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 Despite
the performance advantages over oil-lubricated bearings, the widespread
application of magnetic bearings has been limited by their size, complexity,
and cost. For instance, prospective adopters are often surprised to learn
about the size of the external electronic controller, the number and size of
the wires between the controller and the magnetic bearings, and the high
price tag.
To address these past limitations, Synchrony has developed its Fusion™
line of magnetic bearings, in which the magnetic, mechanical, and
electronic components are "fused" into a completely integrated product.
What makes our Fusion™ magnetic
bearings like no other magnetic bearing?
- No external electronics. No other active magnetic bearing can
operate without an external electronic controller. At a minimum, the
bearing can be operated from two wires supplying 48 VDC of power.
- Compact size. Even with the integrated electronics, the size
of the Fusion™ bearing is smaller
than any other magnetic bearing of equal load capacity.
- Unequaled diagnostic capabilities. Integrated sensors
continuously monitor the health of processors, power devices, coils, and
cabling.
- High speed data rates. An integrated Ethernet port is used to
transfer digital data using TCP/IP packets.
- High digital processing. A dedicated digital signal processor
(DSP) for each bearing improves its performance and stability.
- Advanced algorithms. Each Fusion™
magnetic bearing incorporates Synchrony's high performance algorithms,
including Inertial Balance™,
Magnetic Balance™, Flux Command™,
and Dynamic Force Compensation™.
Fusion™ magnetic bearings are
available in both radial and thrust bearing configurations.
Download a description of
the Fusion™ magnetic bearing.
Download the technical
specifications of the Fusion™ magnetic
bearing.
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