Parker Hannifin SSD Drives Div. launches economical AC10 VFD for simple reliable motor speed control

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - June 9, 2014 - PRLog -- The new Parker AC10 Micro Drive is a simple, reliable and economical AC motor speed control for 0.25 HP to 30 HP applications. With compact size and features normally only associated with higher specification drives, including sensorless vector mode, output frequency up to 650Hz, and a full 150% overload at 0.5 Hz for 1 minute, AC10 provides an optimized solution for machine builders looking for a compact, cost-effective, UL listed drive without compromising on performance.

AC10 is designed to reduce the time and effort required to install, setup and commission through its easy to use integrated keypad. It will run either AC induction or permanent magnet AC motors. Minimal wiring requirements and two easily accessed terminal rails make AC10 fast and simple to install, having you up and running in no time at all. Auto-tuning sensorless vector mode takes AC10 beyond simple V/Hz control allowing users requiring greater dynamic speed or torque control for their application to benefit from the drives enhanced 0.5% speed and 5% torque accuracy.

Proven technology and manufacturing techniques ensure AC10 will deliver outstanding levels of performance day in, day out ensuring maximum uptime and productivity. With conformally coated PCBs as standard, AC10 is able to withstand even the most arduous class 3C3 environment which many other drives in this class would struggle with, allowing you to operate AC10 with the utmost confidence in more applications.

For more information, please visit http://www.parker.com/ssdusa/ac

Parker Hannifin Corporation

SSD Drives Division

9225 Forsyth Park Dr.

Charlotte, NC 28273 USA

Tel: (704) 588-3246

info.us.ssd@parker.com

About Parker Hannifin Corporation

With annual sales of $13 billion in fiscal year 2013, Parker Hannifin is the world’s leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. The company employs approximately 58,000 people in 49 countries around the world. Parker has increased its annual dividends paid to shareholders for 57 consecutive fiscal years, among the top five longest-running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500 index. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.parker.com or its investor information website at www.phstock.com.