I am looking for some opinions on which manufacturer to use to standardize the VFDs we use in our plant.
Previously we have used AC Tech / Lenze extensively. Mostly due to price I would say, there have not been many failures but these drives (MC Series and SM Vector) definitely lack features that I would like to have.
There is a local Allen-Bradley distributor that I have purchased some hardware from and Studio 5000 to support two ovens that we had retrofitted with new controls (Compact Logix, Panel View Plus, Powerflex 525s)
We have a handful of applications I would like to install VFDs on (40hp blower, 50hp blower, 30hp bandsaw, etc...)
The 40hp blower is 48 FLA at 480v.
Emerson M200 is $1600 with Ethernet/IP
Schneider Altivar Process 630 is $2500
Allen Bradley Powerflex 753 is $5000
I would prefer to use Allen Bradley hardware because we have a local stocking distributor but the price difference is extreme. Do these prices seem correct?
Both the Emerson CT and Schneider Altivar Process seem like very intuitive drives to setup, this would be a plus to help me teach the maintenance department.
Any input is appreciated.
Previously we have used AC Tech / Lenze extensively. Mostly due to price I would say, there have not been many failures but these drives (MC Series and SM Vector) definitely lack features that I would like to have.
There is a local Allen-Bradley distributor that I have purchased some hardware from and Studio 5000 to support two ovens that we had retrofitted with new controls (Compact Logix, Panel View Plus, Powerflex 525s)
We have a handful of applications I would like to install VFDs on (40hp blower, 50hp blower, 30hp bandsaw, etc...)
The 40hp blower is 48 FLA at 480v.
Emerson M200 is $1600 with Ethernet/IP
Schneider Altivar Process 630 is $2500
Allen Bradley Powerflex 753 is $5000
I would prefer to use Allen Bradley hardware because we have a local stocking distributor but the price difference is extreme. Do these prices seem correct?
Both the Emerson CT and Schneider Altivar Process seem like very intuitive drives to setup, this would be a plus to help me teach the maintenance department.
Any input is appreciated.