Lenze SMV Training Lesson 1: Basic Input Voltage & Motor Wiring – Variable Frequency Drives

Commissioning ABB ACS550 Drives – Basic Startup Guide

Commissioning ABB ACS550 drives with the attached guide and ACS550 user manual is suggested by ABB. The ABB ACS550 product line includes hardware that ranges from small wall mountdrives (1 Hp) through large floor mounted units (550 Hp). NEMA 1, NEMA 12, andNEMA 3R enclosure types are available. Both scalar and sensorless vector motorcontrol are supported.

The drive can run either as a speed regulator or as a torqueregulator. The drive comes standard with 8 selectable macros.The drive includes standard hardware support for Modbus RTU communication. Inaddition, support for 6 other standard field buses are optionally available.The attached guide for commissioning ABB ACS550 drives will show two basic startup configurations.

  • ABBStandard macro with scalar motor control.
  • PID Controlmacro with sensorless speed vector control.

Implementation of communication is optional. This document provides setupinformation for both hardwired control and fieldbus control. Only genericcommunication setup information is provided in the attached guide for commissioning ABB ACS550 Drives.

For more information on the ABB ACS550 or for additional documentation, visit the ABB Website. Call Precision Electric for ABB ACS550 Repair and Replacement Quotes.

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. ABBs new I/O solution will make late and over budget ABB process automation projects a thing of the past.

For many years, controller-centric DCS architectures have been used in process automation projects. However, a controller-centric approach ties the multichannel I/O modules to a particular process controller, thus creating dependencies between project tasks, which complicates late changes. This aspect is known to be a primary cause of project cost overrun and schedule delay and is the reason why automation tasks are on the critical path in many capital projects.

ABBs new I/O solution and corresponding engineering software for the ABB AbilityTM System 800xA platform will make over budget or late ABB process automation projects a thing of the past.

ABB process automation:Freeze Over

Traditionally, most industrial technical projects feature a design freeze at a relatively early stage. After this point, automation engineers can finalize their design, order the required hardware such as controllers, I/O, etc. and start application programming. Changes made after the design freeze often results in rework and the later the changes are made, the higher the rework cost and the higher is the chance of a schedule delay. For companies that run many concurrent, there are large capital investment projects, each of which may be affected and they involve dozens of subcontractors and vendors for the project. The cumulative cost overruns and schedule delays can be significant. For this reason, these companies have long partnered with process automation providers to combine information stored in databases and spreadsheets with smart instrumentation and devices, digital fieldbus technologies and Ethernet-based I/O solutions to enable control systems to self-configure and validate, test, and provide documentation automatically. Adopting such an approach promotes the decoupling of ABB process automation project inter-dependencies and thus facilitates parallel execution. In particular, I/O commissioning can be done in parallel with the application engineering.

ABB process automation:System 800xAs Select IO to the rescue

To expedite the commissioning of I/O in parallel with other project engineering tasks and thus reduce the impact of hardwired signal changes, ABB developed an extension to the System 800xA family of I/O solutions called Select IO. Select IO is a single-channel I/O system for both process and safety applications that communicates with the system via a redundant industrial Ethernet I/O network 3. A redundant network has the characteristic that it is not tied to one particular controller.

Select IO has many benefits:

  • Terminations can be installed and wired in the field early on in the project, thus negating the need for bulky marshalling cabinets.
  • Many aspects of Select IO are standardized. This reduces testing overhead.
  • The hardware, I/O and the application can all be simulated in software.

Further, in the traditional approach to process automation projects, multichannel I/O modules were usually ordered from the supplier just after design freeze so that panel shops could start the assembly process. Any late changes would cause rework. With Select IO, the signal types (AI, AO, DI, DO) representing analog and digital inputs and outputs) can be defined much later by adding individual signal conditioning modules (SCMs), thus reducing the importance of the design freeze and the financial impact of any late changes. These factors allow standardized and compact Select IO cabinets to be built, pre-engineered, pretested and sent to site, where they can be installed and wired much earlier in the ABB process automation project than a traditional cabinet would be.

ABB process automation:new marshal in town

When I/O is made available on an Ethernet network, all the controllers can access it. Therefore, the I/O can be marshalled digitally, instead of physically with marshalling cabinets or cross-wiring. If a control application that requires connectivity to certain I/O signals is moved from one controller to another, no rework will be required as the I/O connectivity is marshalled automatically when the controller compiles its application software. This scheme minimizes the need for change orders to the end user or engineering contractor.

ABB process automation: xStream Engineering – configure, check, connect

The xStream Engineering concept encompasses the idea that, by using System 800xA, multiple (or x) work streams can occur simultaneously and autonomously (or decoupled) from each other. By reducing the dependencies of various project tasks and providing a means for them to converge later in the project, the risk of project delay is greatly reduced and the probability of on-time, or early, project completion is greatly increased. At the heart of this concept is the Ethernet I/O Wizard, which is part of the System 800xA engineering software. This can be used in any ABB process automation project but is best used to configure and functionally check Select IO in the field prior to, and separate from, the delivery of the application.

