There are many customers who want to derate their three phase Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) for single phase power. Some manufacturers offer products that are designed for single phase input, three phase output. The products that are available for single phase input, three phase output max out at 3hp or 5hp. If the electric motor […]
Lenze – AC Tech has worked closely with a specialist ultrasonic engineering company to solve the problem of making the perfect sliced sausage quickly and with minimal waste. A traditional cured continental sausage is difficult to cut very finely in an automated process because of the adhesive qualities of the meat, when a slice is […]
Lawrence Equipment headquartered outside of Los Angeles CA, designs and manufactures state-of-the art flat bread and fried snack equipment used in single small scale and multi-national large scale operations throughout the United States and Europe. The company’s tagline – “The edge on automation” summarizes their commitment to advanced technology and superb customer service. As part […]
Flomotion Systems develops and manufactures unique sealless peristaltic pumps that eliminate loss-of prime failures in chemical feed applications. Typical markets served include water & wastewater treatment, chemical, food & dairy, pharmaceutical, pulp & paper, energy management, power and irrigation. A long-time user of Lenze – AC Tech’s MC Series drives; Flomotion has now incorporated the […]
As a result of over-harvesting, environmental pollution and two new parasites, the famous native Chesapeake Bay oyster population has dramatically decreased. In an attempt to bolster the population, the University of Maryland is conducting a study to assess the effects of introducing the Suminoe oyster, an Asian species that has shown to be resistant to […]
Dynamic braking is used when an overhauling load causes regeneration from the motor to occur, especially in situations where the required deceleration time to stop the motor cannot be achieved due to High Voltage nuisance tripping. Most Lenze-AC Tech DB circuits are rated for light-duty use only. The dynamic braking (DB) control circuit is […]
Setting up SMV Drive Parameters 1. Enter the “edit parameter mode” by: a. With the drive powered up the display should read “Stop”. b. Press the M key once. The drive will flash “PASS” then display “0000” c. Using the arrow keys change the display to read the default password “0225” d. Press the M […]
The EPM contains the drives operational memory. Parameter settings are stored in the EPM and setting changes are made to the “User Settings” in the EPM. An optional EPM Programmer (model EEPM1RA) is available that allows: An EPM to be copied directly to another EPM An EPM to be copied to the memory of the […]
We’ve Been Servicing the Industrial World Since 1983. Minimize Your Downtime. Maximize Your Productivity. Call Toll Free: 1.877.625.2402 Precision Electric often expands it’s services when customers demand it. With the wide array of Servo Motors and Drives in the market – a substantial need for the repair of these devices has been generated. There have […]
Precision Electric, Inc has been losing a lot of orders lately due to AC Tech Corporation inventory problems. For the past couple of months AC Tech has not been committing to their normal ‘same day shipping’ “All of our products, including Lenze products have a 4-5 week lead time” This has been the typical response […]
For the past several months AC Tech/Lenze has had inventory control problems, which in turn has caused Precision Electric, Inc to seek alternative products for customers who are in an immediate need of Nema enclosed drives. Precision Electric, Inc offers several manufacturer’s products as well as support for their products. Today, Precision Electric recommends Leeson […]
General purpose AC motors have been around for many years. An inverter-duty motor is a much newer concept that became necessary as motors began to be driven by variable frequency drives. An inverter-duty motor can withstand the higher voltage spikes producted by all VFDs and can run at very slow speeds without overheating. This performance […]
