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ABB Frequency Converter

ABB frequency converter modules are used for electric motor control to reduce energy consumption. ABB frequency converter modules offer plug and play motor control convenience, straight from the box. When you are looking for simplicity and intelligence…
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ABB Drives With BACnet For HVAC Applications

ABB drives with BacNet for HVAC applications were introduced in 2004. Today ABB's standard drive is the market’s leading AC drive with native BACnet as standard. Several thousand of these drives have been installed worldwide since their launch.…
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Preventive Maintenance VFD

A VFD (variable frequency drive) controls the speed, torque and direction of an induction motor. A VFD takes fixed motor voltage and AC frequency and converts it to a variable voltage and frequency AC output.  In very small VFDs, a single power…

Drives Save Labor And Reduce Energy Costs

Variable frequency drives save labor and reduce energy costs while extending the lifespan of equipment for industrial applications. In the following ABB case study, a farm owner began looking tor alternatives to an old irrigation system, which…
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How To Control How A Motor Starts And Stops

If you're not familiar with the motor and drive industry, controlling a motor can be intimidating. Technology offers us many solutions when controlling motors and electronics, but not all of those solutions are equal. There are a number…

Industrial Packaging Systems Using Variable Frequency Drives

D&D Engineering (Hull) Ltd is a manufacturer of conveyors and product handling equipment. Eighty percent of its customers are in the food industry, mainly in the prepared produce sector, with some involved in the production of chilled…
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ABB Energy Management Systems

Today industry and commerce are facing an energy challenge. Pressures to reduce energy consumption, lower carbon dioxide emissions and provide secure power supplies are coming from governments, consumers, legislators and shareholders alike.…

AC Electric Motors

AC electric motors operate by applying alternating current (AC) power to the electric motor. The main parts of  AC electric motors are the stator and rotor. The AC electric motors' stator consists of coils that are supplied with alternating…
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Variable Frequency Drives For Mining Equipment

The mining industry is challenging, and ABB operates accordingly to the highest standard of occupational health and safety excellence and remains constantly vigilant in carrying out its duty of care. ABB’s combined efforts and commitment allows…
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Replacing Constant Speed With Variable Speed

In the past, applications operating at less than 300 rpm, and rated from 500 kW to 5000 kW, have been controlled using a medium-voltage constant speed synchronous motors. Common applications include crushers and various mills used in metals,…
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VFD Machine Safety

Today, VFD machine safety technology is making the previously-complicated job of implementing a machine safety system much easier. Recent technical advances make safer operation less complex, while at the same time offering new potential for…

Eaton Drive Repair

Variable speed drives have over the past decade allowed to become a cost efficient way to reduce power costs and increase system efficiency. Today manufacturers around the globe within a wide range of industries are finding more ways to apply…