Entries by Craig Chamberlin

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Eaton HVAC Frequency Drives

Eaton HVAC frequency drives were specifically engineered for HVAC, pump and fluid control applications. The power unit makes use of the most sophisticated semiconductor technology and a highly modular construction that can be flexibly adapted to the customer’s needs. The input and output configuration (I/O) is designed with modularity in mind. The I/O is compromised of […]

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Eaton SV Repair

Eaton SV repair should be taken with extreme caution and only be performed by technicians who have required training and experience with electrical equipment. Always consult an expert in the field when repairing or troubleshooting industrial electrical equipment. Most drive controllers have an internal DC bus that retains a charge after power has been cut to the drive, […]

Variable Frequency Motor Drives

Variable frequency motor drives are also known as motor drives, variable frequency drives, VFD’s, variable speed drives, adjustable frequency drives, AFD’s, adjustable speed drives and ASD’s. Motor drives are solid state motor control systems used to regulate the speed of alternating (AC) electric motors. Motor drives are mainly used to reduce energy consumption on electric motors for industrial manufacturers. […]

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ABB VFD Drives

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

Lenze Drives

Rapidly changing times present manufacturers with new and varied challenges. To succeed in the future, manufacturers will need to handle more extensive tasks in even shorter time frames. Lenze drives create the best possible solution to set ideas in motion for optimizing an existing machine or develop new machines. Lenze is one of the leading drive and automation […]

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Lenze 8400

Lenze 8400 series inverters are used for cutting-edge machines and plant concepts with the ability to modernize existing equipment. With comprehensive and innovative software, Lenze supports manufacturing product selection decisions, energy efficiency, project planning and commissioning. Lenze 8400 series inverters for control cabinet installation are designed for IP20 and IP31 degrees of protection. Lenze 8400 series […]

Lenze i500

The Lenze i500 is the newest frequency inverter from Lenze and is available in the 0.33 to 60 horsepower power range. The Lenze i500 features a streamlined design, scalable functionality, and exceptional user-friendliness. Lenze i500 provides a high-quality frequency inverter that already conforms to future standards in accordance with the EN 50598-2 efficiency classes (IE). Overall, the […]

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Inverter Repair

Most inverter repair can be prevented with routine maintenance. Inverter repair costs and lead times can also be reduced with routine maintenance. Inverter repair can be expensive and also cost manufacturers production downtime while the inverter repair is in process. Most manufacturers stock spare inverter modules to prevent production downtime in the event of an inverter failure. Components used for inverter […]

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ABB Motor Control Applications

ABB motor control applications can be seen in every industry and in all power ranges. ABB motor control applications are compatible with virtually all processes, automation systems, users, and business requirements. The innovation behind ABB motor control applications is an architecture that simplifies operation, optimizes energy efficiency and helps maximize process output. ABB motor control applications in this article […]

Inverter Drives

Inverter drives are also known as variable frequency drives, VFD’s, variable speed drives, adjustable frequency drives, AFD’s, adjustable speed drives and ASD’s. Inverter drives are solid state motor control systems used to regulate the speed of alternating (AC) electric motors. Inverter drives are mainly used to reduce energy consumption on electric motors for industrial manufacturers. Inverter drives operate as […]

ABB ACS355 Emergency Stop

ABB ACS355 emergency stop is used for applications that require risk reduction from unexpected and hazardous movement. The aim to integrate drive-based safety functions is to create machines that are safe to use. This safety function example is presented to install ABB ACS355 emergency stop but these same functions can be implemented with other ABB drives with […]

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ABB DTC

ABB DTC or Direct Torque Control, is the most advanced AC drive technology developed by any drive manufacturer in the world. With the revolutionary ABB DTC technology, field orientation is achieved without feedback using advanced motor theory to calculate the motor torque directly and without using modulation. The controlling variables are motor magnetising flux and motor […]