To illustrate how xStream engineering functions, consider two simple work streams. One stream comprises the tasks that can be performed in the field while the other is the application work done in another location (often at the offices of ABB or the system integrator). In the field, the I/O cabinets can be delivered early in the project and then later, just before commissioning occurs, the following steps are carried out:

  • Configure On a particular cluster of Select IO, the Select IO module base is populated with the SCM that matches the I/O type. Then a field kit comprising a controller and laptop with System 800xA engineering tools is connected to the Ethernet I/O field communications interface (FCI). The Select IO is automatically scanned and configured using data from the I/O list, including signal name, and supplemented with HART configuration data that resides within the field instrument. A test configuration is also automatically created based on the I/O type detected to help with functional loop checks.
  • Check with the I/O configured and a test configuration downloaded to the controller, smart and non-smart field equipment can be functionally checked in the field in parallel with the application engineering being done back at ABB process automation project center. Using System 800xAs documentation manager loop check templates, field testing and verification documentation is created and stored.
  • Connect: Once functionally checked, the I/O structure can be imported into the product application, which was engineered using the same signal names as the I/O configuration. Upon bringing the I/O configuration into the product system, the signals are soft marshalled automatically, no mapping is required. Any conflicts or missing I/O allocations are reported via the signal overview display and/or the Ethernet I/O Wizard and quickly corrected. The ABB process automation system is now ready for commissioning.

The steps above are performed in the field while the application code is being configured and checked by simulating hardware at ABBs or the system integrators premises. Select IO and System 800xAs engineering tools promote the decoupling of tasks and allow two independent teams to work in parallel and bound together with precision and efficiency.

The impact of changes during the ABB process automation project and commissioning time can thus be significantly reduced. Overall, Select IO, aided by System 800xAs engineering tools, helps meet the ultimate objective, which is to remove process automation from the critical path of capital projects. With this solution, there are fewer surprises, fewer change orders, earlier commissioning of projects and happier owner-operators.

Visit the ABB Website to learn more about ABB process automation projects and products. For ABB process automation engineering quotes, contact Precision Electric.

 

Article originally published by Alicia Dubay
ABB Industrial Automation, Control Tech.
in the ABB Tech Review publication

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. The difference between Eaton SVX9000 and SPX9000 is that the SPX9000 is used for applications with speed feedback and the SVX9000 is used on general purpose applications that do not need speed feedback.

Eaton’s SVX9000 adjustable frequency drive has sensorless vector control technology coupled with an adaptive motor model and sophisticated ASIC circuit. Sensorless vector technology allows for steady speed error, fast torque rise time, high immunity to resonance vibrations and high starting torque and current. The SVX9000 is suitable for multiple motor drive systems and high-speed applications.

The SVX9000 Series Adjustable Frequency Drives are specifically engineered for todays commercial and industrial applications. These drives continue the tradition of robust performance, and raise the bar on features and functionality, ensuring the best solution at the right price. SVX9000Features include: Startup Wizard, seven built-in applications, local/remote button, modular design, text display, and the following:

  • Ease of use:Startup Wizard, seven built-in applications, local/remote button, modular design, text display
  • Space-saving design:Compact design, open NEMA12 option, onboard I/O expansion provisions
  • Efficiency:Built-in 3% line reactor, EMI/RFI filter standard
  • Rugged and reliable:High overload (CT) and low overload (VT) rated, robust time-proven design, durable metal power section, brake chopper circuit.

SPX9000: difference between Eaton SVX9000 and SPX9000

Eaton’s SPX9000 drives are designed specifically for high-performance applications. They feature high processing power and the ability to use information from an encoder or a resolver to provide precise motor control. In addition, a fast microprocessor provides high dynamic performance for applications where good motor handling and reliability are required.

  • Sensorless vector and simple frequency control are supported.
  • The drives can be used in both open loop applications and in applications that require encoder feedback.
  • The SPX9000 supports fast drive-to-drive communication and an integrated data logger functionality.
  • Simultaneous fast monitoring of several drives can be done using the 9000X drive tool and CAN communications.

The main difference from the two products is that the SPX9000 can run motors with speed feedback (i.e. encoder or tachometer). The SVX9000 does not have the ability to run a motor with speed feedback. So if the application requires speed feedback, SPX9000 is the solution. If no speed feedback is needed, the SVX9000 is the solution.

To learn more about Eaton drives, visit the Eaton Website. For Eaton Repair and Replacement quotes, contact Precision Electric.

ABB ACS850 Reaches End of Lifecycle – Now replaced with ACS880

ABB ACS850 drives have reached the end of their lifecycle. ABB is offering a last time buy option on the ABB ACS850 before they transition over to Classic products. The last time buy option for frames A D is October 20, 2017. ABBACS850 drives will make the transition from ACTIVE products to CLASSIC products on December 31, 2017; deliveries will also stop at this time.

