Rok Talk on Drives is a new podcast from Rockwell Automation. The topics will be focused on both medium and low voltage VFDs as well as servo drives. Topics could cover areas of packaging and applications for drives. Tune in for all the information you never knew you needed about drives.
Join Jim and Sam for the latest episode of ROK Talk on drives as they explore the risks corrosive gases can pose in your plant. Find out the reasons why VFDs are vulnerable to these gases and how to protect your plant. Learn how to combat corrosion-related downtime, protect your equipment in harsh environments and increase productivity. Leave a comment on Spotify or email us if you have suggestions for upcoming podcasts, to give us feedback or get information on new episodes RAROKTalkDrives@rockwellautomation.com.
How did you learn to set up a VFD? In this episode, listen to the journey of a new controls engineer and hear how new hires are learning today. Find out what training opportunities have the biggest impact and how to accelerate technical skills development. To learn more about Workforce Development Training Services, see:https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/support/workforce-development-training.html
In this episode of ROK Talk on drives we welcome a very special guest , Navid Zargari, sustainability manager at Rockwell Automation and long time medium voltage expert. Navid will join our hosts, Jim and Sam and will walk us through the technologies used in modern medium voltage drives. Learn how to stay ahead of the curve on how to navigate applying the appropriate technology suited to your application outcome. Leave a comment on Spotify or email us if you have suggestions for upcoming podcasts, to give us feedback or get information on new episodes RAROKTalkDrives@ra.rockwell.com.
Welcome to episode 15 of ROK Talk on drives where Sam and Jim welcome Dustin Molzon to the show today. Dustin is a product manager with Rockwell Automation for cybersecurity products, called FactoryTalk Policy Manager. They will be talking about Cyber Security, specifically as it pertains to how it affects drives, what you should consider with drives and Cyber Security and how it fits into the overall package that is a plant installation. Check see these link for more information: Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Fundamentals | Rockwell Automation | USCybersecurity Preparedness Assessment | Rockwell Automation | US Leave a comment on Spotify or email us if you have suggestions for upcoming podcasts, to give us feedback or get information on new episodes RAROKTalkDrives@ra.rockwell.com.
Today our crew takes Andrew Hastert into the ROK Talk fold. He'll walk us through FactoryTalk® Analytics™ GuardianAI™ software from Rockwell Automation. Learn how the combination of this software and PowerFlex® drives can give you a view into the health of your plant assets. See more at: rok.auto/ft-analytics-guardianai Email us if you have suggestions for upcoming podcasts, to give us feedback or get information on new episodes RAROKTalkDrives@ra.rockwell.com.
Today's episode is all about On-Machine® motor control solutions—both servo class drives as well as VFDs. Justin Garski joins Jim and Sam to offer his expert insight to wage the war of in-cabinet vs. decentralized solutions. Take a look at our On-Machine Calculator to get a better understanding about what On-Machine solutions can do for you: https://configurator.rockwellautomation.com/#/configure/template/ROI Calculation Email us if you have suggestions for upcoming podcasts, to give us feedback or get information on new episodes RAROKTalkDrives@ra.rockwell.com.
Ever want to go back to the future? Wonder where variable frequency drive (VFD) motor control technology came from? Dave Dahl turns on the way back dial as he joins Jim and Sam where he'll give an overview of VFDs and their significance in various industries over time. In this episode we'll go back in time and explore the history, evolution and impact of VFDs. Email us if you have suggestions for upcoming podcasts, to give us feedback or get information on new episodes RAROKTalkDrives@ra.rockwell.com.
Join Jim Finiak and new co-host Sam Shelley for his first full episode with ROK Talk on Drives. Today Tadeo Rodriguez, customer sustainability lead of Rockwell Automation, joins the team in making sense of sustainability. We learned in the previous episode, part 1, exactly what sustainability is. Now, join us as we learn how you can take action toward sustainability implementation specific to motor control and drives.
After some time off, ROK Talk on drives is back for more fun. Joining Jim Finiak this season is Sam Shelley, drives lead product manager at Rockwell Automation. Sam brings to the table a wealth of drives knowledge and offers interesting perspectives on the subject. Email us to get information on new episodes RAROKTalkDrives@ra.rockwell.com.
Tune in to the latest episode of ROKTalk on Drives to see how you can connect the dots from sustainability to variable frequency drives. Corrine Pellish and Josh Olive join Jim Finiak to talk about what sustainability is and how your company can become more sustainable with the use of Allen-Bradley VFDs.
Join Jim and Neal and their guests for more drives installation fun!
Today we join Jim and Neal in another episode of ROK Talk on Drives. Installations guides got you down? Well take a listen to Dave Dahl of Rockwell Automation. He joins us for a riveting discussion on installation best practices. This is part one on compatibility. Dave will tlak more about how the success of your startup can set the whole tone of the drive compatibility.
Today's episode revolves around the center of the motor control universe--CENTERLINE MCCs! We brought in Elizabeth Allen and Diego Wilches to talk about the CENTERLINE MCC and the history behind it. For any ideas on podcasts episode, please send to hmscherm@ra.rockwell.com.
Join Jim and Neal for a deep dive into a subject near and dear to Jim’s heart—Total Force Technology. Total Force is the common control technology across the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 755T LV drives and PowerFlex 6000T MV drives. Special guests include Sayantani Ganguly with Medium Voltage Drives and Adam Davis with Low Voltage Drives.
Today, Mark Ossanna and Elizabeth Allen of Rockwell Automation MCCs, join our hosts Jim Finiak and Neal Corbett. They will discuss packaging AC drives in low volatge motor control centers.
Tune in to episode 3 of ROK Talk on Drives where you can learn more about the differences and similarities of variable frequency drives and servo drives. We will talk to Mike Harris from our drives team and Michelle Holt from our Motion team and they will go head to head on which drive is best for your application. We can then help you solve the mystery of which drive you should use over the other.
Today’s topic is on how to select the right medium voltage drive for your application. Fred Jason teaches us when you need to consider a medium voltage drive vs a low voltage drive. Medium Voltage is preferred when· higher power motors are required when branch circuit power cabling distances are longer. Webinar-Applying Drives with Extra Long Cable Lengths: https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/company/events/webinars/applying-drives-with-extra-long-cable-lengths.html
On today's episode we’re going to talk about the difference between a drive and a soft starter. We’re here with Bill Martin, host of ROKTalk on Industrial Components, who will help explain the difference. Jim Finak and Neal Corbett of Rockwell Automation will chime in as well. Tune in for all the information you never knew you needed about drives.
Rok Talk on Drives is a new podcast from Rockwell Automation The topics will be focused on Drives and include both medium and low voltage VFDs, as well as servo drives. Topics could cover areas of packaging and applications for drives. Tune in for all the information you never knew you needed about drives.
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