What Are The Basics Of A VFD Panel?

 Introduction

A VFD panel is an electrical device that is used as a motor controller to drive an electric motor by altering the voltage and frequency provided to the electrical device. There are many other names for a VFD panel - adjustable speed drive, adjustable frequency drive, variable speed drive, microdrive, inverter, and AC drive. It is used to vary the speed of the driven load.

VDF Panel Is Used For -

  • A complete device control solution
  • Keeping dirt, dust, and weather impacts out of electrical components of the panel
  • Keeping all parts in one panel

Components Of A VFD Panel -

  1. VFD -This is the main part of the whole panel. The VFD fixed inside helps to vary horsepower, full load amps (FLA), voltage, and other specifications.
  2. Surge protectors - They are used to protect the entire system from voltage spikes and surges.
  3. Circuit breakers - They are used to protect the electrical circuit from voltage load fluctuation or short-circuit.
  4. Anti-condensation heater - It has a function to eliminate the buildup of moisture inside the VFD control panel system.
  5. Soft-starter - It starts the motor slowly but without any speed control.
  6. Harmonic filters - It is used as a more effective way to diminish the harmonic distortions.
  7. Motor starters - The function of the starters is to run the motors across the line
  8. Bypass - It keeps the entire system running, in a case when the VFD fails.
  9. PLC (Programmable Logic Controller ) - It is present in the system for more advanced operations
  10. Modem - It is used for communication purposes.
  11. Multiple motor overloads - They are available as an option for powering multiple motors off one VFD which is typically used on fan walls.
  12. Line reactors - The work of the reactors to reduce the harmonic distortion up to 3% or 5%.
  13. AC or other cooling units - It controls the temperature of the panel depending on the surrounding environment.

Benefits Of Installing A VFD Panel -

  • It can operate to maintain the flow, water levels (reservoir, well), pressure, or a combination thereof.
  • Works on Pipe Fill Mode
  • Efficiently saves the loss of Water.
  • Shut down the broken Shaft.
  • It protects the phase from reversal and loss.
  • It restarts automatically after power outages.
  • It is efficient to save energy and you need to pay only for the horsepower you are using.
  • It also protects from voltage imbalance.
  • The working of the panel system is reliable and durable.

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