Easy-to-use AC inverters and switches for induction motors

RS Components is expanding its high-quality RS Pro series of products with a large range of simple-to-install and easy-to-use AC inverters. The company’s wide range of AC inverters complement the RSAC, RSMK, RSMA and RSDA series of devices which ideal for AC motor-control applications required by maintenance engineers and machine builders in processing and infrastructure industries. Designed for use with single-phase and three-phase AC induction motors across a wide range of power ratings, the series comprises 17 AC inverter drives with the majority being IP65 rated (wash down), and the two models in the RSMK series rated to IP50. The devices are ideal for situations where a robust and sleek design is necessary, and can be used in various applications including conveyors, HVAC and pumps. Available in epoxy die-cast-aluminium cases in two colours - rugged grey, and a white version that is FDA approved for use in food processing - the units offer easy operation with either simple or no programming required. The high-quality and high-reliability RSDA series inverters, for example, offer power ratings from 0.75 to 2.25kW and feature common sense programming (CSP) to organise parameters into easy to understand intuitive groups.