IMO Jaguar VXR inverter outperforms on braking high inertia load

IMO has demonstrated the superior control and braking qualities of its Jaguar VXR drive on a demanding grinding wheel braking application for a customer that manufactures and refurbishes machine tools.   The Jaguar drive has succeeded, where several others failed to meet the customer’s requirement to control a very high inertial flywheel mass, and decelerate […]

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Altivar 12 helps win more business by saving energy.

Depending on the business and type of building, HVAC can account for over 40% of energy consumption. Your clients can reduce HVAC energy consumption and sustain optimal consumption levels by improving the control and management of ventilation, temperatures, and system usage.   You can help them meet today’s demand for energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and […]

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Replacing obsolete Schneider products

The replacement product list for obsolete Schneider products is where you find equivalent products.  Called the Schneider Electric part number substitution tool the table enables users to find obsolete products from the last 25 years and identify a replacement or equivalent from the current range.  This also include products branded Telemechanique and Merlin Gerin, and […]

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New HVAC upgrade supports Mitsubishi FR-F700 inverter drives on BACnet

Mitsubishi Electric has upgraded the FR-F700-EC range of inverters with network support for BACnet, the most commonly used data communications protocol in building automation and control networks.   Introduced in 1987, BACnet is today the backbone of the vast majority of building services networks, and support for the protocol on the FR-F700-EC makes it easy […]

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Schneider Electric hoisting control for cranes using Altivar 71 and ATV IMC: Part 4

Construction cranes: Tower cranes with cabin   This architecture suits complex installations using accurate hoisting machines that require variable speed drives in all movements (hoisting, trolley and slewing).  An embedded CANopen fieldbus simplifies installation and performance.   Crane control and safety functions can be included in the by using an ATV-IMC drive controller to provide […]

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