Faster - Smarter - Safer
POWERMASTER IS THE WORLD’S FIRST & ONLY RETRO-FIT PROGRAMABLE SYSTEM WITH INTELLIGENT POWER OPTIMISER & VARIABLE CURRENT AND SPEED CONTROL FOR MOST OLDER HYDRAULICALLY OPERATED WOOLPRESSES
DO ANY OF THESE FACTORS BELOW RELATE TO YOUR WOOLPRESS ?
SLOW
&
NOISY
&
NOISY
BURNING OUT
ELECTRIC
MOTORS
ELECTRIC
MOTORS
POOR POWER SUPPLY & TRIPPING CIRCUIT BREAKERS
THE INDIVIDUAL ITEMS IN THE POWERMASTER UPGRADE KIT
WHY POWERMASTER
With many graziers operating in remote areas, getting good consistent power to the shed is always a challenge.
With many using a SWER (Single Wire Earth Return) supply that uses unusually long spans of cable, Power/Voltage drop is common. But thanks to PowerMaster, the inbuilt VSD manages the power from as low as 180v AC up to 250v AC without tripping the circuit breakers in shed.
Remember, with a traditional Woolpress as the voltage drops, or with cold start up – the amperage/current goes up and will eventually trip circuit breakers. This is not the case with PowerMaster. The VSD converts the single-phase power into a smooth controlled output driving a much more powerful & robust 3 phase electric motor without capacitors that often blow on traditional wool presses.
The VSD is also able to take advantage of the lower current draw parts of the cycle and increase the motor speed to increase cycle times without drawing excessive current/power. It has the ability to adjust and limit the maximum current draw during any part of the cycle, including cold start up.
With the above in mind and other operational factors, the AUSSIE WOOLPRESS engineers set out providing a set of robust solutions to these problems that are outlined below
KITS AVAILABLE TO FIT:
- MINIMATIC, POWERTECH, DOMINATOR
- STEVLYON STANDARD
- TPW MK1
- TPW MK2
- TPW SLIMLINE
- TPW XPRESS
- SUNBEAM
Understanding
The Problem
Ask Yourself – Is Your Woolpress?
- Too slow?
- Excessively Noisy?
- Not working in low voltase current?
- Blowing capacitors in electric motor?
- Tripping out circuit breakers?
- Clutch failing/slipping?
- Tired and not keeping up with demand?
PROVIDING
THE SOLUTION
- FASTER AND VARIABLE CURRENT CONTROL
- MORE BALES PER DAY
- REDUCED OPERATING NOISE
- NO CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIP OUT
- AUTO WARM-UP CYCLE
- SMART HIGH EFFICIENCY ROBUST NO CAPACITOR ELECTRIC MOTOR
- ELECTRIC MOTOR PROTECTION AGAINST LOW VOLTAGE
- AUTO REGULATED CURRENT CONTROL FOR LOW VOLTAGE
- REDUCED POWER CONSUMPTION
- LOW OPERATING TEMPERATURE FOR HYDRAULIC OIL AND ELECTRIC MOTOR IMPROVES OVERALL EFFICIENCY
- SAFETY EMERGENCY STOP
INTELLIGENCE
- A smart combination of innovative electronics, a robust electric motor and a high efficiency 2 stage hydraulic pump
- Specially designed to work effectively in low power and voltage situations, as well as generator back up and solar systems
- Programable to provide to optimum efficiency by controlling speed and torque
- Designed to be driven from a variable 180-250v AC single phase or SWER 480v two phase power supply
- Enables multiple woolpresses, shearing gear, lighting and other power drawing devices simultaneously without tripping circuit breaker
- Reduced & Smoothed Power Consumption by VSD (No Shed Power Trip Outs)
- Runs cooler & quieter
- Provides greater reliability & extended service life of the motor
- Optional Audible Traffic Light Status Bar.
