ABB Rolls Out Plug-and-Play LV Titanium Variable Speed Motors

ABB has simplified industrial motor installation with its new LV Titanium line of motors. This latest solution combines a variable speed drive (VSD) and a compact motor into the same package. Ultimately, this combination aims to reduce wiring headaches and reduce startup time.

ABB’s LV Titanium variable speed motor combines a high-efficiency motor with a variable speed drive (VSD) into a single package. Image used courtesy of ABB

LV Titanium Variable Speed Motors

The LV Titanium variable speed motors combine an optimized, permanent magnet motor and VSD. By doing so, there are fewer wires to connect and less troubleshooting to perform, simplifying installation.

This series of motors features nominal speeds of 1,500 RPM to 4,500 RPM and is available in sizes from 1.5 kW, with plans to expand the series up to 30 kW. The LV Titanium motors are suitable for various applications, from conveyor operation to cooling fan drives, compressors, and everything in between. Also, these motors are designed to operate over a wide variety of speed and torque requirements and can deliver high torque at low speeds.

This motor and drive combination serves as a drop-in replacement for direct-online (DOL) induction motors, meaning it can quickly upgrade existing motors to reduce footprint and optimize energy usage. According to ABB, the motor is two frame sizes smaller than an equivalent motor for the same performance.

An LV Titanium variable speed motor running a pump. Image used courtesy of ABB

A “Plug-and-Play” Platform

The motor system is “plug-and-play” and requires very little commissioning time to bring online. Commissioning and calibration time is reduced, as the controller and the motor are already communicating. There is no need for large electrical cabinets or control rooms. The motor PLC has an intuitive control panel and easily accessible I/O ports for connecting other devices to the system.

Reduced complexity allows plant engineers more options for motor installation. With ABB’s new LV Titanium variable speed motors, users have fewer wires to route, opening up physical space on the plant floor for other, more essential needs. Furthermore, this motor can be mounted horizontally or vertically with no change in performance, making it ideal for driving vertically mounted pumps.

The LV Titanium variable speed motors can be vertically mounted. Image used courtesy of ABB

Efficiency and Simplicity

Electric motors are so commonplace in industrial and manufacturing applications that it would be hard to narrow down a target market. ABB’s new LV Titanium line of motors brings enhanced flexibility and ease of installation to the table, and many manufacturing facilities may consider upgrading to these motors to save time and space. For new installations, the simplicity will shave days of time off production schedules by dramatically reducing startup and commissioning schedules. Additionally, ABB has designed its new motor to save users on the cost of electricity and reduce their carbon footprint.