Method for operating a drive system and drive system

The method synchronizes position information acquisition with control processes in drive systems by defining recording times and using two-wire physics for efficient data and energy transmission, addressing inefficiencies in existing drive systems and enhancing integration into automation systems.

DE102024134468A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-05-28BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH
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Application Number
DE102024134468
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-22
Publication Date
2026-05-28

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Technical Problem

Existing drive systems face challenges in precisely acquiring and synchronizing position information from motor units with control processes due to inefficiencies in timing and communication protocols, leading to potential delays and misalignment.

Method used

A method and system that involves defining a recording time and delay time duration for position information acquisition, using a drive unit to send a trigger message to a position detection unit, ensuring synchronization with external synchronization signals, and enabling simultaneous data and energy transmission via two-wire physics.

Benefits of technology

This approach allows for precise temporal synchronization of position information acquisition with control processes, reducing computational overhead and enabling efficient integration into automation systems without additional cabling, while supporting various communication protocols and sensor data integration.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a method (100) for operating a drive system (200) with at least one drive unit (201), a motor unit and a position detection unit (205), wherein the method (100) comprises; Defining a recording time (T_dat) by the drive unit (201) in a time definition step (101); Determining a delay time duration (T_del) by the drive unit (201) in a delay time determination step (103); Determining a transmission time (T_send) for sending the trigger message (209) by the drive unit (201) in a transmission time determination step (105); Sending the trigger message (209) by the drive unit (201) to the position detection unit (205) at the sending time (T_send) in one sending step (107); and Acquisition of the position information (207) of the motor unit (203) by the position acquisition unit (205) at the time of acquisition (T_dat) in an information acquisition step (109). The invention further relates to a drive system (200).
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