Vacon strives to manufacture the best AC drives and inverters in the world with optimum process control and energy efficiency for electronic motors.
Control Concepts strives to provide the best service, support, and repair for Vacon AC drives around the world.
Industries Using Vacon AC Drives
- Building automation
- Cranes and hoists
- Marine and offshore
- Mining and metals
- Water and wastewater
- Elevators and escalators
- Pulp and paper
- Food and beverage
- Oil and gas
- Solar and wind
Terminal 5 at London’s Heathrow Airport opened in 2008 with over 800 Vacon AC drives helping to reduce energy consumption and noise levels.
Control Concepts knowledge of Vacon AC drives covers every industry served by Vacon.
What Is an AC Drive?
An AC variable speed drive efficiently controls the speed of an electric motor, matching the speed to demand and saving energy. It can also convert energy from natural and renewable resources such as the wind, tides, or sun. AC drives also transmit energy to the electrical network or for local use.
AC drives are used in hybrid technology as well, combining conventional energy sources and storage to create total energy management solutions.
AC drives:
- Enhance process control
- Reduce energy usage and efficiently generate energy
- Decrease mechanical stress on motor control applications
- Optimize the operation of various applications that rely on electric motors
75% of AC drives are used on pumps and fans. If used in every suitable application, AC variable speed drives could reduce global electrical energy consumption by 10%.
Control Concepts provides 24/7 service for Vacon AC drives backed by over 30 years of experience in drive repair, service, and support.
Vacon Drive Products
Vacon provides AC drives in a power range up to 5.3MW and bring optimized process control for specialized applications. Low voltage AC drives include:
- VACON(R) 100 Industrial
- VACON NXP Air Cooled
- VACON NXP Liquid Cooled
A decentral drive can be mounted close to motors, eliminating the need for a designated control room and complex cabling. Vacon decentral drives include:
If it’s a Vacon AC drive, Control Concepts can fix it!
Common Drive Failure
- Drive doesn't run the motor
- Drive keeps blowing fuses or tripping breakers
- Loose connections
- Non-functional cooling fans
- Software or programming problems
- Circuit board failure
The Repair Process
We check the motor drive and terminals for substandard connections which can be caused by anything from heat cycles and mechanical vibration to reusing or over-tightening torque screws.
We conduct diode and IGBT tests on the input/output power sections before applying power to the drive unit. This is to protect against further damage from a short.
We power up the unit and perform amp readings and output frequency tests, slowly increasing the voltage until the rated input voltage of the drive is reached.
If everything functions properly, 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 check drive function for motor rotation.
Most drive failures can be avoided through preventative maintenance.
Control Concepts provides 24/7 Vacon service and support. Call us for more information or to schedule service.
*Danfoss and Vacon joined in January 2016 to become the second-largest AC drive manufacturer in the world.
