LEESON® Industrial AC/DC Controls
In industrial applications, it’s important to have drives that can control the speed of the motor.
These drives are commonly referred to as AC/DC drives and can operate at an adjustable speed.
The benefits of using a variable-speed drive include:
- Improved energy efficiency – By reducing the motor speed, you can reduce the energy consumption of your motor.
- Lower operating costs – By reducing energy consumption, you can reduce your operating costs over time.
- Reduced noise and vibration – By reducing the motor speed, you can also reduce noise and vibration in the motor.
- Increased flexibility – Variable-speed drives are ideal for applications that require flexibility in speed and torque.
- Improved performance – Variable-speed drives are ideal for applications that require high-performance levels from the motor.
DC Controls and Drives
Speedmaster™ DC drives for use with SCR rated motors. Models range from sub-FHP through 3 HP. NEMA® 1, NEMA® 4/12 and NEMA® 4X enclosures available. Low voltage controls available through 120 amps @12/24 V and 100 amps @ 36/48 V.
A large variety of Controls and Drives is offered:
Speedmaster™ DC Adjustable Speed Drives – SCR Thyristor Controls
- PWM and SCR Controls
- Regenerative Controls
Speedmaster™ DC Adjustable Speed Drives – SCR Controls
- SCR – 4 Quadrant – Chassis – Regenerative Control
- 15 Series
- Low Voltage Adjustable Speed Controllers
- Dual Mode – Dual Speed Controllers
- Control Accessories
AC Controls and Drives
LEESON® AC Drives FHP™ and FFHP™ Series
- FHP™ Series AC Drives – Chassis Mount
- Single Phase Input/Three Phase Output
- FHP Series AC Drives - Accessories
- FFHP™ Series AC Drives – NEMA 4X (IP65)
- Single Phase Input/Three Phase Output
SM2/SM4 Series Flux Vector Sub-MicroAC Inverters
Speedmaster sensorless vector drives with “big drive” features and ultra-compact size. SM2 - 1/2 through 25 HP. IP31 enclosure — NEMA 1 Type. SM4 - 1/2 through 10 HP IP65 NEMA 4.
SM2 Series Flux Vector Series AC Inverters
SM4 Series Flux Vector Series AC Inverters
Platinum e™ Series AC Inverters
Platinum e™ Series Drives are for use with an AC induction motor or a PMAC motor. IP20 enclosure protection. 1/3 HP through 30 HP.
Platinum e™ VSD Series
Platinum e™ VSD Plus Series
AC Controls Kits
LEESON® Speedmaster inverters are feature rich controls offering great process control and operating efficiency for your AC Motors. With our broad family of controls, we have the solution for your application needs at a competitive price
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| Basic Features | SM2 Vector | SM4 Vector | Platinum e™ VSD | Platinum e™ VSD Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Enclosure Type |
IP31 |
IP65 |
IP21 |
IP21 |
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Enclosure Material |
Plastic |
Plastic |
Plastic |
Plastic |
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Number Pre-set Speeds |
8 |
8 |
16 |
16 |
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Washdown Duty |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
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FWD & REV |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Password Protected |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Dynamic Brake Kits |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
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Relays |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
EPM Programmable |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Open Loop Vector |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Closed Loop Vector |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
|
PMAC Motor Control |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
|
PID Software |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Remote Keypads |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Slip Compensation |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Speed Reference Signals |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Display - Words or Codes |
4 - digit |
4 - digit |
Words & Codes |
Words & Codes |
|
Adjustable Carrier Frequency |
4 -10 kHz |
4 -10 kHz |
2 -16 kHz |
2 -16 kHz |
|
DC Braking |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Fault History |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Max. HP @ 460 Volts |
60 |
30 |
3 |
30 |
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Max. HP @ 230 Volts |
20 |
20 |
3 |
3 |
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1 Phase Input / 3 Phase Output |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Output Frequency |
500 Hz |
500 Hz |
599 Hz |
599 Hz |
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SM2 Vector | Basic Features | IP31 | Plastic | 8 | No | Yes | Yes | No/td> | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No/td> | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 4 - digit | 4 -10 kHz | Yes | Yes | 60 | 20 | Yes | 500 Hz |
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SM4 Vector | Basic Features | IP65 | Plastic | 8 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 4 - digit | 4 -10 kHz | Yes | Yes | 30 | 20 | Yes | 500 Hz |
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Platinum e™ VSD | Basic Features | IP21 | Plastic | 16 | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Words & Codes | 2 -16 kHz | Yes | Yes | 3 | 3 | Yes | 599 Hz |
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Platinum e™ VSD Plus | Basic Features | IP21 | Plastic | 16 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Words & Codes | 2 -16 kHz | Yes | Yes | 30 | 3 | Yes | 599 Hz |







