What is the main reason to use a VFD?

Please find the below main reason to use a VFD !

1. Greater Speed Adjustment: VFD controls let you choose from multiple speeds, allowing you to customize your hoist controls to your application.

2. Improved Load Control: Positioning a load using a single-speed hoist may cause shock loading or load swings. A VFD allows for smooth operation by gradually slowing down a load. Variable frequency drives also allow for smooth acceleration to prevent load swings in the traverse motions.

3. Duty Cycles: CMAA Class A-F. A VFD is concisely matched with a braking resistor, depending on the duty cycle of the motion. A regenerative drive may also be used, which is not dependent on duty cycle.

4. Efficiency: A VFD will only consume the power that’s needed, thus saving energy compared to contactors and soft-starters.

5. Increased Hoist Life: Some variable frequency drives provide thermal overload and overcurrent protection for the hoist motor, prolonging its life. VFDs also utilize a ramp-down-to-stop method of braking rather than using brake shoes to slow down. The brake is only used for parking and emergency situations, which prolongs brake life.

6. Regenerative Energy: Deceleration and lowering of a hoist creates regenerative energy produced by the motor. This energy can be transformed into heat using a braking resistor or conditioned and send back to the source, thus netting energy savings. An AC regenerative drive will redistribute that energy, which would otherwise be wasted when converted to heat with a braking resistor.

7. Digital Diagnostics: Aid in maintenance and troubleshooting on the machine or remotely.

Magnetek VFDs are designed for crane and hoist applications with various performance and safety features. A few of these features include:

1. Safe Torque Off: Provides a redundant hardware safety circuit that guarantees motor and brake power are removed when an E-STOP switch or safety controller opens the drive input, eliminating the need for external disconnects.

2. Torque Proving: The motor is pre-torqued to guarantee that the load can be held before opening the brake.

3. Load Check: Continuously checks for hoist overloads and prevents the hoist from lifting when an overload condition is detected.

4. Brake Checks: Monitors the opening and closing of a brake to ensure that it is safe and healthy.

5. Micro-Speed: Allows the operator to make slow, precise movements.

6. Electronic Programmable Limit Switches: Allows slow down and stop limits without physically geared limit switches.

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