How new motor controllers optimize plant costs and efficiency
In a fierce global economy, every industry is focusing on reducing CAPEX while simultaneously increasing plant efficiency and productivity. Though these two goals might seem contradictory, technologies are emerging that can help. A good example is the new generation of electronic motor controllers (MCs) that are changing the way industry is using motors. In this post, we’ll see how these smart MCs can help reduce the total cost of ownership of a plant by impacting everything from electrical design to automation architecture and operations. Save money by saving space A simple way to reduce the cost of low voltage equipment is to use smaller electrical devices, which saves on the metal as well as the time to build it. New, more compact motor controllers allow for additional starters per column and less copper for the main power busbar, which is a key cost factor. With a trend toward compact electric devices, electrical panels now require less real estate, which can benefit restricted...