A VFD, short for variable frequency drive, is a type of a motor control electrical device for starting and controlling an AC inductive motor and its speed with varying frequency (Hz) and voltage. A VFD Control System consist on an AC control panel housing the VFD and any associated motor control or circuit protection devices in an enclosure, protecting them from electrical shocks, fires, moisture, corrosion, dust, and other conditions. The most common NEMA ratings for VFD control panel enclosures are NEMA 12, NEMA 3R, and NEMA 4x. A VFD control panel typically houses a selection of control panel components including a VFD, harmonic filters, line reactors, surge protectors, a bypass, circuit breakers, motor starters, soft starters and some kind of cooling unit, as VFD’s tend to produce a lot of heat. VFD control panels are available in a wide variety of power ratings, and are used across large-scale industrial applications like pumping, drilling and to control other heavy-duty equipment such as elevators, rock crushing machines, and water & sewer treatment plants and water conservation for agricultural systems.
What is a VFD Control System?
A VFD, short for variable frequency drive, is a type of a motor control electrical device for starting and controlling an AC inductive motor and its speed with varying frequency (Hz) and voltage. A VFD Control System consist on an AC control panel housing the VFD and any associated motor control or circuit protection devices in an enclosure, protecting them from electrical shocks, fires, moisture, corrosion, dust, and other conditions. The most common NEMA ratings for VFD control panel enclosures are NEMA 12, NEMA 3R, and NEMA 4x. A VFD control panel typically houses a selection of control panel components including a VFD, harmonic filters, line reactors, surge protectors, a bypass, circuit breakers, motor starters, soft starters and some kind of cooling unit, as VFD’s tend to produce a lot of heat. VFD control panels are available in a wide variety of power ratings, and are used across large-scale industrial applications like pumping, drilling and to control other heavy-duty equipment such as elevators, rock crushing machines, and water & sewer treatment plants and water conservation for agricultural systems.
In the USA roughly 50% of the total electrical energy generated is consumed by AC Inductive motor equipment. Variable frequency drive technology offers a cost-effective method to match motor speed to load demands and represents a state-of-the-art opportunity to reduce operating costs and improve overall productivity.
Sparkle Light CO, Intelligent Series AC drive VFD Control Panels are powered by YASKAWA electric VFDs for controlling AC motor. The drives on the market with a default 3 year manufacturer’s warranty. Sparkle Light is a leader in bringing world class intelligence to our VFD product including our own Internet of Things (IoT) platform where your VFDs can be monitored and controlled remotely. You can even set alert thresholds and notifications to reduce the Mean Time to Repair for your facilities to ensure your production continues.