After October 20, 2017 spare ACS850 drives will not be offered for sale from ABB. If you want spare ACS850 drives, place your orders with Precision Electric by October 20, 2017. Standard warranty applies for ACS850 orders; replacement drives and spare parts will continue to be made available during the warranty period. Starting January 1, 2018 the ACS850 will transition to Classic lifecycle phase at which time spare parts will be available through classic lifecycle phase.

The following cross reference info is for switching from the ACS850 to the ACS880:

  • ACS850 Frames A Dcan be replaced with ACS880-01/M04. The table below can be used for common cross references from the ACS850 to ACS880. The table should only be used as a guide. Application and installation requirements should be verified prior to replacing ACS850 with ACS880.

ACS850 (Frames A D) crossover table to ACS880.This table should only be used as a guideline. Application and installation requirements should be confirmed including motor current rating and mounting dimensions. Heavy duty current ratings (Ild) were used in the table below.

ACS850 ProductACS880-M04 ProductACS880-01 Product
ACS850-04-03A0-2ACS880-M04-03A0-2ACS880-01-04A6-2+P940
ACS850-04-03A6-2ACS880-M04-03A6-2ACS880-01-04A6-2+P940
ACS850-04-04A8-2ACS880-M04-04A8-2ACS880-01-06A6-2+P940
ACS850-04-06A0-2ACS880-M04-06A0-2ACS880-01-07A5-2+P940*
ACS850-04-08A0-2ACS880-M04-08A0-2ACS880-01-10A6-2+P940^
ACS850-04-010A-2ACS880-M04-010A-2ACS880-01-16A8-2+P940*
ACS850-04-014A-2ACS880-M04-014A-2ACS880-01-24A3-2+P940*
ACS850-04-018A-2ACS880-M04-018A-2ACS880-01-24A3-2+P940
ACS850-04-025A-2ACS880-M04-025A-2ACS880-01-031A-2+P940*
ACS850-04-030A-2ACS880-M04-030A-2ACS880-01-031A-2+P940
ACS850-04-035A-2ACS880-M04-035A-2ACS880-01-046A-2+P940
ACS850-04-044A-2ACS880-M04-044A-2ACS880-01-046A-2+P940
ACS850-04-050A-2ACS880-M04-050A-2ACS880-01-061A-2+P940
ACS850-04-061A-2ACS880-M04-061A-2ACS880-01-075A-2+P940
ACS850-04-078A-2ACS880-M04-078A-2ACS880-01-087A-2+P940
ACS850-04-094A-2ACS880-M04-094A-2ACS880-01-115A-2+P940
ACS850 ProductACS880-M04 ProductACS880-01 Product
ACS850-04-03A0-5ACS880-M04-03A0-5ACS880-01-03A4-5+P940*
ACS850-04-03A6-5ACS880-M04-03A6-5ACS880-01-03A4-5+P940
ACS850-04-04A8-5ACS880-M04-04A8-5ACS880-01-05A2-5+P940*
ACS850-04-06A0-5ACS880-M04-06A0-5ACS880-01-07A6-5+P940
ACS850-04-08A0-5ACS880-M04-08A0-5ACS880-01-011A-5+P940*
ACS850-04-010A-5ACS880-M04-010A-5ACS880-01-014A-5+P940*
ACS850-04-014A-5ACS880-M04-014A-5ACS880-01-014A-5+P940
ACS850-04-018A-5ACS880-M04-018A-5ACS880-01-021A-5+P940
ACS850-04-025A-5ACS880-M04-025A-5ACS880-01-027A-5+P940
ACS850-04-030A-5ACS880-M04-030A-5ACS880-01-034A-5+P940
ACS850-04-035A-5ACS880-M04-035A-5ACS880-01-040A-5+P940*
ACS850-04-044A-5ACS880-M04-044A-5ACS880-01-052A-5+P940
ACS850-04-050A-5ACS880-M04-050A-5ACS880-01-065A-5+P940*
ACS850-04-061A-5ACS880-M04-061A-5ACS880-01-065A-5+P940
ACS850-04-078A-5ACS880-M04-078A-5ACS880-01-096A-5+P940*
ACS850-04-094A-5ACS880-M04-094A-5ACS880-01-096A-5+P940

* can be downsized for Ld loads
^ need to be upsized for Ld loads

If you need to replace any of the above ACS850 drives but youre unsure which product to cross over to, contact Precision Electric and we will spec the drive for you. To purchase ACS850 replacements, contact Precision Electric today. If you need repair services on an ABB ACS850 drives, contact Precision Electric for return instructions or start your repairhere.

For more information on the ACS850 and ACS880, contact Precision Electric or visit the ABB Website. For ABB ACS850 repair quotes or replacement quotes, contact Precision Electric.

Lenze M850 Servo Motors

Lenze M850 Servo Motors: U.S. manufacturer releases new servo product

Lenze M850 servo motors are now available!Last week the US-Based, Global manufacturer, Lenze, announced the release of the new Lenze M850 servo motors. This product has moderately dynamic responsiveness in the upper power range. The Lenze M850 servo motors run efficiently, are compact, and easy to control. They are especially suitable for positioning tasks that are needed in packaging and material handling systems.

