SVX9000 VFD Repair

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EatonsSVX9000VFD is thecompact, modular solution to adjustable speed applications. The SVX9000 VFD enables a broad range of new application capabilities, and option cards are available to allow configuration of the VFD to meet any requirement. The SVX9000 VFD features wide voltagerange, high overload ability, and user-friendly alphanumericalkeypad.

SVX9000 VFD Repair AndTroubleshooting

VFD failure is a common problem among Eaton VFDusers. VFD failure is mainly caused from equipment reaching the end of its life cycle orneglecting routinemaintenance.SVX9000 VFD repair can be repaired by Eaton Corporation but EatonCorporationtakes a long time to diagnose and repair their own equipment. Most of the time Eaton will hold onto a manufacturers VFDfor months and then tell them that the drive must be replaced because it cant be repaired. Precision Electric often repairs SVX9000 VFD equipment afterEaton has deemed the equipment “not repairable”.

Most SVX9000 VFD repair can be prevented with routine maintenance. SVX9000 VFD repair cost and lead times can also be reduced with routine maintenance. All VFD repair can be expensive and also cost manufacturers production downtime during the repair process. Most manufacturers keep spare VFD units in stock to prevent production downtime whenthe VFD repair isin process. Precision Electric trained technicians follow these steps when performing SVX9000 VFD repair:

Connections
Checkingconnections is a step many people miss or do incorrectly during the SVX9000 VFD repair process. Heat cycles and mechanical vibration can lead to sub-standard connections, as can standard preventative maintenancepractices. Reusing torque screws is not a good Idea, and further tightening an already tight connection can ruin the connection.Bad connections eventually lead to arcing. Arcing at the VFD input could result in nuisance over voltage faults, clearing of input fuses, or damage to protective components. Arcing at the VFD output could result in over-current faults or even damage to the power components.Loose connections can cause erratic operation. For example, a loose START/STOP signal wire can cause uncontrollable VFD starting and stopping. A loose speed reference wire can cause the drive speed to fluctuate, resulting in scrap, machine damage, or personnel injury.

Conduct Diode and IGBT Tests
There are a number of methods to test the input and output power sections of aVFD, and this step is essential prior to applying power to the VFD unit. If for any reason there is a short on the input side or output side of the VFD, further damage can be caused to the unit if power is applied to it.

For this reason, Precision Electric uses meters to properly test the input and output power sections of the VFD prior to applying power to the actual unit. If a short is found, the unit can be disassembled and the cause of the short can be diagnosed and quoted for repair. If the repair is too costly, then a replacement is offeredto the customer.

Power Up Unit
If the input and output power sections test healthy during this step of the SVX9000 VFD repair process, Precision Electric will power the unit and perform amp reading and output frequency tests. Precision Electric prefers to slowly increase power voltage to the unit until the rated input voltage of the VFD is achieved.

Depending on whether or not the VFD provides a display will determine what further action(s) will be taken. If display is unavailable, dis-assembly and diagnosis of the internal power supply of the control section of the VFD is likely necessary to further evaluate cause of failure and establish costand lead time for the VFD repair.

Run A Motor
If the previous three tests have passed during the SVX9000 VFD repair process, then it is time to run a basic jog function of the VFD with a simple template program. Often when a VFD comes into our facility, we make sure to backup whatever program is currently stored in the VFD prior to inputting a template program and running a test procedure. This ensure we have a backup copy of the program.

The best method for backing up depends on the brand of drive, but after it has been backed up, we either reset the VFD to factory defaults through the keypad and recommission a basic start, stop and job application or closed loop if an encoder is involved. If the motor will not run, it will be necessary to checkthe output voltages and current ratings going to the motor to see if the VFD is functioning properly to rotate the motor.

Contact Customer
At this point we have determined the cause of failure, estimated lead time and costof the SVX9000VFD repair. If the VFD has tested good entirely, then further underlying issues are communicated with the customer. This is when Precision Electricwill gather application specific information from the customer to establish whether or not it may be some outside issue associated with the system including, but not limited to, PLC communications, faulty IO, bad wiring or even bad cabling. There is no single way to do this step, as it really depends on a wide variety of variables.

