VFDs and Soft starter have commonality in features however, VFDs offer more functions compared to Soft starters, particularly continuous modulation...
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What’s the Difference? – Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) vs. Soft Starter
VFDs and Soft starter have commonality in features however, VFDs offer more functions compared to Soft starters, particularly continuous modulation of Speed and Torque. Though VFDs may be capable of implementing more complex task, this doesn’t mean that VFDs are always the ideal option. Selection highly depends on the suitability and adherence to the selection factors mentioned in this article.
Hardware Comparison: Micro800 Selection Guide
Continuing our article series on Programmable Logic Controller selection, we’ll look next at Rockwell Automation’s line of Allen-Bradley Micro800 PLCs. These controllers are particularly well positioned to tackle basic single-machine control, offering a versatile range of form factor, expansion, and connectivity options. Despite their modest cost and size, the Micro800 series is packed with advanced features that you’d normally expect only of much larger platforms. Micro800 Series Overview The Micro800 (and sister MicroLogix) series sits…
Allen Bradley HMI Selection Guide
Allen Bradley has long offered an extensive line of HMI products for any application. From standalone machines to complex control systems integrating entire operations, they provide reliable, accurate, and robust HMIs for any need. These HMIs allow operators, system designers, and technicians access to real-time machine conditions and process status by choosing the appropriately sized HMI product for the required application. Decision-makers from the shop floor level to the back office can count on accurate…
Hardware Comparison: Allen Bradley Servo Motor Selection Guide
Today’s motion control systems require motors that do many different things, such as precise positioning or controlled torque. Servo motors allow for better control of these conditions by allowing a high rpm spin at low torque yet slowing down and increasing torque as states require. With position sensors, encoders, and gearing, microcontrollers can sense the actual versus the desired position and correct it to allow rotors to turn to the machine gear or wheel to the…
Hardware Comparison: MicroLogix 1400 Selection Guide
As the de facto standard for industrial programmable logic controllers, Rockwell Automation’s line of Allen-Bradley PLCs covers the full spectrum of application scales, from hobbyist to multi-site systems. In this article, we’ll examine one of the most popular and cost-effective PLC options in Allen-Bradley’s catalog: the MicroLogix 1400 family. MicroLogix Family Overview The MicroLogix series sits at the micro-scale end of Allen-Bradley’s PLC offerings, just under small-scale options such as the CompactLogix series, and…
Hardware Comparison: Allen Bradley VFD Selection Guide
Allen Bradley’s VFD solutions cover a wide range of sizes and applications for any control and automation needs through its PowerFlex® VFD family. The PowerFlex® family of drives is divided into low voltage and medium voltage solutions depending on size, scale and complexity of system requirements. Low voltage VFDs are divided into two categories, compact and architecture class.
