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Motor Theory 101: Adjusting Frequency

Motor Theory 101: Adjusting Frequency

By Yin on 31st Oct 2014
Did You Know Your Motor Could Run on Mars? It is no secret that different parts of the world use different frequencies. In America we use a frequency of 60 Hz while in Europe you will find a frequency of 50 Hz. It may not seem li …

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How to program the Mitsubishi D700 series VFD (Video)

How to program the Mitsubishi D700 series VFD (Video)

By Craig Hartman on 20th Oct 2014
Video Transcript Hi, Craig Hartman with VFDs.com. Today we are going to learn basic programming for the Mitsubishi D700 variable frequency drives. Here is our Mitsubishi D700 series drive. The D drives are very compact, and yet …

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6 Common Misconceptions You Might Have About VFDs

6 Common Misconceptions You Might Have About VFDs

By Yin on 9th Oct 2014
Since VFDs have many different uses and come in a large range of varieties and prices, it can be easy to misunderstand certain benefits associated with using one. As a result, below are 6 common misconceptions we have hear …

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How to Maintain Your VFD Control Panel

How to Maintain Your VFD Control Panel

By Dan Hansen on 25th Sep 2014
A few rules to follow At VFDs.com we see many VFDs and control panels that have encountered a shortened life span. Many of the problems we see are avoidable with proper maintenance. One of the best ways to get the most out of you …

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Electric Motor Buying Guide (Video)

Electric Motor Buying Guide (Video)

By Yin on 21st Sep 2014
Video TranscriptHow many of you would walk into a car dealership and say, “I’m here to buy a car and I want your very cheapest car”? Well, nobody would do that, right? Because what kind of a car would you get? And yet at the …

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