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Like all tasks, the process of backing up an ABB Variable Speed Drive is a straightforward process, when you know how. In this video, IDS General Manager, Matt Handley, talks us through how to back up an ABB drive. In case you can’t listen to the video, or you prefer to follow a written guide, we have transcribed the video contents below: Backing Up An ABB Variable Speed Drive Using our demo rig, IDS General…
Electric motors driving hydraulic pumps are in common use in industry today. They provide motive power to machines using rams to move and hold machines in position. When the oil flow to the rams is not required, the hydraulic pump will continue to operate and the oil is then diverted around the circuit back to the tank by a pressure relief valve. This wastes energy and heats up the oil. In this case, inverters can…
In this video, Blaise Ford, MD of IDS demonstrates how to reduce noise with an inverter. Using our demo rig which consists of an ACS480 inverter, an electric motor and a fan, Blaise starts by running the fan at full speed, 50 Hertz and then slows it down to demonstrate how much the noise generated by the fan is reduced. How To Reduce Noise With An Inverter For those not able to watch this video…
When selecting variable speed drives and motors for potentially explosive atmospheres, the manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations must be followed, otherwise explosion protection measures will be compromised. ABB’s Luciano Santos and Andrew Bould share some advice. Throughout the food and beverage sector, variable speed drives (VSDs) and electric motors are renowned for contributing to productivity improvement and energy efficiency. However, their use needs to be very carefully considered in applications within potentially explosive atmospheres – also…
We are pleased to announce that following the success of the ABB variable speed drive webinars in 2020, ABB and IDS are once again teaming up to provide these valuable online learnings. The experts at ABB have created these webinars with the intention of sharing knowledge and best practices. The webinar topics run from an introduction to variable speed drives, through to the latest digital technology and specific topics like PID, harmonics, automation and PLC….
ABB’s Andrew Bould explains why fixed torque applications shouldn’t be overlooked as candidates for variable speed drive installation. When we talk about variable speed drives (VSDs), the focus is very often on energy saving. Indeed, in variable torque applications like fans and pumps they can reduce energy costs by up to 60 percent. However, when it comes to fixed torque applications such as conveyors, compressors, mixers and hoists, energy savings are still achievable but are…
Liam Blackshaw writes: Modern variable speed drives (VSDs) are packed full of safety features, but the sheer number of similar sounding functions, (not to mention similar sounding acronyms), can make it difficult to get a handle on what they all mean. I thought it might therefore be a good idea with this post to gather all of the common safety features typically found in the current generation of ABB drives and demystify them all in…
Here ABB’s Martin Richardson reflects on feedback from the water industry on the issue of harmonic mitigation. Four years ago, ABB received CPD accreditation for a training course that looked at the effect of harmonics on the operation of water plants and ways in which their impact could be mitigated. The course targeted water industry end-users and was a sell-out. Feedback revealed the confusion and misunderstanding surrounding the subject of harmonics. Harmonics often get the…
In this video, ABB’s Area Sales Manager, Stuart Ruskin demonstrates PID control using our demo rig. The demo rig consists of an inverter, a motor, a fan and a damper. In this demonstration the damper will be used to control the flow in this instance air, but the demonstration is just as applicable to water. PID Control Demo The 1st setting on the inverter, Stuart sets the desired pressure. The 2nd setting is the current…
ABB Area Sales Manager, Stuart Ruskin takes a look at pump inverters and the specifically designed ABB inverter for the water industry, the ACQ580. What is a pump inverter? Put simply, it is an inverter that is controlling a pump’s motor. There are several reasons why you might want to use an inverter on your pump: To save energy/costs To prevent costly maintenance and down time To give you the best efficiency To protect your…
