ABB ACS55 micro drives are designed to be incorporated into a wide variety of simple machines, providing high levels of control and usability whilst also saving energy. The ACS55 is a simple drive, programmed by switches and potentiometers. Extended programming is possible via a PC if required, as is programming without power. The […]
By adopting Schneider Electric’s Altivar ATV 212 and ATV61 inverter drives, US based pump company Taco, Inc., was able to improve flow control and reduce power consumption of their HVAC pumps in response to customer demand. As energy concerns gained increasing visibility with building owners, the HVAC/ pump industry has moved to reduce energy costs and provide […]
Omron has adopted the EtherCAT as their preferred machine control network for the MX2 series of inverter drives. EtherCAT is a fast, flexible, robust and affordable communications network and the MX2 inverter can simply be added to an EtherCAT network using the optional communications card. The two make a strong combination EtherCAT […]
Low voltage AC drives are increasingly being used on a variety of movable bridges, either as part of a new build or as part of a renovation program and tend to replace hydraulic drives or DC drives operating with DC motors. At the heart of bridge control systems are AC drives that […]
As its name implies, the new IMO Jaguar VXA (Aqua) range has been specifically designed to meet the expectations of the water industry. It has been developed in close consultation with water industry experts worldwide to offer a three pronged approach to reducing cost and wastage for in handling water. 1. Reducing energy […]