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What's New in VFDs - SmartD

By Tyler Simmons on 6th Aug 2025

Variable frequency drives have been controlling motors for over forty years, but they’ve always introduced power quality issues as a side effect. Harmonics, dV/dt, and common mode are known issues to address with every VFD. …

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How to Program a VFD: A Basic Guide

By Matthew Harris on 21st Oct 2024

If you’ve just received your variable frequency drive (VFD) and are looking to get it set to run, there are some general guidelines and instructions you need to follow to ensure that the VFD operates smoothly with your motor sys …

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What is a Reduced Voltage Soft Starter (RVSS)?

By Matthew Harris on 7th Oct 2024

If you’ve ever floored the gas pedal in your car, you might have an idea of why soft starters can be helpful in electric motor applications. As a driver, you’re used to the smooth, gradual build-up of speed as your vehicle ge …

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Aging Infrastructure

By Tyler Simmons on 5th Oct 2023

What is Aging Infrastructure and how you can plan for it? As electrical infrastructure across your facility ages, you may begin to see issues.  You may begin to see that older equipment fails more often. Even if i …

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School District Saves Money and Energy with VFD Rebates

By Tyler Simmons on 25th May 2023

Public School District Uses Utility Rebates to Save Money and Energy on VFD Retrofits Keeping more than 70 schools full of students cool in the summer and warm in the winter is a big task. No …

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Convention Center Saves Money On Energy Consumption

By Luke Lancaster on 20th Apr 2023

Aging infrastructure upgrades save a large convention center 8% annually One of the largest and most well-known convention centers in the world covers acres of land in a large city, but also …

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