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Questions answered to demystify servo sizingExtra questions about servomotor sizing are answered here, from a May 17 webcast, archived for a year. More help includes related services and software, more servomotor sizing errors and information needed for servomotor sizing. |
Direct-drive servo tutorial, application updateSolving low speed rotary servo applications with direct-drive motors avoids hidden initial costs, while saving money over the life of the machine. Example shows $73,000 annual savings on a widget-making machine. |
Webcast: Servomotor help - Demystify servo sizingWebcast has help for servomotor and servo amplifier (servo drives) sizing. |
Ode to an induction motorRecite this induction motor tutorial and savor it; even if poetry really isn’t your favorite. |
Intro to setting up, tuning a PM motor with a VFDA permanent magnet (PM) motor requires a variable frequency drive (VFD) to operate effectively. See motor comparison table, induction motor vs. PM torque curve, and VFD programming and tuning advice. |
VFDs from the inside outVariable frequency drive (VFD) vocabulary words: These 50 terms can help properly apply VFDs. |
Why eLearning About VFDs (and other technical topics) just may fit the billWith the current state of the internet and the interconnectivity of devices and equipment, it is in the best interest of any company that wants to optimize the productivity of their associates tasked with technical tasks to take a look at the eLearning available. eLearning offers a wonderful ROI due to its low cost, ease of access, skill-based objectives, and ability to customize to each viewer. |
Selecting a scope for a variable frequency driveSelect the right oscilloscope to fit a variable frequency drive (VFD) application. Consider scope types, probes, and options. See eight factors to consider when choosing an oscilloscope. |
How to kill your favorite variable frequency driveThough not a complete list, following are some tried-and-true methods some have unintentionally used to destroy variable frequency drives (VFDs). Avoid the following situations to help your VFD live a long and fruitful life. |
Engineering Essentials: A Closer Look at the I's and O's of VFDsMaking use of the inputs and outputs on a VFD can prove very beneficial to an application. |