IDS are ABB Inverter specialists. We specify, install, commission, repair, service and hire variable speed drives.
ABB’s ACQ580 inverters are ideal for the water industry and pumping in general. The inverter’s range from 0.75kW to 500kW in both 6 pulse and Ultra Low Harmonic variants. What I find most interesting about the ACQ580 is the IPC or Intelligent Pump Control software for controlling pumps in parallel. All you need to do […]
In this video, Blaise Ford, MD of IDS demonstrates how to reduce noise with an inverter. Using our demo rig which consists of an ACS480 inverter, an electric motor and a fan, Blaise starts by running the fan at full speed, 50 Hertz and then slows it down to demonstrate how much the noise generated […]
For more than 20 years we at IDS have been analysing, surveying and highlighting viable energy-saving potentials for customers in almost every industry. Often by creating new and innovative uses of the inverter technology. But how do we know what applications will benefit from inverter control? Below are our 5 steps to energy efficient motor […]
In this video, George Dodwell from ABB demonstrates PID Control. Using our demo rig, which comprises of an inverter, a fan, a damper and a pressure control point. The pressure is fairly crucial to this demonstration. George explains that PID Control is the principle of using an inverter to control the speed of an application. […]
In this video IDS MD, Blaise Ford demonstrates how inverters save energy. In the video Blaise uses our demo rig, otherwise known as the balloon machine, to demonstrate how you can save energy on a centrifugal load, in this case a fan, but it also applies to pumps. The rig comprises of an inverter, a […]
Inverter Drive Systems joins the Energy Efficiency Movement. At IDS, everything we do is centred around energy saving, whether that is for our customers or ourselves. For more than 20 years we have been analysing, surveying and highlighting viable energy saving potentials for customers in almost every industry. Often by creating new and innovative uses […]
Earlier this year we joined JUST ONE Tree and made a commitment to plant 10 tress for every Electric Motor Energy Survey we conduct. We have always been passionate about reducing energy consumption and lowering CO2 emissions. This is reflected in our continuous work internally to reduce our own consumption and over 20 years working […]
A quarry in the Midlands is set to save an astonishing £88k per annum on their energy costs and will reduce their CO2 by 197 tonnes per year. Midlands Quarry Set To Save £88k per Annum In a recent motor energy survey, our team analysed this Midlands quarry and found 7x pumps that would benefit […]
Some exciting news from the team at IDS we have joined JUST ONE Tree! As a team we have always been interested in reducing energy consumption and thereby lowering the carbon footprint of the industries we work with, it is one of the main benefits of inverter technology after all! Now with the UK Government’s […]
Due to the global chip shortage, we are advising that some variable speed drives may have longer than usual lead times. Here at IDS, we are working hard with our in-house stock, hire drives and alternative inverter models to mitigate the repercussions this variable speed drive shortage might have for our customers. Variable Speed Drive […]
