Selecting the right variable speed drive (VSD) is essential to getting the best performance and efficiency from an electric motor or pump.  A VSD controls the speed, torque, direction, and resulting horsepower of a motor or pump.  We stock a range of ABB drives suitable for applications including micro, machinery, general purpose, water and waste water plus comms modules.  Talk to one of our team on 06 354 3651 about your variable speed drive requirements.

The ABB ACS180 is a compact machinery drive available from single phase 0.37 to 3 kW and three phase 0.55 to 22 kW. It features intuitive icon based programming, adaptive programming and fast commissioning with spring control terminals. Suitable for induction and permanent magnet motors, the ACS180 delivers excellent sensorless vector motor control and includes a built in EMC filter and Safe Torque Off (STO) as standard. Ideal for machinery applications including pumps, fans, conveyors, compressors, mixers, dryers, and automated gates.

The preconfigured ACS380 machinery drive comes in several variants, 0.25 to 22 kW, 200 to 480 V, ensuring seamless integration. Drive usability is enhanced with the built-in icon based user interface and other optional control panels. Adaptive programming offers an easy alternative for simple programming needs. The drive is suitable for industries such as food and beverage, material handling and textile. Typical applications include mixers, conveyors, cranes and other constant torque applications.

These low voltage AC drives, 1 to 700 HP, are designed to simplify drive selection, set up, operation and maintenance.  The ACS580 general purpose drives conquer more applications in more industries without the head scratching complexities. The ACS580 drive is offered in a variety of options including wall-mounted, cabinet built and packaged with disconnect means.  The drive includes all the essential components for typical light industry applications. The ACS580 is ready to control compressors, conveyors, mixers, pumps, fans, as well as many other variable and constant torque applications.

This robust, compact and energy efficient drive is designed for securing the flow of water and wastewater in your pumping system.  The drive ensures low energy consumption and optimal motor control when pumping water.  This range has built in pump application functionalities such as sensor less flow calculation, multi pump control, level control, soft pipe fill, dry run protection, quick ramps and a solution for keeping the impeller of the pump clean.  Available from 0.75 to 500 kW with IP21 or IP55 ratings.