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Ferrum Inc.
Centrifuge Technology
11200 Westheimer
Suite 900
Houston, TX 77042

Drive Systems for Scraper and Top Discharge Centrifuges

Motors

The main supplier for the three-phase asynchronous motor for basket drive is Siemens.
Other suppliers on request.

For further technical information please refer to the data sheet 

 


 

Frequency converter with regenerative braking unit or breaking resistor

Technical data 

Manufacturer / type:
Input voltage: 
Interface:
Certification:
Siemens / SINAMICS G120
380VAC - 440VAC
PROFIBUS DP
Thermal certification together with drive motor

The safety functions of this frequency converter

are certified according to EN 954-1, category 3 and IEC 61508 SIL 2.

For further technical information please refer to the data sheet.

 
 

Drive and safety panel for main drive

FERRUM centrifuges are built according to the latest standards and guidelines and ensure reliable and safe operation.

Safety modules are included for all critical parts of the system. Where appropriate, these modules will be calibrated or pre-programmed by the manufacturer. Furthermore, main switches, line separators, fuses, terminal connections and an internal power supply are included in this item.

The safety functions are connected with the drive elements by a hardwired logic control. In this way, the drive is operated and stopped safely at any time and can not start unintentionally.

EN 12547 

EN 954-1

EN 60204

IEC 61508
 

Centrifuges - Common safety requirements

Safety of machinery - Safety related parts of control systems

Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines

Functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic
safety-related systems

 For further technical information please refer to the data sheet