ABB
New drives bring enhanced control to d.c. installations
Built on this company’s all-compatible drive platform, the DCS880 (photo) controls a variety of d.c. motor applications with unmatched safety, simplicity and interconnectivity. The new series of d.c. variable-speed drives (VSDs) allow users with a large installed base to get better performance from their existing systems. With the new DCS880 VSDs, users who are heavily invested in a d.c. system have the option to continue using d.c. technology while better aligning with modern a.c. advancements. The d.c. VSDs are also easily integrated with the company’s Ability monitoring services — a unified, cross-industry, digital offering that provides realtime data about drive status and performance from any location. Monitoring parameters include drive availability, environmental conditions and fault events. Optimized for safety, simplicity, and user-friendliness, the drives feature built-in functions, such as STO, which prevents unexpected startup of machinery. — ABB, New Berlin, Wis.