The Allen-Bradley 1336-BDB-SP16D PCB adjustable frequency drive comes with a double HP rating of 30HP. The 30HP rating means that the drive belongs to the 1336 line of Rockwell Automation speed control systems. The 1336-BDB-SP16D is one of the dozens of newly revised versions of the PCB Gate Drive that has been launched with improved performance and enhanced design architecture.

One of the most prominent features of the 1336-BDB-SP16D Gate Drive is ITS adjustable frequency. An adjustable or variable frequency drive (VFD) is made for precise speed control so that you can easily ramp up or ramp down the motor speed and maintain the connected load at the required speeds. The precise speed adjustability not only serves to ensure the health and long life of the machine but also maximizes its energy efficiency.

A motor without a controller drive will require 7-8 times the motor’s full-load current to get started. Such a high amount of current can flex the motor windings and produce heat which will affect performance and reduce its life. On the other hand, if you connect your motor with a VFD like the 1336-BDB-SP16D, it will start the motor at zero frequency and voltage. This gradual increase in voltage and frequency will magnetize the motor windings while taking just 50-70% of the full-load current. Secondly, such a drive control system with adjustable frequency will reduce power line disturbances and allow for the controlled stopping of the motor.

In addition to guaranteeing easy installation and operation, the 1336-BDB-SP16D fully complies with the standards for safe operation in an industrial environment.