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VFD Hardware Failure: Diagnosis and Replacement Guide

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes When a variable frequency drive (VFD) suffers a catastrophic hardware failure, it usually gives unmistakable warning signs. The user might hear a loud pop or bang. They might also see smoke or scorch marks.…
Cutler Hammer SVX9000 - An inside look

Cutler Hammer SVX9000 – An Overview Of Eaton’s General Purpose Drive

Cutler Hammer SVX9000 adjustable frequency drives are the compact, modular solution to variable speed applications. They enable a broad range of new application capabilities. A complete selection of option cards allows you to configure the drive…
VFD Overvoltage Fault - troubleshooting variable frequency drives

VFD Overvoltage Fault – troubleshooting variable frequency drives

A VFD overvoltage fault is fairly common with VFD regular usage. This fault may arise at different places and times for several reasons. The first step in resolving the problem is identifying when and where the fault occurs. A VFD overvoltage…
Lenze Americas VFD Drives

Lenze Americas VFD Drives

Lenze Americas VFD Drives are high-performance products used to optimize new and existing machinery for production. Lenze is one of the leading drive and automation specialists in the field of machine engineering. Rapidly changing times present…
Eaton VFD System Drives

Eaton VFD System Drives

Eaton VFD system drives can reduce energy consumption from 10 to 50 percent by reducing the speed of an electric motor to its needed output speed. With reduced energy consumption, utility expenses are reduced and within a few months, the investment…
Eaton VFD Troubleshooting

What Is A VFD?

VFD is an abbreviation that stands for Variable Frequency Drive. VFD's are also known as variable frequency drives, variable speed drives, adjustable speed drives, electronic motor controllers, or inverters. VFD's are solid state motor control…
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Eaton power board failure

This article has been updated and re-posted at https://www.precision-elec.com/eaton-power-board-failure-2-2/ Eaton power board failure is a common problem among Eaton drive users. The main reason most Eaton drives fail is due to power board…
Eaton VFD Troubleshooting
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Eaton VFD Troubleshooting

Eaton VFD troubleshooting begins with technicians working with the VFD in production. Eaton VFD troubleshooting can be time consuming, so manufacturers tend to keep spare Eaton drives on hand for production lines that cannot afford downtime. When…
Eaton VFD Troubleshooting

MC Series Drives

  The AC Tech MC Series drive is built in rugged steel enclosures that are known to last many years in production. The 16 character LCD display on the MC Series drive keypad allows for easy set up and operation. MC Series drive available…
Eaton VFD Troubleshooting

Inverter Duty Motors VS General Purpose Motors

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…
Eaton VFD Troubleshooting

FAQ :: VFDs | What Is A Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)?

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) are electronic devices used to control the speed of an Alternating Current Motor (AC Motor).  Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) are also commonly known as adjustable frequency drives, adjustable speed drives,…