Publications
Extended DTC drives range
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ABB's ACS 600 SingleDrive range of variable speed AC drives has been extended from 630kW to 3MW. The power range starts at 2.2kW. This is the market's widest range of AC drives based on Direct Torque Control (DTC) technology, according to ABB.
DTC drive gives servo performance from AC motors
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A closed loop AC drive with built-in motion control and positioning, has been launched by ABB Industry Oy. The company claims the ACS 600 MotionControl offers servo performances from standard AC induction motors.
AC Drives introduced in Rubber Mixing
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Nokian Renkaat, a leading producer of tyres for northern conditions, broke new ground in spring 1998 in choosing ABB's ACS 600 MultiDrive system to control the speed and torque of the motors driving the latest batch mixer at the company's production facility in Nokia, Finland. According to factory service manager Timo Ylikoski, an AC system was chosen instead of the customary DC solution with a view to assessing the options for future investments.
Software for drive commissioning and maintenance
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Two new software packages from ABB are set to make commissioning, monitoring and process control of the company's ACS 600 AC drives as straight forward as operating a mouse, claims the company. DriveWindow simplifies commissioning and DriveLink allows ACS 600 drives to be controlled via Windows applications.
12-pulse drive reduces harmonics by 80
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ABB has introduced an integrated 12-pulse bridge rectifier module for its ACS 600 range of medium power AC drives. The rectifier produces a 12-pulse power supply that reduces total harmonic distortion (THD) by 80%, compared to conventional six-pulse supplies.