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Buying Guide
Learn about various variable frequency drive options. Find out what to consider when looking for in a VFD and what features you should look for...
What is a Variable Frequency Drive?
Looking for a VFD for the first time? Learn the basics of what a VFD is and the differences between VFD types. Find out what...
How to Read a Motor Nameplate
Reading a motor nameplate can sometimes be difficult. This guide will help you read and understand the information on your motor nameplate...
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What is a Variable Frequency Drive?
March 20, 2014 Author: Craig Hartman Categories: VFD Tags: variable speed drive vfd variable frequency drive
Looking for a VFD for the first time? Learn the basics of what a VFD is and the differences between VFD types. Find out what you should look for in a quality VFD.
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VFD Panel Buying Guide (Illustration)
April 7, 2016 Author: Yin Categories: VFD Tags: vfd buying guide VFD panel
Learn how to choose a VFD panel for your application step by step with this illustrated buying guide. It will walk you through the selection process from looking at your motor name plate to choosing extra equipment or options.
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How to Wire a VFD
March 15, 2016 Author: Yin Categories: VFD How to Videos Tags:
Learn the basic wiring of variable frequency drives / VFD with our electrician Steve Quist. In this video, we used the very popular Mitsubishi D700 series VFD, showing single phase and three phase wiring instructions. The VFDs showed in the video are the D720S (230V single phase) and the D720 (230V three phase). We strongly recommend using a certified electrician to set up your VFDs. If you are doing this on your own, make sure you wear protective gear and take proper precautions.
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How to program the Mitsubishi F700 series VFD (F720, F740) (Video)
October 6, 2014 Author: Yin Categories: VFD Tags:
Learn the basic programming of the Mitsubishi F700 VFD with our engineer Craig Hartman. The F series VFD (F720, F740) is popular for many industrial applications such as fans and pumps.
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6 Common Misconceptions You Might Have About VFDs
October 9, 2014 Author: Mackenzie Inman Categories: VFD VFD Panel Tags:
Are you sure everything you know about variable frequency drives is true? Read on and find out what are the 6 common misunderstandings about VFDs.
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How to Connect a Speed Potentiometer to a VFD (Video)
March 20, 2014 Author: Trevor Fullwood Categories: VFD How to Videos Tags:
Learn how to attach a speed potentiometer to an F700 Series Mitsubishi VFD.
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What is a Reduced Voltage Soft Starter (RVSS)?
July 11, 2014 Author: Yin Categories: VFD Tags:
A soft starter is a device that gradually increases the voltage provided to a motor. These devices are used to prevent a excessive inrush current.
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Industry Spotlight: Using VFDs with Reciprocating Compressors
March 20, 2015 Author: Mackenzie Inman Categories: VFD Tags: vfd
A Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Provides the Solution to Large Motor Starting Currents and Voltage Drops while Simultaneously Saving Thousands A large 2500HP Medium Voltage drive rated at 275 amps...
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How to Program the Mitsubishi A800 Series VFD (Video)
August 8, 2014 Author: Craig Hartman Categories: VFD Tags:
Learn the basic programming of the new Mitsubishi A800 VFD with our engineer Craig Hartman. The A800 series is the latest and most robust VFD from Mitsubishi Electric.
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Variable Frequency Drive Harmonic Mitigation
March 20, 2014 Author: Craig Hartman Categories: VFD Tags:
Learn the effects of harmonics, IEEE recommended practices, measurement considerations, the cost of harmonic mitigation, recommendations, and more.
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