Regenerative electrical cabinet for eddy current separators

In brief

• The AED-RX regenerative electrical cabinet powers and controls eddy current separators.
• It is used in recycling, in sorting plants for bottom ash (IBA), slag, ores and quarry residues, and for upgrading existing magnetic installations.
• It integrates a dual variable frequency drive and a module that feeds braking energy back into the grid, with no braking resistor.

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• Applications
• Operating principles
• Recommendations for use
• General specifications
• Case studies

Applications

The AED-RX electrical cabinet is dedicated to

powering and controlling eddy current separators:

• Recycling and waste management: The AED-RX cabinet excels at controlling separators designed to recover aluminium, copper, brass and other non-ferrous metals from waste streams.
• Metal or mineral sorting plants: The AED-RX cabinet provides optimal control for sorting plants processing bottom ash (IBA), slag, ores and quarry residues.
• Maintenance and upgrading of magnetic equipment: The cabinet is the preferred solution for upgrading existing magnetic installations (removal of braking resistors, reduced consumption, simplified preventive maintenance).

Also discover our Lenoir-Mec eddy current separators.

Operating principles

Operating principle of our AED-RX electrical cabinet

for eddy current separators:

The electrical cabinet is equipped with a regenerative module that converts the mechanical energy from braking into energy fed back into the grid. Its architecture provides complete control of the eddy current separator through several integrated functions:

• Dual variable frequency drive: precise control of the magnetic rotor and the conveyor belt.
• Grid feedback module: conversion of braking energy into reusable electricity, eliminating thermal losses.
• HMI supervision (optional): display of cycles, diagnostics and monitoring of energy savings.
• Ethernet TCP-IP communication: instant diagnostics without opening the cabinet.
• Enhanced safety: no braking resistor, elimination of the risk of overheating, compliance with EN 13849.

Recommendations for use

Advice from our Lenoir-Mec experts:

Our experts recommend integrating the AED-RX electrical cabinet for eddy current separators into any project to upgrade or build a sorting line requiring intelligent and safe control. Thanks to its regenerative technology, the AED-RX not only reduces your energy consumption, but also extends motor service life and simplifies maintenance.

• Optimal installation environment: Install the AED-RX cabinet in a dry, ventilated and accessible room to facilitate maintenance operations.
• Preventive maintenance: HMI visual check, cleanliness of ventilation grilles, emergency stop testing, retightening of
  electrical connections, Ethernet network check, filter cleaning, drive parameter check, safety chain testing, configuration backup…

Our engineers can assist you with:

• selecting the right sizing for your separator,
• on-site integration or upgrading of an existing installation,
• configuring options and training your teams.

Contact our experts to define the best configuration for your industrial requirements.

General specifications

**General specifications of the AED-RX electrical cabinet

for eddy current separators**:

The AED-RX electrical cabinet for eddy current separators is designed to withstand the harshest industrial
environments while delivering maximum energy efficiency. Every component has been selected to ensure
reliability, durability and performance in sorting plants and waste recovery facilities.

• The steel enclosure with epoxy polyester paint finish RAL 7035 (light grey) provides IP66 protection against
  dust ingress and powerful water jets
• Compact dimensions: 1000 × 800 × 400 mm / weight: 85 kg, for easy installation and positioning even in confined spaces
• Power supply: 3×400 V ±5 %, 50-60 Hz.
• Temperature range: -5 °C to +50 °C – humidity < 40 %.
• Schneider Electric components: All critical components come from the Schneider Electric professional range
• Latest-generation dual variable frequency drive
• Enhanced safety: Preventa relays, independent emergency stops (EN 13849).
• No braking resistor: eliminates the main fire risk of conventional cabinets
• Touchscreen HMI interface (optional) for supervision and energy monitoring.
• Available options: magnetic drum motor control (MO), vibratory feeder control (VB), thermal camera supervision (CT), HMI touchscreen interface and wired or Ethernet TCP-IP communication (FI/ETH).

Advantages

• Energy recovery and reduced electricity costs
• Enhanced safety: no braking resistor
• Preventive maintenance made easier by the optional control screen and supervision

Services

• Industrial commissioning support
• Spare parts stock
• Fast after-sales service response
• Installed base monitoring and periodic performance checks

Frequently asked questions

What is the AED-RX electrical cabinet used for?

It powers and controls eddy current separators, in particular for recovering aluminium, copper, brass and other non-ferrous metals. It is also suitable for sorting plants processing bottom ash (IBA), slag, ores and quarry residues.

How does the AED-RX regenerative module work?

The module converts the mechanical energy from braking into electricity fed back into the grid, which eliminates thermal losses. The braking resistor is therefore no longer needed, which eliminates the risk of overheating.

What control functions does the AED-RX integrate?

It includes a dual variable frequency drive to control the magnetic rotor and the conveyor belt, optional HMI supervision and Ethernet TCP-IP communication for diagnostics without opening the cabinet. It complies with the EN 13849 safety standard.

Can an existing installation be upgraded with the AED-RX?

Yes, it is designed as an upgrade solution for existing magnetic installations: removal of braking resistors, reduced consumption and simplified preventive maintenance. Our engineers can assist you with sizing and on-site integration.

How should the AED-RX cabinet be installed and maintained?

It must be installed in a dry, ventilated and accessible room. Preventive maintenance includes an HMI visual check, cleaning of the ventilation grilles, emergency stop testing, retightening of connections and filter cleaning.

Technical data

Feature	Value
Enhanced safety	no braking resistor, elimination of the risk of overheating, compliance with EN 13849.
Compact dimensions: 1000 × 800 × 400 mm / weight	85 kg, for easy installation and positioning even in confined spaces