Entries by Craig Chamberlin

Lenze AC Tech Corporation Announces Product Price Increase

Lenze AC Tech Corporation Announces Product Price Increase: Lenze is committed to producing the most innovative products in the industry.  Lenze AC Tech Corporation latest product offerings of the i500 and the g500 are proving to give our customers a competitive edge in their marketplace with their motion control solutions. Due to lower production levels on Lenze phase-out products, […]

ABB Solar Power Products

ABB solar power products are designed and manufactured by ABB. ABB provides an extensive portfolio of products, systems and solutions along the solar power value chain that enable the generation, transmission and distribution of solar power for both on-grid and off-grid applications. Environment friendly energy is one of the biggest global challenges we face today and […]

ABB Automation Builder

ABB Automation Builder is PLC programming software made by ABB. ABB Automation Builder allows for machine builders and system integrators the ability to automate machines and systems in a cost-effective way. Industrial automation has been around for decades. Many processes have now become so complex that the job of efficiently automating processes has become cost-prohibited […]

Cutler Hammer VFD Repair

Cutler Hammer VFD repair should be taken with extreme caution and only be performed by trained technicians. Only experts in the electrical field should repair or troubleshoot industrial electrical equipment. Most drive controllers have an internal DC bus that retains a charge after power has been cut to the drive, and as a result, the power being cut […]

Lenze USA VFD Drives

Lenze USA is a manufacturer based out of Uxbridge, Massachusetts. Lenze USA is also known as Lenze Americas and AC Tech. Lenze USA manufactures high-performance VFD Drive products used to optimize new and existing machinery. Lenze USA is one of the leading drive and automation specialists in the field of machine engineering. Rapidly changing times […]

ABB Drive Browser Software

ABB Drive Browser is an Ethernet network based drive monitoring and tuning PC tool that supports low voltage machinery, general purpose, and industrial drives throughout their life cycle. ABB Drive Browser helps users monitor, maintain and set drive parameters on drives connected to an Ethernet network. ABB Drives using an Ethernet adapter can share the same […]

ABB ACS880 VFD

The three products that make up the ABB ACS880 series are: single drives, multidrives, and drive modules. In this article I will provide a brief product overview for each of the three ACS880 drives. ABB ACS880 VFD products are designed to tackle all motor-driven applications, in all industries, and in all power ranges. The ABB ACS880 is compatible […]

VFD Speed Controller

A VFD speed controller is also known as a variable frequency drive, variable speed drive, adjustable frequency drive, VFD or, an inverter. A VFD speed controller is a solid state electric motor control system, designed to control the speed of an electric motor. A VFD speed controller can reduce energy costs up to 50% by speed reduction on […]

Compressor Speed Control Products – Repair Or Replace?

A compressor speed control is also known as a VFD, variable frequency drive, adjustable speed drive, or an inverter. To repair the compressor speed control, unique experience and training are needed. Repairing a compressor speed control should be taken with extreme caution. Always consult an expert in the field when repairing or troubleshooting industrial electrical equipment. Most […]

ABB Variable Speed Drives

ABB variable speed drives are designed for motor-driven applications in any industry and all power ranges. ABB variable speed drives are compatible with nearly all processes, automation systems, users and business requirements. The innovation behind ABB variable speed drives is architecture that simplifies operation, optimizes energy efficiency and helps maximize process output. At the core of ABB variable speed drives […]

Lenze Americas Announces Product Changeover

Lenze Americas (formerly AC Tech, AC Technologies) announced today that the AC Tech Sub-Micro series (SC Series) of drives and Lenze global drives series (8200 9200, ECS) were launched over 15 years ago, and since then have developed and enhanced their functionality. With advances in technology, Lenze has decided to cease production of the AC Tech […]