Soft Start Drives
 by The Three Phase Electricity Specialist

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	Soft Start Drives What are the advantages of soft start drives?  Can they prevent damage to motors during startup?  Are soft start drives more economical?  Read more.
	Variable Frequency Drives Variable frequency drives vary the production speed of motors.  What are their advantages over soft start drives?  Are they more costly than other drives?  Read more.
	What is the difference between a Variable Frequency Drive and a Soft Start Drive? How does a variable frequency drive differ in regulating speed of a motor versus a soft start drive?  When is it more beneficial to have a variable frequency drive?  What are the benefits of using a soft start drive instead of a VFD? Read more.
	Applications of Soft Start Drives Some of the applications that soft start drives are used for are pumps, fans, stirrers, mixers, driers, cutting machines and rotating filters.  Read more.
	AC Drive Guidelines Technical information on AC drives and how they work. Many of the AC drives seem to perform the same, but the objective of this article is to provide technical information to understand the differences. Read more.
	Inverter Drives Inverters are used when DC power from batteries, solar panels or fuel cells need to be converted to AC power.  Inverters are used for small applications such as switching power supplies in computers to large applications such as electric utility operations. Read more.
	TEMCo Soft Start Drives TEMCo offers a large selection of soft start drives.  With their large inventory, they can ship nationwide and internationally immediately after your order is placed.  TEMCo only sells high-quality products, which provide  many years of excellent service for your application requirements.  Read more.

WEG CFW-09 Model Variable Frequency Drives

The WEG CFW-09 Series offers the most advanced technology in drives for three phase AC induction motors. With the Vectrue Technology, allowing the WEG Variable Frequency Drive's to combine V/F, Sensorless Vector and Closed Loop Vector (with encoder)  to control techniques all in one product. An innovation applications to simplify braking torque which is a new feature named "Optimal Braking". This new feature allows the elimination  of dynamic braking resistor in some application meaning a simpler, more compact and economic solution.

Applications

• Pumps
• Fans / Blowers
• Conveyors
• Compressors
• Agitators and Mixers
• Extruders
• Grizzly Feeders
• Centrifuges
• Cranes and Hoists
• Rollout Tables
• Presses
• Saws

 
  Features

• V/Hz or Sensorless Vector Control via parameter selection
• Self Tuning to motor parameters
• NEMA 1 Enclosure up to 200HP
• IP20 “Finger Safe” Enclosure from 250 to 500HP
• 200-240V or 380-480V input voltage
• Single or Three-phase input voltage up to 3HP/230V
• 150% current overload capacity
• DC bus connections accessible
• Detachable smart keypad with dual display and copy function
• 32 bit RISC microprocessor controlled PWM output
• 1.25 / 2.5 / 5 / 10 kHz adjustable switching frequency
• Six isolated programmable digital inputs
• Three programmable relay outputs (250Vac / 1A)
• Two isolated programmable analog inputs
• Two programmable analog outputs

Protective features:

• Overcurrent
• motor overload
• drive overtemperature
• output phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground short circuit
• DC bus over and under voltage
• power supply under voltage and phase loss and external fault

Control features:

• Linear and "S" ramp acceleration and deceleration
• local/remote control
• DC braking
• torque boost
• motor slip compensation
• electronic pot
• preset speeds
• adjustable V/Hz profile
• maximum and minimum adjustable motor speed limits
• three skip frequencies
• adjustable output current limit
• JOG, ride-thru, flying start and PID regulator

Display readings:

• Motor speed
• frequency, voltage, current and torque
• output power (kW)
• last four faults
• drive status
• digital and analog I/O status
• hours powered and hours running

Ambient:

104ºF (40ºC), 3300 ft (1000m) altitude, 90% humidity, non- condensing
 
Optional Features

• Closed loop vector control 
• Remote keypad with Copy Function
• RS-232 or RS-485 Serial Interface
• On/Off line PC programming with Superdrive
• Fieldbus Comm: Profibus DP, DeviceNet or Modbus RTU
• Encoder buffered output
• Additional digital and analog I/O

Ordering Information and Accessories:

CFW09-NEMA1 Enclosure 230V
Input Power Supply: Single or Three-Phase

Input Power Supply: Three-Phase-230V

 Input Power Supply: Three-Phase-460V

 Input Power Supply: Three-Phase -575V

*CT = Constant Torque, *VT = Variable Torque
** See Options and Accessories
(1) Non-Stocked item
Note : 1) "HP" rating based on Table 430-150NEC Always compare motor FLA to nominal Amps of drive
          2) The 6,7, and 10A/230V models can be single-phase powered without output current derating
          3) Above 200HP enclosure is IP20 "finger safe"

