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Virtual Machines

Posted by Clarence Klassen on March 12, 2012
Virtual Machines
Many older drive systems rely on programming tools that will only run on older operating systems. The drive program may run only on an old DOS or Windows operating system. Newer operating systems on modern computers simply laugh when you try to install the drive program. One way of keeping these ol...

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Remote Access

Posted by Clarence Klassen on February 20, 2012
Remote Access
Today most companies expect remote access troubleshooting from suppliers of drive systems. Remote access software over the internet and using Virtual Private Networks (VPN) or web based remote access provide very useful remote access. Technically remote access can be performed two ways. A custome...

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Posted in: Tuning, Maintenance, Design, Communications
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Tension Indicators

Posted by Clarence Klassen on November 21, 2011
Tension Indicators
20 years ago, tension was indicated with a 4” (100mm) analog meter on the operator console. These meters were rugged, accurate to about 1%, and provided a nice degree of damping or filtering. Today, the analog meter is rare, replaced with a number or bar on the operator console. The nu...

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Posted in: Tension Measurement and Control, Communications
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Linking Drive Communication Parameters

Posted by Clarence Klassen on July 25, 2011
Linking Drive Communication Parameters
Drive communications is still a very weak area for most drive systems. Once communications between the drive and drive master is established, it is necessary to direct signals from the master to specific parameters in the drive. Normally, commands and set points sent from the drive master to the dr...

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Clarence Klassen

President. Designated Consulting Engineer with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO). KlassENgineering was incorporated in 1999. Clarence applies 31 years in the Pulp and Paper industry to solving problems with drives for web handling. He has 10 years experience as a drives engineer with GE Canada and 10 years experience with Opcode Systems Inc., a PLC and Drives Systems Integrator. Much of Clarence's experience was gained in onsite installation of new equipment and troubleshooting of existing equipment. KlassENgineering performs Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews as required by the Ontario Ministry of Labour.