Does your application require NEMA 3R enclosures?
NEMA 3R enclosures are commonly required in outdoor applications including center pivot irrigation systems.
Not only can Marshall Wolf Automation supply you with a great price on a Saginaw enclosure, we can fill the panel for you as well!
Our system integration team can work with you to design an enclosed drive panel/pump panel specifically for your requirements.
We are authorized industrial automation distributors for the top brands of variable frequency drives including AC Tech Lenze, Hitachi, Fuji Electric, TECO-Westinghouse and Delta.
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What does NEMA 3R mean?
NEMA 3R electrical enclosures are typically used in outdoor applications for wiring and junction boxes. This style of weatherproof enclosure provides protection against falling rain, sleet, snow, and external ice formation. Indoors they protect against dripping water.
I recently had a customer contact me saying his lathe started dancing around the shop... I sincerely hope you haven't had a similar experience but I thought I would share his story.
Answer:
I would suggest going with 230 volt single phase. You can use the Hitachi variable frequency drive X200-007NFU2 1 hp 230 volt single phase in 230 volt three phase out $160.48 (stock at Hitachi).
OPE-SRMINI $62.85 is the remote key pad offering for this unit. This is a cabled unit so you still have some distance restraints. The cables that are offered are the ICS-1A (1 meter cable) $53.57 or ICS-3A (3 meter cable) $57.15.
Question:
I own an old delta rockwell lathe. It is currently powered by a 1/3 hp swamp cooler motor, needless to say it's not enough. Life being life, I acquired a 220v/3phase 1hp 3.6 amp motor. My hopes would be to create a very powerful machine with both variable speed and reverse capabilities. I do have both 110v or 220v single phase available in my shop.
I know enough about electronics to be dangerous so I thought I should see if the compact Micro ac drive TECO EV/JNEV is what I need. Couple of questions. Housing looks over the top. I also have a Jet lathe that is powered similarly, it has no fancy enclosure and would it be possible to install the remote I described below on it also?
How hard would it be to set up a wired remote I could move around the machine to control the basic functions such as emergency stop, speed control, and reverse.
Just the other day I made a big mistake and a lathe started dancing around the shop, the only way to turn it off safely was to reach the switch with a stick!!!! Very SCARY!!!!! Thanks for your time.
Sincerely,
Anthony Prough
Marshall Wolf Automation not only has a large inventory of high performance AC drives ready for same day shipping, we also have an in-house technical department to help you figure out which drive would be best for you.
We are authorized industrial automation distributors for AC Tech Lenze, Hitachi, TECO Westinghouse, Fuji Electric and Delta, among others.
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Is it really an age old question? Well no, but it is a legitimate question.
First, let's define the application. What type of motor are we controlling, HP, voltage, etc?
Is it a motor load that is frequently changing speeds or is it a desire to effectively minimize in-rush current, while controlling the ramp speed of the motor finally setting full rpm?
Well, if we are wanting to change speeds of an AC 3 phase industrial electric motor, then we have high performance AC drives from 8 different manufacturers to review; AC Tech LENZE, Delta Automation, Gefran, Fuji, Hitachi, TECO Westinghouse, U.S. Drives and WEG drives.
If we are trying to control an exhaust fan or process blower to obtain its required peak RPM, we would want to look at a 'soft start' motor starter, like the WEG unit shown to the right.
We have what you need to control your motors, call us today and we can help guide you to control bliss!
Call Marshall Wolf Automation, your industrial automation distributor, at 800-325-9653 or visit us online - www.wolfautomation.com.
How would you like a outdoor pump panel using a High Performance AC Drive pre-engineered ship to you ready to install?
Call Marshall Wolf Automation, we can help. When you need a pump panel for your irrigation pump, booster pump or even portable booster pump, we can be your one stop solution.
The system is comprised of a outdoor rated NEMA 3R style vented panel with fans, CFM's are dependent upon cabinet size.