The Lenze M850 servo motors meet the requirements of high-end applications where maximum dynamic responsiveness and precision are required. With that in mind, the M850 series is especially suitable for positioning tasks in packaging, robotics, and material handling applications where a high degree of quiet, smooth operation is required.

The housing of the Lenze M850 servo motors is smooth and has easy-to-clean surfaces making them also suitable for many applications in the Food Industry. The Lenze M850 servo motors are equipped with a robust resolver feedback system as a standard feature, but, can also be supplied with multi-turn sin/cos encoders for high precision applications.Lenze M850 servo motors are used in conjunction with the following Lenze servo inverters: i700, 9400 and 8400 TopLine. Pairing the M850 servo motor with a Lenze servo inverter provides high-performance solutions for applications in the torque range of 5.30 in-lbs to 1,770 in-lbs.

Lenze Americas offers products, drive solutions, complete automation systems, engineering services and tools from one single source. Precision Electric offers a complete line of industrial services under one 32,000 square foot building: from motor and drive integration, custom retrofit engineering & installation, control panel engineering & manufacturing, to onsite service repair and in-house drive and motor repair services through 2,000 HP.

Precision Electric has been working with Lenze for more than 30 years.We support the customer throughout the entire machine development process: From the initial idea to the control system and drive shaft to onsite installation, after-sales support, and preventative maintenance.

Call or email Precision Electric for Lenze servorepair and replacement quotes.

 

ABB Inventory Count haltsVFD shipments on new & pending orders

Precision Electric Shipping, Inventory, and Warranty / Returns Policies

Shipping policies and inventory expectations

We are diligent in maintaining an accurate list of available products from the manufacturers that we represent. Most products are shipped to customers directly from the product manufacturer. The stock levels published on precision-elec.com may or may not depict actual inventory of our own. Although we have an inventory of products, the relevance of stock levels is directly dependent upon information that manufacturers provide to its distributors. In addition to our physical inventory Stock products published on precision-elec.com reflect stock availability provided to each of the corresponding manufacturers and all inventory is routinely updated. Updates transpire as quickly as humanly possible upon the discovery of or upon the reporting of stock errors or incorrect pricing published on precision-elec.com. If an order is affected by an inventory error or price error, the error in question and/or pricing discrepancy is revised on the website followed by written communication to the customer via email report to ensure that there is written proof of the occurrence. Customers are required to confirm/reply to the email report upon receipt for all revisions to their order related to stock errors or pricing discrepancies. In most cases the order will be placed on hold until the customer responds to the email requesting approval prior to shipment release of the corresponding order. We reserve the right to make or avoid any decision(s) necessary on behalf of the customer with good judgments for unique situations and/or expedited orders when the customer cannot be reached in order to meet a shipment deadline.

The most reliable method to verify stock on any products is via telephone. Call the sales team with the manufacturer and model number and we will check on the spot or we will call you back if a manufacturer needs to be contacted. Outgoing shipments depart between 2:00 pm 3:00 pm (EST). Under the circumstances we must receive the order by 1:00 pm (EST) in order to have enough time to ship it out that same day. Conditions are unique every single business day so we do not guarantee same day shipping on any orders but our goal is to minimize downtime while maximizing production. Therefore we will always do our best to ship out expedited orders the same day that the order is received so long as the order is received by 1:00 pm (EST) and the item(s) ordered are in stock.

Free Ground Shipping for Variable Frequency Drive orders is only applicable to orders containing Variable Frequency Drives. Free Ground Shipping Covers all contiguous US addresses, excluding Alaska (AK) and Hawaii (HI). We do not ship internationally.

Expedited Shipments

All expedited orders will be shipped at the shippers discretion and convenience in order to meet the ship date requested by customer. Preferred shipping carriers are not applicable to orders that are to be shipped via expedited delivery; There is not preferred shipping carrier on expedited orders Regardless of shipping instructions printed on product listings, purchase order(s), account applications, and/or written instructions sent to precision-elec.com staff by email, or fax; Preferred Carriers are redundant On All Expedited Orders. We will do our best to meet your requests but we will put priority on the shipment so that it arrives the following business day (for next day air, two business days for 2-day air, etc) regardless of the customers shipping carrier preference, instructions or requests. Many different companies ship orders for precision-elec.com and all companies shipping for precision-elec.com have been instructed to put priority on expedited shipments despite any additional instructions or requests. This means that if a customer requests FedEx Priority Overnight Collect on Account, the shipper may end up in a situation where they can either ship the order via FedEx Priority Overnight or wait until the next day to ship via UPS (because the daily UPS already came and went for the day). All Expenses in any similar situation are to be paid by the customer. The customer is responsible for paying for the shipping charges corresponding to the services relating to the actual, applicable shipment. We will attempt to meet the customers shipping requirements however we will not be held responsible for any shipping or expedite fees which our vendors apply to customers order(s). The customer is liable for applicable shipping & handling fees or any other service charges associated with their order(s). We aim to maximize productivity and minimize downtime for our customers and this level of service is achieved by allowing our partners and employees to make the most economical decisions available to him or her through the resources available at our disposal at the time of each occurrence.

