follow the
     instructions.
3   After installation is complete, discard the temporary
     folder created in step 1 and its contents.

Archive Utility

The Unico Archive Utility is an application that allows you to compare two data archives. Archives can be taken using either PCTerm or UEdit®. The archives can be from either a Unico drive or a Unico process control rack. The Archive Utility will quickly compare the two files and point out the differences in values. The differences can then be saved as a separate text file or printed.

Download

By downloading software from the Unico Web site, you agree to the terms of our license agreement at right. Please read it before downloading.
       805855_000.zip

Installation

1   Extract the contents of the .zip file to a temporary
     folder on your computer.
2   Run the file Setup.exe in this folder and follow the
     instructions.
3   After installation is complete, discard the temporary
     folder created in step 1 and its contents.

Network Configuration Files

Electronic Data Sheet (EDS) and Generic Station Description (GSD) files are provided for Unico's products. EDS and GSD files are simple text files used by network configuration tools to identify and commission devices on a network.

   

2000 Family

 4000 Family

Anybus
         
CANopen   — — Anybus-S
CANopen
Module

Firmware versions 1.x and 2.x
co_ab_1_2.eds
Firmware versions 3.x
co_ab_3.eds
         
ControlNet   ControlNet Communication
Module

320-670 and
321-812
cn_2000.eds
cn_2000.ico

 4340/4341 ControlNet
Interface (CNI)

320-149 and
319-940 (with
software device
addressing)
cn_4000_old.eds

321-558 and
321-711 (with
switch-selectable
device addressing)
cn_4000.eds
cn_4000.ico

 Anybus-S
ControlNet
Module

cn_ab.eds
         
DeviceNet   — — Anybus-S
DeviceNet
Module

Firmware versions 1.x
dn_ab_1.eds

Firmware versions 2.x

dn_ab_2.eds
         
EtherCAT  

EtherCAT
Module

325-236
Unico_V_2_0.xml

 — —
         
Profibus   Profibus DP Communication
Module

320-324 and
322-404
pb_2000.gsd

 4350
Profibus
Interface (PBI)

321-023
pb_4000.gsd

Anybus-S
Profibus DPV1
Module

pb_ab.gsd
         

End-User License Agreement
Unico expressly disclaims any warranty for the software described at left. The software is provided at no charge. By downloading the software, you agree that the software and any related documentation is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including, without limitation, the implied or stated warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or noninfringement. By downloading the software, you also agree that the entire risk arising out of use or performance of the software remains with you. Unico makes no warranty that the information contained in this product is complete or accurate. In no event shall Unico, it's partners, employees, or consultants, be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits or goodwill, business interruption, loss of business information, or any other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use the software or caused by errors or omissions in the information contained in the product, even if Unico has been advised of the possibility of such damages or they are foreseeable. We are also not responsible for claims by a third party. You agree not to duplicate, copy, sell, or resell any portion of the software for any commercial purpose.