We then work with you to select the appropriate High Performance AC Drive, we have 8 different lines to select from for the application, such as; AC Tech Lenze, Delta Industrial Automation, Fuji Electric AC Drive, Gefran, Hitachi Drive, TECO Westinghouse, U.S. Drives and WEG. Inclusive are thermostatically controlled fan(s) and a control transformer.
Dependent upon your needs we can add appropriately sized disconnect switch, line or load reactors and winter heater kits. These pre-engineered panels come ready to install! We can also offer additional options: 3 contactor by pass option, HOA option among many others. Call us today to discuss a Variable Frequency AC drive panel for your Industrial Electric Motors!
Marshall Wolf Automation can help!
Lenze America's has recently launched their OVERDRIVE program - basically saying they have increased their stock levels and so have we!
If you need AC Tech drives shipped out same day, we are the only distributor you need.
Not only does Marshall Wolf Automation keep a large inventory, we also work closely with AC Tech Lenze to make sure we get the drives you need when you need them.
We also have in-house technical support to help you choose the best high performance AC drive for your application. Do you need an industrial electric motor as well? We can help.
Marshall Wolf Automation is your industrial automation distributor for everything from soft starters, motors and variable frequency drives to industrial light towers, AC to DC switching power supplies and laser distance measurement sensors.
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A recent newsletter I received from Delta Industrial Automation highlighted their VFD-E series of variable frequency drives used in elevator applications.
In the U.S. they estimate there are over 30,000 escalators with a national energy use of 2,600,000,000 kilowatt hours per year!
An escalator is similar to a conveyor belt, using a pair of rotating chains that pull a series of stairs in a constant cycle.
By connecting entry and exit sensors from the escalator to the variable frequency drive's internal PLC, the escalator could be stopped when it's not in use. It would then start when anyone walks on and offer safety alarms when someone entered the wrong direction.
The ability to control the continuous operation of the escalator would offer large energy and money savings!
Features of our Delta VFD-E series of high performance AC drives:
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Modular Design allowing users to add or subtract features as needed
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Several Communication and I/O Option Cards
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Integrated RF Filter on 1 phase 230V and 3 phase 460V
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RFI-Switch for IT Mains
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Small X Y foot print
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Side-by-Side Installation (40oC) for saving panel space
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Built-In PLC using real Ladder Logic programming
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CANopen embedded on specific models
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Control modes: V/F, Sensorless Vector, PID, DEB, Auto Torque Boost, Auto Slip Compensation, Auto Accel/Decel, 2nd V/F Curve, Auto Tuning, Motor PTC etc.
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Full Protection Functions: Over Loads, Over Current, Over Temperature, Ground Fault, etc.
Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the complete line of Delta high performance AC drives, industrial operator interfaces, AC to DC switching power supplies and much more.
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Help control the motion with Euchner industrial joysticks. The joysticks are manually activated motion control switches. They are used on equipment that requires operator control of one or more axis.
Marshall Wolf Automation, your full-line industrial automation distributor, is an authorized Euchner distributor.
Euchner's joysticks are used in a variety of applications such as construction equipment, mass transit, material handling, medical, and overhead crane.
Some features are:
6 different digital styles
Panel or rear mount style
8 actuation directions
Directional interlocks available to increase safety
Please visit our website at www.wolfautomation.com and view the many Euchner products that are available.
Marshall Wolf Automation is your source for variable frequency drives, motors, gearboxes, sensors and light towers, just to name a few.
SPRING into Marshall Wolf Automation for all of your industrial automation equipment!
Marshall Wolf Automation is your full-line industrial automation distributor.
Consolidate your purchases of variable frequency drives, motors, gearboxes, light towers, and sensors.
Marashall Wolf Automation is an authorized distributor for nationally known manufacturers such as AC Tech Lenze, Teco, Bonfiglioli, Pepperl & Fuchs, Leuze, Carlo Gavazzi, just to name a few.
Please visit our website at www.wolfautomation.com and view a sampling of our huge product selection.
Marshall Wolf Automation welcomes your business. We offer outstandiing customer service and very competitive pricing.
