BALDOR has released a range of programmable frequency inverter drives for controlling AC motors in process automation applications.
The VS1MX drive family is expected to reduce costs in automation system building, and can be used in applications such as fan and pump control, and in the food and pharmaceutical industries, especially within clean area processing zones.
The drive range includes single-phase and three-phase versions, controlling motors with power requirements from 0.37 to 7.5kW. They include a Modbus RTU communications port as a standard feature.
According to the manufacturer, the front panel mounted user interface is simple, allowing drive operations within a short time. They come with a control language of 45 parameters, and support the programming of complex applications.
Programmable factors include motor voltage/current/frequency/speed, maximum/minimum speed, preset speed and acceleration/deceleration ramp. Completed programs can be stored on an external memory stick type device, and can be reloaded as required.
A remote keypad may also be fitted to the drives, to simplify the layout and construction of automation.
The drives also offer a new generation control algorithm which can provide precise control of speed, improving torque at low speeds and energy consumption.