Send Service Tech
If the customer cannot establish failure on any other aspect of the machine and the VFD appears to test fine, then it may be necessary to send a field service technician on site to establish cause of failure. Field service technicians should betrained to troubleshoot any issue ranging from standard SVX9000 VFD repair, to advanced robotics, PLCs and more. Field technicians should also be trained to establish cause of failure and come up with solutions as quick as possible.

SVX9000 VFD repair should be taken with extreme caution. SVX9000 VFD repair should only be performed by technicians who have required training and experience to work with electrical equipment. Precision Electric strongly recommends to consult an expert in the field when repairing VFD equipment.Many VFD controllers have an internal DC bus that retains a charge after power has been cut to the drive, as a result, it does not mean it’s safe to work with. Technicians who perform SVX9000VFD repair must always take extra precautions to ensure proper safety measures are taken, or injury or even death may occur. All SVX9000 VFD repair performed by Precision Electric includes a 12 month warranty.

For SVX9000 VFD repair and SVX9000 VFD replacement quotes, contact Precision Electric.

Plastic Processing Machinery

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Plastic injection molding is a manufacturing process for producing parts by injecting material into a mold. Plastic processing machinery and plastic extrusion machinery are used in plastic injection molding industries. After100 years of development, plastic extrusion has gonefrom single screw to twin-screw, multiple screw (or no screw) to other more advanced processes. Plastic processing machinery requires versatility and precision. Through customized solutions, ABB plastic processing machinery is offered in a complete range of packages that include AC and DC motors, drives, controls and engineered safety features.

Extruders

Specific AC and DC motor and drive solutions can be applied dependent on the type of end plastic product being produced as well as the type and size of the extruder. Motor types typically used include AC induction (enclosed or laminated frame designs), DC, servo or permanent magnet. Variable speed drives are used for precise motor control and increased energy efficiency, as well as for environmental and cost reasons. Drives also provide dynamic torque limit for protection of the extrusion screw without speed or position feedback devices, resulting in lower initial investment and installation costs and higher operational reliability. Downstream machinery: Various types of downstream machinery may be present to facilitate necessary cooling, take-off and/ or other discrete handling of the extruded material, such as cut-to-length, slitting, stacking, coiling, etc. These are in general typical drive applications requiring drive performance characteristics ranging from speed or torque regulation to simple motor control.

Processes Of Equipment

Amelt pump is fed by a speed-regulated, pressure-controlled extruder which provides precise control of the molten plastic output flow, optimizing the consistency of the flow delivery rate. Precise tension control is vital for plastic film processing. The superior speed regulation of ABB drives maintains the tension within the established limits and the fast, accurate drive-to-drive line speed communication provides precise synchronization of take-off roll sets.Film must be wound under constant tension, requiring torque regulation of the winder motor, which must continually adapt to ever-changing roll diameters. This can be achieved either by using an ABB drive with winder software or integrating a separate PLC into the control system.

ABBs dynamic control of asynchronous and PM servo motors enables the rapid correction of load-side disturbances. ABB drives with direct torque control (DTC) provide speed and torque control without sensors.ABB plastic processing offers a full complement of products and technologies for design and delivery of solutions tailored to meet individual needs and optimize investment returns.

ABB plastic processing machinery is designed by vast global experience gained from many decades of implementing motors, drives, controls and complete systems across a wide variety of extrusion types including: sheet extrusion, film extrusion, blown film, coating, tube/hose/pipe, co-extrusion and compound extrusion. To learn more about ABB plastic processing machinery, visit the ABB Website. For ABB plastic processing machinery repair and replacement quotes, contact Precision Electric.

Eaton power board failure

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Eaton power board failure is a common problem among Eaton drive users. The main reason most Eaton drives fail is due to power board or control board failure. Power board failure is usually caused from either Eaton drivesreaching the end of their life cycle orneglecting preventativemaintenance of Eaton equipment. Eaton power boards can be repaired by Eaton Corporation but Eaton takes a long time to diagnose and repair equipment. Most of the time Eaton will hold onto a manufacturer’s drive for months and then tell them that the drive must be replaced because “it isn’t worth repair”. Precision Electric has repaired many Eaton power boards and drives over the years that Eaton deemed “not repairable”.

Eaton power board failure repair services are also offered by Eaton drive distributors but most Eaton drive distributors don’t even repair the drives themselves. Most Eaton drives distributors outsource Eaton drive repair because they don’t have the equipment or technical staff to perform Eaton drive repair Going through an Eaton distributor who is sending the repair to a third party is cost prohibited and takes too long for the drive user. Precision Electric performs all Eaton power board repair in house and offers emergency repair for breakdowns that require immediate service.

