This blog considers the cause of a motor overload fault (OLF) on Altivar drives. This applies to the following series: Altivar ATV12, ATV312, ATV32, ATV61, ATV71. Motor overload fault (OLF) is triggered by the motor pulling current above the ItH (Motor Them Current) that is programmed into the drive. The further above the ItH […]
Gatwick refuelling upgrade goes unnoticed. Gatwick is the UK’s second largest airport, and the busiest single-runway airport in the world. With more than 660 aircraft movements daily, the efficiency of all aircraft fuelling systems is critical. Gatwick Airport Storage and Hydrant Company (GASHCo) was faced with the critical challenge of maintaining […]
Why a piecemeal approach to energy saving is not enough. Whatever the scenario, maximum energy efficiency comes from taking a view of the complete picture. In industry, senior management and plant engineers must learn to talk if comprehensive energy efficiency is to be achieved. In no other sector is the communication gap […]
Altivar 12 high functionality entry-level drives up to 4 kW. Altivar 12 (ATV12) is Schneider Electric’s entry level drive for small three-phase machines requiring variable speed control of synchronous motors up to 4 kW. Of particular interest to machine builders is the option to use the drive with or without the heatsink. […]
Accessing UK Government funds for energy saving programmes. The UK government’s Enhanced Capital Allowance scheme (ECA) provides first year allowances to let businesses set 100% of the cost of energy saving assets against taxable profits in a single tax year. They even provide a list of tested and approved equipment to choose from, […]