Leading UK trade bodies GAMBICA and REMA have updated their Installation Guidelines for Power Drive Systems in the UK.  Supported by leading drive suppliers including ABB Drives, Omron, Mitsubishi Electric , Schneider Electric, Danfoss, and Siemens, the publication provides an authoritative guide on best practice for the installation of Power Drive Systems, including variable speed drives and motors.

The new document follows a join study on both the fundamental theory and practice, and considers the aspects of safe mechanical and electrical installation and the avoidance of EMC problems. Compliance with the appropriate EU Directives and with local regulations is also considered.

Each section in the report covers the requirements for a different part of a power drive system, to assist specifiers and purchasers from specification to installation and commissioning.
“This is the 4th Edition of the Technical Guide, with updates on power drive systems including the drive, motor and load, together with cabling, site considerations, circuit protection, earthing and harmonics,” said Steve Brambley, deputy director of GAMBICA and convener of the organisation’s variable speed drive (VSD) group.

“Power Drive Systems is an IEC term which covers the VSD, motor and sensors used for feedback control information to the drive, as well as auxiliary parts like filtering and protection. The technical guide has now evolved into a comprehensive treatise for engineers and installers, giving them a VSD manufacturer’s perspective on best practice for installation.

Recent revisions include current legislation, regulations and standards, and with new sections on earth loop impedance testing, bearings and power conditioning, as well as an updated section on transformers.”

GAMBICA represents the UK automation and Drives sectors, and REMA the electric motor and generator manufacturers.  The guide is available as a free download here. GAMBICA Installation Guide Power Drive Systems
 

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