It is crucial that motors are equipped with a motor protection device, to prevent unexpected breakdowns, expensive repairs, and subsequent losses due to motor downtime.
Motor protection can often be broken down into the following three levels:
- Thermal overload protection, to help prevent damage and motor breakdown.
- Short circuit external protection in the entire installation. Typically, short circuit relays or other types of fuses are used as external protection devices. This type of safety equipment is required legally and covered under safety regulations.
- Overload external protection of a particular component. Such as, avoiding overloading the pump motor to avert damage and motor failure. This protection method responds to current.
Why utilize a motor controller?
A motor controller is a device, or a combination of devices, that can control how an electric motor performs by regulating its operation. Motor controllers frequently come with a manual or automatic way to start and stop the motor, choose forward or backward rotation, accelerate or decelerate, and control other operational parameters.
Additionally, motor controllers can provide motor protection by controlling or restricting torque, guarding against overloads, and protecting against faults. Many new motor controllers come equipped with extra features like data logging and data collection.
For applications in the process industry and industrial automation, ABB motor controllers offer optimized solutions. Some of the main benefits of using ABB motor controllers include:
- Reliable motor starting and control
- Compact design
- High durability
- Easy installation
- Optimized for different applications
- Certificates for worldwide use
- Global support
Why opt for the ABB Universal Controllers?
ABB motor controllers integrate fault detection, fieldbus and ethernet connectivity, and intelligent motor protection and control features into a single unit. The Universal motor controller provides a valuable data source for predictive maintenance by providing detailed operational, diagnostic, and service data in real time.
The Universal Motor Control UMC100.3 range by ABB is designed to advance your motor control to a higher level and is future-proof. It has never been easier to ensure seamless operation thanks to its excellent ease of use, unmatched communication, and straightforward configuration. Some of the main benefits of using an ABB universal motor controller include:
- Safe motor shutdown
- Integrate seamlessly with the ABB AbilityTM System 800xA platform
- Less downtime due to fast replacement times
- Reduction in cost, space, and wiring time
- Time saved during commissioning
- Communication interfaces of your choice
Simple configuration
The UMC 100.3’s simple synchronization and software configuration allows for simple installation and always puts you in complete control.
- Software configuration
- Field Information Manager (FMI) UMC edition software tool
- Specialized local control
Safe and reliable
Keep operations going, with complete security and a modular design for easy expansion to meet your needs.
- Early problem detection
- Full time protection
- Simple higher functionality expansion
Integrated and future ready
The UMC 100.3 equips you for every situation with unparalleled connectivity, integration, and fault detection.
- Distribution Control Systems (DCS) integration
- Field Information Manager (FMI)
- Availability of a wide range of communication protocols
Some of the features of ABB Universal Motor Control UMC100.3 range available at IPD include:
- Available for single-phase and three-phase motors
- Standard fieldbus connection and wiring
- Flexible mounting of communication interfaces
- 1000V AC maximum motor voltage
- Rated motor current of 63A, without accessories
- IP20 protection
References
- Search.abb.com. 2022. Universal Motor Controller UMC100.3.[online] Available Here:[Accessed 19 August 2022].