The most reliable method of checking stock levels for any particular product is via telephone. Always call to confirm a product(s) is in stock and ready to ship. Do not assume that the information published on the website is updated live. Do not assume that an order placed at 5:00 pm or 3:00 pm (EST) will ship same day by adding next day air shipping to your order. Call us with your situation and well exceed our competitors in every possible manner to gain you as a customer. Most manufacturers do not give access to live updated inventory so please do not place expectations upon information that is shown on the precision-elec.com website without calling to verify the stock level or published pricing to ensure your order and expectations are satisfied.  If youre broke down or if youre in a bind and need something shipped overnight, call us to confirm the availability and pricing before placing your order. Although we prefer email requisitions to check stock or pricing check, we would rather surpass your expectations than have you make a commitment which only time can tell the final outcome.

For orders shipping from our stock: Daily UPS Pickup for Outgoing Shipments arrives every day between 2:00 3:00 PM (EST). We suggest ordering before 1:00 PM (EST) but we are able to get orders shipped out in many different ways so try to get your order entered via our website before 2:00 pm (est) in order to prep the order for shipping prior to UPS Daily Pickup arrival.

ABB Red Carpet is available for $600 and $300 pending parts availability and order entry time. All ABB-Approved Red-Carpet orders ship within 24-48 hours after order entry.

Precision Red-Carpet (New!) If the item you need is in our stock and you contact us after the same day shipping cut off time to request a Red Carpet Delivery. Red Carpet Delivery must be requested and approved and is only available for stocked products. For approved Red Carpet Deliveries We will arrange for your order to be picked up and delivered to the UPS Hub at South Bend International Airport for same day shipping. This is the final drop location before expedited shipments depart to their final destination. Packages can be dropped off until 6:30 PM (EST) for same day outgoing deliveries. The prearranged Red Carpet Delivery cutoff time for order entry is no later than 5:45 PM Eastern Standard Time.  The cost of Red Carpet Delivery Will be a minimum of $300 and a maximum of $600 per package/delivery to the South Bend International Airport UPS Hub.

Shipping Notes and Restrictions

Orders are shipped Monday through Friday with the exception of holidays.

  • All shipments are F.O.B. shipping point. Shipping options are available during checkout.
  • Common Carriers Truck (LTL) will be used for large items, heavy loads and items requiring special handling. Any shipment weighing less than 100 pounds will be charged at the carrier minimum rate.
  • UPS Next Day should be delivered by 10:30 AM for early AM orders and 12:00 Noon or the end of the next business day for standard next day orders depending on location. Delivery to remote locations, Hawaii, or Alaska may require additional time.
  • FedEx Priority Overnight delivered by end of business day.
  • FedEx First Priority Overnight to be delivered by noon the next business day.
  • FedEx and UPS are frequently substituted for one-another depending on the shipper (manufacturer) of the product being delivered. If customer chooses UPS RED, they may receive order via FedEx Priority Overnight. These times are estimates only and Precision Electric, Inc. is not liable for delays or losses.
  • UPS Blue (2 Day): Should be delivered by end of the second business day. Delivery to remote locations, Hawaii or Alaska may require additional time. Delivery times are estimates only and WESCO shall not be liable for delays.
  • Hazardous materials (including Limited Quantity and ORM-D) cannot be shipped via any method except UPS Ground or LTL (Less Than Truckload). Hazardous materials cannot be shipped beyond the domestic borders of the contiguous United States.
  • Hazardous materials (including Limited Quantity and ORM-D) may be boxed and shipped separately from all other items in your order. A Hazardous handling charge may be added to the shipping charges of the order. If you have any questions concerning hazardous materials on your order, please contact your local sales representative for assistance.
  • We do not allow APO or FPBO shipments.

Partials and Backorders
If an item is out of stock and available for backorder, we will show the message “Item available for backorder.” If you require estimated lead times for your order you are expected to call us with your order number following order entry. If you require partials, you must mark Ship Partials on the notes section during checkout  and if available, we will fulfill your request.

Tracking confirmation
You wil receive an email confirming your order following your order entry. If you dont see an email confirming your order, check your spam folder or call the sales team Tracking is uploaded once your order is prepped for shipping and ready to depart. Tracking will not show up on ups.com or fedex.com until after 5:00 pm (PST) so please do not email or call stating that your tracking number is invalid or wrong until after that time period. If the manufacturer doesnt provide tracking on time we will do our best to retrieve that information and email it to you but we are only able to provide you with the information that we have access to and sometimes this means tracking information not available for a few days after order entry date, depending on the manufacturer of the product that you ordered.

Order Cancellations/Returns

We strongly suggest you contact Precision Electric sales staff prior to placing an order if youre unsure of the product and/or its capabilities. This is because we do not accept returns or cancelations for most orders. Each order cancelation request and return request is handled on a case by case basis. Depending on the circumstances we may authorize a cancelation and/or return. Please contact the sales team with your order number within 30 days of order date for a request for return / request for cancellation form or for more information.

