Technician programming VFD controllers panel for conveyor line
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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…
Technician scrolling a VFD programming menu on an ABB keypad
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VFD Programming Guide: Faster Setup, Fewer Faults

Variable frequency drives (VFDs) save enormous energy and deliver precise motor speed, yet many technicians still groan when they see a flashing cursor on a drive keypad. The root cause is almost always VFD programming because it is the art of translating real‑world requirements into hundreds of device‑specific parameters. Our latest cross‑brand study shows the wrong interface or manual can add hours of downtime and thousands in lost production. Consequently, this mobile‑friendly guide distills that whitepaper into clear actions you can take today.
How Will VFDs Alter Motor Efficiency

How Will VFDs Alter Motor Efficiency (Pt. 1)

When you’re operating motor based equipment, energy efficiency has always been a concern, especially when calls for a greener environment are getting louder. If you’ve yet to explore the option of adding a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD),…

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…

ABB Process Automation: New I/O Solution now available

ABB Process automation projects have employed controller-centric distributed control system (DCS) architectures for decades. This approach creates dependencies between project tasks that complicate late changes. ABB’s new I/O solution will…
VFD Drives For Dummies

VFD Drives For Dummies

VFD Drives For Dummies: VFD is an abbreviation that stands for "variable frequency drives". VFD Drives are also called "variable speed drives", "adjustable speed drives", "electric motor speed controllers", and "inverters". VFD Drives For Dummies:…
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VFD Device

A VFD device is also known as Variable Frequency Drive, variable speed drive, adjustable speed drive, electronic motor controller, or an inverter. A VFD device is a solid state electric motor control system designed to control the speed of…
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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…

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…
VFD Manufacturers in the United States - ABB

VFD Manufacturers

When choosing VFD manufacturers for motor speed control equipment in production, it is recommended by Precision Electric to choose VFD manufacturers who offer extensive technical support for their products. Precision Electric recommends using…
VFD Manufacturers in the United States - ABB

Variable speed drive energy savings

We've Been Servicing the Industrial World Since 1983. Minimize Your Downtime. Maximize Your Productivity. Call Toll Free: 1.877.625.2402 The use of variable frequency drives on variable torque loads for the purpose of gaining energy savings…
VFD Manufacturers in the United States - ABB

FAQ :: VFDs | Are There Things to Consider When Operating 50 Hz Equipment at 60 Hz?

Machinery imported into the United States is often rated at an operating frequency of 50 Hertz. Unless engineered for operation at 60 Hz., this can be problematic for electric motors. This is especially true when operating pump and fan loads. Too…