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CONTROL SYSTEMS, AUTOMATION + SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Process is the first VSDs were first introduced in South Africa by
Schneider Electric in 2014 and now include a comprehensive range
which comprises the ATV600 series, focused on fluid management
from 0,75 kW to 800 kW with advanced pump management and low
harmonics capabilities.
The ATV900 series focuses on maximum productivity with excep-
tional motor control and connectivity. It offers special functionalities
for the industrial process segments such as excellent motor perfor-
mance on any type of motor as well as the total control of any kind
of coupling in master/slave applications.
Process automation
The Altivar Process is an IP 21, IP 23, IP 54, or IP 55 VSD for three-phase
synchronous and asynchronous motors, specially designed for the
following sectors or industries; Oil & gas, mining, minerals &metals,
food and beverage as well as water and wastewater.
The association of Altivar Process services with Schneider Electric
process automation control systems like Foxboro Evo (for process
Abbreviations/Acronyms
systems) or M580 ePAC controller (for hybrid systems) offers a high-
performance, global automation and motor control solution with
optimised Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
Oil and gas applications of Schneider Electric’s VSDs include
hydrocarbon production, drilling, offshore and onshore extraction,
water treatment and re-injection, crude oil storage, separation and
pipeline pumping. Among the pumping functionalities of the Altivar
Process is the Progressive Cavity Pump, the electrically submersible
pump rod pump, the mud pump rotary table, top drive draw works,
and regasification compressors.
In the context of mining and mineral applications; open-pit or
underground mining stockpiling/ homogenisation, concentration/
mineral separation solid-liquid separation and final handling and
transportation form part of the process automation functionalities.
Altivar Process drives improve equipment performance and
reduce operating costs by optimising energy consumption and user
comfort. Altivar Process drives provide a wide range of integrated
functions, such as safety and automation functions that meet the
requirements for the most demanding applications.
CCOTF – Changes to Configuration on the Fly
DCS – Distributed Control System
EMC – Electromagnetic Compatibility
FDR – Fast Device Replacement
HMI – Human Machine Interface
I/O – Input/ Output
IP – Internet Protocol
IIoT – Industrial Internet of Things
SCADA – Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
SNMP – Simple Network Management Protocol
SNTP – Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
TCO – Total Cost of Ownership
TCP – Transmission Control Protocol
VSD – Variable Speed Drive
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