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,…
, , ,

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…

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…
Is It Time for a Drive Upgrade?
,

VFD Drives

VFD drives are known as Variable Frequency Drives. VFD drives are also known as variable speed drives (VSDs), adjustable speed drives, motor speed controllers and inverters. VFD drives are solid state controllers used in AC or DC electric motor…
,

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…

Electric Motor Service Factor

What does the electric motor Service Factor really mean? The nomenclature of service factor on an electric motor nameplate is designated by "S.F.". Service factor is a multiplier, which when applied to the rated horsepower, gives the allowable…

Motor Speed Controllers

There are three general types of motor speed controllers - AC motor speed controllers, DC Motor motor speed controllers, and Eddy Current motor speed controllers. Each type of motor speed controller can be divided into different variations.…
The SMVector Series drive is one of the most cost effective and versatile choices for controlling your motors start and stop method.
,

6 Step Basic Setup Of An SMV Variable Frequency Drive

The SMVector Variable Frequency Drive is our product of choice for the majority of customer's applications. There are a number of factors that make us consider it the best option in the market today. One reason it that it's extremely cost…
,

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…
,

How To Control How A Motor Starts And Stops

If you're not familiar with the motor and drive industry, controlling a motor can be intimidating. Technology offers us many solutions when controlling motors and electronics, but not all of those solutions are equal. There are a number…

AC Electric Motors

AC electric motors operate by applying alternating current (AC) power to the electric motor. The main parts of  AC electric motors are the stator and rotor. The AC electric motors' stator consists of coils that are supplied with alternating…
Eaton VFD Troubleshooting
, ,

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…