Warranties:

Every product includes a manufacturer warranty. Each manufacturer has its own warranty policy. Contact the sales team with your order number and the product model number to initiate a request for warranty.

Repair Warranty:

Precision Electric Repair Services include a limited 12-month warranty. Contact the sales team for more information or to initiate a repair warranty.

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 to meet any requirement. With its wide voltage range, high overload ability, and user-friendly alphanumerical keypad, Cutler Hammer SVX9000 drives are the smart decision for every user.Just three screws link the control module to the power module. Whats more, control units are interchangeable within frame sizes while software, control panels, I/O and communication cards are common throughout the line. Separating the power and control units provides installation advantages and reduced spare parts requirements. For convenience, the Cutler Hammer SVX9000 is field convertible from Type 1 to Type 12 (frames 46). Its reduced size equates to less panel space used and easy retrofits.Even when the drive is unpowered, the Cutler Hammer SVX9000 can be programmed and tested. The control logic module can be powered from an external +24 Vdc source so youre ready to train, test and go live whenever needed. Whether you choose local or remote operations via the keypad, simple copy/paste functions streamline the process.The Cutler Hammer SVX9000 may be configured with several different communication protocols, making it easy to communicate with all commonly used control systems. The control units powerful microprocessor can be used for local control tasks, thereby freeing resources of the control system for other control tasks. 9000XEngine, the versatile block-programming tool, eliminates the need for a PLC and significantly simplifies the control system.The Cutler Hammer SVX9000 adjustable frequency drive offers sensor-less vector control technology coupled with an adaptive motor model and sophisticated ASIC circuit features. This technology allows for steady speed error, fast torque rise time, high immunity to resonance vibrations and high starting torque and current. The SVX9000 is suitable for multiple motor drive systems and high-speed applications.Cutler Hammer SVX9000 is available in230V to 125 hp,480V to 250 hp,600V to 200 hp,Type 1/IP21Enclosedor Type 12/IP54 Enclosed. TheCutler Hammer SVX9000 offers the following communication options: EtherNet/IP Modbus RTU/TCP PROFIBUS DP DeviceNet CANopen LonWorks

Cutler Hammer SVX9000 Software Tools

9000XLoad is an easy-to-use tool for uploading system, application and option card software intended for use by engineering, commissioning and service personnel. 9000XLoad is also suitable for loading custom applications to the SVX9000 drive.9000XDrive is a software tool that allows uploading and downloading drive parameters. Parameters can be changed, saved, and uploaded to any number of SVX9000 drives. The tool has the ability to print parameters or save them to a file for future use and reference. Parameters can be compared to default values to determine drive setup. Operator functions include the ability to set references, start and stop the drive, and to monitor signals and actual values. These values can be displayed via a graphic display.9000XEngine allows the user to create IEC 1131-3 compliant custom applications with 9000XEngine. This graphical design tool customizes the control logic and parameters in the SVX9000. Functional Block Diagram (FBD), Ladder Diagram (LD) and Structured Text (ST) are all part of the function set. 9000XEngine enables the creation of parameters, fault messages and other application related features.The Cutler Hammer SVX9000 drive is sometimes mistaken for the Cutler Hammer SPX9000; the SPX9000 is a Cutler Hammer high performance drive and is available through 2000 HP.For Cutler Hammer SVX9000 user manuals and other product downloads, visit the Eaton Website. For Cutler Hammer SVX9000 drive repair and drive replacement quotes, contact Precision Electric. Precision Electric repairs all Cutler Hammer drive products through 2000 HP, in house.

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 fault can occur on power up, during deceleration, acceleration, during normal run, or while sitting idle.If the VFD overvoltage fault occurs during power up, the first thing to check is the incoming line voltage with a meter. If the line voltage is within specifications, find the jumper used to ground the common capacitors. This jumper will remove the common mode capacitors from ground. The VFD overvoltage fault may occur from ground noise coming back in through these capacitors causing a rise on the DC bus.

VFD overvoltage fault, at deceleration

The most common time a VFD overvoltage fault occurs is during deceleration. Sometimes the braking torque requirement exceeds drive braking circuit capacity. Other times the deceleration is too fast for its load and inertia from the load is going faster than the designated frequency. If you hit stop during a ramp down, the load spins faster than the designated frequency, the motor regenerates power back into the drive. The motor load then turns into a generator. This power is fed back into the drive, and stored on the DC bus. Extending the deceleration time is one way to solve a VFD overvoltage fault during deceleration.If extending the deceleration time does not solve the VFD overvoltage fault, a dynamic brake may be required to dissipate the excess energy. A dynamic brake is a resistive device that takes energy from the bus and burns it off as heat. The only other solution is to reduce the inertia on the load to the motor. How you do that is dependent on your application. A constant overhauling load may be a good application for a regenerative drive, where instead of a dynamic brake removing energy by converting it to heat, a regenerative unit will put the energy back on the utility line, and may even decrease your energy bill.A VFD Overvoltage fault during acceleration is uncommon, but it has been known to happen on high inertia loads with extensive acceleration times. A flywheel is a common high inertia application with timely acceleration. During acceleration, these type of loads can actually speed up quicker than the motor due to inertia, and the load becomes regenerative. To solve an overvoltage during acceleration, try to reduce the accel time. It usually takes some experimenting and fine tuning before a technician is satisfied with the results and commits to an accel time setting.

