Specifications

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Pictorial Glossary
The pictorial glossary includes definitions and illustrations for
many terms that are frequently used in the electrical industry.
Terms that are underlined and italicized are included in the
glossary as a separate definition.
AC Drive An electronic device used to control the speed of an AC motor.
Also called a variable frequency drive or an inverter. The term
variable speed drive applies to both AC Drives and DC Drives.
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SINAMICS G110 AC Drives
AC Motor A motor that uses alternating current to convert electrical
energy into mechanical energy. Many AC motors used in
industrial applications are three-phase induction motors.
Alternating Current (AC) Current that periodically reverses direction.
Maximum Current
in Positive Direction
Maximum Current
in Negative Direction