Anyone know of any VFD's besides Reliance that can talk to an Automax PLC over the DCS-Network? Currently I have a 250 HP Reliance GV3000 in a NEMA 1 enclosure that is failing due to its location in plant floor environment. I need a NEMA 12 enclosed drive that can talk on Automax network. Reliance doesn't make a NEMA 12 packaged drive.

Thanks.

 

I do not believe that there exists a non-Reliance drive that will communicate on the Automax-DCS network. If environmental protection is the issue and you only require NEMA 12, why not just make some minor modifications to your existing NEMA 1 enclosure (adding door gaskets, etc.)?