To help with understand the new Machinery Directive, Schneider Electric UK has produced a comprehensive Safe Machinery Guide. The guide covers the main aspects of making machines safe, taking a holistic view of risk assessment, risk reduction, inherently safe design, safeguarding and functional safety. As well as the moral obligation to avoid harming […]
A load-sharing application is one where there are two or more motors mechanically connected to drive the same load. In this application a Mitsubishi FR-A700 sensorless vector drive is controlling a long conveyor belt. In theory, if there are multiple motors that are all supplied by the same frequency, they will all output the same […]
GAMBICA has published an updated version of their free guide to the requirements of BS EN 61439-1:2011 & BS EN 61439-2:2011. The guide has been compiled by members of the GAMBICA Controlgear Group Technical Committee. Power Switchgear and Controlgear Assemblies It is intended provide specifiers, designers and purchasers of Power Switchgear and Controlgear […]
The AC drive industry has traditionally identified applications as either variable torque or constant torque. Schneider Electric has produced a
ABB Drives UK has prepared a nine page guide for water industry consultants and contractors called ‘Using variable-speed drives in the water industry – A checklist for consultants and contractors’. It highlights many of the new drive features that can help deliver the best possible performance from the motor-driven application. VSD information changes […]