Control Techniques Drives, an Emerson division, has launched AFFINITY - a new range of HVAC/R drives focused especially on the needs of the Building Automation Industry worldwide.
AFFINITY is the result of new and wide-ranging customer research into the rapidly changing needs of the Building Automation World.
This rugged, compact, energy-efficient and cost-effective drive family is aimed to appeal to consultants, HVACR oems, contractors, building owners and building operators by offering significant advantages.
Rated up to 132kW, with models available in 200V up to 690V, AFFINITY is offered in both IP20 and IP54 formats with BACnet, Metasys N2 and Modbus communications all integrated as standard along with LonWorks as a simple plug in option.
"As an industry leader in drives, Control Techniques has always invested significantly in researching drive market requirements, listening to customers and then designing products with clear customer advantage. This was never more the case than with AFFINITY" says John Murphy, vice president strategic planning, at Control Techniques. “The all new AFFINITY range offers customers what they need to run their business both efficiently and effectively, with quick installation and start-ups, all while saving money"
The AFFINITY specification includes the industry recognised: Fireman's mode operation, easy to use LCD keypad with Hands-Off-Auto control plus dual PID loops.
Easy programming is from either Control Techniques PC tools or simple Smart Card.