GAMBICA publishes new power drive systems installation guide 30 October 2012

GAMBICA (the trade association for firms in instrumentation, control, automation and laboratory technology) and REMA (Retroreflective Equipment Manufacturers' Association, representing the electrical drives industry) have updated their joint publication on power drive systems.

Entitled Installation Guidelines for Power Drive Systems, the new publication is an authoritative guide on best practice, and is available free as a download from the GAMBICA website.

It is the result of a study carried out by GAMBICA and REMA, taking account of fundamental theory and technical papers, and also incorporating the results of investigations to review safe mechanical and electrical installation and the avoidance of EMC problems.

Steve Brambley, deputy director of GAMBICA and convener of the organisation's variable speed drive (VSD) group, makes the point that good operation of drive systems is dependent on a satisfactory installation.

Compliance with the appropriate EU Directives and with local regulations is also a legal requirement. Hence, each section in the report covers the requirements for a different part of a power drive system, to assist specifiers and purchasers.

"This is the fourth edition of this technical guide, with updates on power drive systems including the drive, motor and load, together with cabling, site considerations, circuit protection, earthing and harmonics," states Brambley.

"Power drive systems is an IEC term which covers the VSD [variable speed drive], motor and sensors used for feedback control information to the drive, as well as auxiliary parts like filtering and protection," he continues.

"The technical guide has now evolved into a comprehensive treatise for engineers and installers, giving them a VSD manufacturer's perspective on best practice for installation."

Brambley advises that updates cover current legislation, regulations and standards, with new sections on earth loop impedance testing, bearings and power conditioning, as well as an updated section on transformers.

To obtain a copy of the publication, use the link below

Brian Tinham

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