Why the PCS100 AVC-40 is Ideal for Industrial Plants and Commercial Equipment

In an industrial or commercial world today, a powerful and consistent power supply cannot be overemphasized. Automation and advanced technology have come to the center of operations, making power quality more critical than ever. ABB’s PCS100 AVC-40 – Active Voltage Conditioner (IEC) stands out as an essential solution for ensuring power reliability, making it ideal for industrial plants and commercial equipment.

Addressing Voltage Sags: A Common Industrial Challenge

The temporary voltage sag can have a big impact on the industrial process and commercial equipment. Disturbances below one cycle are prone to stop production, resulting in product damage and scrap beside the expensive production time loss. Considering most voltage sags do not drop below 50% of rated voltage and usually last between 2 and 10 cycles, there comes the need for an effective solution to mitigate them.

The Impact on Industrial and Commercial Operations

These industries and commercial enterprises utilize a host of sensitive equipment, such as variable speed drive controls, motor starter contactors, robotics, programmable logic controllers, and control relays—all necessary for the continuity of their operations and sensitive enough to voltage sags, which may cause gross disturbances. In this regard, there certainly has to be a dependable power conditioning solution like the PCS100 AVC-40 to diminish these risks and ensure uninterrupted operations.

How PCS100 AVC-40 Protects Against Power Quality Issues

The PCS100 AVC-40 is specifically designed to protect sensitive loads from voltage disturbances by providing fast, accurate voltage sag and surge correction along with continuous voltage regulation. Here’s how it makes a difference:

1. Inverter-Based System:The PCS100 AVC-40 operates using an inverter-based system that injects corrective voltage through a transformer winding between the utility and the load. This design ensures efficient voltage correction with minimal impact on the load.
2. No Battery Requirement:Unlike other systems that rely on batteries for energy during voltage sags, the PCS100 AVC-40 draws additional energy from the utility supply. This feature makes the product cost-effective by eliminating the maintenance costs along with the associated complexities in maintaining the batteries.
3. Redundant Internal Bypass System: The PCS100 AVC-40 has a redundant internal bypass system that provides uninterrupted load supply from the utility in case of an overload or internal fault. This redundancy further increases reliability and reduces downtime.