Podcasts about variable frequency drive

With a variety of motors on the market, it can be difficult to know which one is best for your application. On this episode, Host Mike Murphy is joined by Rick Kirkpatrick, global product manager for variable speed AC motors to take a deeper look at inverter-duty motors. Tune in as the two discuss AC, DC, synchronous and induction motors. Plus learn more about motor industry standards and regulations. Variable Speed MotorsLarge Induction MotorsSynchronous Condenser MotorsLarge Synchronous MotorsPermanent Magnets  To learn more about ABB's Baldor-Reliance motors, please visit baldor.abb.com.

Let's get technical with motors! Should you ever run a squirrel-caged motor above its rated speed? What exactly happens in a motor as it starts up? Can you overspeed a motor connected to a variable frequency drive? On this episode, Host Mike Murphy is joined by David Levy, ABB technical sales team member. Tune in to get answers to these questions and learn more about motor technicalities.To learn more about ABB's Baldor-Reliance motors, please visit baldor.abb.com.

The Yaskawa FP 605 Variable-Frequency Drive is a powerful, versatile, and thoroughly supported fan and pump controller that will maximize motor operation in virtually any application or industry. In this podcast, Chris Jaszczolt, Pump Drives Product Manager at Yaskawa America Inc., Waukegan, IL (yaskawa.com), describes the many FP605 drive features and the variety of installation and programming options it offers to manufacturers. The Yaskawa FP 605 Variable-Frequency Drive is a powerful, versatile, and thoroughly supported fan and pump controller that will maximize motor operation in virtually any application or industry. In this podcast, Chris Jaszczolt, Pump Drives Product Manager at Yaskawa America Inc., Waukegan, IL (yaskawa.com), describes the many FP605 drive features and the variety of installation and programming options it offers to manufacturers.

For those that never had to convert an across the line starter to a Variable Frequency Drive this is the episode for you!  Mike Rathbun is an expert in this area and he unpacks items to consider before making this conversion.  There are many reasons why an application would benefit from a VFD and the most prominent are when a variable speed requirement could improve operations.  There are also end users that want to focus on energy efficiency and this could yield great results.  Mike gets tactical and covers some of the potential headwind areas when doing these conversions.  Items such as heat dissipation and harmonics are areas that can not be ignored in these projects.  There also exists a phenomenon called fluting that users should be aware of.  We are not talking about the instrument in every high school band either.  Fluting can create serious havoc on electric motors and understanding how to mitigate this can have a significant impact on future reliability of the electric motors in service. Additional componentry such as reactors and breaking resistors are explained as these are items that can increase efficiency and improve the overall circuit performance when engineered correctly.  Mike gives outstanding practical guidance on how to take a VFD conversion and he ended the conversation by reiterating the importance of establishing great partnerships with those you trust to make projects like these a success! Guest: Mike Rathbun - Power & Control Solution Architecture Manager @ EECOHost: Chris GraingerExecutive Producer: Adam SheetsPodcast Editor: Andi Thrower

