Entries by Craig Chamberlin

ABB VFD ACS550

The ABB VFD ACS550 series covers a wide range of options. It combines a sophisticated microprocessor with advanced IGBT power switching technology to deliver volts per hertz, close looped flux vector and sensorless vector control of alternating current motors. The ACS550 series control panel offers numerous benefits making it the most user-friendly panel out of all variable frequency […]

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Hitachi VFD Drives

Hitachi VFD drives can be utilized for a wide range of industrial applications. Hitachi VFD drives are equipped with several advanced features, and deliver unprecedented performance, reliability, and flexibility. Hitachi VFD drives are a result of a high degree of commonality between each model and the user-friendly configuration software, making them easy to install, program, […]

ABB VFD Drives Manual

This is an ABB VFD Drives Manual Download Page. To download an ABB VFD Manual, just click the links below for the product you want to download. Or, copy / paste into a web browser. For ABB VFD Drive Repair and ABB VFD Drive Replacement, Call Precision Electric. General Purpose ABB VFD Drives Manual ACS310 and ACS550 […]

Siemens VFD Troubleshooting

Siemens VFD troubleshooting starts with checking the electric motor and VFD terminal connections. Motor and VFD connections can be overlooked, loose, or, wired to the incorrect terminals; so, checking all connections is suggested before pulling the VFD and sending it in for a repair evaluation. Heat cycles and mechanical vibration can lead to sub-standard connections. Reusing […]

Cutler Hammer MCC

Cutler Hammer MCC (motor control centers) offer the best method for grouping motor control, associated control, distribution equipment and industrial communications. They are specially designed to operate machinery, industrial processes, and commercial building systems. The Freedom 2100 is a Cutler Hammer MCC that is custom made. The Freedom 2100 Cutler Hammer MCC is primarily used for […]

Eaton Legacy Motor Control Centers

Eaton legacy motor control centers (MCC’s) should be replaced with newer equipment or retrofitted to modernize outdated equipment. Replacing and retrofitting outdated Eaton legacy MCC’s allows for increased arc flash safety and integration of new motor control centers into vintage assemblies to meet or exceed industry standards and provide superior performance. Eaton legacy MCC’s that are […]

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ABB VSD

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

Adjustable Frequency Drives

Adjustable frequency drives are also known as adjustable speed drives, variable frequency drives, variable speed drives, VFDs and inverters. Adjustable frequency drives are solid state electric motor control systems designed to control the speed of an electric motor. Adjustable frequency drives can reduce energy costs up to 50% by speed reduction on electric motors where the full speed of […]

Electrical VFD

An electrical VFD (variable frequency drive) is also known as a variable speed drive, adjustable speed drive, electronic motor controller, or an inverter. Every electrical VFD is unique with its own component characteristics; so every electrical VFD works dependently upon the components within its VFD. Most electrical VFD’s integrate a solid state electronics controller consisting […]

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How a VFD Works

How A VFD Works: A variable frequency drive is also known as a VFD, variable speed drive, adjustable speed drive, electronic motor controller, or an inverter.  How a VFD Works: Every VFD is unique with its own component characteristics so how each VFD works is dependent upon components within the VFD. Most VFDs integrate a solid state […]

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ABB Field Service

ABB field service should only be performed by ABB-certified engineers. ABB-certified engineers must complete ABB startup training courses to qualify for ABB extended warranties. ABB field service offered by Precision Electric provides professional troubleshooting, diagnosis and repair skills, installation and commissioning services all at the jobs site for manufacturers to optimize drive safety, availability and […]

Hitachi Inverters

Hitachi inverters can be utilized for an array of industrial applications. Hitachi inverters are equipped with several advanced features, and deliver unprecedented performance, reliability, and flexibility. Hitachi inverters are a result of a high degree of commonality between each model and the user-friendly configuration software, making them easy to install, program, and maintain. Hitachi inverters […]