IDS are ABB Inverter specialists. We specify, install, commission, repair, service and hire variable speed drives.
ABB’s Liam Blackshaw offers advice on how to dimension a variable speed drive correctly When assessing an application and choosing a variable speed drive (VSD) to suit, it is important to consider the following to avoid over-dimensioning that can lead to unnecessary expense, impaired performance and the risk of a decrease inefficiency. 1. Check the […]
Haven’t the last few months been rather surreal? I am guessing your company, like ours, are busy putting in new measures to keep staff and customers as safe as possible. In an effort kick start returning to a form of normality and to enable us to continue to add value to our customers, we are […]
Help My Variable Speed Drive Will Not Start In this video, IDS MD and Engineer, Blaise Ford, shows us one of the most common reasons an ABB Variable Speed Drive won’t start! As Blaise states in the video, we get quite a few calls from our customers saying they can’t run their drives. Blaise shows […]
At IDS we have a wealth of inverter experience. We have been an ABB Partner for over 20 years and are used to supporting clients with a variety of inverter-controlled applications. In this article we look at the 3 most common faults on inverters and how to fix them: 1. Overvoltage and Undervoltage Overvoltage This […]
At IDS we receive a lot of technical enquiries regarding inverters. Over the last few months we have addressed a wide variety of these in article form, hoping to give our readers a valuable resource to consult as and when required. The topic of these FAQ articles range from How To Run An Inverter On […]
We are frequently asked how to run an inverter from a generator, IDS Engineer, Blaise Ford explains all: The main power supply to many applications are backed up using a generator in the event that the main power source is lost. It is essential to ensure that when main power is lost and the generator […]
When a motor is started is draws a large amount of electric current as it accelerates to full speed. This sudden demand for current can lead to voltage dips and other undesirable effects. The Difference Between A Soft Starter And A Variable Speed Drive Soft starts and variable speed drives can both be used to […]
In this article, Blaise Ford, MD of Inverter Drive Systems, answers a question we are frequently asked: Are Inverters Phase Sensitive? Blaise explains: “Inverters take single or three phase mains, rectify it and then chop it up again to give variable frequency, variable voltage output. The three phase rotation, brown-black-grey or brown-grey-black, is lost when […]
Introduction Invented thousands of years ago by the Greek mathematician Archimedes on the occasion of his visit to Egypt. It was used to lift a pool of water to higher levels, usually to transfer water into irrigation channels. It consists of a screw (a helical surface surrounding a central cylindrical shaft) inside a hollow pipe. The Roman screw […]
When quenching our thirst, we rarely think about the power needed to fill a glass of water. In order to enjoy a glass of tap water, the water needs to be pumped. The pump itself needs to be run by a motor, but how much power must be produced for the motor to run? The […]