AC induction motors are used in many industrial applications as well as commercial and domestic products and appliances. Due to their design, the speed of these motors is determined by the frequency of the supply power, and the current determines the motor torque (turning force) in the motor, which is determined by the voltage of the supply. To effectively manage the speed of the motor, even when the load varies, it is necessary to control both the frequency and the voltage of the supply power. This opens the possibility of great improvements in efficiency and productivity and reductions in maintenance costs. Managing the speed of an induction motor is achieved by using a solid-state electronics device called a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD), sometimes known as a Variable Speed Drive (VSD) or simply as an AC drive. This device provides the ability to modify supply power frequency and voltage, giving operators and manufacturers fine control over how a motor behaves in an application. The motors used with a Variable Frequency Drive are usually three-phase induction motors due to their popularity and widespread usage. Still, VFDs can be used to achieve speed control with single-phase and synchronous motors as well. How a VFD Works The key goal of a Variable Frequency Drive is to modify the frequency and voltage of the supply power. Doing this converts the alternating current (AC) power of the supply to direct current (DC), adjusts the voltage, and then converts it back to AC power at the desired frequency. The first stage of a VFD is the converter. This device is typically a six-pulse full-wave diode bridge designed to only allow a single polarity output regardless of the input's polarity. This means that the alternating current (AC) on the input is converted to direct current (DC) at the output. In the second stage, voltage adjustment is carried out. Typically, this is achieved using a Pulse Width Modulator (PWM). This device takes the power at the input and pulses it at the output, which causes the voltage at the output to fluctuate. By controlling the pulse rate and using a capacitor on the output, the result is smoothed out at the desired voltage. This makes it possible to achieve a wide range of output voltages from an input source. The final stage of a VFD involves converting the voltage-adjusted input from DC power back to AC power. The device used to do this is known as an inverter. The output of the inverter stage of a VFD is usually quasi-sinusoidal, which is suitable for a motor. Benefits of VFDs Regardless of the application, there are innumerable benefits to controlling the speed of a motor using a Variable Frequency Drive. The main benefit is efficiency. When motors run at a constant speed that is not determined by the application, they are rarely operating near maximum efficiency. Depending on the application, this can result in substantial power costs and loss of productivity. With speed control, the optimum speed for each application can be determined and maintained. This doesn't just mean savings in operating costs, but also the potential to claim benefits from energy efficiency tax incentives and utility rebates. Another advantage of speed control using a Variable Frequency Drive is a reduction in maintenance costs. When motors run faster than they need to, the entire mechanical system, including the motor, bearings, gearboxes and peripherals such as pumps or conveyor belts, wear out faster. Additionally, the shock of starting at full speed can create stress on the entire system and result in more frequent mechanical failure. In the long term, this can add up to a high cost. By controlling the speed of the motor with a Variable Frequency Drive, the lifetime of the entire system can be extended, reducing maintenance costs and the requirement for new parts. Using a VFD has the added benefit of protecting the motor and the entire system from fluctuations in the supply power that may be outside the control of the operator or manufacturer. Because VFDs maintain the supply's frequency and voltage, they provide over-voltage, under-voltage, and phase protection to the motor. This reduces stress, maintains optimal operating conditions and increases the lifetime of the system. Summary A Variable Frequency Drive is a handy device that provides you with fine control over your motor's speed and torque, allowing you to tailor the speed of the motor to the application, increasing efficiency and productivity, and reducing maintenance costs.

If you ever get the chance to start up a variable frequency drive (VFD) it could be intimidating.  They are complex devices and with high voltage and current comes risk if you aren't familiar with the technology. Chase Boehlke does a great job explaining what you should know if you are ever in this position.  He breaks down how to start this process and why verifying wiring is critical to success.  From power to control to grounding all bases should be covered before applying power.  Having the right equipment is key to any job and Chase explains the must have items that anyone needs to get through the startup.  From there he explains the basic parameters that must be known to begin the process of commissioning and reviews the process tuning that can be an area that trips people up.  Chase also covers what steps should be taken whenever a motor has to be changed out that is on a VFD.  Re-tuning the drive to the new motor is critical and ensures the system is set up for maximum efficiency and reliability.  Chase also covers common faults that may be seen by those working with VFD's and what to do when they occur.  Faults are opportunities to learn and he sheds tons of light on areas to consider when walking through the troubleshooting.  This episode is full of practical advice that can help anyone advance in their core skillset around VFD technology.  Guest: Chase Boehlke - Motion Controls Specialist at SiemensHost: Chris GraingerExecutive Producer: Adam SheetsAudio/Video Editor: Andi ThrowerResource:What to consider with a VFD startup - EECO Inspire Blog 

Our guests for this episode are Carl Lorentzen (President) and Soren Rasmussen (Managing Director) from Green Hydraulic Power which develops and integrates hydraulic power units with Variable Frequency Drive technology. We invited them into our forum to discuss those Variable Frequency Drives and learn about how they’re being used to improve hydraulic functions. Contact Soren Rasmussen: srasmussen@greenhydraulicpower.com Contact Carl Lorentzen: clorentzen@mjcengineering.com Connect with the host Eric Lanke at elanke@nfpa.com or on Twitter @ericlanke

When should you use a Soft Starter (SMC) and when should you use a Variable Frequency Drive? In Episode 8 of ROK Talk on Industrial Components, Bill and Paul interview Senior Hardware Project Engineer, Randy Langer. Randy has over 20 years of experience designing and working on Soft Starters and brings his knowledge to explain what applications need a soft starter and which applications need a Variable Frequency Drive.

