Effective in the UK from 2015, the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is a mandatory energy assessment and energy saving identification scheme for large undertakings for organisations employing over 250 people. They will be required to audit their total energy consumption including for buildings, industrial activities and transport and to identify cost-effective […]
Investing in approved energy saving technologies in the UK has a triple benefit. The first is that plant and equipment operate more efficiently and so reduce energy costs. The second is the Enhanced Capital Allowance scheme administered by HMRC allows companies to write off 100% of the cost against that year’s taxable profits. Thirdly, by […]
Of particular interest to machine builders, Schneider Electric UK offers the Altivar 12 variable speed inverter drives in two versions depending on whether a heat sink is required. Both are rated IP20. The base-plate mounting version is designed to be fixed to the machine frame, which provides sufficient surface area to allow […]
Altivar 32, is a slim format inverter drive designed for advanced mid-range machines with asynchronous and synchronous motors from 0.18 to 15kW. Power ratings up to 1.5kW are designed around a 45mm wide module, and units from 1.5 to 4kW use a slim book-style case, and this side-by-side mounting means a reduction in […]
The Altivar ATV Integrated Machine Controller (IMC) Drive Controller VW3A3521 is an option card that can be installed in the Altivar 61 and the Altivar 71 to adapt the variable speed drives to specific applications by integrating control system functions similar to a PLC. It can be combined with another option card for […]