Variable frequency drives (VFDs) are more common than ever before.  Sometimes when a VFD is introduced into a motor driven system, system reliability suffers. This recording addresses some of the common factors that reduce motor driven system reliability and how to correct them.   

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When possible, it is good practice to perform an uncoupled, no-load run on an induction motor as an incoming diagnostic test. A no-load run should also be performed after assembly, and ANSI/EASA AR100-2020 states that “no-load running tests should be made at rated voltage and rated frequency.” In this article, we’ll discuss some of the reasons why this is important and some things to consider when you cannot meet both requirements.

Como forma de diagnóstico y cuando sea posible, una buena práctica consiste en probar en vacío un motor de inducción que entra al centro de servicios. Esta misma prueba también se debe efectuar después del ensamblaje y la norma ANSI/ EASA AR100-2020 establece que "las pruebas en vacío se deben realizar a la tensión y frecuencia nominales". En este artículo, discutiremos algunas de las razones por las que esto es importante y algunos factores a considerar cuando no se puede cumplir con ambos requisitos.

In today’s global economy, it is quite possible to get electric motors from all over the world. Most electric motors that are 500 hp (373 kW) or less will conform to one of two basic manufacturing standards; NEMA or IEC. The intent of this article is to focus on IEC standards for managing voltage stress in VFD applications as it pertains to the motor’s windings.

En la economía global actual, es posible adquirir motores eléctricos fabricados en todo el mundo. La mayoría de los motores eléctricos de 500 HP (373 kW) o menos se ajustarán a una de las dos normas básicas de fabricación; NEMA o IEC. La intención de este artículo es centrarse en las normas IEC para gestionar la sobre tensión en aplicaciones con VFD en lo que respecta a los devanados del motor.

This webinar goes through the basics of what accessories may be needed for proper VFD control and power quality add-ons to improve motor driven system reliability.

This webinar recording reviews the failures associated with 3-phase motors on Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and how to rewind to limit future failures.

This webinar recording explains the basics of low voltage AC drive types and control methods.

While adding variable speed capability in commercial buildings is not a new idea, a new analysis confirms major energy and cost savings is available by pairing those products with a power drive system (PDS) – regardless of a pump’s load variability. A PDS combines an electric motor, adjustable speed controls and sensors that provide feedback to the equipment, allowing the equipment to slow down or speed up to meet current demand. This idea and the added flexibility a PDS can provide may be even more important as we move forward in uncertain times.