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The power of a Variable Frequency Drive, or VFD, cannot be understated in all industries that thrive off of efficient manufacturing. To recap, a VFD adjusts the frequency or voltage of power by variating the frequency of what's driving the power, i.e., the motor. This is helpful for a couple of reasons: it allows companies to run three-phase power from a single phase power supply, and it allows equipment to run at a voltage or frequency other than what a power company provides, or what's available in a certain location. The ability to change speed creates new possibilities in process improvement, and on today's podcast, Mike Darrol, communications engineer and embedded application development professional at Advanced Industrial Devices, joins us to break down just how those process improvements can bring value to a manufacturing company. At a basic level, a VFD can save money and time. It reduces the wear-and-tear on machinery by allowing equipment to warm up slowly and then adjust its speed as needed. It reduces the need for replacing costly parts like clutches and gearboxes, and even eliminates water hammering as well as wear on piping and check valves. Overall, companies find that the amount that they save on mechanical and electrical payouts can often pay for a new piece of equipment within 18 months, giving them more capital to focus on other areas within the business. Give this podcast with Darrol a listen to hear how AID USA is aiming to make complicated applications simpler with industry-tailored, turnkey VFD products to improve manufacturing processes.

CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 54CNCRT 54: CENTROIDCNC ACORN DIY CNC CONTROLLER with Keith McCullochBill Griggs discusses the CentroidCNC new Acorn DIY CNC Controller with Keith McCulloch. Keith McCulloch is known online as CNCKeith for his many Youtube video tutorials about using the Centroid CNC line of products. The Acorn CNC Controller is a high performance, industrial quality CNC control designed for the DIY market and a low price point. Acorn utilizes an integrated 1Ghz ARM Cortex A8 Motion Control CPU and communicates with a CNC PC via an Ethernet connection. You can control a wide variety of axis motors and drives through step and direction command signal using the Acorn Control board.Many DIY makers have already used the Acorn for many types of machine tools such as: CNC milling machines, CNC routers, Plasma, Flame, CNC lathes and 3D printers. The Acorn is compatible with both stepper motor drives and Servo Motor drivers. It also works with Hybrid Steppers and servos such as the Clearpath Servo system and can be used with most any AC brushless servo motor drive packages such as: DMM, Delta, Estun, Teco, Teknic, Yaskawa and others. Any drive that accepts step and direction commands. Most stepper motor drives are compatible with the Acorn board such as Gecko Drive of stepper and servo drives and Leadshine MX4660. The Acorn also has 8 input pins and 8 opto-isolated outputs (2 relays and 6 pins), Analog 0-10V for Variable Frequency Drive and an encoder port. Centroid CNC is located in Howard Pennsylvania and has been making CNC related projects since 1979. Centroid makes commercial machines and also provides solutions for thos who desire a DIY process for converting machines to CNC. Bill Griggs contact info:Twitter: @BillGriggsWebsite: http://cncroutertips.comSHOW NOTES: http://cncroutertips.com/54Websites MentionedCentroidCNC http://centroidcnc.comGrizzly Industrial http://grizzly.com Gecko Drive Motor Controls http://www.geckodrive.com/ClearPath Servo Systems https://www.teknic.com/Bridgeport http://hardingeus.comLMT Onsrud http://www.onsrud.com/Tormach http://tormach.comThe Makers Guide http://themakersguide.com#CNC Router Tips https://www.facebook.com/groups/cncroutertips/Beagle Bone Green http://amzn.to/2AXVD42SeeedStudio https://www.seeedstudio.comMach3 Software http://www.themakersguide.com/home/products/mach3CNC Starter Bit set http://cncroutertips.com/bitsVCarve Demo Video http://cncroutertips.com/demoVCarve Software http://themakersguide.com/vcarve8Triple Edge Finder http://themakersguide.comMaker Masters http://makermasters.comResources http://cncroutertips.com/resourcesYoutube http://youtube.comHow to leave a review on iTunesGo to this page.https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cnc-router-tips-podcast-spreaker/id1031116372?mt=2Click View in iTunes.Click on ratings and reviews in iTunesClick the Write a Review buttonLeave an honest rating.Then write a review Just a few words.AuthorBill GriggsFind us on Facebook

CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 54CNCRT 54: CENTROIDCNC ACORN DIY CNC CONTROLLER with Keith McCullochBill Griggs discusses the CentroidCNC new Acorn DIY CNC Controller with Keith McCulloch. Keith McCulloch is known online as CNCKeith for his many Youtube video tutorials about using the Centroid CNC line of products. The Acorn CNC Controller is a high performance, industrial quality CNC control designed for the DIY market and a low price point. Acorn utilizes an integrated 1Ghz ARM Cortex A8 Motion Control CPU and communicates with a CNC PC via an Ethernet connection. You can control a wide variety of axis motors and drives through step and direction command signal using the Acorn Control board.Many DIY makers have already used the Acorn for many types of machine tools such as: CNC milling machines, CNC routers, Plasma, Flame, CNC lathes and 3D printers. The Acorn is compatible with both stepper motor drives and Servo Motor drivers. It also works with Hybrid Steppers and servos such as the Clearpath Servo system and can be used with most any AC brushless servo motor drive packages such as: DMM, Delta, Estun, Teco, Teknic, Yaskawa and others. Any drive that accepts step and direction commands. Most stepper motor drives are compatible with the Acorn board such as Gecko Drive of stepper and servo drives and Leadshine MX4660. The Acorn also has 8 input pins and 8 opto-isolated outputs (2 relays and 6 pins), Analog 0-10V for Variable Frequency Drive and an encoder port. Centroid CNC is located in Howard Pennsylvania and has been making CNC related projects since 1979. Centroid makes commercial machines and also provides solutions for thos who desire a DIY process for converting machines to CNC. Bill Griggs contact info:Twitter: @BillGriggsWebsite: http://cncroutertips.comSHOW NOTES: http://cncroutertips.com/54Websites MentionedCentroidCNC http://centroidcnc.comGrizzly Industrial http://grizzly.com Gecko Drive Motor Controls http://www.geckodrive.com/ClearPath Servo Systems https://www.teknic.com/Bridgeport http://hardingeus.comLMT Onsrud http://www.onsrud.com/Tormach http://tormach.comThe Makers Guide http://themakersguide.com#CNC Router Tips https://www.facebook.com/groups/cncroutertips/Beagle Bone Green http://amzn.to/2AXVD42SeeedStudio https://www.seeedstudio.comMach3 Software http://www.themakersguide.com/home/products/mach3CNC Starter Bit set http://cncroutertips.com/bitsVCarve Demo Video http://cncroutertips.com/demoVCarve Software http://themakersguide.com/vcarve8Triple Edge Finder http://themakersguide.comMaker Masters http://makermasters.comResources http://cncroutertips.com/resourcesYoutube http://youtube.comHow to leave a review on iTunesGo to this page.https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cnc-router-tips-podcast-spreaker/id1031116372?mt=2Click View in iTunes.Click on ratings and reviews in iTunesClick the Write a Review buttonLeave an honest rating.Then write a review Just a few words.AuthorBill GriggsFind us on Facebook

