Automation is changing: future trends in control technology suggest that the role of that control technology is changing. Integrated solutions in which tasks are distributed to free up capacity are growing in importance: individual components are irrelevant to the customer. According to Mitsubishi Electric, it is not a question of pitching PLC against […]
When leading fluid motion and control provider Flowserve Corp re-equipped their pump testing facility in Newark, they chose ACS800 inverter drives from ABB UK. The drives are used for quick and easy testing of new pump variants at different speeds. The test rig is divided into two independent test facilities capable of […]
At a time when the world’s energy resources are running out, and the financial impact of energy costs on companies is steadily increasing, can we afford not to control and optimise means of production, particularly when it is cost neutral? In the UK, it is estimated that electric motors consume 30% of the […]
Direct Torque Control (DTC) AC drive technology was developed by ABB and to replace traditional PWM drives in both open and closed-loop applications by providing precise torque control without the need for a feedback device. DTC is a feature of ABB high performance drives series ACS 800 and ACS880 DTC uses a […]
Launched by Mitsubishi Electric at the recent SPS/IPC/Drives fair in Germany, the new generation FR-A800 inverters feature advanced new microprocessors giving unparalleled drive precision, speed control, simple start up, and versatility. These ultra modern drives have been specially designed for use with advanced plant and machinery applications to ensure maximum output and […]