The Eaton power board failure repair process should always be taken with extreme caution. Eaton power board failurerepair should only be performed by technicians who have required training and experience to work with electrical equipment. Troubleshooting and repairing an Eaton power board is time consuming and tedious because every Eaton power board can be unique depending upon the Eaton drive functions and capabilities; But, the overall structure of troubleshooting and repairing always remains the same.The ultimate goal when repairing an Eaton power board is to diagnose the cause of failure, repair the power board, and re-commission the unit, as quickly as possible.

Precision Electric performs all Eaton power board failure repairs in house. In house repair ensures efficient turnaround time and repair cost to Eaton drive users. Precision Electric also offers Eaton power board failure emergency repair services for customers who are broke down andrequire immediate repair services.

To learn more about Eaton power board failure or for Eaton power board repair quotes, contactPrecision Electric, Inc.

 

 

 

 

ABB ACS800 Drives

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ABB ACS800 drives are designed toboost the productivity of industrial processes, improve energy efficiency and cut maintenance costs.ABB ACS800 drives are available directly from stock or can be built to order to meet more complex requirements.

ABB ACS800 drives are available both as complete AC drives and as modules to meet user,OEM or system integrator requirements. ABB ACS800 single drive modules configuration contains a rectifier, DC link and an inverter in one single AC drive unit. ABB ACS800 single drivescan be installed without any additional cabinet or enclosure,available in wall-mounted, freestanding and cabinet-built constructions. The degree of protection for ABB ACS800 drives is at least UL Type 1 (IP21), and higher protection classes are available as an option. ABB ACS800 drivesare specifically designed for industrial applications in process industries such as the pulp & paper, metals, mining, cement, power, chemical, and oil & gas.The key features of ABB ACS800 drives are programmability and configurability, which makes adaptation to different applications easy. Marine variants are also available.

Key Features Of ABB ACS800 Drives

  • IP21 and IP55 enclosure classes
  • Direct torque control (DTC) as standard
  • EMC filter, choke and brake chopper
  • Supports a wide range of fieldbus protocols
  • Flexible I/O and encoder options

ABB ACS800 drives have connectivity to most major automation systems. This is achieved with a dedicated gateway concept between the fieldbus systems and ABB drives. The fieldbus gateway module easily can be mounted inside the drive. Because of the wide range of fieldbus gateways, your choice of automation system is independent of your decision to use first-class ABB AC drives!

ABB recommends regular preventative maintenance for AC drives throughout their lifetime. Maintaining drives in accordance with the maintenance schedules ensures drive maximum availability, minimum repair costs, optimized performance and extended lifetime. Maintenance can be performed on a contract basis.Drive preventative maintenance (PM) consists of annual drive inspections and component replacements according to the product specific maintenance schedules, using PM kits which contain all the service parts and materials specified for a certain preventative maintenance.

Low Harmonic ABB ACS800 Drives

There is an increasing concern among end users and power companies about the harmful effects of harmonics. Harmonic distortion may disturb or even damage sensitive equipment connected in the same environment. Harmonic standards thus are becoming stricter and there is a growing demand for low harmonic solutions. The ACS800-U31 drive offers an easy solution to the problem of harmonics. The solution itself is incorporated in the drive, eliminating the need for any additional filtering equipment or complicated and large multi-pulse transformer arrangements.

The ABB ACS800 ULH drive is the ideal solution for those drive installations where low harmonic content is desired or mandated. Its performance and simplicity of installation make it suitable to a wide range of industries and applications. Typical industries for low harmonic ABB ACS800 drives include HVAC, water and wastewater treatment, mining, metals, and pulp and paper mills. The most common applications for these drives are pumps, fans, compressors and conveyors.

ABB ACS800 drives are highly flexible, easily customized, andmeet the precise needs of many industrial applications. ABB ACS800 drives feature programmability and configurability during both ordering and commissioning, which makes adaptation to different applications easy. ABB ACS800 drives are used on pumps and fans, cranes, extruders, winches, winders, conveyors, mixers, compressors, and many other industrial related applications.

To learn more about ABB ACS800 drives or for repair and replacement quotes, contact Precision Electric.