ControlTalk NOW — Smart Buildings VideoCast|PodCast for Week Ending August 21, 2016 introduces the ControlTrends Community to the executive forces now driving Distech’s redoubled efforts to deliver maximum synergy and value within the building space. Gain some invaluable insight into the innovation at work inside Acuity Brands Inc. Scott Muench and J2 Innovations at Realcomm| IBcon; Updated Honeywell software and contractor releases; Lynxspring reveals their JENEsys® Edge 100 Controller; Intel’s influence on the Smart Building; NexDefense SANS Institute Fictional Cyber Attack; and BASSG — Getting Better all the Time! J2 Innovations on using data to make buildings smarter. The Easy Way to Move and Use Data in a Smart Building. Data, data everywhere! Big data is in vogue in the building automation and smart buildings controls industry, but like everything else that is new and exciting, there are lot’s of things that have to be dealt with once the initial buzz of excitement is replaced with “how the heck do we implement this?” For one thing, the cost… data might be free, but moving it around and using it can get expensive quickly. You Missed the VFD Training Live Stream… We will post a copy of class soon! Tim Chamblee conducted Variable Frequency Drive training and provided an in-depth explanation of the application benefits, the potential energy savings, and the importance of proper grounding and wiring methods — and then demonstrates of the standard VFD applications, and highlighted the tremendous energy savings opportunities — available using a VFDs. Look for many more live training events from the Stromquist & Company in the near future. Honeywell | Home 3rd Quarter 2016 Residential Partner Update. Please join us as we introduce Honeywell’s latest residential products designed to better serve your business. FROM THE HONEYWELL NEWSROOM: A recent study from Honeywell found that 9 in 10 Americans long for a connected device to automate and control features in their home when they’re out of town. In fact, more Americans (39%) worry about locking their doors than about packing essentials like toothbrushes, underwear or mobile phone chargers (36%), and one-third of Americans with a security system can’t even remember if they turned on the alarm before leaving. Honeywell Releases MAXPRO Driver for WEBs-AX Software. Availability of MAXPRO driver for WEBs-AX Software. Honeywell is pleased to announce the release of the MAXPRO driver for WEBs-AX Controllers and WEBs-AX Supervisors which is based on the Niagara AX framework. The MAXPRO driver has been tested and qualified on WEBs-AX 3.6.407.2, WEBs-AX 3.7.108.2, WEBs-AX 3.8.41.2, WEBs-AX 3.8.111 and on the latest MAXPRO NVR software version (v.3.5.0 build 81). Lynxspring Announces Immediate Availability of the JENEsys® Edge 100 Controller. New Controller Delivers the Niagara Framework® to the Edge! Dear Lynxspring Business Partner: We are pleased to announce the release and availability of our new JENEsys® Edge 100 Controller (JENE-EG100). Purpose-built, this Niagara-based controller is the first of its kind. Delivering the Reliability of Niagara to the Edge! JENEsys® Edge products are a new generation of controllers combining the Niagara Framework® with Lynxspring’s Onyxx® platform. Distech Announces New VP of Global Sales. Controls people never die they just change companies… This just in from Martin Villeneuve, President, Distech Controls: Acuity Brands continues to position itself as the global market leader to deliver high-performance and innovative solutions to our customers. Acuity Brands is committed to building an infrastructure designed to extend our leadership positon; intensifying our efforts around our tiered solutions strategy is an essential component to accomplish our breakthrough objectives. To successfully execute our strategy, I am pleased to announce Dan Flaherty as the new VP of Sales for Distech Controls reporting to me. Dan has over 20 years of experience leading sales and marketing organizations that go to market through distribution, contractor, and agent channels in the HVAC, Security, and Fire Suppression industries. ControlTalk NOW interview with Martin Villeneuve, President at Distech Controls, Dan Flaherty, Distech’s VP Global Sales, and Eugene Mazo, Eugene Mazo, VP — IoT, Customer Experience. While Acuity is deciphering and translating all the possible value synergies it now has available, these three top industry experts will help to set new standards in the HVAC, BAS, and a host of other emerging markets. Each of these executives is a formidable expert in their fields and with their combined talents, they are confident that they will deliver the next generation of innovation and technology — because they have the talent, engineering, and the resources needed — to get it done. Don’t miss this great video interview! How Intel is Influencing the way we do Smart Buildings. If you want to see how you might be doing smart buildings in the future, look at what Intel is doing using IOT strategies now…. once Pandora’s box is open… As human beings we like consistency …..”if it’s not broke ” …. and other adages that pass as wisdom, influence us whether we like it or not. This kind of thinking will get you killed in today’s smart buildings controls market. We have been doing building automation controls since the death of pneumatic controls. We know what works — and we don’t mess around with what works… because it works! NexDefense SANS Institute – Fictional Cyber Attack. CAUTION: Regardless of your position in the world, this video should almost ruin your day, and linger long enough to bother you… for at least a week… but, will it motivate you to allocate the resources and processes your organization’s needs to deal with this kind of cyber incident? Therein lies the cyber security rub. This NexDefense SANS Institute module provides a demonstration of a fictional cyber attack against a control system reliant infrastructure. It is a learning tool for educational purposes and designed to help organizations better understand and develop exercise scenarios. While the module was played during a large industry exercise, it was utilized to provide cybersecurity training awareness for the participants. BASSG — Getting Better all the Time! We saw the original “Young Gun”, Alper Üzmezler, managing partner and chief innovator at BASSG Graphics, showed us his new Edge controller at the 2016 Niagara Summit Product showcase. Alper, never one to sit still, has made some improvements since New Orleans. His Edge controller packs a powerful punch. Among other things it includes: Visualytik (HTML5 drag and drop visualization engine with block programming), EAC Engine (Optimization engine in which it will consume live, historical and analytics data and write to real-time controls), Analytics Engine, and a Sedona Realtime control engine. The post ControlTalk NOW — Smart Buildings VideoCast|PodCast for Week Ending August 21, 2016 appeared first on ControlTrends.

CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 31.What is a Variable Frequency Drive - VFD ?In this episode we answer the question “What is a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)”? We examine how the work and how they can be used to control a 3 Phase industrial motor from common household current. We also discuss salvaging older machine tools through the use of a Variable Frequency Drive. Also in this episode we talk a bit more about the upcoming ROI Challenge and also announce a contest to celebrate reaching 3000 members in the #CNC Router Tips Facebook Group.Bill Griggs contact info: Twitter: @BillGriggsWebsite: http://cncroutertips.comSHOW NOTES: http://cncroutertips.com/31Websites MentionedBill Griggs Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/bgriggstwcny/channelsResources Page http://cncroutertips.com/resources http://VFD.comhttp://www.cnczone.com/forums/spindles-vfd/117782-huanyang-chinese-vfd-settings-manual-9.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable-frequency_drivehttps://www.joliettech.com/products/variable-frequency-drive-systems-and-controls/what-is-a-variable-frequency-drive-part-1/http://chrisguillebeau.com/category/100-startup/http://ebay.comhttp://amazon.comhttp://cncroutertips.com/demohttp://themakersguide.com/vcarve8http://themakersguide.comhttp://cncroutertips.com/30http://cncroutertips.com/contestVIDEO RESOURSESVFD 101 Basicshttps://youtu.be/YA-6TNhFsE42.2KW spindle & VFD operating https://youtu.be/ril8CI5he00How to set up a Chinese Spindle https://youtu.be/pPhCGVq8aGEHow to leave a review on iTunesGo to this page.https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cnc-router-tips-podcast-spreaker/id1031116372?mt=2Click View in iTunes.Click on ratings and reviews in iTunes Click the Write a Review buttonLeave an honest rating.Then write a review Just a few words.

CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 31.What is a Variable Frequency Drive - VFD ?In this episode we answer the question “What is a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)”? We examine how the work and how they can be used to control a 3 Phase industrial motor from common household current. We also discuss salvaging older machine tools through the use of a Variable Frequency Drive. Also in this episode we talk a bit more about the upcoming ROI Challenge and also announce a contest to celebrate reaching 3000 members in the #CNC Router Tips Facebook Group.Bill Griggs contact info: Twitter: @BillGriggsWebsite: http://cncroutertips.comSHOW NOTES: http://cncroutertips.com/31Websites MentionedBill Griggs Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/bgriggstwcny/channelsResources Page http://cncroutertips.com/resources http://VFD.comhttp://www.cnczone.com/forums/spindles-vfd/117782-huanyang-chinese-vfd-settings-manual-9.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable-frequency_drivehttps://www.joliettech.com/products/variable-frequency-drive-systems-and-controls/what-is-a-variable-frequency-drive-part-1/http://chrisguillebeau.com/category/100-startup/http://ebay.comhttp://amazon.comhttp://cncroutertips.com/demohttp://themakersguide.com/vcarve8http://themakersguide.comhttp://cncroutertips.com/30http://cncroutertips.com/contestVIDEO RESOURSESVFD 101 Basicshttps://youtu.be/YA-6TNhFsE42.2KW spindle & VFD operating https://youtu.be/ril8CI5he00How to set up a Chinese Spindle https://youtu.be/pPhCGVq8aGEHow to leave a review on iTunesGo to this page.https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cnc-router-tips-podcast-spreaker/id1031116372?mt=2Click View in iTunes.Click on ratings and reviews in iTunes Click the Write a Review buttonLeave an honest rating.Then write a review Just a few words.

