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To understand the answer to this question we have to understand that the basic function of a variable speed drive (VSD) is to control the flow of energy from the mains to the process.
The aim of this Technical guide No. 2* is to give a straight-forward explanation of how the various EU Council Directives relate to power drive systems (PDSs). For an explanation of the terminology of PDSs, see pages 21 and 22.
This guide assists design and installation personnel when trying to ensure compliance with the requirements of the EMC Directive in the user’s systems and installations when using AC drives.
This guide continues ABB’s technical guide series, describing different variable speed drives (VSD) and how they are used in industrial processes. Special attention has been given to electrical VSDs and especially to AC Drives.
Some new drive installations can have their bearings fail only a few months after startup. Failure can be caused by high frequency currents, which flow through the motor bearings.
This guide continues ABB’s technical guide series, describing harmonic distortion, its sources and effects, and also distortion calculation and evaluation. Special attention has been given to the methods for reducing harmonics with AC drives.
Dimensioning of a drive system is a task where all factors have to be considered carefully. Dimensioning requires knowledge of the whole system including electric supply, driven machine, environmental conditions, motors and drives, etc. Time spent at the dimensioning phase can mean considerable cost savings.
This guide continues ABB’s technical guide series, describing the practical solutions available in reducing stored energy and transferring stored energy back into electrical energy. The purpose of this guide is to give practical guidelines for different braking solutions.
This guide aims to give users an overview of high performance drives and motion control. Although written in a simple style to make it relevant to most applications, readers need to have a basic understanding of AC drive technology to benefit from this guide.
This document introduces the Machinery Directive and the standards that must be taken into account when designing a machine, in order to ensure operational safely.