What Is A Variable Speed Controller And How Does It Work?
Many people use fans, heaters, and other appliances in their homes without being aware of how variable speed drive technology can help them do it more efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively. The Variable Speed Drive controller itself is actually quite simple, consisting of a DC motor that’s attached to the wall socket, along with an attached power cord with two prongs at the end. When you plug this device into an electrical outlet, you can choose between settings of low (1), medium (2), high (3), or off (0) by turning the rotary knob on the front panel to one of those settings. Benefits of VSD A variable speed drive (VSD) allows for control over how fast or slow an industrial process goes. This flexibility comes at an efficiency cost that pays for itself in many applications. VSDs are primarily used to control processes with motors but can be found in other applications as well. The most popular use of VSDs is to control mechanical drives like motors, pumps, fans, be...