What's Protecting your AC Motor Controller?

June 20, 2011
While many of today's industrial plants are using soft-starters and drives to reduce operating costs, there is considerable confusion about how to properly protect these devices. How much can inadequate protection undermine the cost-cutting benefits of soft-starters and drives?
While many of today's industrial plants are using soft-starters and drives to reduce operating costs, there is considerable confusion about how to properly protect these devices. How much can inadequate protection undermine the cost-cutting benefits of soft-starters and drives?

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