[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"27944","attributes":{"class":"media-image","id":"1","style":"float: right; margin: 20px; border: 1px solid black;","typeof":"foaf:Image"}}]]The Drives & Motion Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. (Waukegan, IL) has announced the release of the P1000 variable speed drive, which provides simple, reliable, cost-effective control for variable-torque loads throuh 500 HP. According to the company, the application features, energy savings and network connectivity make the P1000 a good choice for industrial fans and pumps. In addition, the new drives have a calculated design life that is twice as long as previous generations, which had been 28 years. Other features of the new drives include:
- User-friendly configuration tools, including a multi-language LCD display with a real-time clock, parameter storage, fan and pump application presets and more.
- Three expansion ports for additional I/O, feedback and network communications over the following prototcols: DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Profibus-DP, PROFINET, BACnet and Lonworks.
- Maximized energy control, plus a consturction that reduces harmonic demand from the power system.
- Availability in 200-240VAC Three Phase 50/60 Hz (up to 175 HP), 380-480VAC Three Phase 50/60 Hz (up to 500 HP), and 500-600VAC Three Phase 50/60Hz (up to 250 HP) ratings.
To learn more, check out www.yaskawa.com.