ControlTalk NOW thanks this week’s sponsor Siemens, a globally trusted technology partner, consultant, service provider, system integrator and product vendor. Siemens Building Technologies has offerings for fire safety and security as well as building automation, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and energy management. Siemens’ RDY2000 – A Big Time Thermostat for Small Businesses: Say hello to the new thermostat that has big time features for small business solutions. The Siemens RDY2000 controls more than just temperature. With ventilation, economizer, and humidification interfaces, the RDY2000 can quickly and economically solve the needs of small business customers. From coffee shops to machine shops, the RDY2000 provides the flexibility to optimize room comfort while reducing energy consumption. Delta Controls Poised To Do Well at The 2014 ControlTrends Awards! Ken Smyers and I had the chance to meet some of the folks from Delta Controls and Copper Tree Analytics at the 2014 IBCON Event. Although neither of us handle the product line, we were impressed. Check out is video to see some of the reasons Delta Controls and CopperTree Analytics are so popular and why they were nominated by the world wide controls community for so many awards. Johnson Controls in The Hunt For ControlTrends Variable Frequency Drive of The Year! The 2014 ControlTrends Awards brings the very best in HVAC, Building Automation, and Energy saving products, controls, companies and people to Chicago. This year’s competition promises to be very exciting. The big question people are asking is can anyone unseat last year’s winner ABB for the coveted Variable Frequency Drive of The Year Award? In this video, Ken Smyers finds out why many think Johnson Controls is poised to bring home the trophy. GridWise Alliance Releases the Future of the Grid — Evolving to Meet America’s Needs. Without much pomp and circumstance, the prodigious efforts and visions of over 400 industry stake-holders are available for review — and execution. Behold America’s 2030 Smart Grid. December 3, 2014: U.S. Department of Energy Office of Electricity and Energy Reliability (DOE) in partnership with the GridWise Alliance (GWA) facilitated the “Future of the Grid–Evolving to Meet America’s Needs” initiative to develop an industry-driven vision of the future grid along with recommendations outlining an approach to achieving that vision. ControlTalk NOW interview with industry expert Scott Cochrane of Cochrane Supply. Scott provides one-of-a-kind insight into the evolving role of the systems distributor and updates the ControlTrends Community on what’s new at Tridium, Niagara 4, the new analytics tool, and the Young Guns in the HVAC Industry. Cochrane Supply & Engineering was founded in 1967 and is a leading Building Controls technology distributor representing 50 manufacturers including Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Tridium, and many more. The main focus of the company is to offer parts and systems with services to contractors in order to ensure a high quality installation or retro fit for the building owner. The Honeywell Smart Variable Frequency Drive Shows Up Big For 2014 ControlTrends Awards VFD Competition. The Honeywell SmartVFD HVAC is a variable frequency drive designed for use in HVAC application to control the speed of HVAC pumps and fans in order to maximize energy efficiency. Smart VFD is also designed to run 3 phase standard and high efficiency induction motors by varying the output voltage and frequency. 2014 ControlTrends VFD of the Year Nominee: Siemens’ BT300 VFDs — Redesigned, Re-tooled, and Ready to Meet Rigorous Demands! The 2014 ControlTrends VFD of the Year category is one of the most heavily contested categories of the awards! With its Onboard kWh Meter, Mulitpump/Fan Application. and Fire Mode features, the Siemens BT300 takes VFD to the next level of efficiency. While constantly expected to do more with less, managing energy consumption and optimizing occupant comfort remains of utmost importance to facility managers. GC Valves NEWS: Solenoid Valve Terminology added to NEWS, TIPS, FAQs Archive: Chuck Stevens, GC Valves, has added definitions for common technical terms to the email archive. This is an updated version of a document that Chuck has used in distributor training for over 15 years.From AC to Zero Differential, these are the common terms and phrases that engineers and buyers need to know to accurately write a specification or compare products. CLICK HERE to open the Solenoid Valve Terminology page. 2014 ControlTrends Awards VFD of the Year Nominee: Franklin Control Systems P-Series VFD’s. Another exciting candidate for 2014 VFD of the Year is the Franklin Control Systems P-Series — Energy savings for fans and pumps: The P-series is optimized for fans and pumps — and features an automatic energy saving mode that minimizes losses by optimizing flux control. In PID, sleep and wake up modes conserve power and extend motor and drive life. Take a look! Yasakawa: Bringing VFD Game to The ControlTrends Awards! For the third year in a row, the Yaskawa Z1000 has been nominated for the ControlTrends Variable Frequency Drive of The Year. Yaskawa provided the Control Trends Community this video on their Z1000 Series. The Drives & Motion Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. announces the release of the Z1000 variable speed drive designed specifically for commercial HVAC applications. 