New Products: Pump Control With Sleep Mode

    Dec. 9, 2008
    A new pump sleep-mode function is available on the X200 and SJ200 Series microdrives.

    A new pump sleep-mode function is available on the X200 and SJ200 Series microdrives. The function is implemented using external jumper wiring and the drive’s parameter settings and built-in PID control, logic, and timing functions. The sleep mode will stop the pump when no pumping is actually taking place, protecting the pump and saving energy.

    Hitachi America Ltd., Industrial Systems Div.
    50 Prospect Ave.
    Tarrytown, NY 10591
    (914) 31-0600
    hitachi.com

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