Input Power Supply: Three Phase-575 to 690V

*CT = Constant Torque, *VT = Variable Torque
** See Options and Accessories
(1) Non-Stocked item
Note : 1) "HP" rating based on Table 430-150NEC Always compare motor FLA to nominal Amps of drive
          2) Above 200HP enclosure is IP20 "finger Safe
          3) All 575V drives are non-stocked items, consult Variable Frequency Drive Co.

 CFW09-DB Resistors 10% Duty Cycle

230V

460V

Note: These are non-stock items, consult with variable Frequency Drive Co
*Can be used with Shark Drive Series
**External DB Transistor Module DBWxxxxD36801 must be ordered

CFW-09 DB Resistors 20% Duty Cycle - 230V

CFW-09 DB Resistors 20% Duty Cycle - 460V

Note: These are non-stock items, consult with variable Frequency Drive Co.
*Can be used with Shark Drive Series
**External DB Transistor Module DBWxxxxD36801 must be ordered

Products Quick Reference

CFW09-NEMA1 Enclosure 230V
Input Power Supply: Single or Three-Phase

WEG CFW-090006TDZ, WEG CFW-090007TDZ, WEG CFW-090010TDZ

CFW09-NEMA1 Enclosure Input Power Supply: Three-Phase-230V

WEG CFW-090013TDZ, WEG CFW-090016TDZ, WEG CFW-090024TDZ, WEG CFW-090028TDZ, WEG CFW-090045TDZ, WEG CFW-090054TDZ, WEG CFW-090070TDZ, WEG CFW-090086TDZ, WEG CFW-090105TDZ, WEG CFW-090130TDZ, WEG CFW-090142TDZ, WEG CFW-090054TDDBZ, WEG CFW-090070TDDBZ, WEG CFW-090086TDDBZ, WEG CFW-090105TDDBZ, WEG CFW-090130TDDBZ, WEG CFW-090142TDDBZ, WEG CFW-090180TDZ, WEG CFW-090240TDZ

CFW09-NEMA1 Enclosure Input Power Supply: Three-Phase-460V

WEG CFW-090003TGZ, WEG CFW-090004TGZ, WEG CFW-090005TGZ, WEG CFW-090009TGZ, WEG  CFW-090013TGZ, WEG CFW-090016TGZ, WEG CFW-090024TGZ, WEG CFW-090030TGZ, WEG CFW-090038TGZ, WEG CFW-090045TGZ, WEG CFW-090060TGZ, WEG CFW-090070TGZ, WEG CFW-090086TGZ, WEG CFW-090105TGZ, WEG CFW-090142TGZ, WEG CFW-090038TGDBZ, WEG CFW-090045TGDBZ, WEG CFW-090060TGDBZ, WEG CFW-090070TGDBZ, WEG CFW-090086TGDBZ, WEG CFW-090105TGDBZ, WEG CFW-090142TGDBZ, WEG CFW-090180TGZ, WEG CFW-090211TGZ, WEG CFW-090240TGZ, WEG CFW-090312TGZ, WEG CFW-090361TGZ, WEG CFW-090450TGZ, WEG CFW-090515TGZ, WEG CFW-090600TGZ

CFW09-NEMA1 Enclosure Input Power Supply: Three-Phase -575V

WEG CFW-090002THZ, WEG CFW-090004THZ, WEG CFW-090007THZ, WEG CFW-090010THZ, WEG CFW-090012THZ, WEG CFW-090014THZ, WEG CFW-090022THZ, WEG CFW-090027THZ, WEG CFW-090032THZ, WEG CFW-090044THZ, WEG CFW-090053THZ, WEG CFW-090063THZ, WEG CFW-090079THZ, WEG CFW-090022THDBZ, WEG CFW-090027THDBZ, WEG CFW-090032THDBZ, WEG CFW-090044THDBZ, WEG CFW-090053THDBZ, WEG CFW-090063THDBZ, WEG CFW-090079THDBZ

CFW09-NEMA1 Enclosure Input Power Supply: Three Phase-575 to 690V

WEG CFW-090107THZ, WEG CFW-090147THZ, WEG CFW-090211THZ, WEG CFW-090247THZ, WEG CFW-090315THZ, WEG CFW-090343THZ, WEG CFW-090418THZ, WEG CFW-090472THZ

