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		<title>Ground Faults: Typical Variable Speed Drive Faults and How to Troubleshoot Them</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jay Baima]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2019 17:40:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ground Faults: Typical Variable Speed Drive Faults and How to Troubleshoot Them Variable speed drives are equipped with some degree of protection against ground faults generated on the load (output) side of the drive. This is intended to protect the drive in the event of a fault in the motor leads or the motor  [...]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Drive Overload: Typical Variable Speed Drive Faults and How to Troubleshoot Them</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jay Baima]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2019 20:41:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Drive Overload: Typical Variable Speed Drive Faults and How to Troubleshoot Them Drive Overload faults can manifest themselves in response to rapidly changing load conditions or drive transistor over-temperature, among other causes. Below we discuss these faults, their causes and possible resolutions. Variable speed drive (VSD) overload faults are intended to trip the drive  [...]]]></description>
		
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		<title>How VFDs Improve Equipment Longevity and Lower Maintenance Costs</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[JohnGierich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:44:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[How VFDs Improve Equipment Longevity and Lower Maintenance Costs Have you ever looked at two identical pieces of equipment—one that just keeps going year after year, and one that always seems to be an unscheduled repair away from downtime? For many facilities, the difference comes down to how their motors are controlled—and whether Variable Frequency  [...]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Maximizing Energy Savings with Advanced VFD Systems in Industrial Applications</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[JohnGierich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:02:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Maximizing Energy Savings with Advanced VFD Systems in Industrial Applications For facility managers and engineers, the search for greater efficiency and lower operating costs is ongoing. In 2026, with energy prices and sustainability targets both on the rise, the role of advanced Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) systems in industrial environments has never been more critical.  [...]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Soft Starters vs. VFDs: When to Use Each for Motor Control</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[JohnGierich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 17:54:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Choosing the right motor control technology is critical for facility managers and engineers aiming to balance performance, reliability, and cost. Two of the most common solutions—soft starters and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)—are often mentioned in the same breath, but their capabilities, applications, and impact on your operations can be dramatically different. Understanding when to use each can  [...]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Preventive Maintenance Tips to Reduce Downtime and Extend VFD Life</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[JohnGierich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:32:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Preventive Maintenance Tips to Reduce Downtime and Extend VFD Life Have you ever wondered why some facilities can go months—even years—without a single Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) issue, while others seem stuck in a loop of downtime and emergency repairs? When it comes to VFD reliability, there’s usually one major factor at play: how seriously  [...]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Reducing Downtime and Increasing Productivity with Custom VFD Panel Solutions</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[JohnGierich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:31:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Reducing Downtime and Increasing Productivity with Custom VFD Panel Solutions Have you ever calculated how much even an hour of downtime really costs your facility? For many managers we speak with, unexpected outages—whether due to equipment trips, heat issues, or complex system quirks—aren’t just a hassle; they’re a threat to production targets, compliance, and budgets.  [...]]]></description>
		
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		<title>VFD Starts Per Hour Limits: What Facility Managers Need to Know</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[JohnGierich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:29:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[VFD Starts Per Hour Limits: What Facility Managers Need to Know Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) have become indispensable for energy efficiency and process control in modern facilities. Yet, a critical aspect that is often overlooked—until it becomes a costly problem—is the limitation on the number of starts per hour. Exceeding these limits can lead to  [...]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Navigating Utility Rebates and Incentives for VFD Upgrades in 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[JohnGierich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:32:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Can you imagine leaving thousands of dollars in utility incentives on the table—just because the rebate process seemed too complicated or the deadlines were unclear? With 2026 shaping up to be a pivotal year for energy efficiency funding, your next Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) upgrade may be more affordable than you think—but only if you  [...]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Training Your Team for Effective VFD Operation and Maintenance</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[JohnGierich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:28:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Training Your Team for Effective VFD Operation and Maintenance When it comes to maximizing the reliability and efficiency of your facility’s motor-driven systems, even the most advanced Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) are only as effective as the team operating and maintaining them. Over the years, we’ve seen how targeted training can transform VFD performance—reducing downtime,  [...]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Are Off-the-Shelf VFD Systems Letting You Down?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[JohnGierich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:32:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Have you ever found yourself struggling with standard variable speed drive (VSD) packages that just don’t measure up for your large horsepower applications? We’ve seen how critical it is to get every detail right when motors exceed 500Hp—whether it’s keeping processes running smoothly, safeguarding equipment from sudden faults, or simply hitting the efficiency targets you  [...]]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Future of Motor Control: Integrating IoT with VFDs for Smarter Operations</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[JohnGierich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:23:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Future of Motor Control: Integrating IoT with VFDs for Smarter Operations As industrial operations evolve, the integration of the Internet of Things (IoT) with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) is rapidly reshaping how facilities manage motor-driven systems. This convergence is not just a technological trend—it is a practical solution to longstanding challenges in process optimization,  [...]]]></description>
		
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