Control Concepts is committed to delivering exceptional service for Nidec Drives, a brand renowned for its innovation and quality in industrial automation.
Who is Nidec?
Nidec Corporation, established in 1973, has grown from a small company with just four employees to a global conglomerate with over 140,000 employees worldwide. Nidec specializes in “everything that spins and moves,” producing a vast range of motors from small precision motors to large industrial motors. Recognized for its innovation, Nidec holds the largest global market share for small precision motors and has expanded through strategic mergers and acquisitions to meet the diverse needs of its customers.
As of September 30, 2017, Nidec completed the acquisition of Emerson Electric Co.’s motors, drives, and electric power generation businesses. In 2017, Nidec further expanded its offerings by acquiring the Leroy-Somer™ and Control Techniques™ brands. In May 2024, Control Techniques and KB Electronics transitioned to Nidec Drives, reflecting their commitment to innovation and market leadership.
What Do Nidec Drives Do?
Nidec offers a comprehensive range of drives suitable for various industrial applications:
- AC Drives: Providing high-performance motor control across a wide power and voltage range, ideal for controlling all AC induction motors, as well as fan, pump, and compressor applications.
- DC Drives: Offering enhanced motor performance and reliability, commonly used in metals, plastics, cranes, mining, and printing industries.
- Servo Drives: Delivering increased efficiency for applications requiring rapid acceleration and deceleration, as well as high precision over extended durations in high RMS torque applications.
Control Concepts has extensive experience in the repair, and service of Nidec drives, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.
Nidec Drive Lines
Nidec Drives encompass several brands that Control Concepts services:
- Control Techniques: A leader in manufacturing drives, motors, and automation solutions for commercial and industrial applications. Known for their innovative AC, DC, and servo drives.
- KB Electronics: Offers more than 200 models of off-the-shelf variable frequency digital and hybrid AC drives, variable speed DC motor controllers, brushless DC drives, battery DC to DC controls, and Triac fan controls.
- Leroy-Somer: Renowned for powerful motor drives that meet energy efficiency standards and offer long-lasting reliability. Supplies both separate drives and motors, as well as fully integrated drive systems.
- Emerson: Provides a wide range of AC variable frequency drives (VFDs) and DC secondary resistive controller drives (SRCs), known for their compact size, integrated programmable automation, and motion control.
Nidec Drives Products We Service
Control Concepts services a broad spectrum of Nidec products, including but not limited to:
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- General Purpose AC Drives: Commander S, Commander C
- High Performance AC Drives: Unidrive M700, Unidrive M600, DFS Series
- Servo Drives: Digitax HD
- DC Drives: Mentor MP, Quantum MP, FXMP25 Field Controller
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Industries Using Nidec Drives
Nidec drives are utilized across various industries, including:
Nidec Drives Repair Services
Control Concepts offers comprehensive repair and maintenance services for Nidec drives, including:
- Repair and Refurbishment: Specializing in Nidec drives to ensure they perform optimally.
- Preventive Maintenance and Diagnostics: Regular checks to extend the lifespan of your equipment.
- Component Replacement: Using high-quality parts for optimal functionality.
- On-site Support and Troubleshooting: Providing direct assistance at your facility to address operational challenges.
Common Drive Failures
Common drive issues include:
- Software or programming problems
- Non-functional cooling fans
- Loose connections
- Drive keeps blowing fuses or tripping breakers
- Drive doesn’t run motor
- Circuit board failure
Over-current faults are a common cause of drive shutdowns, necessitating a detailed examination starting from motor dynamics.
The Control Concepts Repair Process
At Control Concepts, we follow a meticulous and comprehensive repair process to ensure your Nidec drives are restored to optimal performance. Our process combines thorough inspection, detailed testing, and preventative maintenance to guarantee reliability and efficiency.
- Thorough Inspection - We begin with a thorough inspection of the drive and terminals to identify any visible signs of wear, damage, or substandard connections. These issues can be caused by heat cycles, mechanical vibration, or improper installation.
- Comprehensive Testing - Before applying power to the drive unit, we conduct detailed diode and IGBT tests on the input/output power sections. This step is crucial to prevent further damage from potential shorts.
- Controlled Power-Up - We power up the unit gradually, performing amp readings and output frequency tests. Voltage is slowly increased until the rated input voltage of the drive is reached, ensuring a safe and controlled power-up process.
- Functional Testing - If everything functions properly during the power-up, we use the drive to run a motor through basic jog functions after backing up existing programs. If the motor does not run, we check the output voltages and current ratings going to the motor to diagnose any functional issues.
- Advanced Diagnostics - If further issues are identified, we perform dynamic tests under load conditions to simulate real-world operating scenarios. This ensures the drive performs reliably under expected conditions.
- Preventative Maintenance - Most drive failures can be avoided through regular preventative maintenance. We recommend the following:
- Keep the drive free of dust: Dust can impede performance and cause overheating.
- Ensure proper ventilation: Proper ventilation prevents overheating and ensures efficient cooling of the drive components.
- Keep everything dry and protected from moisture: Moisture ingress can lead to corrosion or short circuits.
- Final Verification - All existing programs and configurations are backed up to prevent data loss. We conduct a final round of tests to ensure the drive is functioning correctly and meets all performance specifications. A detailed report of the repair process, including findings and corrective actions, is provided to the customer.
For expert Nidec Electronics drive repair and maintenance services, contact Control Concepts. We provide 24/7 service and support.