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This week’s CTN Podcast Platinum Sponsor is EasyIO, who has taken a global leadership role in manufacturing of open source controllers and solutions. ControlTrends interviewed EasyIO integrators from South Africa, India, Netherlands, Canada, Norway, UK, the US, and many more countries that are taking part in this first edition EasyIO World Event — interspersing business, training, networking, and a little bit of you know what… Join Special ControlTalk NOW guests Mike Marston, Lim HoonChiat, along with Terrance Hall from Johannesburg, and Johan Schakenraad and Guido van Erp, from the Netherlands as this one-of-a-kind discussion on the common trends and developments within the global HVAC industry, and the tremendous progress and commercial success of EasyIO as they strengthen their partnership channel with technology, quality, and personal commitment. Event features include EasyIO’s release of the FG-32Plus or Mega Beast, and Belimo’s VAV Controller with MP Bus, which will structurally change the European VAV market. DeviceTech 2015 Teams with IOTNA 2015 — in Chicago. Speaking Opportunities Available! Another ControlTrends Calendar heads-up! DeviceTech 2015 is an intellectual mashup that places innovation squarely on a head-on collision course with investors and opportunity. DeviceTech 2015 is an innovative new trade fair focused on the design and manufacturing of handheld devices and portable, connected electronics. The event is designed to serve the educational and information needs of OEM design engineers and product developers involved in connected, portable electronics and mobile applications. International Systems of America, LLC — Setting the Address on a SimplexGrinnell 4098-9714 Smoke Head and a 4098-9792 Base. ISA is a unique systems provider, beginning with their ability to quickly deliver new parts for existing and legacy systems from virtually any manufacturer. In this ISA Video, Nick Dumeyer talks with ISA Lab Technician Dexter Hall about setting the address on SimplexGrinnell addressable smoke detectors. About ISA: ISA adheres to the industry-recognized standards of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Functional Devices Introduces the SIB05S -Switch in a Box! Functional Devices, Inc. has been designing and manufacturing quality electronic devices in the United States of America since 1969. Current product offerings include relays, current sensors, power control, enclosures, power supplies, transformers, and accessories. Functional Devices has established itself as a leader in the HVAC, Building Controls, Energy Management, Energy Savings, Lighting Controls, and Wireless industries. Siemens’ BT300 Variable Frequency Drive: Siemens has upped their game in the Variable Frequency Drive market with the new BT300 series drives. Siemens engineers have retooled and field tested their VFD portfolio to ensure it delivers optimum results. Available in frame sizes up to 250 hp, the BT300 is well-suited for demanding HVAC environments. Using the BT300 helps save 20-50% of energy compared to equipment with little or no control. Built-in features like a real-time clock, energy savings optimization programming and a sleep function help measure energy savings. Are You in Pendulum Jeopardy? It Should be Social WE-dia not Social ME-dia: The book Pendulum by Roy H. Williams and Michael R. Drew is said to be a veritable blue-print of our civilization for the last 3000 years. Williams and Drew have chronicled how past generations — shape present generations, and are able to predict the actions of future generation — so accurately, that if you don’t seriously consider the contents of the Pendulum, your next marketing campaign, product release, or business venture could be in serious jeopardy and fail. ControlTrends Interviews UK’s Smart Building DALI Lighting Experts Mike Welch and Graham Turner. ControlTrends traveled to Basingstoke, United Kingdom, to meet with DALI experts Mike Welch and Graham Turner and get the current 411 on Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI). It was an opportune time because Mike and Graham were preparing for the upcoming Energy Event 2014 trade show next week at NEC Birmingham, UK. Our conclusions: Despite the present maturity of the Smart Buildings market, lighting integration opportunities still abound, and the Niagara AX systems integrators, incorporating DALI technology into their solutions are in an especially auspicious position to tap the lighting integration market. The post ControlTalk Now: The Smart Building Podcast September 14, 2014 from Madrid, Spain appeared first on ControlTrends.