VFD overvoltage fault, operating normally

If the output load has a clutch, that may cause a VFD overvoltage fault. If there is a sudden drop in load, the motor speed may increase quickly, causing a regenerative load. If this is the case, a dynamic brake might help absorb the energy.A dynamic brake removes energy from the bus and burns it off as heat.With a high voltage line, and an application where a conveyor becomes less loaded, may be enough to turn the motor into a regenerative load. The drive is only able to absorb regenerative power to a certain extent, but too much will cause a VFD overvoltage fault.If the load is known to be stable, and not changing torque requirements drastically, then check the incoming line to the drive.

VFD overvoltage fault, when sitting idle

When high incoming AC voltage is present A VFD overvoltage fault can occur while the drive is sitting idle. If this VFD overvoltage fault is sporadic, theres something nearby that is causing the AC line to fluctuate. If you investigate large induction loads, see if they are causing the distribution line to change voltage.If an improperly tapped transformer is present, that can also cause an overvoltage fault by keeping the incoming line at the high end of the recommended voltage. This wont allow much room for voltage changes on the DC bus, if they were to occur. Incoming line fluctuations may not be detected by a multi-meter. If the voltage rise is quick and / or sharp, a multi-meter may not work fast enough to capture the reading. An oscilloscope or voltage monitor may be necessary to capture the voltage rise.If the main incoming power line has power factor correction caps, switching in and out may also cause a large power spike. In this case, an isolation transformer or line reactor may be required on the front end of the drive to absorb the power spike.Precision Electric offers drive repair and drive replacement for all manufacturer products. Precision Electric repairs AC and DC variable speed drives up to 3000 horsepower. Call Precision Electric for VFD repair and replacement quotes.     References: abb lv drives, ab rockwell

Hurricane Harvey Impacts American Oil Refineries

Hurricane Harvey hit the heart of American Oil Refineries last week. So far (as of 8-31), Harvey has shut down 11.2 percent of American Oil Refineries capacity (about one-third of all American Oil Refineries capacity is in Texas Gulf Coast) and roughly 25 percent of American Oil Refineries’ production from the Gulf of Mexico (accounting for about 20 percent of American Oil Refineries crude production). Harvey also was the cause of closure to all ports along the Texas coast. Based on American Oil Refineries current operations, it is estimated that anywhere from 1 million to 2.2 million barrels per day of refining capacity are offline, as well as just under half a million BPD of production. The U.S. has been producing around 9.5 million barrels per day, and in general, American Oil Refineries production has beaten 2016 Energy Information Administration estimates for 2017 production. This production has played a major role in keeping global oil prices low, in turn hurting oil-dependent countries like Russia and Saudi Arabia.Situated higher in the Hill Country, Austin has been spared the worst of what Harvey has wrought in cities like Rockport, Houston and Corpus Christi. But it is near enough to the coast that most of us who call it home know someone afflicted by this particular natural disaster. In a way, it has become personal to us. Communities and in the United States, states are absolutely communities are funny like that.Typhoon Hato, which earned a signal 10 the highest possible rating in Hong Kongs classification system struck the region Aug. 23. The South China Morning Post described it as the worst typhoon that Macau has seen since 1968. Typhoon Pakhar, which earned a signal 8 rating, hit the region a few days later on Aug. 27.Natural disasters like Harvey and Hato are unpredictable. (Advances in meteorological technology clue us in to general arrival times and broad behavior, sure, but even as late as this week no one could confidently say whether Harvey would turn east or west.) They come quickly and, compared to great plains and mountain chains, leave just as quickly. Put simply, there are things that cannot be accounted for ahead of time. Think about Japans bad luckat the Battle of Midway. Remember Gen. Robert E. Leesmiscalculation at Gettysburg. Recall Mount Tambora, whose eruption in 1815 would destroy crop harvests around the world, giving the world in 1816 what would be known as the Year Without a Summer. Hurricane Harvey, and the concurrent storms of southern China, are serious enough to consider whether they qualify.There are always circumstances we will not be able to anticipate, and the only antidote for that is to be quick to recognize when those circumstances are upon us and to correct our course accordingly.

