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DFS Series - High Power Freestanding Drives

Ready to use, fast turnaround

Products

DFS Series

Freestanding Drives  

55 kW to 540 kW
400 V | 690 V

Ready To Use High Power Cubicle Drives

For many drive users, designing and building a high power drive cubicle requires extensive in house engineering expertise that they do not have.

The DFS Drive is a pre-assembled, ready to install drive cubicle system designed for use in high power applications where energy saving and high ingress protection are key. With fast, easy installation, plant availability is maximised with virtually zero requirement from your engineering resource.

Introducing The High Power Cubicle Drives 

 

High Power Cubicle Drives
Ready to use: Easy set-up
  • Industry standard cubicles which integrate with your existing installation 
  • Includes power disconnect and fuses
  • Pre-installed options available
  • Water cooling is available on request

Straightforward set-up & commissioning
  • Commissioning is made easy with a door mounted multi-language HMI
  • Enhanced diagnostics thanks to the real time clock
  • Connect PC tool for optimum commissioning:
    i. Loaded with parameter management features, including
    cloning
    ii. Easy-to-read dynamic logic diagrams so you can visualise
    and manage the drive in real time

Fast delivery

Need your order ASAP?

  • Our local Drive Centres and partners have got the quote and order process down to a fine art. Issues that could cause delays are ironed out immediately.
  • Emergency breakdowns won’t set you back weeks, we’ll ship you a replacement drive within a week
  • Standard lead-times are six weeks
     
Free 2 year warranty
All of our components come with a 2-year warranty so you can rest easy.
Warranty terms and conditions apply.

  • Applications
    Whatever your application, DFS is the perfect solution across industry
     
    High Power Freestanding Drives for Fans & Pumps
    Fans & pumps
    • Fan & pump macros, plus onboard logic functions
    • Water hammer control, and catch a spinning motor
    • On-board Fire Mode
    • Improved energy efficiency during low demand
    High Power Freestanding Drives for Compressors
    Compressors
    • On board PLC & PID functionalities for advanced control without the cost and footprint of an external controller
    • Energy efficiency and optimal control for increased Coefficient of Performance (CoP)
    High Power Freestanding Drives for General Automation
    General Automation
    • Maximum control for conveyors with S-ramp acceleration/deceleration profiling and RFC-A automated load control
    • Efficient control of mixer applications and up to 200% overload
    • Closed-loop control for cranes and hoists for precision accuracy
    • Reliability and control for crushers
    • Precision and repeatability for extruder applications
    • High energy efficiency and torque control for tunneling and drilling applications and up to 200% overload
  • Variants
    Maximum versatility, variants for every application

    DFS is available with a control stage to suit any application:

    • Industrial automation systems based upon induction or servo motors, where control dynamics are key.
    • HVAC/R systems where dedicated drive features provide overall system control.
    • DFS supports the latest high-efficiency motors to maximise return on investment and minimise impact on the environment.

     

    Select from:
    Unidrive M700, M701, M702, Pump drive F600 or HVAC drive H300 control

    M700
    • 2 x Switched Ethernet ports with multi-protocol (EtherNet/IP, Modbus/TCP, RTMoE and PROFINET RT) 
    • 1 x Safe Torque Off (STO) certified to SIL3/PLe 
    • Analogue and digital I/O
    M701

    Designed to match Control Techniques’ legacy Unidrive SP feature-set. 

    • Modbus RTU over RS485 communications 
    • 1 x STO certified to SIL3/PLe 
    • Analogue and digital I/O
    M702
    • 2 x Switched Ethernet ports with multi-protocol 
    • 2 x STO certified to SIL3/ PLe 
    • Digital I/O
     
    Pump Drive F600
    • Highest energy efficiency for pump applications. 
    • Provides sensorless control over both induction and permanent magnet motors 
    • 2 x Relay output
     
    HVAC Drive H300
    • Dedicated, specialist HVAC drive optimised for fan and compressor applications HVAC 
    • Modbus RTU and BACnet MS/TP communications provide seamless integration with Building Automation Systems
  • Cubicle Options
    Enclosure rating
    		 A = IP23 (Standard)
    C = IP54 - Air inlet grill filters
    Electrical environment
    		 EMC filter to meet generic emission IEC 61000-6-4 or operate in the First Environment
    Remove internal EMC filter for use on un earthed supplies
    Remove MOV protection for use on un earthed supplies
    AC Input Disconnect
    		 A - Main switch with undervoltage release coil 230 VAC (MN)
    B - Main switch with undervoltage release coil 24 VAC (MN)
    C - Main switch with shunt trip voltage release coil 230 VAC (MX)
    D - Main switch with shunt trip voltage release coil 24 VAC (MX)
    2 x auxiliary contacts on main switch - supply and wiring
    Emergency stop push button door mounted
    		 For integration in your control system
    Cubicle Options
    		 Cabinet temperature-controlled roof fan
    Plinth 200mm. Standard plinth is 100mm
    Alternative 180 ° door hinges for improved access
    Cylinder lock with key for extra cubicle security
    Energy Monitoring
    		 A - kWh meter Conventional (IP54) with current transducers (non MID)
    B - kWh meter Modbus RTU with current transducers (non MID)
    C - kWh meter Profibus (400 V SUPPLY ONLY) with current transducers (non MID)
    D - kWh meter Ethernet with current transducers (non MID)
    kWh meter pulse contacts in combination with A, B, C OR D kWh meters
    24 V backup power
    		 Supply wiring installed for external 24V backup power supply
    Additional Cubicles
    		 A - Integrated 400 mm empty cubicle with plinth, cable plates INCLUDING mounting plate For your system equipment
    B - Integrated 400 mm empty cubicle with plinth, cable plates and WITHOUT mounting plate For your installation cable management
    Packaging A - Integrated 400 mm empty cubicle with plinth, cable plates INCLUDING mounting plate For your system equipment
    B - Integrated 400 mm empty cubicle with plinth, cable plates and WITHOUT mounting plate For your installation cable management
  • Drive Software & Support
    We make it quick and easy
    Connect - Intuitive Commissioning Software

    Connect is our latest drive configuration tool for commissioning, optimising and monitoring drive/system performance.

     

    Download
    Machine Control Studio - Programming Tool

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     Control Techniques' Machine Control Studio provides a flexible and intuitive environment for programming new automation and motion control features.

     

    Download
    Diagnostics Tool

    Diagnostic Tool is a fast and simple tool, which allows users of Control Techniques' drives to quickly solve any error codes that the drive may show.

     

    Download

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