- Emergency Stop functionality for safety
Features
- Faster cycle times = more bales per hour/day
- Standard Keypad Control with an option for a touchscreen with integrated digital scales
- Less power consumption = less operational cost & no trip outs
- Remote access for troubleshooting
- Flexible 180-250v single phase or swer power supply
- High efficiency 2.8kw no capacitor 3 phase electric motor
- Variable current & speed control
- Automatic warm up cycle function
- Heavy duty 2.5mm/8 metre 240VAC power cable
- Built in touch screen bale weight scales with Touchscreen option
- Generator & solar power compatible in conjunction with a surge protection device such as Amphibian
- External USB ports for easy program updates available as an option
Benefits
- Greater Production = more bales per hour / day
- Less Power Consumption = less operational costs whilst in operation
- Low Voltage / Auto regulated Current Control
- No Circuit Breaker Trip Outs with multiple current drawing devices
- Quiet Operation with Reduced standby speed and noise level
- Lower operating temperature for hydraulic oil and electric motor
- Electric motor protection against low voltage
- Rodent Proof Rubber Coated Steel Conduit on Cables available as an option
- Electric control unit [vsd/plc] (single phase in/3 phase out)
- Touchscreen control unit available as an option with integrated digital scales
- Hi/Low 2 stage hydraulic pump
- Small enclosure box with integrated keypad
- Up & Down Proxy Switches
CONTROL OPTIONS
Choose to operate your PowerMaster from either a Standard keypad control or Touchscreen.
The Touchscreen option comes with integrated bale weight scales & optional traffic light style machine status warning tower.
What’s Included in the Upgrade Kit
- Hi-Lo Hydraulic Pump
- Keypad control (optional Touchscreen or Pendant Controller)
- Enclosure Control Box
- Brackets to fit to Woolpress
- 2 x 90mm optional E-stops
- Electric Motor with Bellhousing & Coupling
- Hydraulic Tank Lid
- All necessary wiring
Frequently Asked Questions
One of the biggest issues behind circuit breaker trip outs and burnt-out motors is that of low voltage. When low voltage is present, the current draw rises substantially putting pressure not only on shearing shed circuit breakers but motor windings also. The PowerMaster automatically regulates for low voltage and thus gives the protection you need.
My shed only has single phase power, but you talk about a 3 phase electric motor. Is this a problem?
No problem. PowerMaster intelligently takes normal single phase power from your wall socket and converts it to a 3 phase output that drives the electric motor.
There are many woolpresses in Australia, many of which are no longer made. As guide though, if your woolpress is hydraulically operated, a PowerMaster system can be fitted. Most Lyco, Stevlyon, macbro and some TPW models can be fitted with PowerMaster
Correct. The PowerMaster system comes with a potentiometer that can be used change the maximum current draw of the press. This means you can turn the press down to draw less power or crank it up to achieve a faster cycle time!
PowerMaster can be installed by individuals, but you will need bracketry to suit your particular press. We recommend that units are fitted by our network of specialist dealers Click here
Yes, you can. Just be sure that the equipment used to run PowerMaster has some form Automatic Voltage Control. You are also able to use PowerMaster if your property is connected using SWER (Single Wire Earth Return) power.
YES. Retro-fit kits are available for most models of woolpress. Just tell us the make and model you wish to update and we can advise.
The new PowerMaster will run to the power supplied in your shed. The PowerMaster adjusts power so when then the voltage decreases and the Amps increase, your circuit will be protected and your press will keep working in ever changing conditions.
Once the machine is stripped of its existing hydraulic setup, its on average 2 hour assembly time as all the components come pre assembled
The stipulation is that the steady states voltage must be within the range 216 Volts to 253 Volts. It was formerly 240V -10%, + 6%, i.e. 226 to 254V. Your old Woolpress motor may not work under the new lower range of 216 volts now as was designed for a good 240 volt supply when it was made . The “PowerMaster” kit can solve this issues as it can handle as low as 200 volts.
Contact
If you would like any further information, please complete the form below or call us on 1300 730 198
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Hydpower Technology Centre
2/9 Fuji Crescent Mornington
3931
Victoria