Reforming or Testing AC Drive Bus Capacitors, Capacitor Reforming Guidelines

Reforming or Testing AC Drive Bus Capacitors, Capacitor Reforming Guidelines

Summary Reforming or Testing AC Drive Bus Capacitors, Capacitor Reforming Guidelines Question How do I re-form AC drive capacitors that have not been used in many years? How long can a drive stay in storage without being powered up before you are at risk of capacitor failure upon power up? What is Reforming a Capacitor? […]

PowerFlex PWM AC Drives: SCR/Diode and IGBT Test

PowerFlex PWM AC Drives: SCR/Diode and IGBT Test

Summary PowerFlex PWM AC Drives: SCR/Diode and IGBT Test Question How are the forward and reverse biased SCR/diode tests performed on the major power components of an AC drive? How should a diode test be performed to check the health of the SCRs or IGBTs on a AC drive? Why does my diode static check […]

PowerFlex Drives: Common Mode Noise Reduction

PowerFlex Drives: Common Mode Noise Reduction

Summary PowerFlex Drives: Common Mode Noise Reduction Question What solutions are available to reduce the affects of Common Mode Noise? What can be done to help reduce Common Mode Current from affecting other devices? How can I reduce common mode noise that is generated when a PowerFlex drive is running? Is the 1321-M009 in accordance […]

FactoryTalk® Analytics™ GuardianAI™

FactoryTalk® Analytics™ GuardianAI™

Maintenance engineers have a clear goal to maintain plant assets and avoid unexpected equipment failures. Often, maintenance activities are performed proactively based on original equipment manufacturer recommendations. While this helps prevent unexpected downtime, maintenance engineers struggle to keep up and churn through spare parts quickly due to frequent part replacements that may be unnecessary. But […]