Technician programming VFD controllers panel for conveyor line
,

VFD Controllers: The Practical Buying Guide for Industrial Users

Electric‑motor driven systems consume almost half of the world’s electricity, and in manufacturing the share can exceed 70 %. Because many motors still run at full speed even when the process does not require it, untapped efficiency remains…
VFD for pumps energy‑savings example
,

VFD for Pumps: Benefits, Setup & Best Practices

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Installing a VFD for pumps in an industrial facility is no longer optional; it is the fastest way to cut electricity costs and stabilize production. Because pumps rarely need to run at full speed all day,…
Motor and VFD setup for autotune
,

VFD Auto tune: Setup, Troubleshooting & Best Practices

Estimated reading time: 11 minutes Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) are widely used to control motor speed and torque in industrial and commercial applications. However, to get the best performance from a VFD, you must take advantage of…

Nema Cabinet Ratings: Protecting a VFD from environmental conditions

Nema cabinet ratings are designed to protect electrical components from environment-specific threatening conditions. Nema cabinet ratings are made for a range of different environmental conditions. There are as many Nema cabinet ratings available…

Difference between Eaton SVX9000 and SPX9000 adjustable speed drives

The difference between Eaton SVX9000 and SPX9000? Many Eaton customers call or email asking "what is the difference between Eaton SVX9000 and SPX9000?" There is only a small difference between the two drives other than a letter and the price.…
Eaton VFD M

Eaton VFD Motor Drives

Eaton VFD motor drives can reduce energy consumption in factories from 10 to 50 percent. Technicians achieve this energy reduction through motor speed reduction. Since most equipment does not require the full load motor speed for effective…
,

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…

Variable Frequency Drive Basics

Variable frequency drives are also known as (VFDs), variable speed drives (VSDs), adjustable speed drives, and inverters. Variable frequency drives are solid state controllers used in AC or DC electric motor applications. Most variable frequency…

Lenze EtherNet/IP for SMVector

Lenze-AC Tech announces the release of EtherNet/IP as an optional communication protocol for the SMVector Drive. According to Mike Bailey, Product Sales Manager at Lenze-AC Tech, the SMVector AC Drive can seamlessly operate on an EtherNet/IP…

CNC Machining & Dynamic Braking with High Frequency Output Inverter Applications 0-400hz

We often receive inquiries for variable frequency drives that are capable of high frequency output. Spindle applications such as CNC equipment generally use a high frequency output, up to 400Hz. Customers often have trouble locating…

FAQ :: VFDs | How Does A Variable Frequency Drive Work?

An AC Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) is commonly referred to as an “Inverter”. This is because of the way a VFD works.  The following details the inner workings of a VFD: Alternating Current (AC) power is applied to the input…

FAQ :: VFDs | How Do I Pick A Variable Frequency Drive for My Application?

When applying a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) to a new or existing application there are many factors to consider prior to making a firm decision on what type of Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) should be used. If one already has an existing application…