Big savings as VSD replaces variator on textile spinning machine. A specialist manufacturer of yarn for sports equipment is saving £18,000 a year on energy costs with the installation of ACS550 variable-speed drives from ABB UK. The company manufactures cloth for billiard and snooker tables, as well as cloth for many well-known tennis ball […]
Are smart VSDs pointing in the right direction? When an inverter drive trips, the first question is why. The A VSD tripping is not the problem, but a symptom of the problem. lt is supposed to do that to protect the motor and process machinery. But how easy is it to discover […]
New six step energy savings plan launched by ABB UK A new Energy & Productivity Plan, launched by ABB, takes into account some of the requirements of the Energy Savings Opportunities Scheme (ESOS). The plan offers an in-depth snapshot of the energy saving and productivity improvement potential from a company’s motor-driven applications, like pumps […]
ABB guide to VSDs in retail environments. According to the Carbon Trust, the retail sector accounts for about seven percent of the UK’s carbon emissions, with the biggest energy users being refrigeration and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC). Refrigeration accounts for about 40 percent of energy consumption, but for certain retailers […]
ABB’s Drivebase app. uses QR codes to fix faults. ABB has announced version 2.0.0 of its Drivebase inverter drive app for Android and iOS. The new version includes a new look and feel along with improved user authentication and QR fault code analysis for troubleshooting/ faultfinding. Push notifications are now available and both German […]