Please send your inquiries to sales@wolfautomation.com.
Our popular Hitachi WJ200 series of variable frequency drives is now available in 1/2 and 1 hp, single 
phase, 100-120 Volt.
For pricing and ordering information simply click a link below:
Hitachi Part Number WJ200-004MF - 1/2 hp, single phase, 100-120 Volt
Hitachi Part Number WJ200-007MF - 1 hp, single phase, 100-120 Volt
Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the complete line of Hitachi high performance AC drives!
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Do you want to save money and energy on your next portable pump system?
Instead of using traditional motor starters, use a variable frequency drive to power and control your portable pump cart. Not only do these types of drive excel at controlling industrial electric three phase motors on pumps, they are also like mini energy management solutions.
The sensorless vector style drives are used for constant torque and are great for positive displacement type pumps (gear pumps), as well as centrifugal pumps. Many variable frequency drive models are multi-type, meaning both vector type and volts to hertz type.
High performance AC drives are also ideally used for both indoor and outdoor applications and can be supplied with the proper enclosure for either environmental condition.
The variable frequency drives, like AC Tech Drives, Lenze and the other brands that Marshall Wolf Automation distribute, are available with 120/1/60hz input or 230/1/60 HZ power, making them ideal for small horsepower pumps used in outdoor applications where power choice would be limited.
In regards to larger horsepower, typically greater than 3 HP pumps, other models of 3 phase drives can be wired up for single phase when properly derated, ensuring that these components are rated for the higher current that will flow from the single phase input instead of the three phase input.
Simply put the basic formula is: (VFD current > Motor current rating (FLA)* 1.73). Please contact us at 800-325-9653 or visit www.wolfautomation.com for your unique application and we will help you choose the best variable frequency drive for your portable pump needs.
Do you need a NEMA 3R enclosure?
Take a look at our Saginaw NEMA 3R enclosures.
These NEMA 3R electrical enclosures can be used for indoor or outdoor applications and provide a degree of protection against access to hazardous parts.
These vented NEMA 3R enclosures protect the equipment inside from solid objects (i.e. falling dirt) and also against water (rain, sleet and snow). They will also be undamaged by ice on the outside of the enclosure.
Obviously, if you need a NEMA 3R electrical enclosure you will also need to put something inside of it! Marshall Wolf Automation can help with that too.
Would you be interested in a NEMA 3R indoor/outdoor drive panel? Talk to one of our engineers today about a custom solution.
We have extensive experience with center pivot irrigation applications, pumps, material handling and many other NEMA 3R situations.
Marshall Wolf Automation is also an industrial automation distributor for all the big names in variable frequency drives including AC Tech Lenze, Fuji Electric, Hitachi, TECO Westinghouse and Delta.
This was meant to be a simple post with basic definitions of line reactors and load reactors... sometimes good intentions end up on a different path!
There are many different opinions out there regarding line reactors and load reactors, here is a summary of what I found.
Line Reactors
Line reactors, also called line chokes, can protect sensitive electronic equipment from electrical noise created by the drive or inverter.
I saw many posts saying they use line reactors when the input voltage going to the drive is on the high side. Another said most manufacturers recommend them if the transformer feeding the variable frequency drive is anywhere from 10 to 100 times the rating of the drive.
Load Reactors
Load reactors are used on the output side of AC drives to soften high rates of change voltage applied to the motor windings.
Another description is that load reactors are used to smooth out spikes in long runs between variable frequency drives and industrial electric motors.
I saw a variety of recommendations regarding load reactors - some say install them when motors exceed 100' from the controller, others say 200'. I would suggest checking with the manufacturer to see what they recommend.
Of course, we also have in-house tech support that could help you out! You can always email techsupport@wolfautomation.com.
An easy solution when you are looking for load and line reactors is our MTE RLW series which are load/line reactors! Learn more about them here.
A great resource I have found is Electrician Talk.com.
Our TECO N3 series of high performance AC drives now have BACnet Protocol as standard!
You will find this is a significant cost improvement compared to other methods of communication such as Gateway modules or 3rd party communication cards.
