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AC inverters simple to set-up, install and operate

A Parker Hannifin - Electromechanical and Drives Division product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Apr 12, 2001

Eurotherm Drives has launched a new range of easy-to-use AC inverters aimed at the overwhelming majority of variable speed motor control applications that require only standard functionality.

Eurotherm Drives has launched a new range of easy-to-use AC inverters aimed at the overwhelming majority of variable speed motor control applications that require only standard functionality.

The design brief of the new 650 series was to produce a drive that was simple to set-up, install and operate without involving any unnecessary complications.

"We have intentionally limited the functionality of the drive for the vast majority of users who do not want to be encumbered with superfluous complexities required for more advanced applications," explains Mark Hartley, Eurotherm Drives UK Sales and Marketing Manager.

The inverters are up to 40% smaller in volume and footprint area than equivalent units and to simplify installation come with internal EMC (Electro-Magnetic Compatibility) filters fitted as standard.

This not only saves the cost of an additional filter but also minimises earthing arrangements.

Each unit can be either DIN rail or direct panel mounted.

An integral 6-button keypad and bright, backlit display provides local motor control, diagnostics and drive status indication.

The configurable inputs and outputs enable the drives to be controlled from either 0-10V or 4-20mA setpoints or alternatively from up to 8 pre-set speeds.

A dedicated motor thermistor input and relay output are also provided.

Initially three frame sizes are available with 230V ratings from 0.2 to 1.5kW and 400V ratings up to 7.5kW, with increased ratings to 90kW available by mid-summer.

Each rating includes a potent 150% overload for starting high stiction loads.

The 650 inverters are aimed at applications such as fan, pump and conveyor speed control and complements Eurotherm Drives' more sophisticated ranges of open and closed AC drives, servo drives and DC drives.

Together these provide solutions to virtually any variable speed drive application.

The full product range is available with full support and service in over 50 countries worldwide.

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