Electric motors are utilised in the production of almost every product we purchase and yet, international research bodies calculate that "over 50% of drive-power energy could be saved if motors and drive systems became more efficient." To satisfy the growing demand for increased productivity and reduced CO2 emissions, governments from all corners of the globe have identified, not only the need for improved energy efficiency, but also the barriers that sometimes hold companies back from investing in new technology. Powerboss Integra is an intelligent answer.
Any company that operates AC induction motor driven systems can benefit from Powerboss. In reality, many motors are working significantly below their design capacity resulting in high levels of inefficiency. It is clear, if you could intelligently monitor and reduce the power drawn by a motor to match its actual need under variable load conditions, you would open up an enormous energy savings opportunity. Powerboss can do just that! Successful Powerboss installations can be found within factories, offices, hospitals, airports, convenience stores and supermarkets – from the smallest corners shop – to the largest industrial complex. Substantial improvements can be made to
air conditioning, refrigeration, escalators, presses, compressors, hydraulics, saws, injection moulding, pumps, conveyors and crushers... to name but a few.
So how does it work?
Utilising a powerful micro processor embedded with unique control software, Powerboss provides a simple and effective control solution to most fixed speed applications. By constantly monitoring the ‘efficiency’ of the motor Powerboss ensures that the input power to the motor is matched exactly. Even the slightest variations in demand will be sensed and Powerboss will respond – supplying full power to the motor if required in 1/100th of a second. Motor speed and full torque potential are not adversely affected in any way.
In short – Powerboss will give the motor the exact amount of power it needs at any instant in time – no more, no less.
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