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How to Mount a Mitsubishi VFD Parameter Unit

By Paul Rossiter on 20th Mar 2014

Keypads for variable frequency drives (VFD) allow equipment operators to quickly change, update, or modify how a VFD controls the motor. Often these keypads are mounted directly on the VFD. However, VFDs are often mounted within …

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How to Connect a Speed Potentiometer to a VFD (Video)

By Tyler Simmons on 20th Mar 2014

Video TranscriptI’ve got an F700 Mitsubishi here and I am going to show you how to hook up the speed potentiometer – or the speed pot. The camera here is going to show you the two screws on most of the small sizes of drives. …

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Benefits of VFDs, Inverters, Drives

By Craig Hartman on 20th Mar 2014

Table of Contents Energy Savings with Variable Speed DrivesVariable Torque Versus Constant TorqueWhy Variable Torque Loads Offer Great Energy SavingsEnergy ConsumptionTighter Process Control with Variable Speed DrivesExtended Equ …

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What is a Variable Frequency Drive?

By Craig Hartman on 20th Mar 2014

A  Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) is a type of motor controller that drives an electric motor by varying the frequency and voltage supplied to the electric motor. Other names for a VFD are variable speed d …

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How to Specify a Variable Frequency Drive

By Luke Lancaster on 20th Mar 2014

How to Specify a Variable Frequency Drive Table of Content Load Type for Variable Frequency Drives Motor Information Supply Power Control Methods for Variable Frequency Drives Speed Reference Alternatives Efficiency …

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VFD Buying Guide

By Paul Rossiter on 17th Jan 2014

Finding the Best Variable Frequency Drive Finding the perfect VFD or motor controller isn’t easy. A lot depends on the unique needs of your application and system. There isn’t a catch-all model or brand to fall back on …

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