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What is a VFD? (Variable Frequency Drive)

Written By RealPars on Monday, Oct 29, 2018 | 01:00 PM

 
▶ Want to learn industrial automation? Go here: https://realpars.com ▶ Want to train your team in industrial automation? Go here: https://realpars.com/business ▶ Check out the full blog post over at https://realpars.com/blog/vfd/ ========================== Today you will learn about VFDs. Specifically, what they are and when do we use them with automation and PLCs. What exactly is a VFD? Well, it stands for Variable Frequency Drive. They are used for running an AC motor at variable speeds or let them ramp up their speed to give them a smooth startup. Some people simply call them drives. They work by adjusting the frequency of the motor to adjust the rpms. ========================== Missed our most recent videos? Watch them here: https://realpars.com/rs485/ https://realpars.com/plc-manufacturers/ https://realpars.com/plc-analog-inputs/ ============================= To stay up to date with our last videos and more lessons, make sure to subscribe to this YouTube channel: http://goo.gl/Y6DRiN ============================= TWEET THIS VIDEO https://ctt.ac/Rjf03 ============================= Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealpars/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/realpars Follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/realpars #RealPars #VFD #Drive