2023 NED Innovation Award Winner
The PowerFlex 6000T Medium-Voltage AC Drive accepts up to 13.8 kV primary voltage in a best-in-class footprint that is only 7.5 to 10 ft wide (2 to 3 m). For greater output frequency range, the PowerFlex 6000T variable frequency drive range now goes up to 120 Hz to meet the needs of high-speed industrial applications including turbines, compressors, and pumps.
The motor controller also offers the new RealSine solution. The option helps reduce input harmonics to lower levels than the industry standard. Ranging from 3 to 4.16 kV with high voltage input built in. Plus, high-voltage feeds can be directly connected to the drive from the main distribution line without additional step-down transformer or substation equipment, reducing costs.
The design offers up to 30% improvement in total harmonic current distortion at the drive primary side. By reducing harmonic distortion, the VFD improves system efficiency, reduces energy cost, and minimizes power distribution issues on the factory floor.
The compact A-Frame design is ideal for new and retrofit industrial applications in IEC markets where industrial space is a premium. The PowerFlex 6000T drive features TotalFORCE technology.
- Monitors system performance
- Faster commissioning with adaptive control
- Saves energy with economizer mode
- Reduces downtime and repair costs with predictive maintenance alerts
- Start-up and troubleshoot all drives on the common control platform
- Multiple control modes, including flux vector control—featuring up to 150% starting torque with an encoder and a minimum of 100% starting toque without an encoder
- Reduces peak demand charges by operating near unity power factor throughout the speed range
- Integrally mounted, multi-pulse isolation transformer to help ensure low line side harmonics and high input power factor
- Internally powered ECO fans that provide higher efficiency and reduced losses
- Optional automatic power cell bypass which helps maximize uptime in your critical applications
- Common modular power cells that are designed for easy removal which minimizes Mean Time to Repair
- 10-in. color touchscreen eHIM
- Synchronous transfer control up to 10 motors
TotalFORCE Technology:
- Flux vector, sensorless vector, and V/ Hz control with load sharing
- Standard Device Logix capability
- Predictive and preventative maintenance algorithms
- Provides real-time alerts
- Load Observer real-time tuning technology automatically compensates for unknown load disturbances and adjusts for applications with varying inertia and torque requirements during operation
- Adaptive tuning monitors real-time drive and system performance characteristics via notch filters to identify and suppress potentially harmful resonance and vibration conditions
Applications:
- Oil & gas refining
- Mining
- Mineral and metal processing
- Power generation plants
- Water/wastewater treatment facilities