BACnet can be selected via parameter configuration and with an optional SF-485 connector module the N3 drive will communicate on a BACnet network.
BACnet is a communications protocol that is popular with building management systems including HVAC, energy management, lighting and fire prevention control.
You can learn more about the TECO Westinghouse drives with BACnet now - look under resources for the press release!
Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the full line of TEC variable frequency drives, industrial electric motors and soft starters.
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As of January 2012 MTE is using a 'green' paint alternative.
The 'green' paint, which is actually the color blue, is a modified water-reducible alkyd paint formula with a more user-friendly substance with low VOC, and free of lead and chromate hazards.
The new water-reducible paint will be used on the entire line of MTE line reactors, load reactors, Matrix passive harmonic filters, DC link chokes and motor protection filters.
The new paint is also pliable, fast-drying and has excellent durability to reduce problems with chipping.
Take a look at our MTE line reactors, load reactors and more!
Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the complete line of MTE line reactors, load reactors and DC link chokes. We also carry a large offering of variable frequency drives that are used with the reactors.
AC Tech Lenze's most technically advanced variable frequency drive
is now available and stocked up to 60 hp!
The SMVector series is a popular high performance AC drive that offers several communications protocols, networking drives and components.
The NEMA 1 (IP31) SmVector is the most common and cost effective enclosure option for a wide range of applications including packaging, material handling, conveyors, pumping and HVAC systems.
Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the complete line of AC Tech Lenze variable frequency AC drives.
Here is the current range for the NEMA 1 SMVector series from AC Tech Lenze:
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120/240V – 1Phase Input, up to 1.5 HP (1.1 kW)
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200/240V – 1 or 3 Phase Input, up to 3.0 HP (2.2 kW)
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200/240V – 3 Phase Input, up to 20 HP (15 kW)
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400/480V – 3 Phase Input, up to 60 HP (45 kW)
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480/600V – 3 Phase Input, up to 60 HP (45 kW)
Hitachi is one of our high performance AC drive lines and I'd like to put together a simple overview to help you determine the best drive for your application.
The Hitachi X200 VFD is ideal for fan and pump applications up to 10 horsepower. This simple, compact variable frequency drive offers an automatic energy-saving function and is ideal for basic applications.
Our Hitachi WJ200 vector AC drive is available from 1/8 to 20 horsepower and is ideal for conveyor and lift machine applications. The Hitachi WJ200 series offers high starting torque (200% or greater) and is easy to use.
The Hitachi SJ700 is a high performance AC drive that is popular with conveyor and crane applications. Available from 1/2 to 600 hp and includes many useful functions including high starting torque.
The Hitachi L700 was designed for fan and pump plus conveyor applications. This variable frequency drive is available up to 200 hp.
Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for all Hitachi variable speed AC drives and we always offer free in-house technical support.
Take a look at all of our Hitachi variable frequency drives!
The Weg GPH2 series is an industrial general purpose AC motor soft starter package.
The Weg GPH2 is designed for simple and quick installation and start-up, requiring only input power and output motor connections.
This soft starter package is available in NEMA 12, NEMA 3R, NEMA 4-Outdoor and NEMA 4-Indoor.
This combination soft starter is built to complement the ruggedness and reliability of WEG motors. This provides you with a complete, simple, and cost effective AC motor starting and protection solution.
Marshall Wolf Automation is your industrial automation distributor for the complete line of Weg industrial electric motors, variable frequency drives and soft starters.
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Now is the time to take a look at the feature-rich TECO EQ5 series!We have deeply discounted this series to help our customers take a look and try out this series. Special pricing is valid through March 31, 2012.
This
high performance AC drive line is available from 1/4 hp to 800 hp. Other features include:
- Dynamic torque-vector control
- Reduced motor instability at low speed
- New on-line tuning system
- Environment-friendly features
- Advanced functions
- Global communication
- Intelligent keypad
- Advanced programming and monitoring via TECO-Link Software
Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the complete line of TECO Westinghouse drives.
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