New IMO Jaguar VXH variable speed drive for HVAC applications

    UK company IMO has introduced a new series of HVAC inverter drives to the Jaguar family.  The Jaguar VXH was developed specifically for HVAC and pump applications from 0.75 to 710 kW.   The slim, easy to install packaged VXH achieves optimum energy saving on fan and pump applications, contributing significantly to environmental […]

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Benefits of energy management surely cannot be ignored

    Adapted from a recent article by Chris Evans, Marketing & Operations Group Manager at Mitsubishi Electric UK, who discusses implementing an energy management strategy and how existing automation control architecture can be used to help deliver significant energy savings.   Doing nothing is not an option For many customers, one of their largest […]

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New ABB UK Drives and Motors catalogue for 2013

      ABB has published a new 92 page Drives and Motors catalogue for 2013 that is available for download or hard copy to order by end-users, system integrators, machine builders and OEMs.   Amongst the new products for 2013 are the ACS880 industrial drives; the ACQ810 water industry specific drives, and a new high […]

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NS5 handheld HMI from Omron offers precise control for UK operators

    As control systems become more complex, the HMI is being used not only as an operator display and data-setting terminal, but also as a maintenance tool for the complete control system.  Many HMI applications now contain hundreds of screens containing maintenance information for the complete control system.   NS5 Handheld, suited for use […]

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ABB UK offers ACH550 with cooling tower-specific functions

  The ACH550 range of ac variable speed drives is designed for buildings and in particular HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) applications.  One of which is cooling tower applications, and the diagram below shows a typical control system with an ACH550 drive.     Fan Speed Control The cooling tower fan speed is typically […]

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