Introduction to DriveStart Technology

In today’s industrial environment, there are two primary tools that allow motors to safely reach optimal speed and torque efficiently -- Soft Starters and Variable Frequency Drives (or VFD’s). Both...

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The Difference Between Soft Starters and VFDs

Industrial motors require large quantities of energy when rapidly accelerating to full speed. To curb this issue, soft starters and variable frequency drives (VFDs) can be utilized to reduce inrush...

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Electric Power Measurements on Three-Phase Motors

Three-phase topology has become the norm of all industrial motors due to the operational and economic benefits they possess. The most notable advantage of a three-phase motor is its ability to start...

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Analog vs. Digital Drives

Moore’s Law is hard at work, with silicon foundries churning faster-than-ever processors with every passing year. One may think that this tip the balance in favor of everything digital, but does it...

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Solcon MV-TPS: Thyristor Power Controller

Designed to offer accurate and reliable control over resistive loadings, the MV-TPS is a fully-digital, 3-phase control power unit suitable for medium voltage operation. The Thyristor Power...

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Solcon RVS-AX: Analog Low Voltage Soft Starter

The Solcon RVS-AX is designed for small to medium size motors, serving as a core component for enhancing their mechanical and electrical durability. A suitable replacement for star-delta and...

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HRVS-TX: Transformer Inrush Current Limiter

Inrush current can have detrimental effects on the equipment’s lifespan and if not mitigated can result in unplanned outages that can impact the operation’s efficiency and reliability. The Solcon...

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