NEW IMO CUB - A SIMPLY PURR-FECT BABY JAGUAR
Product News
12 September 2005
The latest AC motor drive from IMO is a powerful new inverter that fits in the palm of your hand
Automation and control specialist IMO Precision and Controls has unveiled a new range of technologically advanced AC motor drives. Compact enough to fit on the palm of your hand, the new Jaguar Cub inverter delivers extremely high performance. Carrying all the low-cost, high-functionality features expected of IMO's "Cub brand" the new 'baby' Jaguar is the perfect design solution, for both OEM and end users alike, in applications whenever space and performance are at a premium.
The new Jaguar Cub drives deliver a higher motor starting torque using STV technology, a simplified version of IMO Jaguar's renowned torque-vector control system for consistently powerful operation. Running at 5Hz and employing advanced magnetic flux estimator and motor slip compensation with auto-boost, starting torque can be as much as 150% or more.
The new drive is available in ratings from 0.4kW through to 2.2kW in single phase / 230V, and 0.4kW to 4kW in 3 phase / 400V. Cubs rated 1.5kW and above can be specified with an integral braking resistor, while smaller models can easily be connected to an external bolt-on braking resistor option making it ideal for applications such as stopping higher inertia loads that call for large reserves of regenerative braking power.
By keeping motor loss to a minimum, the Jaguar Cub saves electrical power in fan or pump applications and thanks to its unique technology improves voltage control performance and reduces motor instability at low speed to about a half or less, at 1Hz, than that of a conventional inverter. Even when the motor load fluctuates, the slip compensation function ensures smooth operation.
The Jaguar Cub comes with timer operation, input and output phase loss protection, loss-of-load protection and thermostatically operated long-life cooling fans designed to operate for 7 years at 40 degrees centigrade. To reduce audible noise and save even more energy, the Cub's cooling fan can be turned off when not required. The Cub allows the connection of a DC reactor to limit mains supply circuit harmonics and is fitted with a PTC thermistor input and PID control.
RS485 or Modbus RTU type communications are supported via an optional internal interface card. Jaguar Loader software can be used to set-up, monitor performance, interrogate alarm conditions using the standard RS485 comms link. Other features include side-by-side mounting to IP20, on-board frequency setting potentiometer, non-linear V/F pattern and an auto-energy optimiser. There is also an optional remote operator keypad panel, complete with parameter copy function, and extension cable for panel door mounting.
Like all IMO Jaguar drives, the new Cub comes with a full five-year warranty.
