Compact Nidec Control Techniques variable speed drives for simple industrial motor control applications in New Zealand.
The Commander S100 is a compact general-purpose variable speed AC drive designed for controlling induction motors in straightforward industrial applications. It provides adjustable motor speed, controlled acceleration and deceleration, motor protection and application control functions in a small, practical package.
The S100 is particularly suited to applications where a full-featured high-performance drive is unnecessary, but reliable variable speed control, simple commissioning and good motor control are required.
Commissioning can be carried out using the drive keypad or the Control Techniques MARSHAL mobile app. NFC communication allows drive parameters to be configured, copied and diagnosed from a compatible smartphone or tablet, including when the drive is not powered.
The Commander S100 is a variable speed AC drive from Nidec Control Techniques. It controls the frequency and voltage supplied to an induction motor, allowing the motor speed to be adjusted to suit the requirements of the machine or process.
For many simple machines this provides a practical way to control speed, starting and stopping without the complexity of a larger industrial drive.
The S100 is designed for applications where simplicity is important. Its compact construction helps reduce panel space, while its commissioning tools simplify installation and setup. Adjustable acceleration and deceleration can also reduce mechanical shock compared with direct starting and stopping.
In variable-torque applications such as pumps and fans, reducing motor speed when full output is not required can substantially reduce power consumption. The actual energy saving depends on the machine, operating duty and how much energy is presently being wasted, so the application should always be assessed before predicting savings.
The Control Techniques MARSHAL app provides an alternative way to commission and maintain the Commander S100. Using NFC, a compatible phone or tablet can read and write drive settings, assist with setup, clone parameters between drives and provide diagnostic information.
Parameter files can also be prepared before arriving at site and transferred to the drive, which can simplify repetitive installations and replacement-drive commissioning.
The Commander S100 includes Modbus RTU serial communications for integration with PLCs, HMIs and other compatible control equipment. The drive also provides programmable input and output functions for conventional hard-wired machine control.
Pumps and fans are common applications for variable speed drives because the required flow or pressure often changes during operation. Where the process does not continuously require full motor output, controlling motor speed can reduce unnecessary energy use while also providing controlled acceleration and deceleration.
The S100 includes PID control functions that can be used in suitable process applications where motor speed needs to respond automatically to a measured process variable such as pressure or flow.
The Commander S100 is intended for variable-speed control of induction motors. The drive voltage and current rating must be selected to suit the motor and the available electrical supply.
Yes. The MARSHAL app communicates with the S100 using NFC on compatible smartphones and tablets. It can be used for commissioning, parameter cloning, monitoring and diagnostics.
Yes. The NFC interface allows compatible MARSHAL app functions to be used with the drive powered off, which is useful for pre-commissioning and parameter cloning.
Yes. The Commander S100 includes Modbus RTU serial communications for connection to compatible industrial control equipment.
Yes. Pumps and fans are typical S100 applications, particularly where motor speed needs to vary with process demand. Correct application engineering is important when estimating potential energy savings.
Drive selection should be based on the supply voltage, motor full-load current, motor power, load characteristics and operating duty. Advanced Motor Control can assist with selecting the appropriate S100 model for a New Zealand application.
Advanced Motor Control supplies and supports Nidec Control Techniques AC drives in New Zealand. For assistance with Commander S100 selection, replacement drives, application engineering or commissioning, contact AMC on 0508 000052 or use our contact page.