Schneider Electric has designed the Altivar 212 variable frequency drive (VFD), to minimise the energy losses during power conversion and to accurately control motor speeds. Altivar 212 covers motor powers between 0.75 kW and 75 kW for HVAC applications. By controlling centrifugal pump and fan applications with variable speed drives, users can eliminate the need for […]
In the first of two applications, the client was increasingly having positioning problems with a long travel gantry crane used for handling stone and steel sections. The crane was controlled by an 11kW slip-ring motor which used resistors for speed selection. Due to the motor’s age, the engineers were concerned that to install a variable […]
The move towards intelligent buildings has driven changes in inverter variable speed drives in terms of ease of use and improved building control (BMS) integration, which led Schneider Electric to introduce the Altivar 212. Due to the ATV 212’s eco-energy based design, energy savings of up to 70% can be achieved compared to […]
Particularly suited for retrofitting the Altivar 31C comes ready for wall mounting. The IP55 housing means the drive can be installed outdoors and adjacent to the motor or application if required. Altivar 31C is designed for simple industrial machines (material handling and packaging, textile machines, special machines, pumps and fans). The IP55 enclosed ATV 31C range offers a […]
The Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) Scheme is a key part of the Government’s programme to manage climate change. The scheme offers tax incentives to encourage businesses to invest in energy saving plant or machinery. How does ECA work? The ECA scheme enables businesses to claim a 100% first year capital allowance on investments in […]