CFW09-DB Resistors 10%  Duty Cycle -  230V

WEG CFDB39-224*, WEG CFDB27-298*, WEG CFDB27-298*, WEG CFDB22-373, WEG CFDB22-373*, WEG CFDB15-560, WEG CFDB10-746, WEG CFDB8.6-1119, WEG CFDB4.7-1492, WEG CFDB3.3-1865, WEG CFDB3.3-2238, WEG CFDB2.2-3730, WEG CFDB2.2-3730

CFW09-DB Resistors 10%  Duty Cycle - 460V

WEG CFDB120-298*, WEG CFDB120-298*, WEG CFDB100-224*, WEG CFDB47-746*, WEG CFDB47-746*, WEG CFDB33-746*, WEG CFDB22-1119, WEG CFDB18-1492, WEG CFDB10-2238, WEG CFDB10-2238, WEG CFDB6.8-3730, WEG CFDB6.8-3730, WEG CFDB4.7-4476, WEG CFDB4.7-5595, WEG CFDB3.3-7460, WEG CFDB4-11190, WEG CFDB2.5-14920, WEG CFDB2.5-14920, WEG CFDB2.6-22380, WEG CFDB2.6-22380, WEG CFDB2-26110, WEG CFDB2-37300, WEG CFDB2-37300

CFW-09 DB Resistors 20% Duty Cycle - 230V

WEGCFDB39-224*, WEG CFDB27-298*, WEG CFDB27-448*, WEG CFDB22-746, WEG CFDB22-746*,  WEG CFDB15-1120, WEG CFDB10-1492, WEG CFDB8.6-2238, WEG CFDB4.7-2984, WEG CFDB3.3-4476, WEG CFDB3.3-4476, WEG CFDB2.2-7460, WEG CFDB2.2-7460

CFW-09 DB Resistors 20% Duty Cycle - 460V

WEG CFDB120-298*, WEG CFDB120-298*, WEG CFDB100-448*, WEG CFDB47-746*, WEG CFDB47-1120*, WEG CFDB33-1492*, WEG CFDB22-2238, WEG CFDB18-2984, WEG CFDB10-3730, WEG CFDB10-4476, WEG CFDB8.6-5968, WEG CFDB8.6-7460, WEG CFDB4.7-8952, WEG CFDB4.7-11190, WEG CFDB3.3-14920, WEG CFDB4-22380, WEG CFDB2.5-29840, WEG CFDB2.5-29840, WEG CFDB2-44760, WEG CFDB2-44760, WEG CFDB2-52220, WEG CFDB2-74600

Contact our experienced variable frequency drive specialists at Variable Frequency Drive Co at 510-490-2187 to get your quote, place your order and arrange for shipping.  Our electrical specialists are standing by and ready to help

