According to National Geographic, the life expectancy of a jaguar is twelve to fifteen years. But, IMOPC may well take issue with that when you consider the IMO Jaguar Drive and its long-standing customers. In 1984, an IMO customer fitted the IMO Jaguar VL750 drive to a pump on their Pilot Plant. The VL750 was […]
In a Schneider Electric machine and automation blog, François Malrait explains why VSDs are more than just speed controllers. Engineers use drives for a variety of purposes depending on the function required. This means the task is the focus, rather than the product. For many, the purpose of a VSD (Variable Speed Drive) is to […]
Altivar 600 improves the pumping driveline. Most VSDs combine with other electromechanical or mechanical devices to form a driveline. However, in pumping systems, inefficiencies can reduce performance of the driveline. For example, a mismatch between the pump deployed and the actual system need. Similarly, the improper use of throttling valves and damper […]
Avoiding installation issues with PWM inverters Variable speed AC drives have become very popular because of their energy efficiency. Additionally, they offer flexible control of processes and machinery using maintenance-free AC motors. AC drives use power switching techniques and generate high rates of change of voltage. Most modern AC drives use voltage-source PWM inverters. […]
By enhancing traditional technologies with more intelligence, connected solutions are transforming the workplace. Digitisation of automation devices like VSDs ensures they can output data in a computer recognisable form. Hence, the resulting connected products that enable digitisation needed for IIoT. Reflecting this trend is the Altivar Process Orientated Drives provide more data for advanced […]