Despite the energy saving advantages and EU directives promoting energy saving motors, a recent study by IMS Research (now part of HIS) indicates a significant portion of sales of low voltage motors sold in Europe and the UK are still IE1. In 2009 the implemented Directive 2005/32/EC which states that in the […]
With the new FR-A770 series, Mitsubishi Electric UK presents its first 690V inverter. The current FR-A770 series product range comprises two models with motor rated capacities of 355kW and 560kW. It is based on the successful FR-A700 series, and includes dedicated features for the European market, such as PLC function. Similar to […]
Schneider Electric has introduced new software suites to address the energy management needs of customers in key market segments such as data centres, healthcare and water industries. The new suites are part StruxureWare, a platform of integrated software applications that will help customers maximise business performance and be more efficient and sustainable. […]
Motors placed on the market after 1 January 2015, with a rated output between 7.5 – 375 kW, shall have a minimum efficiency class of IE3, or minimum IE2 if they are operated or equipped with electronic speed control, essentially a variable-speed drive (VSD). It is estimated that electric motors consume 70% of the […]
A leading automotive manufacturer has increased production in its engine block assembly area by using Mitsubishi Electric L series modular PLCs to control its automated guided vehicles (AGV). In addition to the L Series PLCs the newly developed AGV line uses Mitsubishi’s GOT series HMIs, Advanced Materials Handling The plant uses an […]