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Industrial Drives/Controls
News Release from: Control Resources | Subject: SmartFan Stratus
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 12 July 2005
Variable frequency drive provides
precise control
SmartFan Stratus is an economical, yet highly versatile variable frequency drive that provides precise variable speed control of single- and three-phase fans, motors and pumps.
SmartFan Stratus is an economical, yet highly versatile variable frequency drive that provides precise variable speed control of single- and three-phase fans, motors and pumps Typical VFDs are compatible with more motors, can control to lower speeds, have a more linear control curve and are more energy efficient at reduced speeds than a triac (voltage) based control
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 12 Jul 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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This microprocessor-based VFD is ideal for applications including environmental control (temperature, humidity, pressure, flow), clean room pressurisation, equipment cooling, exhaust ventilation and heating/air conditioning systems.
Onboard programming allows the setting of many parameters providing maximum flexibility.
Stratus operates from a 115 or 230V AC single-phase power supply.
Output power is 3A for three-phase motors and 4A for single-phase motors.
Motor speed can be based on several control inputs including control signal (4-20mA, 2-10V DC), temperature (thermistor), 0-18V DC transducer or Modbus communication link.
Special and custom configurations are available.
Pricing is from $115.00, and units are available now.
Benefits of using SmartFan include acoustical noise reduction, greater product reliability, increased fan life, improved safety, energy savings and regulation of temperature, pressure, humidity or flow.
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