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Practical technical guidance for applying, configuring, commissioning, and troubleshooting SmartD solutions in real installations.
Access practical application notes for the SmartD Clean Power VFD. These guides help engineers, technicians, system integrators, and commissioning teams configure the drive, connect it to automation systems, and apply it in real industrial installations.
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Each application note is designed to help engineers, technicians, integrators, and system designers implement the Clean Power VFD with more confidence and less guesswork.
AN001
Speed Control with PLC
Integrating a Clean Power VFD with a PLC for speed control.
AN002
Control via Modbus TCP
Enable remote control of speed and direction via Modbus TCP.
AN003
Connecting to Ethernet Network
How to connect the Clean Power VFD to Ethernet networks
AN004
Integration to BMS via BACnet IP
Interface with the Clean Power VFD using BACnet IP over the Ethernet network.
AN005
Pump Pressure Control with PID
How to configure and apply the embedded PID for pump applications.
AN006
HVAC Fan and Damper Control
Application guidance for coordinated fan and damper control.
AN007
Emergency Fire Mode
Application guidance for fire-mode related operation.
AN008
Control with Multiple Ramps
Multiple ramps to improve machine and reduce stress.
AN009
Several Motors in Parallel on One VFD
Application where multiple motors are operated from one drive.
AN013
Cooling Tower Defrosting with PLC
Application of PLC-based cooling tower defrosting control.
Technical Note
Efficient Braking Without Braking Resistor
Clean Power VFD eliminates the need for a braking resistor
Technical Note
VFD and IEEE 519 Compliance at the PCC
Clean Power VFD does not generate harmonic distortion at either its input or output.
Technical Note
Sine Wave outputs protects your motor
Clean Power VFD eliminates the need of external band-aids to protect motor and cable
Technical Note
Near Unity Power Factor
Boosting Efficiency with Superior Power Factor and Smarter Energy Use
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