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You said you wanted to be in control; that money was important to you; that you were looking for a long-term relationship. So ABB created the ACS580 series of variable speed drives. With easy start up available via Drive composer PC tool, scalable performance and control panel assistants for fast-track... [Details]

ABB's smart sensor for LV motors - the perfect interpreter between you and your motor. EDC recently installed an ABB 'Smart Sensor' on a motor to allow our customer accurate condition monitoring of their plant. The sensor, which can easily be retro-fitted to any motor (it simply attaches to the... [Details]

They’re easy to talk to, good looking, reliable and won’t run away with all of your money. The two ABB ACQ580 drives which EDC recently fitted (18.5kW IP55) on a water site, come complete with: sensorless flow calculation, multipump control, level control, soft pipe fill, dry run protection and a... [Details]

Sometimes small changes can make a big difference. Here one of our customers was using star delta starters to control water flow. The starters worked flat out all the time, which didn't offer any level of control and so wasn't energy efficient. By modifying the panel with relays, the operation can now... [Details]

Looking for the latest information on how EDC is helping our customers as an ABB Authorized value provider? Read the ABB authorized value provider customer newsletter 'Energise'. This month we discuss the importance of the 'Internet of Things'  (IoT), How we resolved a customer's on-going problem with a crane hoist (after... [Details]

The ABB Added Value Providers have taken on Virgin's Pulse Challenge!! All your ABB partners will be competing to see who can make the healthiest changes to their lifestyle. Using a step counter, the participants will measure their steps over 100 days to see who the ultimate winner is! The... [Details]

Train your team for success - with EDC. Our engineers regularly undertake variable speed drive training with our customers, either at their premises or at our dedicated in-house training facility. Recently, a utilities company was given an introductory course in ABB’s ACQ580 drives. This type of training results in less... [Details]

It's red, it's shiny, it's a symbol of quality, it's hard won.....many people covet it....but only a few get to achieve it. Yes! EDC has been awarded the NICEIC Approved Contractor certificate for electrical contractors who undertake installation, commissioning and maintenance of electrical installations to the BS 7671 standard. For our engineers it's a... [Details]

Be the best you can be - with EDC. EDC is expanding, and we'd like you to join us. This position has now been filled and we would like to thank all applicants. Right now you're a compressed air engineer, based in Scotland. You're knowledgeable & friendly, and know your way... [Details]

Get on the right wavelength with a harmonic survey from EDC. Are you being bent out of shape by harmonic distortion?  If so, a harmonic survey could inform you about your electrical supply, allowing you to smooth the sine waves on your network. But how would you know if your plant was suffering from harmonic distortion?... [Details]