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WEG CFW-08 Plus ( 1/3-10HP) Variable Frequency Drives The new WEG CFW-08 Plus Series with engineering improvements and  the re-design of their successful uLine VFD'S  have produced one of the most compact and pack featured microdrives in the marketplace. The features and options in a NEMA1 enclosure allows the CFW-08 to be used in many applications.  Read more about the WEG CFW-08 Plus Variable Frequency Drives.
WEG CFW-09 ( 1-500 HP) Variable Frequency Drives The CFW-09 Variable Frequency Drive offers the most advance technology in drives for three-phase AC induction motors.  The Vectrue Technology and it significant advancement allowing VFD's to combine V/F, Sensorless Vector and closed loop vector (with encoder) all in one control product.  A innovated new feature named Optimal Braking  was introduced to simplify applications that require braking torque, by eliminating the need for the dynamic braking resistor it means a simpler, more compact and economic solution.  Read more about the WEG CFW-09 Variable Frequency Drives.
WEG CFW-10 Plus ( 1/4 - 3HP) Variable Frequency Drives With the expansion to the CFW-10 Variable Frequency Drive Product Line, three new HP rating (1,2 and 3 HP) and frame sizes (Sizes 2 and 3)  will complement the existing ratings. The benefits of the CFW-10 is its compact size, easily mounted package, with a simplified keypad and bright LED readout, complete diagnostics and fully programmable I/O. The key benefits to the WEG CFW-10 is that it control three-phase AC motors with a single-phase AC input. Increase flexibility and decreased costs are achieved by eliminating the need for a step-up transformer to operate three phase 230V AC motors when only single-phase 115V or 230V are available. With the new products lines, a single-phase 120 VAC input voltage will produce three phase 230V to drive motors up to 1 HP and single-phase 230VAC input voltage will control motors up to 3HP.The CFW-10 is a perfect solution for many industrial and commercial applications.  Read more about the WEG CFW-10 Plus Variable Frequency Drives.
WEG Shark Drive™ ( 1 - 10 HP) Variable Frequency Drives The WEG Shark Variable Frequency Drive is an ideal solution with its Stainless Steel NEMA 4X enclosure for high pressure wash down and corrosive environments and is designed to complement the enclosure ruggedness of WEG's Shark Motor Product Line. The Shark Drive's complete package combination of the CFW-09's triple control capability (Volts/Hertz, Sensorless or Closed Loop Vector) matched with the Shark Drive's NEMA4X enclosure rating allows the Shark Drive™ to succeed in virtually all applications in any industrial environment.   Read more about the WEG Shark Drive Variable Frequency Drives.
WEG Combination Soft Starters-GPH Series (5-500 HP) The WEG Combination Soft Starter, GPH Series packages is a very simple and is designed for quick installation and start up. This package only requires an input and output motor connection. The GPH series is built for ruggedness and reliability and with its NEMA 4/12 enclosure it is ideal for dusty and wet applications.  Read more about the WEG Combination Soft Starters-GPH Series Controls.
WEG Crusher Duty-TPH Series Soft Starters ( 100-600 HP) WEG TPH Series provides a complete and cost effective AC motor starting and protection solution. The TPH are designed to withstand the most demanding AC motor starting applications. While exceeding the requirements for the highest starting torque requirements, plus with it's NEMA 4/12 enclosure making it ideal for wash down and harsh conditions application. A emergency direct-on-line starting is available at a flip of a switch plus an AC3 full HP rated bypass contactor and motor overload relay is standard in the TPH series which provides full motor protection.  Read more about the WEG Crusher Duty-TPH Series Soft Starters.
WEG SSW-03 Series Soft Starters ( 50-1000 HP) The SSW-03 provides a complete and cost effective solution with a full microprocessor based control, making adjustments easy with the keypad start-up and still provides complete motor protection. With the pump control feature which prevents running pumps at no load and eliminates pipeline waterhammer.  Read more about the WEG SSW-03 Series Soft Starters.
WEG SSW-04 Series Soft Starters ( 5-75 HP) The WEG SSW-04 are build for ruggedness and reliability and provides a complete solution. With it's full microprocessor based control which allows easy adjustment with the keypad start-up, and complete motor protection.. With the pump control feature which prevents running pumps at no load and eliminates pipeline waterhammer.  Read more about the WEG SSW-04 Series Soft Starters.
WEG SSW-05 Series Soft Starters ( 5-75 HP) The WEG SSW-05 is a compact fully digital soft starter with state-of-the-art DSP controller. With the digital construction some of the benefits includes: optimum operations, diagnostics capability and full protection of the motor. The Status LED"s alert the user of the operational status and with the dipswitches and potentiometers simplicity in set-up and operation is assured. The simplicity and the micro size and ease of set up makes it a quick and easy solution.  Read more about the WEG SSW-05 Series Soft Starters.
WEG SSW-06 Series Soft Starters ( 3-2,500 HP) The SSW-06 is WEG's third generation Soft Starter line. The keypad, with dual display, has red LED digits which provide visibility and make programming easier. Integral bypass contacts eliminate heat dissipation once the motor is at full voltage, which makes it extremely compact and allows for simple integration into non-ventilated enclosures and replacement of electro-mechincal starters in Motor Control Centers.   Read more about the WEG SSW-06 Series Soft Starters.

Soft Start Drives start motors at lower voltages, slowly ramping up to operation voltage, which reduces wear on mechanical gears, chains, sprockets, belts and gearboxes.
 

Soft Start Drives eliminate motor over-fluxing and allow under-loaded or oversized motors to operate more efficiently.
 

Baldor Electric Company
Baldor is a U.S. based company and is a leading manufacturer of industrial electric motors, drives, power transmission products and generators.
 

Weg Electric Motor Company
Weg has been in business since 1961 and is a reputable manufacturer of soft start drives and electric motors.  They distribute high quality products worldwide.
 

The leading manufacturers will offer quick nationwide and international shipping from regional warehouses.