Quantum Controls supply thousands of ABB Drives into the UK market every year, all manufactured at ABB’s Drive Factory in

The Problem All Drive Manufacturers offer a global product warranty and a standard warranty for 37kW and below drives is

Probably the first question that should be asked is what type of application you are considering for a VSD. There

Voltage source PWM inverter drives are the most common type of low voltage inverter drives that are currently in use. The

The EU MEPS (European Minimum Energy Performance Standard) scheme sets mandatory minimum efficiency levels for electric motors introduced into the

Here are the reasons why: 1. Motor operating temperature The industry standard for LV motor insulation systems is class

Public electricity supplies are generally reliable, but they do suffer disturbances. Obviously a total loss of supply results in all

Long cables between the motor and the drive should generally be avoided, but sometimes lengthy cable runs are unavoidable. When

The below table will provide you with everything your need to compare IE2 motors versus IE3 pole Kw IE2 Efficiency

A soft starter is, as you would expect, a device which ensures a soft starting of a motor. A Soft Start

Many installers prefer using four-core cable, as this is the traditional way for many installations and also because it provides

Many essential processors have backup generators to ensure continued operation if the mains supply should fail. However, if variable speed drives are

IEC 61439 is the International Electrotechnical Commission standard which covers low voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. The standard gives details on the requirements of these

We provide 24/7 Technical Support to engineers, our dedicated Support line is available 8am – 5pm every day, manned by one

As you know at Quantum Controls we regularly post information from our clients who have asked us specific questions relating to

Cube Law is the relationship between a centrifugal pump or fans speed and its energy need is known as Cube