Variable frequency drives, automation and power quality in Panama
Practical articles written by our engineers — the same things we explain to clients on real projects, free of charge for anyone making technical decisions in the plant.
BESS in Panama: what the converter does in a battery energy storage system
How a battery energy storage system (BESS) works, what it is for in a plant, and why the converter decides whether you get backup, savings or a microgrid.
Solar pumping without batteries: how it works and what data you need to size it
How solar pumping with a drive and MPPT works, why it usually needs no batteries, what happens at night, and what data is needed to size the system.
Marine drives in Panama: class approval, shore power and on-board support
What the classification society requires from a drive on board, how 50/60 Hz is handled in port, and what to do if it fails with the ship in Panama.
Part 1 of 4 Low-cost VFD: when it pays off and when it costs you dearly
Decision framework: when a low-cost VFD is a good buy and when it ends up being paid for with a production stoppage at your plant.
Part 2 of 4 VFD — what you do not see in the quote: hardware and components
VFD hardware, harmonics and certifications: RFI filter, DC choke, capacitors, conformal coating and the impact on the electrical grid.
Part 3 of 4 VFD — what you do not see in the quote: firmware, algorithms and energy savings
VFD firmware and algorithms: AMA, AEO, VVC+, Flux Vector, flying start, kinetic backup and certified STO, the software that does half the work.
Part 4 of 4 VFD — lifecycle, obsolescence and support: the day after you buy
VFD lifecycle: support phases, declared obsolescence, spare parts, DrivePulse and retrofit. Over 80% of the cost arrives after the purchase.
DrivePro Services: how Danfoss manages the lifecycle of your drives
1 in 5 drives is at risk of failing. DrivePro, the official Danfoss program, prevents it with Site Assessment, PM, Exchange, Retrofit and remote monitoring.
Danfoss iC7-HVACR ULH in Panama: the drive that meets IEEE 519 with no external filters
Danfoss iC7-HVACR Ultra Low Harmonic: built-in THDi <3%, no external filters or oversized transformer. SiC MOSFETs and active front-end from 22–160 kW.
How to choose the right LESER safety relief valve: a quick guide for Panama
A decision matrix by application, the 9 LESER models at a glance, and the 5 mistakes that blow up an audit. Authorized distributor in Panama.
Anatomy of a properly built industrial control panel (and the mistakes you pay for 5 years later)
What compartments an industrial control panel has, which certifications to ask for (UL 508A, NEMA, IEC) and the 5 costliest mistakes we see in Panama.
Danfoss CBM: when the drive becomes the smartest sensor in your plant
Condition-based monitoring in Danfoss drives detects motor, bearing and pump faults before they stop the plant, and it integrates with DrivePulse.
Safety and explosion protection for level measurement
How to choose level measurement for explosive atmospheres: Ex zones, ATEX/IECEx types of protection, SIL and certified UWT solutions.
Your obsolete drive: 5 signs it is time for a retrofit
How to tell that an out-of-support VFD is putting your operation at risk, and why a retrofit usually costs less than going on patching it.
FC-102 vs FC-302: when to choose each one for your project
Technical guide to choosing between the VLT HVAC Drive FC-102 and the VLT AutomationDrive FC-302 by application, motor control and environment.
A practical IEEE 519-2022 guide for Panamanian industry
What changed in the 2022 revision of IEEE 519, how TDD and THD are read differently, and when a Panamanian plant should audit its power quality.