SEW-Eurodrive
Bruchsal, Germany (Global HQ)
Lyman, South Carolina (USA HQ)
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Hardware:
AC Inverters & Servo Drives
MOVIDRIVE® technology / MOVITRAC® advanced (MOVI-C® inverters)
2019 to Present Day (Active)
Application and general-purpose inverters in the MOVI-C® platform; native EtherNet/IP™ adapter; engineered in MOVISUITE® with MOVIKIT® modules.
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Popular manuals:
- Operating Instructions — MOVIDRIVE® MDX90A/91A
- System Manual — MOVIDRIVE® MDX90A/91A
- Paramater Description — MOVIDRIVE® system
- Paramater Description — MOVIDRIVE® modular
- Startup with EtherNet/IP™ — MOVI-C® Devices
MOVIDRIVE® B (MDX60B / MDX61B)
2000s to 2010s (Active-Mature / Legacy)
Cabinet inverters for induction/PM motors. MDX61B supports option cards (fieldbus, safety, etc.); engineered with MOVITOOLS® MotionStudio.
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Popular manuals:
- Operating Instructions — MOVIDRIVE® MDX60B/61B
- System Manual — MOVIDRIVE® MDX60B/61B
- Communication & Fieldbus Unit Profile — MDX60B/61B
- Fieldbus Unit Profile with Parameter List — MDX60B/61B
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MOVIDRIVE® MD60A (60A series)
Late 1990s–2000s (Legacy / EOL)
Early cabinet inverter platform used ahead of MOVIDRIVE® B; variants include MDV60A / MDS60A / MDX60A. Fieldbus via option modules or external gateways.
Popular manuals:
- Operating Instructions — MOVIDRIVE® MD_60A
- System Manual — MOVIDRIVE® MD_60A
- Internal Synchronous Operation — MD_60A
Brakes (wiring & accessories):
Gateways (EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP):
MOVITRAC® B
General-purpose vector inverters used widely as component-class drives. Integrates to Logix via gateways or option interfaces; maintained with MOVITOOLS® MotionStudio.
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Automation Controllers & Platforms
MOVI-C® CONTROLLER (UHX) & Field Controller
2018 to Present Day (Active)
Cabinet/decentralized controllers coordinating SEW axes over EtherCAT®/SBusPLUS, with EtherNet/IP™ connectivity for Logix/SCADA integration; engineered in MOVISUITE®.
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Decentralized Drives & Mechatronics
MOVIGEAR® performance
2020s to Present Day (Active)
Integrated gear unit + synchronous motor + inverter in a compact housing; optimized for materials handling and efficiency.
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MOVIMOT® advanced
2020s to Present Day (Active)
Decentralized drive unit (asynchronous/synchronous motor with integrated inverter); flexible gear unit pairing; Ethernet-based networks incl. EtherNet/IP™.
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Motors
Asynchronous AC Motors (IEC/NEMA)
General-purpose induction motors for conveyors, fans, pumps, and materials handling; available as stand-alone or integrated gearmotors.
Options: IE efficiency classes, brake motors, forced cooling, encoders, explosion-protection variants (where available).
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Synchronous Servo Motors
High-dynamic servomotors for positioning and coordinated motion with MOVIDRIVE® technology/MOVI-C® inverters and MOVIKIT® modules.
Options: single/dual-cable feedback, holding brakes, IP65+, food/clean-design variants.
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Gear Units & Gearmotors
Helical / Parallel-Shaft / Helical-Bevel / Worm Gear Units
Modular gear units supplied bare or as complete gearmotors with AC/servo motors. Foot, flange, and shaft-mounted designs for torque-dense applications.
Options: torque arms, hollow-shaft adapters, food/paint systems, corrosion-resistant variants, backstops.
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Servo Gear Units (Precision Planetary, Angular)
Low-backlash planetary and angular gearboxes paired with SEW servo motors for robotics, pick-and-place, and indexing.
Options: backlash classes, food-grade lubrication, hollow-shaft versions, adapter kits for common servo frames.
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Encoders & Feedback
Incremental (HTL/TTL), absolute (single/multi-turn), and integrated motor encoders; interfaces include TTL/RS-422, HTL, HIPERFACE®, EnDat®, and modern single-cable feedback.
Use with MOVI-C®/MOVIDRIVE® for closed-loop vector/servo control; match encoder type, supply, and resolution to drive profile.
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Brakes & Mechanical Options
Electromagnetic holding brakes, manual releases, and mechanical options (backstops, fan kits, paint systems) available across motor/gearmotor families.
Pair with inverter-based brake control for quick-stop/safe-stop; confirm brake coil voltage and rectifier type.
Publications / Docs:
- SEW Product Portal — Motor Brakes BE
- SEW Product Portal — Brake Control
- SEW Product Portal — Motor Options
Linear / Actuation & Special Mechanisms
Electromechanical actuators and special drive mechanisms for indexing, lifting, and positioning; typically paired with servo motors and precision gear units.
Confirm duty cycle, leadscrew/nut selection, and IP rating for washdown/food environments.
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Software
Current and Active Software
MOVISUITE® Engineering Software
Unified engineering environment for all MOVI-C® hardware/software; start-up, parameterization, diagnostics, and MOVIKIT® application modules.
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MOVIKIT® Software Modules
Pre-engineered, verified function blocks (e.g., positioning, speed control, kinematics) deployable on MOVI-C® inverters/controllers inside MOVISUITE®.
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Legacy / Transitioning Software
MOVITOOLS® MotionStudio (Legacy)
Legacy engineering suite used with MOVIDRIVE® B / MOVITRAC® B and options like DFE33B; keep for maintenance on installed base.
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Cables, Kits & Accessories
Drive-rated power, feedback/communications cables, adapter kits, and installation accessories for SEW drives, motors, and controllers.
Match cable sets to the inverter/motor family (connector keying, shielding, and max length per interface).
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