A frequency converter consists of four main parts: rectifier, DC link (intermediate DC circuit), inverter, and control circuit. The rectifier converts the mains AC into DC; the DC link filters and stores energy; the inverter, under the command of the control circuit, converts the DC back into AC with adjustable frequency and voltage for the motor.

Driving motors with frequency converters has become an irreversible trend. In practice, however, improper matching between the converter and the motor often leads to various issues.

A frequency converter (also called a variable frequency drive, VFD) is a power control device that converts a fixed‑frequency AC supply into an AC output with adjustable frequency and voltage. Most converters in use today adopt the AC‑DC‑AC conversion method (VVVF or vector control).

In industrial power distribution and equipment selection, calculating the rated current of a high‑voltage motor is a fundamental yet crucial task. Many engineers new to high‑voltage systems may think it is complicated, but in fact its core principle is the same as that for low‑voltage motors – it all comes down to power, voltage, and power factor.

In short, CE marking is the “passport” for products to enter the EU market; ATEX is one of the specific regulations that explosive‑atmosphere equipment must satisfy to obtain that CE marking; and IECEx is an “international passport” designed for global mutual recognition.

Since a reducer is a transmission device, many faults often occur during its operation due to external working conditions (e.g., bearing heavy loads) and internal factors.