How to do maintenance and service for VFD inverter booster pump?

Do you know how to maintain variable frequency drives (VFD) / variable speed drives (VSD) Constant Pressure Booster Pump Inverter? It's easier than you might think, but it's something you shouldn't take for granted. By integrating some simple, logical steps into your preventive maintenance program, you can ensure your drives provide years of trouble-free service.

A variable frequency drive (VFD) / variable speed drive (VSD) Constant Pressure Booster Pump Inverter requires the same safety and equipment precautions applied to computers and power supplies because of its similarity to both: Keep it clean, keep it dry, and keep the connections tight.

Keep it clean. Dust on an electronic device can cause malfunction or even failure by absorbing moisture. Discharging compressed air into the variable frequency drive (VFD) / variable speed drive (VSD) Constant Pressure Booster Pump Inverter is a viable option in some environments, but typical plant air contains oil and water. Oil-free, dry air requires a specialized, dedicated, and expensive air supply — and you still run the risk of generating static charges.

Keep it dry. Damages can happen to a control board periodically subjected to a moist environment. Make sure your variable frequency drive (VFD) / variable speed drive (VSD) Constant Pressure Booster Pump Inverter is installed in a clean, dry area of a mechanical room. Variable frequency drive (VFD) / variable speed drive (VSD) Constant Pressure Booster Pump Inverter seldom offer condensation protection today. If you operate the VFD all day, every day, the normal radiant heat from the heat sink should prevent condensation. Unless the unit is in continuous operation, use a thermostatically controlled space heater if you place it where condensation is likely.

Keep connections tight. This may seem obvious, but checking connections is a step many people miss or do incorrectly — and the requirement applies even in clean rooms. Heat cycles, mechanical vibration, and standard PM practices can lead to substandard connections. Also, re-torque screws and excessive tightening can ruin connections. Bad connections eventually lead to arcing. Arcing at the variable frequency drive (VFD) / variable speed drive (VSD) Constant Pressure Booster Pump Inverter input could result in nuisance overvoltage faults, clearing of input fuses, or damage to protective components. Arcing at the variable frequency drive (VFD) / variable speed drive (VSD) Constant Pressure Booster Pump Inverter output could result in over-current faults or even damage to the power components. Loose wiring connections can cause erratic operation. For example, a loose speed reference wire can cause the drive speed to fluctuate, resulting in scrap, machine damage, or injury.

You wouldn't place your laptop outside, on the roof of a building, or in direct sunlight without proper protection. A variable frequency drive (VFD) / variable speed drive (VSD) Constant Pressure Booster Pump Inverter needs the same consideration.

 

Reference source: 

https://www.ecmweb.com/content/tips-more-effective-vfd-maintenance

 

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