Mitsubishi Electric has announced the launch of the D800 series, the successor to the trusted and widely used D700 Variable Speed Drive. Designed to combine performance, simplicity, and sustainability, the D800 is set to…
Variable Speed Drives News & Insights
100 Years of TeSys: With BPX since the late 1960s
The journey to 100 years of TeSys began in 1924 with the introduction of the first TeSys contactor, which replaced the knife lever with a rotating bar. This marked a…
Electric Motor TCO & Understanding Yours
The Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) recently produced a guide outlining the total cost of ownership (TCO) of electric motors. Its aim of this motor TCO guide is to…
OMRON M1 Integrated AC Drives Solution Launched
News of the new OMRON M1 Integrated Global AC Drives Solution for OEMs, system integrators and end users has been announced. These innovative inverter drives offer leading system integration capabilities, enabling harmonised machine…
Mitsubishi’s FR-C S80 Inverter Drives: Low Cost & Maximum Space Saving
Engineers seeking an entry-level, cost-effective solution for their automation needs need look no further than Mitsubishi’s FR-C S80 inverter drives. Renowned for its compact design, low heat generation and space-saving capabilities, the Mitsubishi CS80…
Inverters Driving You Crazy?
When inverter drives were so hard to obtain some months ago, the feedback we got was that inverters were driving you crazy. So, wanting to ensure our customers kept working, we responded as you…
Data Centres: More than just Servers
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the digital revolution, reshaping everything from business meetings to factory operations. This rapid shift, coupled with the advent of 5G communication, has increased the demand for cloud-based and online…
Inverter Winder Control & The Essentials You Need to Know
Winder controls are the most complex of any inverter application. Yet a properly sized motor teamed with a smart inverter operating in the correct mode can deliver solid performance with lower cost of ownership….
Offline VSD Tool Simplifies Start Up & Maintenance
To make light work of their FR-E800 drives, Mitsubishi Electric has introduced an offline VSD tool that simplifies setup and maintenance. The innovative 24V DC plug-in module FR-E8DS is simple to install and allows…
VSD Energy Saving Payback Times Halved
With the doubling of electricity prices, the payback time for installing variable speed drives (VSDs) has halved. Most VSD energy saving fan and pump applications deliver payback periods of under 18 months. Recent hikes…
Driving Motors to Better Efficiency
Selecting the correct inverter or variable speed drive (VSD) for a motor application delivers both financial and environmental benefits. The latest generations of VSDs provide additional savings and performance advantages when driving motors.
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How the Affinity Laws deliver Energy Saving for Businesses
With the recent increases in energy prices, it is time to look again at cost effective ways to save electricity. The affinity laws point the way, and it is not an exaggeration to say…
How to Improve Energy Savings and Productivity Together
According to ABB Drives, there are some 10 million electric motors driving production within the UK. They are by far the biggest users of electricity in industry, so controlling…
Are problem solving VSDs the new automation platform?
Wayne Turtill of Mitsubishi Electric UK explains how the versatility of problem-solving VSDs extends far beyond controlling the speed and torque of a motor. Many problems solving VSDs, like the FRA-800,…
The Importance of Soft Starters for Industrial Applications
Soft Starters, sometimes called soft starts, have long been an important motor control compontent, in particular when it comes to their use in industrial applications. In this blog article, we do what it says…
New G5-5 guidance for Harmonics in Power Systems
The new G5-5 recommendations on harmonic disturbance are a significant change to the previous G5-4. Importantly, this is a site standard rather than a product standard. This means system integrators and end-users must ensure…
You need to consider Mitsubishi Electric’s new E800 Inverter Drives
From one of the world’s leading manufacturers of VSDs comes Mitsubishi Electric’s new E800 inverter drives, a game-changing machinery drive for the new automation era. Designed for IIoT and smart machines, it handles multiple…
Save Motor Running Costs & Understanding How to Forever
Electronic variable speed drives (VSDs) – also known as inverter drives – find uses throughout building, industrial and process applications. The main reasons for their popularity are to save motor running costs or to…
Are you using the Correct VSD Cable for the Job?
Variable speed inverter drives (VSDs) have grown in popularity as they offer many advantages to the installer and also the user. According to the Lapp Group, in some applications, the correct VSD…
Making Energy Savings: UK Emission Goals depend on SMEs
Global climate change has meant that ‘once in a lifetime’ weather events are becoming regular occurrences. It is why more UK and international companies are committing to carbon-neutral goals and zero carbon emissions across…