A variable frequency drive is an electronic device that allows you to start, stop, and control the speed of a three phase motor. It is also a motor starter as it is equipped with overload protection. Read more »
What is the difference between a 'new surplus' motor and a 'factory new' motor?
Our New Surplus electric motors and drives are new and unused overstock or discontinued items offered at lower prices and come with our 90-day warranty.
Factory New products are competitively priced and come with a manufacturers warranty.
Variable frequency drives (VFDs or inverters) now play an important part in major industry.
Within the last 10 years they have been perfected to control and vary the speed of 3 phase electric motors. They serve many purposes, besides speed control. Homeowners and hobbyist alike, who have lathes or milling machines with a 3 phase motor, usually don't have 3 phase power to operate. These VFDs (instead of using a rotary phase converter) can now be used to convert single phase power to 3 phase power. Read more »
The VACON® 20 AC drive comes packed with functionality and possibilities to bring any machine control to a completely new level. The compact size in combination with a wide power range is the base, but the VACON® 20’s possibilities do not end there. A built-in PLC functionality, which is one of the most flexible on the market, makes this product adapt to every task and bring cost savings to the user.
Key benefits:
Fieldbus connectivity
Parameter copying without main power
Custom-made software possible
Typical applications:
Pumps and fans
Conveyors
Packaging, processing and washing machines
Technical highlights:
High performance and functionality
Full I/O + option board support
Fast installation and setup
Induction and permanent magnet (PM) motor support
Specifications:
Input Voltage: 575 Volt (-15% - +10%); 3 Phase
Output Voltage: 575 Volt; 3 Phase
Constant Torque (150% overload): 2 HP / 1.5 kW / 2.7 A
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