Benshaw WinDRIVE software simplifies commissioning and monitoring of variable frequency drives
Benshaw offers a FREE Windows-based software tool that can be used to simplify commissioning and monitoring of Benshaw variable frequency drives (VFDs). WinDRIVE is compatible with all of our latest VFDs including: H2 Series, H2P Series, S Series, SW Series, GM2 Series and SG Series drives. To begin using WinDRIVE, simply download and launch the software on a Windows-based PC, then connect to your drive via Modbus-RTU (RS-485, RS-232) or Modbus TCP (Ethernet).
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Get Your Motor Running
/in Motor Control Insights /by Platform ManagerWe get lots of questions every year about applying motor controls. Most of these questions are related to selecting the right starting method, based on the customer’s particular application. To address these questions, Benshaw has released a new three-part series of white papers that provides valuable technical information intended to help customers “Get their motor running.” These white papers explore the dynamics between motor design, starting current requirements and the various starting methods used to maximize performance and improve energy efficiency in fixed speed applications.
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Selecting a Soft Starter Model: Where Do I Start?
/in Motor Control Insights, Other /by Platform ManagerThere are several steps involved in selecting a soft starter model most appropriate for your installation. Bypass type, the motor connection method, start duty and operating conditions must all be considered. A new eBook from Benshaw can help guide the way.
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Benshaw WinDRIVE Software Released
/in News Articles /by Platform ManagerBenshaw WinDRIVE software simplifies commissioning and monitoring of variable frequency drives
Benshaw offers a FREE Windows-based software tool that can be used to simplify commissioning and monitoring of Benshaw variable frequency drives (VFDs). WinDRIVE is compatible with all of our latest VFDs including: H2 Series, H2P Series, S Series, SW Series, GM2 Series and SG Series drives. To begin using WinDRIVE, simply download and launch the software on a Windows-based PC, then connect to your drive via Modbus-RTU (RS-485, RS-232) or Modbus TCP (Ethernet).
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Starting Motors on Generator Sets
/in Motor Control Insights /by Platform ManagerThe ideal reduced voltage starting system for starting motors on generator sets is one that allows start current to be reduced to the minimum level required by the motor to start the connected load, and controls the application of that start current to gradually apply load at a rate the generator can respond to.
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Energy Efficient Pump Control
/in Motor Control Insights, News Articles, Other /by Platform ManagerA recent trend shows a significant push toward using variable frequency drives (VFDs) for improved pump efficiency, particularly when throttling valves have been used to control flow. However, there is increasing evidence that for many pumping applications where real-time flow control is not necessary, VFDs are not the most energy efficient solution.
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