American Oil Refineries – A Challenge in Relief

Lets consider, then, the geopolitical importance of the storms that have stricken China and the United States, the largest economies in the world. Well start with China. The importance of these typhoons stems not from the tragic deaths and injuries resulting from the storm although they are indeed tragic. Their importance stems not from the economic fallout sure, itll be a costly reconstruction process, estimated by some to be roughly $1 billion, but China can afford it. Their importance stems not from trade none of Chinas most important trade infrastructure was harmed by Hato and Pakhar. Their importance does not even stem from location though the most affected areas, Hong Kong and Macau, are vital to Chinas economic interests, they serve mostly as a means to access capital markets. It is easier to rebuild a broken stock market than a broken port.No, the geopolitical significance of these storms results from the political situation they created. In between landfall of the two typhoons, 1,000 Peoples Liberation Army troops left their garrison in Macau and took to the streets, at the behest of Macaus chief executive, to assist with clean-up operations. Though Macau is part of China, it boasts an autonomous government, so the deployment of troops is no small matter.Of course, disaster relief is not the same as a military invasion, and the deployment can hardly be seen as an act of aggression. But it brings into relief one of Chinas most pressing political challenges: managing its special administrative regions. Over the past week in Hong Kong, one such region that is particularly suspicious of Beijings intentions, tens of thousands of protesters demonstrated against the arrest of democracy advocates. Though technically a separate issue from the situation in Macau, many protesters believe the troop deployment sets a precedent for losing more of their own autonomy. (Tellingly, Hong Kong reporters have been banned from entering Macau.) Its unclear whether their suspicions have any merit, but Beijing certainly wants to enhance its control over these territories, and the typhoons have given Beijing pretext to deploy troops.

American Oil Refineries – Severe, but Short-Term

Hurricane Harveys impact on American Oil Refineries production will be temporary, even if it is severe. In the short term, though, it could be globally significant. The storm has stalled out over Houston and promises to dump more and more rain over the area. If it damages the Colonial Pipeline which transports more than 40 percent of the Texas Gulf Coasts refined product, according to the EIA U.S. consumers would not only have to pay more at the pump, but U.S. policymakers would have to deal with Russia, which would greatly benefit from even a momentary spike in prices. It wont be clear what will happen to oil prices until we know what kind of damage coastal facilities have sustained, but the possibility of higher prices cant be ruled out.Storms such as Harvey introduce unknown variables into our model. We cant predict them, but we can design our model to account for them when they happen. And why wouldnt we? Nation states tend to act differently when they stare down the ultimate geopolitical power: nature itself.Precision Electric is now repairing and replacing all damaged equipment for American Oil Refineries in Texas. This is in hopes of getting American Oil Refineriesback on their feet in a timely manner. Many of the American Oil Refineriesuse Eaton VFD products on their rigs and Precision Electric is familiar and experienced in repairing Eaton equipment; Precision Electric has been working with American Oil Refineries in Texas for nearly ten years.Contact Precision Electric for repair and replacement quotes.

References:https://geopoliticalfutures.com/ as well as portions of article are from anarticleby Jacob L. Shapiro of GPF

Eaton power board failure: the main reason Eaton drives quit working

Eaton power board failure is a common problem among Eaton drive users. Power board damage is the cause of failure in most non-functional Eaton drives. Power board failure is usually caused from either Eaton drivesreaching the end of their life cycle, the incorrect drive enclosure was being used, or, neglecting preventativemaintenance of Eaton equipment. If the power board damage is excessive, an entire board will need to be replaced. Eaton takes a long time to diagnose and repair equipment. Most of the time Eaton will hold onto a manufacturer’s drive for months and then tell them that the drive must be replaced because “it isn’t worth repair”. Precision Electric has repaired many Eaton power boards and Eaton drives that Eaton deemed “not worth repair”.Although they offer drive repair, most Eaton distributors don’t even repair drives themselves. These Eaton distributors outsource Eaton drive repair to third parties because they don’t have the equipment, documentation, knowledge, or technical staff to perform Eaton drive repair. Going through an Eaton distributor who is outsourcing the repair to a third party is cost prohibited and time-consuming. It’s best to go directly to an Eaton repair center, such as Precision Electric. Precision Electric is an Eaton repair center and Precision Electric performs all Eaton power board and Eaton drive repair in house. Precision Electric also offers immediate 24/7 emergency repair for breakdowns.The Eaton power board failure repair process should always be taken with extreme caution. Eaton power board repair should only be performed by technicians who have required training and experience to work with electrical equipment. Troubleshooting and repairing an Eaton power board is time consuming and tedious because every Eaton power board can be unique depending upon the Eaton drive functions and capabilities; But, the overall structure of troubleshooting and repairing always remains the same.The ultimate goal when repairing an Eaton power board is to diagnose the cause of failure, repair of the power board, reassembly of drive module; Then, the appropriate steps to avoid repeat problems is communicated to the customer. Lastly, re-commission the drive with its corresponding equipment.Precision Electric performs all Eaton power board failure repairs in house. In house repair ensures efficient turnaround time, better repair cost, and less handling of Eaton equipment. Precision Electric also offers Eaton emergency repair services for customers who are broke down andrequire immediate repair services.To learn more about Eaton drives, visit the Eaton Website. Contact Precision Electric for Eaton driverepairand replacement. Precision Electric can be reached by phone at 574-256-1000 or by email at [email protected]